the goop podcast Scott Galloway on Why Young Men Are Struggling
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Jan 27, 2026 
Scott Galloway, entrepreneur, NYU professor, and bestselling author, discusses his book Notes on Being a Man and why boys and young men are struggling. He explores brain development, school and economic shifts, dating dynamics, digital addiction, vocational training, rites of passage, and caregiving as part of modern masculinity.
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Alex Kearns' Tragic Robinhood Error
- Scott Galloway describes Alex Kearns, a teen who killed himself after a Robinhood error showed a false $60,000 loss.
- This case catalyzed Galloway's deeper investigation into teen suicide and tech harms.
Economics Shapes Men's Romantic Prospects
- Economic viability still heavily influences men's attractiveness and likelihood of marriage.
- Shrinking upward mobility reduces household formation and disproportionately harms men's social outcomes.
Stigma Against Vocational Work Hurts Men
- The U.S. devalued vocational training, stigmatizing trades while privileging elite academic tracks.
- Restoring apprenticeships and trade respect could provide stable, well-paid paths for many young men.
