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Why Young Men Are Struggling Right Now with Oprah & Scott Galloway

2025-12-02 People & Blogs
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Scott Galloway and Oprah Address the Crisis Facing Young Men

Discover why modern society views young men as being in crisis regarding loneliness and purpose, and learn Scott Galloway’s proactive framework for building a reliable personal code.

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  • Young men report profound loneliness, often expressing feelings only via secure digital channels.
  • The absence of male role models is cited as a critical failure point for boys transitioning into manhood.
  • Societal structures (like increased wealth hoarding by older generations) unfairly disadvantage young men today.
  • Men need strong relational connections more than women, evidenced by wider unhappiness in widowers vs. widows.

This discussion features Scott Galloway breaking down the societal and structural factors contributing to the current difficulties among young men in America. He emphasizes the urgent need for personal codes, resilience against digital isolation, and strong mentorship to reverse negative trends in well-being and connection.

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Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah?sub_confirmation=1 Oprah and a live audience of mostly men are in a lively conversation with author, entrepreneur, NYU professor and podcaster Scott Galloway about his new book, Notes on Being a Man. Galloway’s #1 New York Times bestseller has ignited a nationwide discussion around what many see as a crisis facing young men today. In this candid discussion, men open up about manhood, vulnerability, and the unique challenges facing young men in modern America. Scott answers questions from the audience and opens up about his own personal journey of being a man and a father to two sons. BUY THE BOOK! 'Notes on Being a Man' by Scott Galloway: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-on-Being-a-Man/Scott-Galloway/9781668084359 Chapters: 00:00:00 — Intro: Scott Galloway, Notes on Being a Man 00:01:20 — Why anger is the only “allowed” male emotion 00:02:40 — Men want role models 00:05:10 — Male friendships in decline 00:07:25 — Screen time and declining well-being in young men 00:09:40 — Why many young men don’t ask women out 00:11:38 — Relationships are life’s greatest reward 00:12:36 — Scott’s upbringing 00:13:50 — Rule #1 of being a good man 00:17:45 — Building a personal code of conduct 00:20:50 — Moms are sounding the alarm too 00:22:38 — Learning to be vulnerable 00:26:27 — Balancing self-love with finding love 00:27:52 — The 3 things women want in men 00:30:48 — Why taking risks is difficult 00:32:42 — Staying on the right path 00:36:30 — Scott on toxic masculinity 00:39:26 — How men can show up for each other 00:43:10 — What Scott would tell his younger self 00:46:42 — Is dating getting harder? 00:50:38 — How parents can support young men Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

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