What messages are boys receiving about what it means to be a man? Today, a lot of boys are receiving mixed signals from our culture about masculinity and how men should behave. The result is a generation of young men who are mentally and emotionally disconnected.

The good news is there is hope.

On this episode of Defending Ideas, Andrew Reiner, author of Better Boys, Better Men, joins host Nic Dunn to discuss what healthy masculinity can look like, why emotional suppression can be harmful, and how parents and communities can help boys thrive by building stronger relationships and emotional resilience.

Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy. Visit defendingideas.org.