Why are boys and men falling behind in education, work, relationships, and mental health? And how did we get here — from "the future is female" slogans to a growing war on motherhood, marriage, and fatherhood?

In this powerful conversation, Matt sits down with Lisa Britton (a former feminist turned advocate for boys and men) to discuss the real crisis facing American males — and why it matters for everyone.

They cover:

• How decades of shaming and sidelining boys created disengagement, radicalization risks, and even national security concerns

• The damage of anti-family messaging and telling women they "don't need men"

• The unique importance of fathers and male mentors (with heartfelt stories from both Matt and Lisa)

• Why Andrew Tate is a symptom, not the cause• Bipartisan progress: The new White House Fathers and Sons Act and what we can do politically

This isn't about toxic masculinity — it's about respecting men and boys, rebuilding strong families, and creating balanced partnerships between the sexes.

If you're a parent, educator, or concerned about the future of our boys, this episode is essential viewing.

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On this week’s Substack LIVE conversation, Chris Cillizza and Matt break down the biggest political stories of the week.In this episode:

— JD Vance’s brutal week — Failed Iran peace talks, campaigning for Viktor Orbán (who lost badly in Hungary), a sparsely attended Turning Point USA event, and what it means for his 2028 prospects

— Trump’s materialist worldview — warm relations with transactional petro-states (Saudi, UAE), struggles with “higher calling” figures like the Pope, and difficulty understanding dignity/honor over money

— Trump’s age and mental sharpness debate — Is he slipping, or has he always been this erratic?— Personal confessions on voting

— Why Chris doesn’t vote (and is rethinking it), Matt’s evolution from never-Trump to “vote blue no matter who” — at least, in 2026

— The dangers of audience capture and fan service on Substack/ independent media — how metrics and unsubscribes tempt creators to pander instead of thinking honestly— Character in politics

— Eric Swalwell's scandals, Tony Gonzalez affair allegations, Donald Trump’s long list of accusations, and why decency still (or should) matter despite everything

— And MUCH more!

As you can see, this was a wide-ranging, fun, and thought-provoking conversation between two veteran political observers who are just trying to make sense of a post-norm politics.

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Matt starts out by updating us the latest Trump scandals. Then, Sheldon Hirsch, a practicing nephrologist and former reluctant Trump supporter, joins Matt to discuss his powerful new book "Make America Sane Again: Reflections on Trump's Travesties."

In this candid interview, Hirsch reveals how he went from rooting for Donald Trump in 2016 (while refusing to vote for Hillary Clinton) to becoming a sharp critic who wrote nearly daily letters to the editor — many published in The New York Times and Chicago Tribune.

What started as a hobby became a unique collection of insightful, bite-sized essays that chronicle Trump's actions from the controversial inauguration crowd claims, family separations at the border, the mishandling of COVID-19, to the January 6th events and beyond.

Hirsch explains why the material "wrote itself," how he added historical and cultural perspective to make the letters compelling, and why he sees his work as a civic duty. He also shares personal stories, including his experience as a doctor on the front lines during the pandemic and a memorable analogy involving Maimonides' rules of charity applied to Trump's meeting with Zelensky.

If you're looking for a thoughtful, non-partisan voice from someone who changed his mind based on events — not ideology — this conversation delivers fresh insights you won't hear everywhere.

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