Why Do Millions of Men Not Want to Work? - Nicholas Eberstadt - #614

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello everybody, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Nicholas Eberstadt. He's a political economist, demographer, American Enterprise Institute scholar and an author. More than seven million prime working age men in America are not looking for work, and each year, that number continues to grow. Given that unemployment is at a massive low, why are so many capable men checking out of the workforce and don't intend on coming back? Expect to learn why massive cohorts of men aren't looking for employment, the repercussions of mass joblessness, how these men are able to support themselves, why they spend over 2,000 hours a year on screens while smoking weed, the reason you haven't heard about this issue before, what it does to men's mental health, the impact of women being the breadwinners, and much more. This is one of the wildest things that I've learned about recently, the fact that Nicholas has uncovered this and has been tracking it for quite a while is phenomenal. It's so interesting, concerning. I think it is endemic and a symptom of what we're seeing in terms of men's general retreat from society, from dating, from education and employment at the moment. Really, really fascinating. You're going to love this one. If you do, don't forget to hit the subscribe button. It really does help the show. It assists me in getting bigger and better guests every single week. And it means that you're never going to miss an episode when it goes live. So if you're on Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever else, just go and hit the subscribe button. I thank you. In other news, this episode is brought to you by Element. Element is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything that you need and nothing that you don't. It is a healthy alternative to sugary electrolyte drinks. Each Gravango Stick Pack replaces essential electrolytes with no sugar, no coloring, no artificial ingredients or any other junk. It's got a science-backed electrolyte ratio of sodium, potassium and magnesium. It plays a critical role in reducing muscle cramps and fatigue whilst optimizing brain health, regulating appetite and curbing cravings. Also they are the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting. I'm relied on by tons of Olympic athletes, high performers, FBI, sniper teams, Marines plus tech leaders and everyday athletes around the world. Also, there is a no BS, no questions asked refund policy so you can buy it 100% risk-free. They have an unlimited duration returns policy and will give you your money back and you don't even need to return the box. That's how confident they are that you'll love it. Also, you can get a free sample pack of all eight flavors with your first box. If you go to drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom, that's drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom.
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