On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Charlie Sabgir, Director of Young Men Research Project, for a research-backed conversation about the Gen Z relationship recession.

Young Men Research Project is a nonprofit that researches political and social trends among young men. Sabgir writes about the changing storylines among young men today, both online and offline.

The two discuss relationship trends, influencers, the #MeToo movement's impact on Gen Z, and the impact of politics on relationships

Follow the Young Men Research Initiative's work at substack.com/@youngmenresearchinitiative

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Host and Producer: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe

Sponsor: Root For Good

Studio: Open Gov Hub

1:42 Challenges of Being a Young Man Today

04:12 Changing Definitions of Masculinity

07:27 The Relationship Recession Among Young Men

09:55 Expectations and Barriers in Dating

13:05 The #MeToo Movement and Relationships

17:22 Political Divides and Dating Preferences

20:27 Aspirations for Fatherhood and Relationships

23:39 The Role of AI in Modern Relationships

Further Reading:

Why Young Men Aren't Dating

Gender Divide in Dating and Relationships

Is Romance Dead for Young People

Who is Clavicular?

NBC Poll on Gen Z and Relationships

On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Daryl Auguste, a key opinion leader at the intersection of culture and style, with a largely young male audience. As a stylist and content creator he’s built up a following in the streetwear world.

The two discuss algorithms, meme coins, sports betting, platonic friendships and more.

You can follow Daryl's work at @theinhibitionist

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Host and Producer: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe

Editor: JD Gorman

On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Eric Mungai, the founder and CEO of Yazua Afrika, an organization dedicated to equipping young boys with the tools to become leaders. Together we discuss global approaches to the challenges facing men and boys.

You can follow Eric's work at @yazua.afrika

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Host and Producer: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe

Editor: JD Gorman

On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Kevin Curry, the founder of Fit Men Cook, an online community that inspires nutrition and fitness through food. Fit Men Cook, which began as a blog in 2012, has become an online community for millions. Curry has collaborated with leading brands, written a cookbook, developed a top-rated app, and appeared on a number of publications and morning shows.

You can follow Kevin at @fitmencook and fitmencook.com

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Host and Producer: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe

Editor: JD Gorman

On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina speaks with Abdallah, a young man calling in from his tent in Gaza. The two talk about the challenges of maintaining provider and protector status, keeping a sense of hope, and boyhood amidst war.

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On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina sits down with Madalena and June for a conversation about trans-identity, masculinity, and friendship.

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Host, Producer, and Editor: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe

Music by: Soliman Aboutaam

On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina sits down with Madalena and June for a conversation about trans-identity, masculinity, and friendship.

"Boyhood feels like this very narrow singular channel and then kind of stepping out of that channel into transness feels like I have like 1 million channels now and I think for me that was super overwhelming." - June

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Host, Producer, and Editor: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe

Music by: Soliman Aboutaam

In this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina sits down with Sebastián Molano for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, masculinity, and growing up amid violence in Colombia. With over 20 years of experience in international development, diplomacy, and gender equity work, Sebastián brings insight and lived experience to the pod.

Sebastián is the founder of Defying Gender Roles (DGR), an online platform where he explores themes of manhood, caregiving, and the evolving roles of men in society and at home.

“As men, we're irreplaceable at work — that's how we think about it. But the reality is, if you quit your job tomorrow, they'll have 40 CVs for your position in two weeks. If you quit your home today — your partner, your kids — you're irreplaceable there. We have to switch our thinking: we're irreplaceable at home, not at work.”
— Sebastián Molano

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Mentioned in the pod:

• Defying Gender Roles Website
• Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change by Angela Garbes

• Parentaly - Parental leave coaching and training benefit
• Dying to be Men: Youth, Masculinity and Social ExclusionBook by Gary Barker

Host and Producer: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe

Edited by: Nina-Jean Saligman

Music by: Soliman Aboutaam

On this episode, Carolina and Alice unpack 'The Great Gen Z Gender Divide.' Together, they explore current research around men, relationships, and the manosphere. They dive into discussing the emotional labor carried by women amidst the 'masculinity crisis' and what it means to be a woman doing this work.

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Alice Lassman is a researcher and policy expert on economic policy and societal dynamics, with experience at McKinsey, the United Nations, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and work featured in major publications and media.

Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe, your host, has local, national, and global organizing and programming experience. Her expertise lies in communications, community mobilization, and masculinity studies.

Alice's latest pieces:

https://www.newsweek.com/left-paying-high-price-getting-men-wrong-opinion-2060735

https://www.newsweek.com/tech-bro-masculinity-sets-men-failure-opinion-2038049

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/right-wing-gen-z-millennial-men-donald-trump-popularity-b2749881.html

On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina sits down with Jesse Mahler, Senior Program Manager at Futures Without Violence. Together, they explore Jesse’s journey in the violence prevention field, what it takes to build healthy relationships, and the lasting impact of the #MeToo movement.

“The way in which we have been raising boys and men has made us woefully unprepared for a future where women are more in control of their economic, educational livelihoods, have more ability to say no to sexual violence. If we're unprepared for a reality that is more gender equitable, then we need to have a hard look at ourselves.”  - Jesse

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Learn more about Futures without Violence: https://futureswithoutviolence.org/

Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe, your host, has local, national, and global organizing and programming experience. Her expertise lies in communications, community mobilization, and masculinity studies.