The Youth’s Uncertain Future

2026-05-18

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As graduation month is upon us, we look at the plight of high school and college graduates today and discuss what advice is helpful, and what is unhelpful. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and whether this generation's age is more "uncertain" than the past11:59 - The pros and cons of the "go into the trades" advice for young men19:09 - Why "follow your passion" is terrible advice25:36 - The importance of differing advice for young men and young women35:24 - The women's college question40:28 - It's time to...

As graduation month is upon us, we look at the plight of high school and college graduates today and discuss what advice is helpful, and what is unhelpful.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro, and whether this generation's age is more "uncertain" than the past
11:59 - The pros and cons of the "go into the trades" advice for young men
19:09 - Why "follow your passion" is terrible advice
25:36 - The importance of differing advice for young men and young women
35:24 - The women's college question
40:28 - It's time to give women the tough love men have been getting
47:33 - "The college experience"
54:27 - Think Fast: Matt Walsh's hot take on depression and anxiety meds

With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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