Why Young Men Voted Trump: The Democrats' Big Mistake | Dangerous But Good with Craig Wilkinson

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While many on the left are expressing shock and dismay at the outcome of the recent US elections, a little honest introspection will show several reasons why voters abandoned the Democratic Party in record numbers and voted for Trump. In this podcast Craig delves into the reasons why one particular demographic group chose Trump over Harris. And it has nothing to do with misogyny or any of the other angry, ism-based epithets hurled at them. Honestly addressing the simple question, why men voted for Trump, surprisingly reveals some profound answers about how we can truly, actually build an equitable, safe, inclusive future for all. Who would have thought?!

9 Nov 2024 English South Africa Society & Culture · Self-Improvement

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