Richard Reeves

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

A researcher and director of the American Institute for Boys and Men known for work on male development and educational disparities. Frequently cited in podcast discussions on gender differences in childhood development, including arguments for school redshirting policies and broader masculinity trends. Serves as an influential mentor and intellectual framework for commentators discussing boys' underperformance in education.

Appears On

Modern Wisdom The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Huberman Lab Passion Struck with John R. Miles the goop podcast Diabolical Lies

Episode Appearances

Modern Wisdom · May 18, 2026

Birth Rate Debate: Why Is No One Having Kids? - #1099

“Economist whose work on vitality curves and age distribution of births was discussed”

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) decline and replacement level thresholdsAge-related fertility decline and biological windowsMarriage penalties in tax and welfare policy

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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · May 14, 2026

We Legalized Sports Gambling. Now We're Paying for It — ft. Jonathan D. Cohen

“Intellectual mentor to Cohen; research on male risk-taking behavior and economic precarity informs gambling addiction analysis”

Sports Gambling Legalization and Regulatory FrameworkBehavioral Addiction and Dopamine Pathways in Young MenMobile App Design and Friction Mechanisms

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Huberman Lab · Apr 27, 2026

Male Roles, Obligations and Options for Building a Fulfilling Life | Scott Galloway

“Galloway's mentor on masculinity and surplus value concept; author on male development”

Male mentorship and role models in single-parent householdsEconomic viability as primary driver of male self-esteem and mating successBig tech algorithmic amplification of anger and outrage content

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Modern Wisdom · Apr 11, 2026

#1083 - Michael Smoak - 16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People

“Dinner plans mentioned with guest and Chris Williamson”

Hedonic Adaptation and Arrival FallacyFear of Perception vs. Fear of FailureEmotional Processing and Trauma Healing

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Modern Wisdom · Mar 2, 2026

#1066 - Dr Kathryn Paige Harden - The Genetics of Evil: Are People Born Bad?

“Mentioned for argument that boys need extra year (redshirting) due to developmental differences from girls”

Behavioral Genetics and Heritability of Antisocial BehaviorFree Will vs. Determinism in Criminal JusticeGenetic Essentialism and Retributive Justice

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Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 5, 2026

Strength With Heart: Redefining Masculinity and Compassion | Daniel Ellenberg – EP 725

“Researcher and author making case about male suffering; Ellenberg acknowledges his work while advocating for integrated gender support”

Precarious Manhood TheoryMale Emotional Development and VulnerabilityMasculinity and Identity Formation

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the goop podcast · Jan 27, 2026

Scott Galloway

“Director of American Institute for Boys and Men; cited as mentor influencing Galloway's framework on male development”

Male mental health crisis and suicide ratesBig tech addiction and synthetic relationshipsEconomic inequality and wealth distribution across generations

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Diabolical Lies · Jan 11, 2026

Scott Galloway vs. Heated Rivalry: Who Will Save the Men?

“British researcher and co-architect of masculinity crisis narrative; frequently cited source on boys' educational underperformance”

Masculinity Crisis DiscourseGender and Educational AttainmentWage Gap and Economic Inequality

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