The Men Who Think Toxic Feminism Destroyed America artwork
Plain English with Derek Thompson

The Men Who Think Toxic Feminism Destroyed America

May 22, 2026 · 59 min

Over the past century, attitudes about gender roles have become one of the clearest dividing lines in the country. Many Republicans, both men and women, say men are getting a raw deal in modern America. Many Democrats see that claim as completely off base. So where does that split come from, and why has it become so central to politics? Journalist Helen Lewis calls this emerging worldview “mascu…