© 2025 Ideastream Public Media

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 916-6100 | (877) 399-3307

WKSU is a public media service licensed to Kent State University and operated by Ideastream Public Media.
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
PBS NewsHour

Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships

Season 2025 Episode 299 | 8m 28s

Men’s lack of deep, close friendships has been in the spotlight lately. A recent Pew Research Center study found that 54% of women say they turn to a friend for emotional support, but only 38% of men say they do. Essayist Sam Graham-Felsen and American Institute for Boys and Men CEO Richard Reeves join John Yang to discuss why some men seem to struggle with maintaining social connections.

Major corporate funding for the PBS NewsHour is provided by Care.com, Consumer Cellular, and Fidelity. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Mutual of America. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
Watch • 2:21
PBS NewsHour
News Wrap: Russia strikes Ukraine despite limited ceasefire
News Wrap: Russian drones strike Ukraine despite limited ceasefire agreement
Clip: S2025 E81 | 2:21
Watch • 26:45
PBS NewsHour
October 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E299 | 26:45
Watch • 2:38
PBS NewsHour
News Wrap: 2 suspects arrested over Louvre jewels theft
News Wrap: Investigators say 2 suspects arrested over Louvre jewels theft
Clip: S2025 E299 | 2:38
Watch • 6:03
PBS NewsHour
Why the U.S. may be in ‘catch up’ mode in the future of war
Why some experts say the U.S. is in ‘catch up’ mode in the future of war
Clip: S2025 E299 | 6:03
Watch • 6:12
PBS NewsHour
Trump kicks off Asia trip amid progress on China trade deal
Trump tries to assure Asian nations hit by U.S. tariffs amid progress on China trade deal
Clip: S2025 E299 | 6:12
Watch • 7:01
PBS NewsHour
Experimental treatment offers hope to chronic pain patients
Experimental treatment offers hope to people struggling with chronic pain
Clip: S2025 E298 | 7:01
Watch • 2:35
PBS NewsHour
News Wrap: Melissa becomes a hurricane in the Caribbean
News Wrap: Rapidly intensifying Melissa becomes a hurricane in the Caribbean
Clip: S2025 E298 | 2:35
Watch • 1:44
PBS NewsHour
Nurse in Uganda climbs a 1,000-foot ladder to save lives
Meet the nurse in Uganda who climbs a 1,000-foot ladder to save lives
Clip: S2025 E298 | 1:44
Watch • 7:13
PBS NewsHour
China launches largest crackdown on Christians in years
China’s Xi launches largest crackdown on country’s Christians in years
Clip: S2025 E298 | 7:13
Watch • 5:09
PBS NewsHour
U.N. agencies rush aid into Gaza as Trump heads to Asia
U.N. agencies rush aid into Gaza as Trump starts Asia diplomacy tour
Clip: S2025 E298 | 5:09
All
  • All
  • 2025
  • PBS News Hour Season 2024
  • PBS News Hour Season 2023
  • PBS News Hour Season 2022
  • PBS News Hour Season 2021
  • PBS News Hour Season 2020
  • PBS News Hour Season 2019
  • PBS News Hour Season 2018
  • PBS News Hour Season 2017
  • PBS News Hour Season 2016
  • PBS News Hour Season 2015
  • PBS News Hour Season 2014
  • PBS News Hour Season 2013
  • PBS News Hour Season 2012
  • PBS News Hour Season 2011
  • PBS News Hour Season 2010
  • PBS News Hour Season 2009
  • PBS News Hour Season 2008
  • PBS News Hour Season 2007
  • PBS News Hour Season 2006
  • PBS News Hour Season 2005
  • PBS News Hour Season 2004
  • PBS News Hour Season 2003
  • PBS News Hour Season 2001
  • PBS News Hour Season 1999
  • PBS News Hour Season 1997
  • PBS News Hour Season 1991
  • PBS News Hour Season 1987
  • PBS News Hour Season 1985
Watch • 26:45
PBS NewsHour
October 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E299 | 26:45
Watch • 26:45
PBS NewsHour
October 25, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 25, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E298 | 26:45
Watch • 57:46
PBS NewsHour
October 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E297 | 57:46
Watch • 56:42
PBS NewsHour
October 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E296 | 56:42
Watch • 57:46
PBS NewsHour
October 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E295 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS NewsHour
October 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E294 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS NewsHour
October 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E293 | 57:46
Watch • 26:44
PBS NewsHour
October 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E292 | 26:44
Watch • 26:44
PBS NewsHour
October 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E291 | 26:44
Watch • 57:46
PBS NewsHour
October 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E290 | 57:46