Summary
Every day, animals across the country face abuse and neglect, prompting the ASPCA to rescue those in crisis. However, the organization emphasizes the importance of community support, urging individuals to donate to provide essential care and shelter for these animals.
The discussion shifts to masculinity, exploring its complexities and contradictions. The conversation highlights the impact of parental figures on perceptions of manhood, particularly through the lens of Tom Juno's experiences with his father, who embodied both charm and flaws. Juno reflects on the narratives built around his father's life, revealing the secrets and moral injuries that shaped their relationship.
The dialogue further delves into the societal implications of masculinity, questioning the balance between traditional ideals and the damaging behaviors that can accompany them. Juno's reflections underscore the need for a deeper understanding of honor and accountability in discussions about manhood, as he grapples with the legacy of his father's actions and their effects on his own identity.
Show Notes
Your kids are learning just as much from your contradictions as they are from your advice. Award-winning journalist and author Tom Junod joins Ryan to talk about the complicated legacy of his father, what it really means to be a good man, and how we choose which lessons to pass on to our own kids.
Tom Junod is senior writer for ESPN, where his work has won an Emmy and the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting. He is a two-time winner of the National Magazine Award for Feature Writing, and a winner of the James Beard Award for essay writing. Previously he was a staff writer at GQ and Esquire. The film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was based on his article in Esquire.
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