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- On February 19, 2026, Joe Rogan (podcaster) and Michael Jai White (actor) discussed a masculinity crisis on a podcast.
- They argued the United States lacks rites of passage for young men and that American masculinity has been demonized.
- White criticized participation trophies for preventing boys from coping with loss and reflected on his martial arts journey, noting hard work over talent.
- Rogan stated that losing is essential for growth.
