Can Trump's UFC fight restore his popularity among men?

Why are young men turning away from Donald Trump? Ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 fight, scheduled to take place on the White House lawn, hosts of the Checks and Balance podcast, James Bennett, John Prideaux and Charlotte Howard explore why the president’s appeal among young male voters appears to be slipping. They discuss masculinity and politics, the lessons of UFC culture and why the American economy might determine whether young men stay loyal to Trump. 00:25 – Is Donald Trump losing support among young men? 00:45 – What does UFC culture reveal about modern masculinity? 01:54 – Is UFC a positive model of masculinity for young men? 02:11 – Is there really a crisis of masculinity in America? 03:40 – Why did young men see voting for Trump as a masculine act? 05:56 – Why hasn't Trump's immigration and China policy created more jobs? Listen to the full episode:https://econ.st/4fzSYzv Subscribe: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download the App: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ X:https://x.com/TheEconomist #TheEconomist #UFCFreedom250 #DonaldTrump