Society has imposed a hard set of rules on boys and men, denying them the ability to embrace certain emotions such as tenderness, empathy, grief and fear. Rebecca Walker’s new book compiles essays from a variety of writers confronting the attributes men espouse. Plus, Bob Simon from 60 Minutes discusses his interview with Muqtada al-Sadr in Iraq.
Our Man in Baghdad
Bob Simon Correspondent, 60 Minutes II on the 60 Minutes 11 interview with Muqtada al-Sadr
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Peter Klein Producer, 60 Minutes on the 60 Minutes II interview with Muqtada al-Sadr.
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Peter Klein Producer, 60 Minutes on the 60 Minutes II interview with Muqtada al-Sadr.
Drafting Laws
Open Phones
listeners call in to discuss reinstating a draft law.
listeners call in to discuss reinstating a draft law.
Oh Man!
Rebecca Walker author, What Makes A Man (Riverhead Books, 2004)and Black White and Jewish discusses male identity
and Choyin Rangdrol Tibetan lama, featured in the book What Makes A Man (Riverhead Books, 2004)
and Choyin Rangdrol Tibetan lama, featured in the book What Makes A Man (Riverhead Books, 2004)
Opposites Attract
Open Phones
listener calls on their relationships with people of different political persuasions and whether they have broken up over political differences
listener calls on their relationships with people of different political persuasions and whether they have broken up over political differences
Getting Drafty?
Here’s what I think about Sen. Chuck Hagel’s idea for reviving the draft, which we had a call-in about today:
I love the idea because it’s the only equitable way to distribute military risk in our society.
I hate the idea because the government should never force ...