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Can Mentorship Fix America? Inside California’s Bold New Plan for Young Men

Can Mentorship Fix America? Inside California’s Bold New Plan for Young Men

Update: 2025-11-26
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Michael Smerconish talks with Josh Fryday, California’s Chief Service Officer and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, about the alarming crisis facing young men — rising loneliness, declining engagement, and surging mental-health challenges. Fryday explains the newly launched California Men’s Service Challenge, a statewide push to recruit 10,000 male mentors, coaches, and role models. Together, they discuss the power of service, the need to rebuild social capital, and how volunteerism could help reconnect a divided America. Original air date 26 November 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Can Mentorship Fix America? Inside California’s Bold New Plan for Young Men

Can Mentorship Fix America? Inside California’s Bold New Plan for Young Men

Josh Fryday, Michael Smerconish