A Deep Dive into Masculinity, Politics, and Society
Reimagining Masculinity with Political Organizer, Ross Morales Rocketto
In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant engages in a deep conversation with Ross Morales Rocketto, co-founder of Run For Something and the lead organizer for White Dudes for Harris. They discuss the evolving notions of masculinity, the challenges men face in today's society, and the importance of political and societal engagement. Ross shares his personal journey into political activism, his perspective on the current crisis for men, and his thoughts on how to effectively reach and support men who feel isolated or marginalized.
Key topics include the weaponization of fear in politics, the need for genuine community and belonging for men, and the impact of cultural expectations on men's mental health.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:49 Ross' Journey into Politics
04:19 The Importance of Knowing Your 'Why' in Politics
06:10 White Dudes for Harris: Concept and Reactions
10:09 Reclaiming Masculinity from MAGA
15:06 Ross' Upbringing and Masculinity
18:51 The Crisis of Masculinity and Its Implications
22:00 Engaging Men in Political and Social Change
34:17 Building Community and Belonging for Men
39:41 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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Ross Morales Rocketto
Organizer
Ross Morales Rocketto is the Lead Organizer of White Dudes for Harris, which drew more than 200,000 participants from all 50 states while raising $4.5 million for the Harris Walz Campaign.
Ross is also the co-founder and outgoing co-executive director of Run for Something, a piece of Democratic infrastructure designed to recruit and support the next generation of young, diverse, and progressive political leaders. To date, Run for Something has worked with more than 150,000 individuals who are interested in running for office while making over 3,000 endorsements over the last seven years. RFS has helped elect more than 1000 new folks across the country. Before starting Run for Something, Ross spent 20 years in electoral politics, having worked for candidates from school board to President. He was previously a Principal at the Smoot Tewes Group (now Arc Initiatives), where he worked on a variety of advocacy and electoral campaigns. In 2016, Ross was an advisor with For Our Future, a multi-million dollar SuperPAC that did field and organizing work in swing states. Ross lives in Washington, DC with his partner Jess, his dog Nacho, and his cat Baby Kitty.
