03/13/2026
This episode of the Hope for the Animals Podcast tackles the cultural and political backslide to meat, saturated fat, high-protein diets and the connection to hyper-masculinity. We are seeing a resurgence of meat-eating as a symbol of masculinity and meat connected to identity politics and the “culture wars”. Our guest, Jan Liband, will explore the social factors driving this backlash and explore how social media, economic uncertainties, and fear are motivating this trend.
Jan and Hope talk about toxic masculinity, a toxic subsidized meat economy, and a response to progressive advancements as components propelling the meat-heavy movement. They also talk about the pervasive myths are around meat, protein, and muscle building, and how these affect men in particular. There are strong phycological factors at play that are embedded in our culture and are resurfacing in our current political climate.
Listen here: https://hopefortheanimalspodcast.org/episode-132-men-and-meat-culture-identity-and-politics-with-jan-liband/
