April 8, 2026

It's in the Code ep 187: “It’s Important Work—As Long As Someone Else Does It”

It's in the Code ep 187: “It’s Important Work—As Long As Someone Else Does It”
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Josh Hawley tells us that blue-collar and manual labor are the domains of true masculinity. He tells us that they are the path to freedom, and meaning, and purpose. He tells us that men have no social value if they do not undertake this kind of work. But is any of this true? Does this kind of work bring us the freedom he claims? Is he really the voice of “working men?” Or is he another elitist who benefits from the exploitation of workers while masquerading as a liberator? Dan argues that this is the real story. Listen to this week’s episode to find out why.

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