Overview

• Pete Buttigieg appeared on Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast, marking his first engagement with the manosphere and online bro-media world.
• He emphasized the importance of reaching audiences outside the Democratic base to rebuild trust, refine messaging, and counter Republican narratives.
• Buttigieg criticized Democrats for avoiding platforms like Flagrant and stressed the need to engage with differing perspectives to persuade and improve policies.
• He outlined a vision for America focused on affordable transit, well-paying jobs, parental leave, reproductive rights, and combating poverty without slashing Medicaid.
• Addressing media fragmentation, Buttigieg highlighted the societal challenge of equating professional journalism with unverified online sources amplified by algorithms.