Relationships with Our Fathers & Masculinity

Renegades: Born in the USA by Higher Ground

May 24, 202100:37:33Society & Culture

President Obama and Bruce open up about their complicated relationships with their fathers, what it means to be a man, father figures, and role models. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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