Savage Lovecast Episode 1012

In this episode of the Savage Lovecast, Dan Savage delivers a fiery critique of the myth that Donald Trump won the gay vote in 2024, citing NBC exit poll data showing a 15-point shift from Trump to Kamala Harris among LGBT voters—making them the only demographic group to move decisively away from Trump. He condemns MAGA gay men as pariahs, using a provocative slogan 'don't breed them, don't feed them' to express community rejection. The episode then shifts to listener questions: a bi-poly man from Australia debates his identity with his partner, a woman from Melbourne seeks advice on pegging a Navy man twice her size, and a woman reconnected with a high school crush during a shiva wonders how to delicately probe whether his marriage is open. Savage advises directness and honesty, especially given the emotional weight of the moment. The show concludes with a deep dive into Gen Z’s 'looks maxing' culture through a conversation with New York Times writer Christine Emba, who explores how young men are optimizing their appearance to gain status in a hyper-visual, economically anxious world—often at the cost of emotional intimacy and relationships. The episode closes with listener feedback and a reminder to support the show via Magnum subscriptions.