What it (Was) Like to Visit Gaza
A whole lot has been happening in the Middle East since October 7th, and there's been no shortage of coverage of the conflict on news, social media, and almost anywhere else we look. But what was it ...
11 Jan 202447min
Kissinger's Death Sheds New Light on The Secret War — with Legacies of War's Danae Hendrickson
When Henry Kissinger died, various obituaries struggled to sound respectful while recounting his long history of war crimes and dastardly deeds. Woke Points, on the other hand, will not be burdened wi...
19 Dec 20231h 16min
Outdoorsy Talk with Real Scientist Dr. Joe Boomgard-Zagrodnik
Getting outdoors has never been nerdier! Atmospheric scientist and avid ultra runner Joe Boomgard-Zagrodnik joins Ted and Marni to bring a truly informed, scientific perspective on how we can conscien...
12 Dec 20231h 5min
Taking a Shot at Talking Guns
Some folks on the left have adopted the maxim that the "best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun." Listen in as we discuss our own reaction to that belief, and the practice of us...
28 Nov 202356min
The Atlantic's Elliot Ackerman on Reinstating the Draft
Having served five tours of duty as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan, Elliot Ackerman knows what he's talking about when it comes to military service. He makes the argument that a draft could increas...
14 Nov 202353min
Can we #GetOutdoors without Destroying Them?
Ted is super Outdoorsy and Marni is more Outdoors-ish, but we both love our time in the woods, on the water, and just out in the fresh air. In this episode, we explore (see what I did there?) how to l...
7 Nov 202355min
Should We Reinstate the Draft?
Most Americans pass every day blissfully unaware of the impacts our military has around the world. We are insulated by a volunteer military that carries out global campaigns while we go about our live...
31 Okt 202348min
A Future Without Philanthropy — featuring Farhad Ebrahimi
Chorus Foundation founder Farhad Ebrahimi is in the process of giving away all $50 million of his inherited wealth, and he'll be done by the end of this year. Listen to this episode to learn not only...
24 Okt 20231h 32min
