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Where There's Woke

Where There's Woke

Written by: Thomas Smith
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Every single time the right, or even center-left, goes ballistic over a "woke" controversy, the slightest bit of investigation shows the scandal is almost entirely bogus. This is not a new phenomenon; it dates back decades. It's an intentional tool used to protect the powerful and preserve the status quo, while further scapegoating and otherizing those who push for political progress. This podcast digs into not just today's fake scandals, but those of yesterday and yesteryear. The terminology has changed some, but the pattern has not. Listen in as host Thomas Smith shines a light on the panic, the fragility, the overreaction, and the lying that ignites 'Where There's Woke.'2023 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • WTW143: No, Woke 1 Was Not Crazy

    WTW143: No, Woke 1 Was Not Crazy
    Aug 14 2026

    AOC told ABC News something that set off a thousand hot takes: was "Woke One" actually crazy? Meanwhile a Wisconsin governor's primary decided by a few thousand votes means DSA is dead. Also, AOC please consider our proposal(s).

    If you enjoy our work, please consider leaving a 5-star review! You can always email questions, comments, and leads to lydia@seriouspod.com.

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    53 mins
  • WTW142: James Lindsay Unveils Woke 2.0

    WTW142: James Lindsay Unveils Woke 2.0
    Aug 6 2026

    Which is great because it's in plenty of time before the holiday season so now you know what to get your loved one! This extremely weird person has a whole framework for Woke 2.0. Thomas and Lydia sit through the entire launch event so you don't have to.

    If you enjoy our work, please consider leaving a 5-star review! You can always email questions, comments, and leads to lydia@seriouspod.com.

    Please pretty please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/wherethereswoke!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • WTW141: The Anti-Woke Crusade Against Knowing Things Continues

    WTW141: The Anti-Woke Crusade Against Knowing Things Continues
    Jul 24 2026

    Congress hauled the Smithsonian's top history museum director in for a grilling this week, and it got dumb fast. Republicans wanted to know if Mickey Mouse is racist, whether RuPaul is transgender, and why she cares more about butterfly wings than aborted fetuses. Lydia digs into the White House's 162-page report and the very specific word choice it borrowed straight from a 1937 Nazi art show.

    Sources:

    • "How the Smithsonian Lost Its Way" (Mike Gonzalez - The Heritage Foundation, 5/21/2026)

    • Saving America's Story (Domestic Policy Council; 7/2026)

    • The White House Campaign to Seize Control of the Smithsonian and Rewrite American History (Committee on House Administration - Rep. Joseph D. Morelle; 7/2026)

    • Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian's Efforts to Reshape the Past, House DOGE Subcommittee Hearing (7/21/2026)

    • VIDEO: The Degenerate Art Exhibition (United States Holocaust Memorial Museum)

    • VIDEO: WASHINGTON: ENOLA GAY EXHIBITION CAUSES PROTESTS (AP, 6/28/1995)

    **If you enjoy our work, please consider leaving a 5-star review! You can always email questions, comments, and leads to lydia@seriouspod.com.**

    Please pretty please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/wherethereswoke!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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