Sam Harris speaks with Graeme Wood about the problem of gun violence in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

Graeme Wood, an accomplished foreign correspondent and author, discusses the horrors of the conflict in Gaza and the challenges of travel. They explore the theological disputes between extremist groups, analyze Hamas' governance in Gaza, and highlight the impact of Hamas on public opinion. The chapter also discusses controversial actions such as ethnic cleansing.

Sam Harris interviews Graeme Wood, an expert on jihad, about the recent attacks in Israel, the war in Gaza, and the problem of global jihadism. They discuss the complexities of comparing Hamas to ISIS, the consequences of the attack on the border wall, the veracity of extreme imagery and testimony, the motivations behind jihadist actions, understanding sympathy for jihad, sentiment towards theocracy in Iran, comparing Iran to ISIS, and the complexities of absorbing Palestinians.

Sam Harris speaks to Graeme Wood about Muhammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. They discuss the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the imprisonment of Saudi elites in the Ritz Carlton, the Vision 2030 campaign, relations with Israel, the posture of the Biden administration, energy policy, Saudi efforts to deprogram jihadists, the strange case of Musa Cerantonio, John Walker Lindh, the current condition of ISIS, the war in Ukraine, Russian propaganda, how Finland has made itself invasion-proof, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.   Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

Sam Harris speaks with Graeme Wood about recent events in Israel and Gaza, exploring the concept of jihadism, the Israeli government's involvement in religious extremism, motives behind acts of violence in the name of Jihad, the problem of jihadist ideology, sentiment towards the theocracy in Iran, comparing Iran to ISIS, and the double standards surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Graeme Wood from The Atlantic discusses skepticism towards Gaza death statistics. The podcast critiques the dehumanization of Palestinians, challenges in reporting casualty numbers, and the importance of accurate data in conflict zones.

Graeme Wood from The Atlantic discusses Iran's recent attack on Israel and the role of Israel's regional allies. The podcast explores the tensions in the Middle East, Israel's response to threats, and the implications of the attack. It also delves into the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Israeli government's strategy, and the challenges with Hamas in Gaza.

Former State Dept. official discusses rift between US and Israel; The Atlantic journalist analyzes terror attack in Moscow; Former Supreme Court justice talks about his new book on constitutional interpretation; Bloomberg News reporter examines the use of sanctions in American foreign policy

Journalist Graeme Wood discusses the aftermath of the October 7 atrocities in Israel, including the records of the pogrom, the alienation between the Israeli state and people, ultra-Orthodox Jews in the war effort, the Hamas/ISIS comparison, and civilian deaths in Gaza.

In this podcast, journalist Graeme Wood discusses Bronze Age Pervert, a far-right icon with a top-selling book. They explore his rise to influence, controversial ideologies, and connections to powerful individuals. The episode touches on academic controversies, small business stories, and the secretive Bap movement. They delve into controversial beliefs, infiltration of high positions, and fun speculations about California.