

Where There's Woke
Thomas Smith
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.'
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Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
WTW19: Fox News vs. Halloween Costumes
It's a SPOOKTACULAR!!! Lydia takes us through an evolution of Fox News vs. Halloween costumes over the last several years. They're for sure having a normal one. Then, Lydia has a top secret even worse thing than Fox News that she won't spoil. Don't miss it! Feel free to email us at lydia@seriouspod.com or thomas@seriouspod.com! Please pretty please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/wherethereswoke!

Oct 31, 2023 • 55min
WTW18: #renameStennisCenter
And you thought we were done campaigning to get stuff at NASA renamed! Well, so did we, to be honest. But then one line in Space Karen's emails we FOIAed changed everything! These next two episodes are a fascinating look at an old Dixiecrat and how effing racist people like that were able to be while still being not just accepted, but HIGHLY regarded and honored within our political institutions. Lydia has lots of archival material for us that paints a very vivid and troubling picture. But, you know, he sounded all Southern and nice and he really respected the institution of the Senate, so let's definitely keep a bunch of stuff named after a white supremacist, right? Feel free to email us at lydia@seriouspod.com or thomas@seriouspod.com! Please pretty please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/wherethereswoke!

Oct 29, 2023 • 51min
WTW17: Our First FOIA Results Are In!
The podcast delves into the results of a FOIA request about the Jelliscope Welliscope, revealing corruption within NASA. They discuss the controversy surrounding the naming of the James Webb Space Telescope and the lack of transparency in the decision-making process. The hosts also explore cancel culture, skepticism towards product recommendations, and the frustrations with the James Webb Space Telescope project. They tease future investigations and a surprising discovery about the Stennis Center.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 8min
WTW16: Unmarried Woman Posts Happy TikTok. Fox News Loses It
Heath Enwright, unmarried, child-free man, discusses the virality of a TikTok video and the backlash it received from conservatives. The hosts critique Fox News and highlight double standards faced by unmarried mothers. They explore declining birthrates and challenge anti-natalist views, while offering solutions. The podcast also delves into issues of affordability, raising children, and the creativity of kids in naming.

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 12min
WTW15: A Scandalous Chapter of Kilborn's Past Uncovered
The podcast discusses a scandalous event from Kilborn's past as revealed in court documents. The hosts express frustration with unethical behavior and discuss plans to raise awareness. They delve into the dangers of revolutions and ideologies, draw historical references, and mention the impact of the ongoing strike in the entertainment industry. The controversial views of Kilborn and the resulting backlash are also discussed, along with a real incident involving a teacher and the broken trust between teachers and students.

Oct 11, 2023 • 57min
WTW14: thefire.org Is an Absolute Joke
In this penultimate part, we go through why thefire.org is a fucking joke. Sorry, why they are a joke in relation only to THIS case. There are about a billion other reasons they're a joke but we'll have to cover those at a later date. Then from there, we go through the legal stuff. Kilborn SWORE he'd defeat the fascistic tyrants of UIC in court. How did that prediction hold up? Please pretty please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/wherethereswoke!

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 9min
WTW13: The "Settlement" That Wasn't
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the embarrassing details of a 'settlement' between a professor and the school. They also talk about the harmful association of Wokeness with Marxism and highlight the importance of not compromising on rights and the truth. Additionally, they address discrimination complaints, investigate racism, and explore the concept of due process.

Oct 8, 2023 • 1h 57min
WTW12: It Wasn't About the Exam Question
Guest Jason Kilborn got in trouble for something specific, discussed in this episode. Topics include a controversial exam question, investigation reports, frustrations with university administrations, analyzing allegations against Kilborn, navigating dynamics in speaking up against mistreatment, and implications of an inappropriate email.

Oct 1, 2023 • 1h 13min
WTW11: Artisanal Coffee Comment Causes Firestorm?
The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding a comment on rural Ohioans' taste for artisanal coffee, the firestorm and controversy surrounding psychiatrist Sally Sitwell, controversy over racial differences in medical treatment, a controversial lecture and criticism at Yale, the emergence of individuals who are anti-woke, controversial views on gender ideology and addiction, lawsuits and dissatisfaction with Yale, and the distortion of reality and misinformation spread by the extreme leftist mob's response to a comment about rural Ohioans' interest in artisanal coffee.

Oct 1, 2023 • 52min
WTW10: Law Professor BANNED from Campus for Exam Question
Law Professor Jason Kilborn was banned from campus for using a redacted racial slur in an exam question. Hosts discuss the accuracy of the story, the severity of the punishment, and the influence of the anti-woke ecosystem. They also explore background racism, media coverage, motivations behind the suspension, and the implications for academic freedom.