# The War On Woke

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Podcast: [Gutfeld! Monologues](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gutfeld-monologues-1117710)
Published: 2026-04-10T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The episode argues that 'wokeness' is not dying but evolving into more extreme, institutionalized forms of social engineering. It examines how radical ideologies move from social circles into official government platforms and school curricula.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Wokeism functions like a cult, becoming more aggressive and extreme as moderate voices exit the movement
- Failure mode: The weaponization of 'stolen victimhood' through overly complex social acronyms that dilute actual suffering
- Practical takeaway: Political apathy and low voter turnout in local elections allow radical candidates to gain power
- Observation: Radical ideologies often disguise themselves under new names like 'equity audits' or 'socialism' to integrate into mainstream systems
- Warning: The expansion of gender identity curriculum into early childhood education represents a significant shift in parental rights

## Topics

Wokeism, Identity Politics, Canadian Politics, New York City Politics, Social Engineering, Education Policy, Political Polarization, Socialism

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Global Headlines and NASA: A rapid-fire look at news involving NASA's Artemis II, international shipping tensions, and various bizarre news snippets.
- 3:00 — The Social Cost of Wokeness: An examination of how social pressure and 'policing' within social circles are creating a more polarized environment.
- 5:00 — The Extremism of the Leftover: A discussion on how the departure of sane individuals leads to the congealing of more extreme, radicalized groups.
- 7:00 — The Rise of Complex Identity Politics: Critique of the increasingly long and complex social acronyms used in Canadian politics to represent identity groups.
- 8:00 — Gender Identity in Early Education: A look at the implementation of gender diversity discussions within kindergarten classrooms and the impact on parental rights.
- 9:00 — The Future of Political Engagement: A warning against political absenteeism and the danger of radical ideologies hiding within established systems.

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