Woke Points

This week Ted and Marni welcome author, professor, and evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks to the podcast to provide a scientifically informed perspective on human/AI relationships particularly when it…

In this episode, Marni and Ted stutter and blush while doing their best to discuss the promise and peril of humanoid sex robots. Are they a solution for socially incompatible sexual drives? Will they…

This week Ted and Marni welcome Dr. Jennifer Rubenstein, Associate Professor of Politics at The University of Virginia and author of Between Samaritans and States to the podcast. Jenn brings a much n…

In this episode, Marni and Ted discuss the Effective Altruism movement and whether or not there is a "right" or "most effective" approach to charitable giving.  Content note - this episode is NOT abo…

In this episode, Marni and Ted discuss the challenges faced by night owls in a world designed for early birds. Many people are at their most productive or creative late in the day and even into the n…

In this episode, Marni and Ted trip into the increasingly interesting world of psychedelics - both their potential to offer transformative therapeutic treatments and what the recent popular, scientif…

In this episode, Ted and Marni embrace the anxiety of discussing the complex Israel / Palestine conflict, and question why it has been such a taboo, hot-button issue, especially for those of us on th…

In this episode, Ted and Marni — two childless adults — discuss the ethics of human reproduction in the midst of a global climate crisis.

Following Ted and Marni's moderately informed discussion, Jenn…

In this episode, Marni returns to her roots as a humane society professional and explains to Ted why the "No Kill" label adopted by many animal shelters is more complicated than you might think.

Some …

In this episode, Ted and Marni interview Marie Collins about her work as an actual activist. Marie shares her experiences in activism and some advice for well-meaning progressives who want to put the…

In this  episode, Ted and Marni discuss the ethics of eating Chick-Fil-A and consumer activism in general.

Please note that this conversation was recorded before the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. W…

In this bonus episode, Ted and Marni interview Today.com reporter Danielle Campoamor about how the US and corporations can and should do better when it comes to Parental Leave while she fends off her…

Two single, childless adults discuss recent pushback against parental leave programs and how America could and should do parental leave better.

Following Ted and Marni's moderately informed discussio…

Two avid travelers examine whether or not we should all give up traveling in order to save the planet.

Following Ted and Marni's moderately informed discussion, Sami Grover, author of We're All Climat…