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War

Topic

Heard in 3 episodes across 3 shows since Jul 2026

War is an intense armed conflict between states, governments, societies, or paramilitary groups, such as mercenaries, insurgents, and militias. It is generally characterized by extreme violence, destruction, and mortality, using regular or irregular military forces. War is studied by social scientists, historians, and military strategists to understand its causes, conduct, and consequences.

Episodes

3
across 3 shows

First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

4
1 positive · 3 negative

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What experts have said about War

4 statements · 1 positive · 3 negative

  1. Wars generate significant innovation.

    “Wars create great innovation.”

    Listen at 4:59

    Open the episode · #2550 - Rick Springfield
  2. Wars are easier to start and escalate than to end.

    “it's very easy to start and to escalate wars. It's very difficult to actually end them.”

    Listen at 2:21

    Open the episode · Paul's Podcast - Fri 24 July 2026
  3. War should always be avoided when possible.

    “war is always something that you try to avoid.”

    Listen at 1:07:21

    Open the episode · #2526 - JD Vance

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Episodes

3 episodes featuring War, newest first

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