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158. Why Did Rome Fall — and Are We Next?

People I (Mostly) Admire

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Assessing Trump's Role in the American Republic: A Modern Comparison to Caesar

This chapter explores the unsettling parallels between Donald Trump's political ambitions and historical figures like Caesar, questioning his potential impact on the American Republic. The speakers blend skepticism and humor as they discuss the qualities needed for monumental political transformation, reflecting ongoing concerns about the stability of American democracy.

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