

Cynicism: the Roman Novel and Modern Politicking
Apr 13, 2024
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss Roman novels, decadence, and cynicism, contrasting ancient Rome's morals with the rise of Christianity. They delve into Iran's nuclear ambitions, Biden's policies, and Germany's economic challenges. The episode also touches on media manipulation, the lab origin of COVID, and the portrayal of Rome in modern cinema.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Media Narratives and Political Manipulation
01:57 • 22min
Exploration of Roman Novel Development and Characteristics
24:17 • 5min
Exploring Decadence and Cynicism in Ancient Roman Novels
29:31 • 29min
Analysis of Recent News on Iran and Funding Critique
58:20 • 4min
Economic Impacts of Different Administrations on Iran and Germany
01:02:42 • 9min
Reflections on Jeopardy, Working-Class Skills, and Roman Novels
01:11:37 • 3min