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Athens Corner
Plutarch, Our American Founders, and Greatness

Athens Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 100:54


This is an X/Twitter space where I discuss Plutarch and his relevance for us today, particularly as Americans on the 4th of JulyThemes of the discussion:— Plutarch and the American Founding— Plutarch on “history” in relation to greatness, the beautiful, the heroic, the sacredI took 3 different approaches:1) Explaining why Plutarch is relevant for us via the tradition from Machiavelli to the Federalists and AntiFederalist (with hints at the much early sources than Machiavelli)2) What even is “history”?3) Simply opening Plutarch and readingSupport the show

Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
2323: Trump's Machiavellian Playbook: Impact on Global Economy & Your Investments with Paul Marino

Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 26:59


Jason is currently in Denver at a Joe Dispenza retreat, discusses upcoming topics for the episode, focusing on the economy, markets, and real estate. Specifically, he mentions two U.S. real estate markets, one in Florida and one in Texas, that are approaching "crash levels," defined as a 25% price reduction, despite national appreciation. He concludes with a reminder for listeners to register for an upcoming master class on JasonHartman.com which happens every second Wednesday of each month! Jason then welcomes Paul Marino, Chief Revenue Officer at Themes ETFs. They begin with a discussion of economic and investment themes. Marino offers a bullish outlook on the U.S. economy, even amidst global uncertainties. He specifically highlights investment opportunities in financials, metals (especially gold miners and silver), artificial intelligence, uranium, and transatlantic defense companies. They conclude with a shared optimistic vision for future prosperity driven by technological advancements and a focus on positive market indicators. #PaulMarino #ThemesETFs #DonaldTrump #USPolitics #GlobalEconomy #Recession #Inflation #ArtificialIntelligence #ETFs #Gold #Uranium #DefenseCompanies #NATO #Bitcoin #InvestmentOpportunities   Key Takeaways: 1:33 Clip of the Day: Direct VETO power 2:45 Markets that are approaching crash levels 4:22 JasonHartman.com/Wednesday Paul Marino interview: 4:39 Trump and Machiavelli 7:14 What it means to investors 12:06 Trump vs. Powell 17:23 Positive anything, better than negative nothing? 22:16 What is the investment plan 23:10 Where are we going?     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com  

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Letteratura Italiana del XVI Secolo: Niccolò Machiavelli e il suo Manuale Politico

Learn Italian with LearnAmo - Impariamo l'italiano insieme!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 13:38


Niccolò Machiavelli è uno degli autori più famosi e controversi della letteratura italiana. Il suo capolavoro "Il Principe" continua a influenzare la politica e la filosofia moderne dopo cinquecento anni. Questo articolo ti aiuterà a comprendere meglio la vita, le opere e l'eredità di questo straordinario pensatore fiorentino, con esempi pratici per migliorare il tuo italiano. Niccolò Machiavelli e "Il Principe": Spiegazione Facile e Chiara Chi Era Niccolò Machiavelli: Biografia e Contesto Storico Niccolò Machiavelli nacque a Firenze nel 1469, in un'epoca turbolenta per l'Italia. Il Paese era diviso in numerosi stati indipendenti che combattevano costantemente tra loro, mentre potenze straniere come Francia e Spagna cercavano di conquistare territori italiani. Machiavelli non proveniva da una famiglia nobile o ricca. Era quello che oggi chiameremmo un "funzionario pubblico" o "diplomatico". Lavorava per la Repubblica di Firenze occupandosi di politica estera e affari militari. Questa esperienza pratica gli permise di osservare da vicino come funzionava realmente il potere politico. Vocabolario utile: Repubblica = forma di governo senza re Diplomatico = persona che rappresenta il suo paese all'estero Politica estera = relazioni con altri paesi Affari militari = questioni riguardanti l'esercito La Caduta Politica e l'Esilio: Il Momento che Cambiò Tutto Nel 1512, la vita di Machiavelli cambiò drammaticamente. La famiglia dei Medici tornò al potere a Firenze dopo aver sconfitto la Repubblica. Machiavelli, che aveva servito la Repubblica, venne immediatamente licenziato dal suo incarico. Peggio ancora, venne accusato di congiura (complotto) contro i Medici e fu torturato. Dopo essere stato liberato, si ritirò nella sua piccola villa di campagna a Sant'Andrea in Percussina, vicino a Firenze. Era politicamente morto a soli 44 anni. Espressioni idiomatiche italiane: "Essere licenziato" = perdere il lavoro "Politicamente morto" = non avere più potere o influenza politica "Ritirarsi" = andare via, appartarsi La Nascita de "Il Principe": Un Capolavoro Nato dall'Esilio Fu proprio durante questo periodo di esilio forzato che Machiavelli scrisse la sua opera più famosa. In una lettera all'amico Francesco Vettori, descrive poeticamente la sua routine quotidiana: "La sera tornavo a casa, entravo nel mio studio e mi spogliavo di quella veste cotidiana, piena di fango e di loto. Mi vestivo di panni reali e curiali, e così vestito decorosamente entravo nelle antiche corti degli antichi uomini..." Questa citazione è molto importante per comprendere l'approccio di Machiavelli. Durante il giorno era un contadino che lavorava la terra, ma la sera si trasformava in un intellettuale che dialogava mentalmente con i grandi pensatori del passato. Analisi del testo: "Veste cotidiana" = vestiti di tutti i giorni "Fango e loto" = sporcizia del lavoro nei campi "Panni reali e curiali" = vestiti eleganti, da corte "Antiche corti degli antichi uomini" = il mondo dei grandi pensatori del passato Le Teorie Politiche Fondamentali de "Il Principe" "Il Principe" non è un romanzo o un'opera poetica. È un manuale pratico di politica, una specie di "how to" del Rinascimento. Machiavelli stabilisce regole precise per conquistare e mantenere il potere politico. La Doppia Natura del Principe Secondo Machiavelli, un buon principe deve saper utilizzare due nature: quella dell'uomo e quella della bestia. Come scrive nel capitolo XVIII: "Bisogna essere volpe per riconoscere le trappole e leone per spaventare i lupi." Questo significa che un leader deve essere: Astuto come una volpe = intelligente, capace di capire gli inganni Forte come un leone = coraggioso, capace di imporre rispetto Essere Temuti o Essere Amati? Una delle frasi più famose de "Il Principe" riguarda questa domanda fondamentale. Machiavelli scrive:

Lezioni di italiano con Stefano D'Ambrosio

In questa lezione riprendiamo Machiavelli, figura tra le più discusse e, forse, tra le più fraintese della nostra tradizione. Lo seguiamo nel cuore di un'Italia in guerra, tra la fragile Repubblica Fiorentina e l'eredità controversa di Savonarola, quel frate che prometteva rigore e purezza in un tempo di corruzione e paura.Vedremo come l'astuzia del principe, evocata nel mito del centauro, nasca da un contesto in cui le promesse — politiche, religiose, morali — si scontrano con la realtà mutevole degli uomini e del potere. La Firenze dei “piagnoni” si fa così specchio di tensioni ancora attuali: l'illusione di un ritorno a un ordine originario, la tentazione di affidarsi a figure carismatiche, la difficoltà di tenere insieme virtù e necessità.Machiavelli ci parla ancora, ci interroga sulle maschere del potere, sul prezzo dell'utopia, sulla lucidità come forma di sopravvivenza.Perché, in fondo, dietro ogni promessa si cela sempre una domanda: a chi conviene mantenerla?Ascoltate, riflettete. La letteratura, ancora una volta, ci offre uno specchio — a volte impietoso — su ciò che siamo.

Weekend at EFFY's
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Weekend at EFFY's

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 46:14


Effy is pizza Machiavelli. Petár is definitely paying attention. Effy is making milkshakes at home. Petár is a big meanie. ---SEE EFFY LIVE:7/5 GCW Hartford CT7/6 Jersey Championship Wrestling House of Independents Asbury Park NJ7/11 GCW Gilleys Dallas Tx7/12 Emo Night Gilleys Dallas Tx7/13 Focus Pro Braintree Ma7/15 Fight Factory Bash on The Shore Jersey Shore Nj7/19 GCW CONEY ISLAND NY7/27-30 GCW JAPAN7/31 2nd Wrestling Cubby Bear Chicago IL https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2econd-wrestling-wrestle-eden-tickets-13585172546798/1 GCW SUMMERSLAM NJGet early episodes, bonus minisodes, merch discounts, Effy video blogs, puppy content and weather reports in the Pleasure Zone: patreon.com/weekendateffysSponsor the podcast: weekendateffys@gmail.comSEND EFFY:650 Ponce De Leon Ave Ste. 300 #2936Atlanta, GA 30308Book EFFY:effylives.comWear EFFY:wrestlingis.gay

Political Currency
EMQs: Our Keir Year, modern Machiavellis and fairness in politics

Political Currency

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 37:57


What is a fair way to govern? In response to a long time listener who feels a victim of his own success – disproportionately hit by taxes and ineligible for certain benefits – Ed Balls explains three different philosophical concepts of ‘fairness'. George Osborne meanwhile dismisses wealth tax as a catch all solution, underlining how the Labour government must look to the broader population. Listeners are reflecting on Keir Starmer a year into his premiership, with some wondering about his core set of beliefs (or lack thereof) and others questioning their decision to lend him their vote. What can the PM do to inspire these wavering voters?Ed and George also note institutional differences in the role academics play in government. Why is an economic academic more likely to find a role in the US government or the Bank of England then in the UK cabinet? And who are the UK's Machiavelli-like politicians of recent times? Boris Johnson is dismissed as a candidate but Ed Balls nominates someone closer to home, suggesting that George Osborne may have pulled more strings in the Cameron government than we appreciated. To get episodes early and ad-free, join Political Currency Gold or the Kitchen Cabinet:

Fabulous Folklore with Icy
Folk Traditions and Strange Sights in Florence

Fabulous Folklore with Icy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 23:54


Florence was founded in the 1st century BCE as a Roman military outpost, although it came to prominence as a centre of commerce and the arts in the 14th to 16th centuries CE. The Florentine method of speech even became the Italian language. Some of the city's most famous exports are Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, Michelangelo, and Niccolo Machiavelli, along with the Medici family. You can see the tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli in the Basilica of Santa Croce. But that's not all you can find in this Tuscan city. From the mythological scenes to statues of Roman gods present in the Uffizi, Florence has a range of odd curiosities and folk traditions that are worth seeing. Let's explore some of the stranger side of Florence in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/florence-folklore/ Pre-order Ghostlore: https://geni.us/ghostlore The Many Faces of Medusa talk: https://ko-fi.com/s/a60a047ebb Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

Free Man Beyond the Wall
Continental Philosophy and Its Origins - Episode 1-10 w/ Thomas777

Free Man Beyond the Wall

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 594:07


9 Hours and 55 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.This is the first 10 episodes of our ongoing Continental Philosophy series with Thomas777. He covers Aristotle, Thucydides, Socrates, Plato, Hobbes, Machiavelli, Grotius, and Hegel.Thomas' SubstackRadio Free Chicago - T777 and J BurdenThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Lezioni di italiano con Stefano D'Ambrosio
#233 - Dietro le quinte del potere: introduzione a Niccolò Machiavelli

Lezioni di italiano con Stefano D'Ambrosio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 28:43


Chi era davvero Niccolò Machiavelli? In questa lezione ripercorriamo il contesto storico, politico e personale in cui si sviluppa il pensiero del grande fiorentino: dalla Firenze turbolenta del Savonarola alle guerre d'Italia, fino alla redazione del Principe, il libro che avrebbe cambiato per sempre il modo di pensare il potere.Una riflessione viva e accessibile che unisce storia e attualità, con accostamenti a fenomeni contemporanei, metafore economiche e paragoni che attraversano i secoli. Perché Machiavelli, in fondo, parla ancora a chiunque abbia responsabilità, ambizione o semplicemente voglia di capire come funzionano davvero le cose.

Historically Thinking: Conversations about historical knowledge and how we achieve it
Londoner, Lawyer, Humanist, Husband, Statesman, Saint: The Life of Thomas More, with Joanne Paul

Historically Thinking: Conversations about historical knowledge and how we achieve it

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 33:54


His friend the great scholar Desiderius Erasmus referred to Thomas More as “a Man for all seasons.” But which season? Or which Thomas More? Is he an advocate of conscience? A heroic defender of the Catholic faith? A saintly martyr? A fanatical zealot unwilling to listen to cool reason? An amateur inquisitor who lit the night with burning Lutherans and their books, and enjoyed little more than coming home after work for a torture session? Does every era get the Thomas More that it deserves?Thomas More was indeed a man of many twists and turns, a Tudor Odysseus. A Londoner; the grandson of a baker and son of a lawyer; a page in a noble household; an exceptional prose stylist, in Latin or English; a lawyer of exceptional diligence and skill; a guild member; a religious controversialist, able to match Martin Luther in scatology; a subtle humanist of European-wide fame; a poet; a politician; a bureaucrat; a royal advisor; a confessor of the faith; a prisoner; and a martyr. He was all those things, and more besides. With me to talk about the life and times of Thomas More is Joanne Paul, Associate Professor in Early Modern History at the University of Sussex. Her research focuses on the intellectual and cultural history of the Renaissance and Early Modern periods, written widely on Thomas More, William Shakespeare, Machiavelli and Thomas Hobbes. Her most recent book is Thomas More: A Life, which is the subject of our conversation today.For Further Investigation The web page of Joanne PaulThomas More: A LifeThe last time we talked about the Tudors on Historically ThinkingAnd the book we talked about with its author, Lucy E.C. Wooding, which is recommended by Joanne Paul A very old conversation about the Protestant ReformationAnother book by Joanne Paul on Thomas More, but focusing on his thoughtJohn Guy, Thomas More Thomas More, Utopia, ed. by Joanne Paul

web3 with a16z
What We're Reading & Technology Changing Reading

web3 with a16z

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 79:52


with @rhhackett @smc90 @stephbzinn @tim_orgIn a now-annual tradition, the a16z crypto editorial team discuss themes (and picks) from a16z crypto's latest reading list, as well as books we keep re-reading, childhood favorites, classics, adaptations on adaptations -- in book and movie form! -- and much more.What genres are we reading now, how, and why? How is technology -- from AI and ChatGPT to the internet and audio -- changing reading? And why are certain themes in the zeitgeist right now? Is all non-fiction just fiction now, and should we lean in to this for education? Are the kids alright?From irony, truth, and why context matters, to Machiavelli to Formula 1 to nautical non-fiction to memoirs, this episode has it all...check out our "what we're reading" lists, podcasts, and more here:https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/tags/what-were-reading 

Te lo spiega Studenti.it
La città del sole di Tommaso Campanella: trama, analisi e significato

Te lo spiega Studenti.it

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 2:30


Trama della Citta del sole di Tommaso Campanella, opera filosofica scritta dal frate domenicano sulla città utopica. Analisi e significato di una delle opere più importanti del 1600 dove si racconta l'utopia di una società perfetta e felice.

Lezioni di italiano con Stefano D'Ambrosio
#232 - Di donne, potere e cataclismi (con un po' d'ironia)

Lezioni di italiano con Stefano D'Ambrosio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 38:36


Fra i tanti modi di guardare alla storia delle idee, Machiavelli resta uno di quei nodi difficili da sciogliere e impossibili da ignorare. In questa lezione entriamo nel cuore del suo pensiero, che frantuma ogni illusione moralistica per restituire la politica al terreno del reale — un reale spietato, governato non da ideali, ma da virtù e fortuna.Ritroveremo la metafora della fortuna come donna e come fiume: immagini potenti che raccontano un tempo inquieto, un'Italia divisa, un potere fragile. Ma anche l'intuizione di un uomo che, cinque secoli fa, aveva già visto tutto: la precarietà dei regni, l'instabilità degli uomini, il bisogno di una guida capace di dominare il caso e cavalcare la tempesta.Una riflessione che ancora oggi, come un fiume carsico, riaffiora ogni volta che ci chiediamo: chi comanda davvero? E quanto dura il regno di chi non sa governare la sorte?

Adventure On Deck
Is War the Way? Week 16: Sun Tzu Lao Tzu

Adventure On Deck

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 33:23


I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics.Before we start, though, we talk about graduation speeches...and share the graduation speech we wish we'd heard.Next, we journey from Western literature back to ancient China to explore two timeless texts: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (c. 500 B.C.) and Sun Tzu's The Art of War (c. 400 B.C.), roughly contemporary with Confucius and Plato. After a lukewarm experience with Confucius' Analects in Week 4, we adjusted our approach to these aphoristic works, splitting each into five parts and interleaving them daily. While this didn't make reading easier, it encouraged comparisons between the two.The Tao Te Ching offers a serene philosophy of “the Way,” advocating a life of detachment and flow, like a leaf on a stream. Key insights include prioritizing essence over form (e.g., the space within walls over the walls themselves), embracing hands-off leadership, and avoiding rules or weapons that may incite vice or war. But it's passive: retreating rather than advancing in the face of evil feels challenging, especially compared to active resistance like Gandhi's. The Tao's detachment felt isolating, distinct from the interconnected self-emptying of the Dhammapada or Boethius' Christian-Stoic blend.In contrast, The Art of War is a ruthless manual of military strategy. Sun Tzu, who famously beheaded two concubines to prove his methods to King Ho Lu, emphasizes deception, swift victory, and avoiding prolonged conflict. Key takeaways: defensive measures prevent defeat but don't ensure victory; desperate soldiers fight hardest; and spies are a humane, cost-effective tool. We ponder the status of Sun's soldiers (free or enslaved?), recalling Herodotus' Spartan-Persian debates on free men's ferocity. The texts seem to clash: the Tao's passivity versus Sun's calculated control, though Sun's strategic setups might align with the Tao's inevitable flow.We noted a cultural contrast: Chinese texts lack the narrative epics of Western heroes like Odysseus or Gilgamesh, hinting at differing worldviews. Unlike Confucius' moral focus, neither text emphasizes goodness, which surprised us. Our Tao edition (Stephen Miller's) felt overly modernized, while our unannotated Art of War was dry but tactically insightful, especially for business or military studies. Pairing it with Herodotus or Machiavelli could be illuminating.Don't skip the music! Three albums each from the Beatles and The Rolling Stones...when was the last time you listened to one all the way through?Next week, we return to narrative with Apuleius' Golden Ass, explore Scott Joplin's ragtime, and admire van Gogh's art. LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts -

Talking Strategy
S5E19: Thucydides: A Revolution in Strategic Thinking

Talking Strategy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 33:28


Thucydides set the 'gold standard' for a strategic analysis of war with his history of the Peloponnesian War: Dr Roel Konijnendijk explains how. Thucydides, who lived almost two-and-a-half millennia ago, revolutionised strategic analysis by asserting the place of human agency rather than attributing events as being shaped by Gods or fate. This is something that Machiavelli repeats centuries later in The Prince. Thucydides claimed to have identified patterns of strategic behaviour that he thought would be enacted 'as long as human nature is the same'. A fascinating question, however, is whether strategists have behaved according to these patterns because they have been inspired to do so by reading Thucydides, or did he truly discover patterns of behaviour that endure throughout time and space? Are modern scholars projecting their own strategic world views into Ancient Greece or has our Ancient Greek heritage determined how we see the world? Finally, did Thucydides think that a world in which 'the strong do what they will and the weak have to put up with it' is the only possible one? Dr Roel Konijnendijk is the Derby Fellow of Ancient History at Lincoln College, Oxford. After his PhD from University College London, he held several prestigious research fellowships and taught ancient history at UCL, Birkbeck, Warwick, Oxford, and Edinburgh. He is the author of Classical Greek Tactics: A Cultural History (2018) and Between Miltiades and Moltke: Early German Studies in Greek Military History (2022) as well as co-editor of Brill's Companion to Greek Land Warfare Beyond the Phalanx (2021).

De X! Factor
#66: NAVO-baas Rutte, Machiavelli in de polder

De X! Factor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 52:25


NAVO-baas Rutte noemde de Amerikaanse president Trump 'Daddy'. Een klassiek staaltje Machiavelli in de polder. Eva Vlaardingenbroek beschuldigt politieke elite van verraad en verdedigt omvolkingstheorie. Omroep WNL VVV-bolwerk: Zijn de omroepen nog levensvatbaar? Martijntje Smits roemt publiek sfeer in Iraanse hoofdstad Teheran. En: Frans Timmermans wil samen verder na pijnlijk congres. Maar wat is dat 'samen' eigenlijk?

The Readings Podcast
Tyler Jenke in conversation

The Readings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 25:36


In this episode, a conversation with writer Tyler Jenke, author of an in-depth look at the rise of enigmatic Australian rock band TISM, the unexpected success of their 1995 album, Machiavelli and the Four Seasons, and the continued trajectory of their storied career. Focusing on one of Australia's most enigmatic bands, This Is Serious Mum (better known as TISM), Jenke forms an analysis of the anonymous, pseudonymous Melbourne collective's rise to prominence and unlikely success on the popular music charts with their third album, Machiavelli and the Four Seasons (1995). Jenke details TISM's origins as they slowly went from a bedroom concept to an underground success to a staple of concert stages and commercial radio in Australia, growing a rabid fanbase in the process.

The Best Business Minds
Moshik Temkin author of "Warriors, Rebels and Saints: The Art of Leadership from Machiavelli to Malcolm X"

The Best Business Minds

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 61:24


Marc Kramer, host of the award winning The Best Business Minds, interviews Moshik Temkin author of "Warriors, Rebels and Saints: The Art of Leadership from Machiavelli to Malcolm X"

USMARADIO
78. Diplomazia e Politica, Machiavelli e Guicciardini - Paolo Carta

USMARADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 116:14


XVI ciclo di Dottorato della Scuola Superiore di Studi StoriciUniversità deglli Studi della Repubblica di San MarinoSTORIOGRAFIA E DIPLOMAZIADiplomazia e Politica, Machiavelli e GuicciardiniPaolo Carta(Università di Trento)Podcast a cura di Giuseppe GiardiUna produzione Usmaradio - Centro di Ricerca per la Radiofonia

Better Known
Sarah Dunant

Better Known

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 29:29


Sarah Dunant discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Sarah Dunant studied history at Newnham College, Cambridge from where she went on to become a writer, broadcaster, teacher and critic. She has written twelve novels, four of which have been short-listed for awards, and edited two books of essays. She is an accredited lecturer with The Arts Society, lecturing on Italian history and renaissance art, has taught renaissance studies at Washington University, St Louis and creative writing at University of Oxford Brookes. Her new novel is The Marchesa, which is available at https://www.sarahdunant.com/the-marchesa. The Discovery of the Laocoon, 1st century roman sculpture in Rome in 1506. One of those fluke stories history throws up that just gets richer and richer the more you dig (literally) into it. Erich Maria Remarque. He was a 17-year-old soldier in World War One, who goes on to to write the most famous novel on war. He ends up in Switzerland with a Hollywood film star wife, Paulette Goddard. The Last Supper by Plautilla Nelli. In the museum of Santa Maria Novella – a great church in Florence, there is a painting of the Last Supper done in the 1560s, by a nun who spent her whole life in a convent in Florence, who was entirely self-taught as a painter Newark Park. It started as a Tudor hunting lodge. It was donated to the National Trust in 1949 and, in a state of decay, was then saved by an American, Bob Parsons. Sailing to Philadelphia by Mark Knopfler. This is like listening to a short story by John Carver. American poet and master of realism and creating worlds within a couple of pages. Machiavelli's Farm House. This is the place where Machiavelli went after he lost his job as a diplomat in Florence and was sent into exile in 1512. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Business Pants
Zaslav's payday, Tesla's robotaxi test, AI cash burn “for humanity”, tech boys love defense spending

Business Pants

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 62:35


Story of the Week (DR):Warner Bros. Discovery Reworks CEO Pay, Reducing David Zaslav's Massive Compensation DRDavid Zaslav will take a pay cut after Warner Bros. Discovery splits up—with a big hit to his bonusDavid Zaslav Is Getting a Pay CutWarner Bros to significantly slash CEO David Zaslav's pay packageWarner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav Pay to Drop After Company SplitDavid Zaslav's Pay To Be “Substantially” Lowered Ahead Of Split, WBD Says, But CEO Will Still Reap RewardsIf Zaslav hits 100% of his operational and financial goals in the first year after the split, his target pay will be $16.5mn, compared with $37mn in the current contract. If he hits 200% of the targets, it will be as high as $30mn, the company said on Monday.However, the bulk of Zaslav's future pay will be based on stock options after shareholders rebuked a model based on free cash flow generation.The securities filing made late on Monday said the beleaguered media boss would receive about 24mn in WBD shares that could be purchased for the current $10.16 price.If the share price were to double, the package could eventually be worth nearly $250mn.Two weeks after 60% of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders rejected CEO David Zaslav's $52M pay plan, the Compensation Committee restructured his plan using Hollywood's latest CGI, special effects, and most seasoned stunt doubles: his new plan reduces his annual pay targets significantly–from $37M to $17M if he hits 100% of his targets–but the devil is in the details as he is eligible for $37M if he reaches 200% of his targets and is getting a massive option grant of 21 million shares at an extremely low strike price of around $10 per share, giving him the theoretical opportunity to make $1.4B if Warner Brothers' share price regains its 2021 high of $77.Boeing's longest-tenured director Lynn Good joins the Board of Morgan Stanley just two days after the crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in India killed more than 200 people.Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says his company is a 'convenient scapegoat' as European cities protest overtourism“In Barcelona, housing prices rose 60% over the past decade, but Airbnb listings actually decreased. So we can't be the culprits.”Corporate Italy lacks female CEOs, stock exchange head warnsClaudia Parzani, the head of Milan's stock exchange: Italy lacks women in position of leadership and that's a cultural issue that the business community needs to fix: “Last year we probably reached the lowest level of female CEOs leading listed companies at Milan's Stock Exchange.” Of course the article provided no data.Australia's highest-paid CEOs revealed — and the one woman on the listShemara Wikramanayake, the only woman in the top 20, made $30 million as CEO of Macquarie Group.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: What Is a ‘Fridge Cigarette'? A New Term for Diet Coke Gains Traction. MM DR MM: Lawyers Just Discovered Something About Meta's AI That Could Cost Zuckerberg Untold Billions of DollarsIt spits out large portions of books verbatimMM: Disturbing Test Shows What Happens When Tesla Robotaxi Sees a Child Mannequin Pop Out From Behind a School BusAssholiest of the Week (MM): Musk's xAI Burns Through $1 Billion a Month as Costs Pile Up DRxAI: $12bn/yr burnWe build AI specifically to advance human comprehension and capabilities.Musk says SpaceX vision for Mars will save humanity as he continues to push human extinction fearsOpenAI: $5bn/yr burnOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. Our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.Anthropic: $3bn/yr burnWe strive to make decisions that maximize positive outcomes for humanity in the long run.Act for the global good.Low end estimate to end world hunger per year: $7bnWorld Bank estimate for clean water for all humanity: $150bn/yearNumber of US households without water access: 19mCompliance costs for Clean Air Act: $65bn/yrAnd the great AI investment is getting us…Lowe's CEO says young workers should stay away from the corporate office and close to the cash register"AI isn't going to fix a hole in your roof," Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison said. "It's not going to respond to an electrical issue in your home. It's not going to stop your water heater from leaking."Amazon CEO tells employees to expect cuts to white-collar jobs because of AIAs ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children's ToysSeems like, like all tech bro toys, they start with “good of humanity” and end with “rich”Dario Amodei net worth: 1.2bnMusk net worth: 406bnAltman net worth: 1.8bnSpotify's Daniel Ek leads $694 million investment in defense startup Helsing DRPalantir, Meta, OpenAI execs to commission into Army reserve, form ‘Detachment 201'OpenAI wins $200 million U.S. defense contractSpeaking of tech bro middle school manbabies… ever notice how when they're done building their “innocent” empire (paying for things online! 3d goggles! Internet friends!), at some point while swimming in their dual class billions they invest in “defense”?Is it just that middle school boys love things that blow up? Is it really so simple that they all stopped maturing at age 13?Headliniest of the WeekDR: Dimon: CEOs can't expect "everything to be constantly easy"DR: On Juneteenth, Trump says the US has 'too many' holidays "Too many non-working holidays in America … The workers don't want it either!"MM: Jamie Dimon says creating a functional workplace means firing 'a—holes'Who Won the Week?DR: Airbus. Because it's not Boeing.MM: RFK Jr - attacking pharma ads? Good. Healthy Starbucks? Good. Not being involved in starting world war III with Iran? Good. OMG, RFK Jr won the week… PredictionsDR: Tech CEOs start wearing military hats with the main decal being a digital number representing their wealth calculated to the second based on current share price; gold stars representing how many votes per share their class B holdings represent; and stripes represent how many years of college they did NOT attend: 3 stipes meaning they dropped out 2nd semester of first yearMM: Boeing's Ortberg, after reading this paper (Chief executive officer (CEO) Machiavellianism and executive pay.) on how CEOs who act like Machiavelli suggested are successful, decides to fire HALF of Boeing, and give the other half donuts on Fridays in the breakroom because, “...any cruelty has to be executed at once, so that the less it is tasted, the less it offends; while benefits must be dispensed little by little, so that they will be savored all the more.”

Free Man Beyond the Wall
Episode 1226: Continental Philosophy and Its Origins - Pt. 8 - Hugo Grotius w/ Thomas777

Free Man Beyond the Wall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 65:24


65 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Thomas continues a series on the subject of Continental Philosophy, which focuses on history, culture, and society. In this episode he talks about Machiavelli.Thomas' SubstackRadio Free Chicago - T777 and J BurdenThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

The Medieval Podcast
Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer

The Medieval Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 55:55


Given that the term literally means “rebirth”, the Renaissance throws some not-so-subtle shade on the period that comes before it. So, where did the idea of the Renaissance actually come from? And was it truly a golden age? This week, Danièle speaks with Ada Palmer about Petrarch, Machiavelli, atheism, and how we should look at the period formerly known as the Renaissance.

The Create Your Own Life Show
Cesare Borgia: The Rise and Fall of Power's Mastermind

The Create Your Own Life Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 12:52


Step into the captivating world of Renaissance power plays in this insightful episode, "Cesare Borgia: The Rise and Fall of Power's Mastermind." Join us as we take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Cesare Borgia, the cunning warlord who inspired Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince." Was Cesare a visionary leader on the brink of unifying Italy, or a reckless tactician undone by fate? Through a critical examination of his meteoric rise and eventual downfall, we uncover the raw truths about power, ambition, and the fragile balance of control.In this must-watch episode, we explore Machiavelli's fascination with Cesare's ruthless strategies, from his swift conquests to his chilling acts of betrayal, and the pivotal role his father, Pope Alexander VI, played in his ascent. We also analyze the lasting impact of Machiavelli's "The Prince" on modern politics, corporate leadership, and personal ambition—offering a unique perspective on why this 500-year-old text remains a blueprint for power in 2025.As the CEO and co-founder of Command Your Brand, I'm passionate about helping individuals combat cancel culture and amplify their voices in new media. Together, we'll unpack the lessons from Cesare Borgia's story, while asking the big questions: Who controls the narrative? How do we prepare for the unexpected? And who are today's masterminds of power, one step away from triumph—or collapse?Join the conversation! Share your thoughts in the comments, hit like, and subscribe for more engaging content on history, power, and strategy. Don't forget to hit the notifications bell to stay updated on future episodes. Let's question everything, dig deeper, and shape the narrative together. Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring the truths that shape our world.#unconventionaltactics #adaptableleadership #machiavelli #historicalperspectives #popealexandervi___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩THE WELLNESS COMPANY: Health without the propaganda, emergency medical kits before you need it. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://twc.health/jrsCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

Podcast Lepiej Teraz
PLT #380 Jak Niccolo Machiavelli zamienił życiową katastrofę w arcydzieło

Podcast Lepiej Teraz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 49:23


W wieku 44 lat Niccolò Machiavelli stracił wszystko w jedną noc.Karierę budowaną przez 14 lat, pozycję, bezpieczeństwo.Został aresztowany, torturowany i wyrzucony ze swojego świata.Większość mężczyzn w tej sytuacji nigdy by się nie podniosła.Ale odkrył receptę na transformację, która działa do dziś.W tym odcinku poznasz krok po kroku proces, który zamieniał życiową ruinę w „Księcia” – dzieło, które przetrwało 500 lat.Ten nie jest odcinek motywacyjny, tylko praktyczna instrukcja odrodzenia po katastrofie.Dowiesz się z niego m.in:Jaki codzienny rytm stworzył Machiavelli w swojej samotnościDlaczego największe dzieła powstają często po największych upadkachCo oznacza 5 filarów transformacji, które możesz wdrożyć już jutroJak Twoja porażka może stać się fundamentem drugiego życiaCzy jesteś gotów poznać prawdziwy przepis na transformację po czterdziestce?

History Extra podcast
The Renaissance: not such a golden age?

History Extra podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 49:33


From Michelangelo's David and Machiavelli's The Prince to the plays of Shakespeare, the Renaissance produced some of history's most astounding works of culture, art and innovation. But can focusing on these glittering creations obscure the messy and often violent reality of actually living through the era? Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, Ada Palmer highlights the complexities of this so-called 'golden age' – including corrupt popes, devastating plagues and why Michelangelo hated painting. (Ad) Ada Palmer is the author of Inventing the Renaissance: Myths of a Golden Age (Bloomsbury, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Finventing-the-renaissance%2Fada-palmer%2F9781035910120. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musically Speaking with Chuong Nguyen
Episode 529 - Discussing Machiavelli's Mandragola with Catherine Connors (Writer)

Musically Speaking with Chuong Nguyen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 38:06


Originally Recorded April 25th, 2025About Catherine Connors: https://herbadmother.com/Check out Catherine's essay, titled Love and Piety in Machiavelli's Mandragola: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eiIsjFQISiBESmxl95bYEpRV1wFcRJJT/view?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

Philosophies for Life
86: Niccolò Machiavelli - How to Stop People From Using You

Philosophies for Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 29:19


Niccolò Machiavelli - Why People Will Always Use You (Unless You Do This) In this video we will be talking about 8 powerful ways to stop people from using you the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli. Niccolò Machiavelli's philosophy is called political realism and it emphasizes practical and effective governance. Niccolò Machiavelli—a political philosopher who dared to speak the truth about human nature. He wasn't cynical. He was realistic. He didn't believe people were evil—but he did believe most people act out of self-interest. In his legendary book, The Prince, Machiavelli doesn't tell us to be cruel. He tells us to open our eyes and see that the world isn't ruled by kindness or fairness— but by strategy. By power. And by survival. He never actually said, “The ends justify the means”— but his philosophy danced dangerously close to it. To Machiavelli, if achieving power required cruelty, manipulation, or deceit—so be it. What mattered was the result. And while his book was intended for monarchs, his ideas seep into modern life more than we'd like to admit. Because in today's world, power doesn't always wear a crown. Sometimes, it wears a smile. Sometimes, it sits across from you, asking for favors. Sometimes, it's that “friend” who only calls when they need something. Machiavelli showed us how to recognize when we're being used. And more importantly… how to stop it. Because once you see the game for what it is—You stop being the pawn. So here are ways to stop people from using you from the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli - 01. Understand that people are self-interested 02. Set and Enforce your boundaries 03. Control the Image that Others Have of You 04. Practice Generosity in a Measured Way 05. Appear Virtuous, but Be Strategic 06. Keep your powers hidden 07. Command Respect, Not Likeability 08. Stay Independent I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to stop people from using you  from the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli will be helpful in your life.  Niccolò Machiavelli was an influential author, philosopher, and historian during the Italian Renaissance. Often called the father of modern political philosophy and political science, he is best known for his work, "The Prince." This book serves as a practical guide for new rulers, offering realistic advice on governance. Machiavelli changed the way people thought about politics by separating it from ethics. Before him, politics was seen as part of moral behavior but Machiavelli focused on what really works in politics, not on how things should ideally be. This approach is called political realism and it emphasizes practical and effective governance.

1819 News: The Podcast
Pax Americana, Machiavelli, and Realpolitik w/ Troy Carico

1819 News: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 47:45


Populism has taken the reins of the Republican Party and that is a good thing. Decorated military veteran and content machine, Troy Carico, joins the podcast this week to discuss the forthcoming Pax Americana under Emperor Donald John Trump. Drawing from his 22 years of military service and intelligence expertise, Carico champions Trump's unapologetic embrace of realpolitik—a pragmatic, power-driven approach to international relations rooted in the strategies of Machiavelli, Bismarck, and Kissinger. He argues that Trump's America-first bravado has reshaped the global stage, prioritizing national interests through bold diplomacy and military might, rejecting globalist ideals, and emphasizing strength over appeasement in a world of competing powers. While acknowledging criticisms of Trump's approach as isolationist, Carico defends it as a necessary retrenchment, leveraging America's economic and military dominance to secure prosperity and cultural ascendancy. He envisions a “nouveau Pax Americana,” where the U.S. stands as a fearless colossus, balancing fear and respect as Machiavelli advised. Carico's fervent call to action urges patriots to embrace this era of American supremacy, celebrating a leader who wields realpolitik with conviction. His insights offer a provocative perspective on Trump's legacy and America's role in a turbulent world, making this episode a must-listen for those intrigued by geopolitics and national pride.

1819 News: The Podcast Video
Pax Americana, Machiavelli, and Realpolitik w/ Troy Carico

1819 News: The Podcast Video

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 47:44


Populism has taken the reins of the Republican Party and that is a good thing. Decorated military veteran and content machine, Troy Carico, joins the podcast this week to discuss the forthcoming Pax Americana under Emperor Donald John Trump. Drawing from his 22 years of military service and intelligence expertise, Carico champions Trump's unapologetic embrace of realpolitik—a pragmatic, power-driven approach to international relations rooted in the strategies of Machiavelli, Bismarck, and Kissinger. He argues that Trump's America-first bravado has reshaped the global stage, prioritizing national interests through bold diplomacy and military might, rejecting globalist ideals, and emphasizing strength over appeasement in a world of competing powers. While acknowledging criticisms of Trump's approach as isolationist, Carico defends it as a necessary retrenchment, leveraging America's economic and military dominance to secure prosperity and cultural ascendancy. He envisions a “nouveau Pax Americana,” where the U.S. stands as a fearless colossus, balancing fear and respect as Machiavelli advised. Carico's fervent call to action urges patriots to embrace this era of American supremacy, celebrating a leader who wields realpolitik with conviction. His insights offer a provocative perspective on Trump's legacy and America's role in a turbulent world, making this episode a must-listen for those intrigued by geopolitics and national pride.

With Flying Colors
NCUA's Next Moves: Downsizing, Decentralizing, and Disrupting

With Flying Colors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 28:44 Transcription Available


www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/Episode Summary: In this episode, I dive into what NCUA might look like after its May 22nd downsizing — a 25% reduction in staff driven by Trump-era mandates for smaller government. Using clues from the agency's own language, historical precedent, and my firsthand experience with past reorganizations, I lay out my predictions for NCUA's evolving structure.This is part three of a special podcast series unpacking the agency's potential realignment.Key Topics Covered:

Gresham College Lectures
From Machiavelli to Nietzsche: How Modern Thinkers Saw Ancient Lawgivers - Melissa Lane

Gresham College Lectures

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 43:55


Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/VOGzTymAYnoFor many modern thinkers, the lawgiver has been important as a founder or re-founder of civic identity and cultural values. From Machiavelli on Moses; to Rousseau on Solon, Lycurgus, and the need for a lawgiver to make a true social contract possible; to Nietzsche and his followers seeking a lawgiver who can be also poet and prophet, this lecture will explore the figure of the lawgiver and how it has been a center of debate in modern political philosophy.This lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 29th May 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Melissa Lane is Gresham Professor of Rhetoric.Melissa is also the Class of 1943 Professor of Politics, Princeton University and is also Associated Faculty in the Department of Classics and Department of Philosophy. Previously she was Senior University Lecturer at Cambridge University in the Faculty of History and Fellow of King's College, Cambridge.Having previously held visiting appointments at Harvard, Oxford, and Stanford, she will be Isaiah Berlin Visiting Professor in the History of Ideas in the Faculties of Philosophy and History at Oxford University, and a Visiting Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, in Michaelmas Term 2024.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/machiavelli-nietzsche-how-modern-thinkers-saw-ancient-lawgiversGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive: Why the U.S. Economy Needs Waste and Fraud to Survive

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 25:53


Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's thought-provoking deep dive, Tom tackles a provocative question: What if the very things we've been told are destroying our system – waste, fraud, and abuse – are actually the glue holding it all together? Using compelling analogies and referencing both modern monetary theory and historical perspectives from Machiavelli, Tom reveals the foundational flaws in America's economic and political system. He explores why deficit spending isn't just common, but required, and exposes how our reliance on debt has created a cycle that keeps the rich getting richer and the poor falling further behind. From biblical wisdom to the hidden mechanics of the Federal Reserve, this episode challenges everything you thought you knew about power, politics, and the economy. Tom dissects the real reasons behind recent political theater — including the rise and fall of Doge and Elon Musk's controversial moves — and warns about the dangerous cliff our system is heading toward. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Politics: Power, Control, Illusion 03:28 "Doge vs. Machiavellian Politics" 06:58 "Housing, MMT, and Societal Unrest" 12:26 Debt Repayment and Deflation Risks 14:44 "Inflation: A Flawed Wealth System" 17:35 Politicians, Promises, and Economic Cycles 19:55 "Doge: A Necessary End" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at https://butcherbox.com/impact Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at http://NetSuite.com/Theory iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu  Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to https://jerry.ai/impact FOLLOW TOM BILYEUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FAQ NYC
Episode 422: Is Cuomo Choking?`

FAQ NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 31:58


Polling shows that the mayor's race is still the governor's to lose — but his lead keeps shrinking and he might well lose it in the home stretch. Cuomo's limited public appearances haven't exactly inspired confidence, let alone the sort of energy that's evident in Zohran Mamdani's ubiquitous volunteers. Hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel discuss that and much more, including why Zellnor Myrie's appeal never took off and Machiavelli's advice concerning "cruelty and clemency": "It is impossible for the new prince to avoid the imputation of cruelty, owing to new states being full of dangers… Nevertheless he ought to be slow to believe and to act, nor should he himself show fear, but proceed in a temperate manner with prudence and humanity, so that too much confidence may not make him incautious and too much distrust render him intolerable. "Upon this a question arises: whether it be better to be loved than feared or feared than loved? It may be answered that one should wish to be both, but, because it is difficult to unite them in one person, is much safer to be feared than loved, when, of the two, either must be dispensed with. Because this is to be asserted in general of men, that they are ungrateful, fickle, false, cowardly, covetous, and as long as you succeed they are yours entirely; they will offer you their blood, property, life and children, as is said above, when the need is far distant; but when it approaches they turn against you."

The Jordan Harbinger Show
1162: Calculating Courtesan Craves Close Connection | Feedback Friday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 83:33


Machiavelli guides your relationships, sex work funds your freedom, but loneliness looms. Can calculating hearts learn to love? Welcome to Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Jordan's must reads (including books from this episode): AcceleratEdFull show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1162On This Week's Feedback Friday:Shiatsu on my shoulder makes me happy.What makes the difference between a storyteller and a snoreyteller?You're a trans woman with Machiavellian traits who craves intimacy but views relationships as cost-benefit transactions. After escaping an unhappy marriage, you're working at a brothel while running a business in rural Asia. Can someone who treats people like "toys" ever find genuine connection?Remember that emotional affair with your coworker Bob while you had a boyfriend in episode 1037? Well, life just served up a delicious plot twist: you landed your dream job only to discover you're now working directly with Bob's girlfriend. She wants to be best friends. What could possibly go wrong?You're a federal power plant operator facing potential job cuts under the new administration. They're offering a resignation package with continued pay through September, but there's a job opportunity in NYC. Do you hedge your bets or roll the dice on government stability? [Thanks to federal employment lawyer Justin Schnitzer for helping us with this one!]Recommendation of the Week: WayfindersGabe attended a two-day dance workshop involving forced vulnerability exercises, portal-walking declarations, and receiving roses for sharing your "truth." He proclaimed "I am available" and felt like he failed at emotional openness. Did the workshop miss the mark, or was he too defended to benefit?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:DeleteMe: 20% off: joindeleteme.com/jordan, code JORDANOura Ring: 10% off: ouraring.com/jordanShopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanNordVPN: Exclusive deal: nordvpn.com/jordanharbingerLand Rover Defender: landroverusa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The American Mind
Putting DOGE Down

The American Mind

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 61:12


Michael Anton—newly dubbed “MAGA's Machiavelli”—gets a profile in The Free Press and some well-deserved recognition. Well-read, well-spoken, and well-dressed, Anton has done more than many realize to shape U.S. policies and political thought in the Trump Era. Meanwhile, Trump seems to sour on Putin and takes flak from some for not catching wise on Putin. But will he suffer any political consequences? Closer to home, Elon Musk throws in the towel on DOGE in light of a spending bill passed by the House. This week, the hosts discuss the trajectory of a former/fellow Claremonster, Russia, and runaway federal spending. Plus: tech and media recommendations!

Free Man Beyond the Wall
Episode 1220: Continental Philosophy and Its Origins - Pt. 7 - Machiavelli w/ Thomas777

Free Man Beyond the Wall

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 61:29


61 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Thomas continues a series on the subject of Continental Philosophy, which focuses on history, culture, and society. In this episode he talks about Machiavelli.Thomas' SubstackRadio Free Chicago - T777 and J BurdenThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

The Ezra Klein Show
Machiavelli on how democracies die

The Ezra Klein Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 51:30


Almost nothing stands the test of time. Machiavelli's writings are a rare exception. Why are we still talking about Machiavelli, nearly 500 years after his death? What is it about his political philosophy that feels so important, prescient, or maybe chilling today? In this episode, Sean speaks with political philosopher and writer Erica Benner about Niccolo Machiavelli's legacy. The two discuss The Prince, Machiavelli's views on democracy, and what he might say about the Trump administration were he alive today. Host: Sean Illing (@SeanIlling)Guest: Erica Benner, political philosopher, historian, and author of Be Like the Fox Listen to The Gray Area ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Quotes by Motiversity
MACHIAVELLI: 12 Brutal Principles of The Prince | Art of War

Daily Quotes by Motiversity

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 13:31


12 Principles of Niccolò Machiavelli | The PrinceNiccolò Machiavelli, in the 16th century, served as an advisor to powerful families and governments, observing firsthand the brutal realities of power. His writings rejected the idealism of morality-based politics in favor of cold, calculated strategy. For Machiavelli, the survival of the state and the strength of its leader outweighed any personal virtue or ethical concern.His most infamous work, The Prince, published in 1532, is a pragmatic guide for rulers who wish to maintain power at any cost. It has endured not because it flatters our ideals, but because it dares to expose the shadow side of power. These are the 12 Principles of Machiavelli's The Prince.SpeakerJarrett RaymondMusicSoundstripe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Te lo spiega Studenti.it
Rinascimento italiano: caratteristiche del periodo storico, artisti e opere

Te lo spiega Studenti.it

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 3:03


Storia, protagonisti e definizione del Rinascimento, il periodo storico compreso tra XV e XVI secolo. Caratteristiche di questo movimento artistico e culturale.

Conversations
The miserable lives and golden guns of tyrants, dictators and despots

Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 51:30


Marcel Dirsus is fascinated by the treadmill of tyranny: how dictators gain power, how they stay there and how they fall. This is his blueprint for bringing an end to authoritarianism.With democracies seemingly faltering worldwide, political scientist and writer Marcel Dirsus is putting tyrants under the microscope to better understand how they rise and how they fall.Years ago, Marcel took a break from his university studies and travelled to central Africa, where he took a job in a brewery.One day, while walking to work, he heard shots fired and an explosion in the distance as the military was launching a coup.The experience terrified him, and drew him into a study of tyrants — the dictators and despots who make life miserable for so many people on the planet.While they project an image of strength, guarded on all sides, and surrounded by people who do their bidding, Marcel says they live in fear.For the road to power is often flanked by the road to revolution.These men know a mass uprising, an assassination, a mutiny or a foreign invasion could end their reign at any moment, and who, or what will take their place?In investigating the long history of tyrannical leaders, however, Marcel has found a renewed optimism for Western Democracy.How Tyrants Fall: And How Nations Survive is published by Hachette Australia.Marcel is appearing at the Sydney Writers' Festival on Friday 23 May.This episode of Conversations explores Putin, Xi Jinping, China, CCP, Russia, Trump, global politics, dictatorships, democracy, voting rights, election results, the new world order, Stalin, Hitler, famous leaders, Churchill, politics, books, writing, history, war, civil war, Africa, USSR, Elon Musk, Gaddafi, golden gun, torture, Libya, Syria, control, Machiavelli, monarchs, Al-Ghazali, East Germany, Congo, academia, what to study at university, coup, the elite, power systems, Cold War, Bashar al-Assad, Ukraine, surveillance, Roman Empire.

The Create Your Own Life Show
Machiavelli's Power Playbook: Lessons from The Prince

The Create Your Own Life Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:52


Step into the ultimate power playbook with this insightful episode of the Jeremy Ryan Slate Show! In "Machiavelli's Power Playbook: Lessons from The Prince," we take a deep dive into the cunning strategies of Cesare Borgia, Niccolò Machiavelli's muse for his timeless masterpiece, *The Prince.* This critical examination unpacks the rise and fall of Borgia, a warlord who dazzled Machiavelli with his ruthless brilliance but ultimately fell victim to misfortune and over-reliance on his father, Pope Alexander VI. Was Cesare the perfect prince or a cautionary tale in what not to do?Join me, Jeremy Ryan Slate—CEO of Command Your Brand and a passionate advocate for liberty and freedom—as we explore Machiavelli's unique perspective on power, from Renaissance Italy's chaotic city-states to the modern political and corporate landscapes of 2025. We'll uncover how Machiavelli's principles, from "better to be feared than loved" to hedging against Fortuna, shape today's leaders, CEOs, and even election strategies. This must-watch episode challenges you to question who's pulling the strings in your world and how you can control your own narrative.Let's spark a conversation! What lessons can we take from Machiavelli and Cesare Borgia in navigating power, politics, and life today? Drop your thoughts in the comments, hit the like button, and subscribe for more episodes that dive deep into history's greatest minds. Ready to command your own brand of power? Follow along and stay tuned for more thought-provoking content. Don't miss out—your journey to mastering modern power begins here.#cesareborgia #thelifeofcesareborgia #popealexandervi #machiavelli #darksideofgoodness___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩THE WELLNESS COMPANY: Health without the propaganda, emergency medical kits before you need it. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://twc.health/jrsCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

Quantitude
S6E21 Quantitude: How the Sausage is Made

Quantitude

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 57:21


In this week's episode, the last of Season 6,  Patrick and Greg pull back the curtain and reveal how the Quantitude sausage is actually made. Their motivation is to share their own joys and challenges in making a podcast in the hope that others might consider doing this themselves, whether it be for simple self-satisfaction or for using it as a free speech platform in a time when other avenues of communication are feeling increasingly compromised. Along the way they also discuss baring your soul, being 20 minutes away, losing money, Guglielmo Marconi, palak paneer, Taylor Swift, Machiavelli's bad rap, Quincy Jones, hostage negotiations, two blind squirrels, our Innies, for love of the game, Jiffy (in moderation), Blood Meridian, and Edmund Burke.Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com

The Create Your Own Life Show
The Borgias' Playbook: Lessons for Modern Power Games

The Create Your Own Life Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 12:50


Get ready for an insightful episode as we take a deep dive into "The Borgias' Playbook: Lessons for Modern Power Games." In this must-watch video, we critically examine the rise and fall of the infamous Borgia family, from Pope Alexander VI's daring schemes to Cesare Borgia's ruthless conquests. Drawing parallels between Renaissance power plays and modern leadership strategies, we unpack their legacy of ambition, alliances, and betrayal. Were the Borgias masterminds of political innovation or victims of their own overreach? Join me, Jeremy Ryan Slate, CEO of Command Your Brand, as we explore these timeless lessons. With a unique perspective, we connect their controversial tactics—bribery, propaganda, and strategic alliances—to today's political and corporate power structures. From conspiracies of hidden wealth to Machiavelli's admiration of Cesare, this episode offers a fascinating lens on how history's power games still influence America's future, sovereignty, and even global elites in 2025.Don't miss this thought-provoking journey into the Renaissance crime family that rewrote the rules of power and inspired "The Prince." Let's discuss how their playbook resonates with today's dynasties, from lobbying to insider deals. Comment below with your take, hit that like button, and subscribe to join the conversation. Stay curious, stay sharp, and let's uncover the lessons history can teach us about navigating modern power struggles. Your insights matter—let's build a community that challenges the status quo!#pope #popealexandervi #politics #cesareborgia #weirdhistory___________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩THE WELLNESS COMPANY: Health without the propaganda, emergency medical kits before you need it. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://twc.health/jrsCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

TRENDIFIER with Julian Dorey
#302 - Wolf of Wall Street's Ex-Wife UNLOADS on What Really Happened | Nadine Macaluso

TRENDIFIER with Julian Dorey

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 139:24


SPONSORS HERE: 1) Download PRIZEPICKS & use Code "JULIAN" to get $50 w/ your first $5 play: https://shorturl.at/2XCLm 2) American Financing: Go to https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Dorey or call 888-991-9788 today! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Nadine Macaluso, formerly Belfort, is a British-born American psychotherapist, author, internet personality, and former model. She was the second wife of the stockbroker and financial criminal Jordan Belfort, to whom she was married from 1991 to 2005. NADINE'S LINKS: BUY HER BOOK: https://drnae.com/giveaway-book/ YouTubet: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealDrNadine INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/?hl=en FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - Wolf of Wall Street (Margot Robbie), Reaction to Movie, Working w/ Margot Robbie 06:40 - Nadine on Jordan's Book, Growing Up in Brooklyn, British Aristocracy Connection (Duchess) 13:23 - 1st Time Meeting Jordan Belfort, Modeling Career Taking Off & Wild Ride Stories 22:09 - Trauma Bonding Explained, Manipulation & Power Breakdown of Jordan, 26:09 - Nadine's Mother & Male Void in Life, Jordan's High Expectations 32:43 - Night Before Wedding Story 39:20 - Living in Long Island (Start Educating Herself), Seeing Therapist & Lifestyle 45:52 - Jordan Getting in Trouble with SEC, Dealing w/ Addictions, Story of Jordan being Stoned at Family Dinners 50:31 - Jordan Needs Help (Drug Addict), Final Straw Before Divorce (Almost Physically Harmed), Telling FBI Agent He's a D**K 01:04:36 - $10 Million Bail for Jordan, Mental Health Clinic & Breaking Through Trauma, Divorce Proceeding 01:12:33 - Meeting Current Husband, 2nd Husband Listened to Her, Moving to California 01:25:42 - Getting PHD & Doctorate, Sales Ability, Becoming Movie 01:30:01 - Starting Social Media & Sharing Story, Watching Wolf of Wall Street with Jordan Day of Release, 01:36:13 - Accuracies w/ Film vs Reality, Sopranos Writer 01:41:25 - Relationships & Psychoanalysis of Jordan Belfort Today 01:45:09 - Beating Cancer, Nature vs Nurture 01:51:21 - Psychological Traits: Satanism, Dark Tetrad, Machiavelli, Kids Today are Scewed 02:07:45 - True Love with Jordan Belfort CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - In-Studio Producer: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 302 - Nadine Macaluso Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mises Media
Engines of Destruction in the Great War: Artillery, Society, War Finance, and the Emergence of the Total State

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025


How did the state grow from Machiavelli to World War I? Hunt Tooley reveals the shocking story of how artillery, arms dealers, and bankers turned war into profitable, prolonged carnage.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

Nature and the Nation
Review: Be Like the Fox by Erica Benner

Nature and the Nation

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 58:43


In this episode I revisit Niccolo Machiavelli through the lens of Erica Benner's biography of the Renaissance Italian thinker, Be Like the Fox. I examine Machiavelli's dedication to the ideals of the Florentine Republic and his opposition to leaders who come to rule by the blessings of Fortune.

New Books Network
Donald S. Prudlo, "Governing Perfection" (St. Augustine's Press, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 24:18


"In the beginning, God administrated." For as Donald Prudlo observes, "There can be no achievement without administration." In this book he seeks to restore the idea that while administration is necessary even in the institutional Church, holiness is not only possible for those charged with governance, but is a fulfillment and type of Christus Rector omnium, or "Christ, Ruler of all." Scrutinizing the relevant thought of Aristotle, Machiavelli, Thomas Aquinas, and Nietzsche, among others, Prudlo pursues the notion of order in governance and confronts both the bloat of bureaucracy and the "intoxicating nature of power." How can men and women who strive to live out humility and holiness likewise establish and participate in the structures that wield the powers of governance? Four early popes are given close attention for their respective administrations: Damasus I, Leo I, Gelasius I, and Gregory I. Emphasis is also given to the specific administrative genius that emerges from the monastic orders, including the 'Pachomian solution' and the Benedictine Rule. Governing Perfection (St. Augustine's Press, 2024) is an important contribution to the history of the papacy and origins of the modern-day Roman Curia, ecclesiology and its relevance to legal ordering, and administration within governance as affected by multiple legal and cultural traditions. It is a masterful presentation that provides both the framework and reflection needed to inspire true perfection the in administrative forum. The relevance and force of Prudlo's Governing Perfection makes it a choice follow-up to his recent translation of Bartholomew of the Martyr's classic, Stimulus Pastorum: A Charge to Pastors (2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Humanists
Replacing Machiavelli with Francesco Patrizi, feat. James Hankins | Episode LXXXVII

New Humanists

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 81:12


Send us a textNiccolo Machiavelli is often held up as the paradigmatic political philosopher of the Italian Renaissance. But as James Hankins argued in an earlier book, Virtue Politics, Machiavelli in fact repudiates the framework common to many of the humanists of the Renaissance. Machiavelli is an outlier. Who then can replace him as the Renaissance's paradigmatic political philosopher? In his new book, Political Meritocracy in Renaissance Italy, Hankins proposes the little-known Francesco Patrizi, friend and protege of Pope Pius II, as Machiavelli's replacement. Hankins joins the show to make his case for Patrizi as emblematic of Renaissance political philosophy and to explain some aspects of Patrizi's life and thought.James Hankins's Political Meritocracy in Renaissance Italy: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780674274709James Hankins's Virtue Politics: https://amzn.to/4d0f0buAdrian Wooldridge's Aristocracy of Talent: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781510775558The Patrizi Project: https://patrizisiena.hsites.harvard.edu/Nate Fischer's Meritocracy Must Not Be Our Goal: https://americanmind.org/salvo/meritocracy-must-not-be-our-goal/James Hankins and Allen Guelzo's The Golden Thread: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Thread-Ancient-World-Christendom/dp/1641773995New Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Dinesh D'Souza Podcast
CRAZY MAN STRATEGY

The Dinesh D'Souza Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 50:30


In this episode, Dinesh unfurls the details of Trump’s “crazy man” strategy which has its roots in Nixon and, going further back, in Machiavelli. Dinesh argues that while there is a chance of a recession this year, tariff policies are not the main cause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.