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The War for the Crown continues as the Knights of Summer enter the Palace of Birdsong, hoping to convince Count Lotheed to stand down while also trying to secure the charter granting the Lotheed family stewardship of the land. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path, with [...] The post War for the Crown Episode 118: Audience with the Count appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
Come shift into a wolf with The Girls! This week Barbara is presenting “The Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate” by Cate C. Wells! Not only is this the first book in "The Five Packs" series, it's a sister Sierra suggestion! Wolf-shifter and camp cafeteria server Una is a late bloomer. She's never shifted until one day in the middle of a work shift, she goes for a whole new kind of shift and shifts into a wolf! Her wolfish heat makes her realize her fated mate is the alpha top dog, Killian Kelly! Like Una, Killian had never felt a mated bond for anyone, so he doesn't believe her and rejects Una in front of the whole pack! Una does what any embarrassed wolf woman would do and asks a witchy wolf to Baja Blast that mating bond right out of her! Killian finally feels his bonded feelings and believes Una is truly the one for him, but is it too late? Can Killian convince Una to howl at the moon with him? Who let the dogs out? Can anyone find out where the hell you've been loca?! Grab some Taco Bell and tune in! New Episodes out every Tuesday! Join our Patreon to receive early, ad- free (and bonus!) episodes and more! Patreon.com/ClutchMyPearlsPod We have *NEW* MERCH go to ClutchMyPearlsPod.com to check it out!Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! Follow @ClutchMyPearlsPod on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and GoodReads! We have *NEW* MERCH go to ClutchMyPearlsPod.com to check it out!Do you have a smut recommendation for the girls? Send an email to: ClutchMyPearlsPod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The party circumnavigates the rest of this floor before ending back at another door to the same room they'd avoided earlier--a large room filled wall-to-wall with bones.You can visit us on twitter and facebook and even chat with us on discord!Also, check us out on twitch and youtube!If you'd like to help us out, and maybe give a Hero Point to a character, buy us a coffee!In the market for some new dice? (who isn't?) Use code SHOTS15 at Easy Roller Dice for 15% off your order!
An 11-year-old Arizona boy narrowly escapes a murder plot devised by his fifth-grade classmates. The details are chilling — knife, fake suicide note, lookout, gloves. But this isn't just about one incident. It's about a cultural breakdown that started in living rooms across America during the COVID lockdown. Private Detective Nils Grevillius, of Grevillius Detective Services, joins me to discuss what is happening below the surface.While elite MBA programs promise six-figure careers, a shocking new reality is hitting graduates hard: A recent report in Bloomberg found that top MBA students are struggling to find work, with some remaining unemployed for extended periods after graduation. Integrity managing partner and Global Premiere Benefits CEO Tony Holland joins me to discuss why today's MBA programs are failing students. Ira Chaleff, award-winning author and public speaker, joins me to discuss how much power and responsibility the average citizen has in stopping the harm of destructive leaders, especially destructive political actors. Topics that he focused on in his 2024 book, To Stop a Tyrant: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader. Donald Trump recently issued an executive order reinstating the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools. Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey, combat-deployed military physician and author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, Be the Weight Behind the Spear, applauded the recent executive order and joins me to discuss why he sees this as such a positive development.Become a supporter of Tapp into the Truth: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tapp-into-the-truth--556114/support Tapp into the Truth on Rumble. Follow, watch the older shows, and join the live streams.Grevillius Detective ServicesTony HollandGlobal Premiere BenefitsIra ChaleffTo Stop a Tyrant: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic LeaderJosh McConkeyBe The Weight Behind The Spear“Remember Pop Rocks? Now, imagine they gave you superpowers.” Please let me introduce you to Energy Rocks! Born from the grit and ambition of a competitive athlete who wanted a better, cleaner way to fuel the body and mind, without the hassle of mixing powders, messy bottles, or caffeine crashes. Energy Rocks is a reimagining of energy into something fun, functional, and fantastically effective. A delicious popping candy energy supplement that delivers a rapid boost of clean energy and focus — anytime, anywhere. No water. No mixing. No bulky bottles. Just open, pop it in your mouth, and get ready to rock. Making any time the right time to “Get in the Zone, One Pop at a Time.”Take This Quiz To Find Out The Best & Worst Foods To Avoid For Joint Pain!Do you wake up in the morning with stiff joints or pain in your hips, back, knees, or elbows? Then, chances are you're feeling the effects of chronic inflammation taking its toll on your body. The good news is that it is NEVER too late to help get this under control. And the best part is certain foods help you do this naturally, without the need for prescription medications.If recent events have proven anything, you need to be as prepared as possible for when things go sideways. You certainly can't count on the government for help. True liberty requires self-reliance. My Patriot SupplyDiversify and protect your hard-earned wealth. Use America's Premiere Conservative Gold Company, Harvard Gold Group. Use promo code TAPP.Support American jobs! Support the show! Get great products at great prices! Go to My Pillow and use promo code TAPP to save! Visit patriotmobile.com or Call (817) 380-9081 to take advantage of a FREE Month of service when you switch using promo code TAPP! Morning Kick is a revolutionary new daily drink from Roundhouse Provisions that combines ultra-potent greens like spirulina and kale with probiotics, prebiotics, collagen, and even ashwagandha. Just mix with water, stir, and enjoy!Follow Tapp into the Truth on Locals Follow Tapp into the Truth on SubstackHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBDSauce Bae2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleMomento AIHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria
“Revenge is a dish...” Our rebels have located the torture gallery on the second level of Menador Keep, and found the priest of Asmodeus they had been warned of. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path and other content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is Gamemaster and Host [...] The post Hell's Rebels Episode 123: Torture Gallery appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
The War for the Crown continues as the Knights of Summer contact the rulers of the baronies of Meratt and call on them to raise their banners to lay siege to the Palace of Birdsong. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path, with new episodes every Monday, [...] The post War for the Crown Episode 117: Raising Banners appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
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Join Justin as he chats with actor and artist Duncan Regehr about drawing inspiration from Nature, classic Dracula performances, The Monster Squad, preparing for his role as Pat Garrett in Billy the Kid, becoming Zorro, and more!Duncan Regehr bio: “Duncan Peter Regehr (born October 5, 1952) is a Canadian multimedia artist and actor. He was also a figure skater and a classically trained Shakespearean stage actor in his native Canada, before heading to Hollywood in 1980. Regehr played the title character in Zorro, The Family Channel's television series based upon Johnston McCulley's classic hero. He also had roles in multiple television incarnations of Star Trek. He also played the role of Count Dracula in 1987's The Monster Squad.”Intro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below):https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.
The party continues their battle against the shield-bearing graveknight and its minions, before continuing along on their search of the area.You can visit us on twitter and facebook and even chat with us on discord!Also, check us out on twitch and youtube!If you'd like to help us out, and maybe give a Hero Point to a character, buy us a coffee!In the market for some new dice? (who isn't?) Use code SHOTS15 at Easy Roller Dice for 15% off your order!
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSSDCC: Ultimate Comics reveals!Marvel just revealed the end of 2099, and the debut of Spider-Man 3099 will blow your mindA new symbiote era begins this fall in 'Battleworld' #3 and 'Venom' #252Marvel RPG and Marvel Rivals collide in new tabletop one-shot coming in March 2026Exclusive: Vault unveils official 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' graphic novelOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Ultimate Spider-Man #19 (Hickman, Marco Checchetto)Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween #8 (Jeph Loeb, Becky Cloonan)Chris:I, Tyrant #1 (ee zann, Godfarr)Out of Alcatraz #5 (Christopher Cantwell, Tyler Crook)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: I, Tyrant #1 (ee zann, Godfarr) Dave: DC's Kal-El-Fornia Love (2025) #1 (Story by Christof Bogacs and Jacob Salcedo)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1 (Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Pablo Tunica)Dave: Blink and You'll Miss It #1 (Ethan S. Parker Griffin Sheridan Keith Browning)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: All-New Venom #9 (Juan Ferreyra Variant Cover)Chris: Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #11 (Davide Paratore Main Cover)Interview: Cullen Bunn talks Deluge #1 out Oct 8, 2025
The party faces off against yet another graveknight, though this one has a number of minions and fights defensively.You can visit us on twitter and facebook and even chat with us on discord!Also, check us out on twitch and youtube!If you'd like to help us out, and maybe give a Hero Point to a character, buy us a coffee!In the market for some new dice? (who isn't?) Use code SHOTS15 at Easy Roller Dice for 15% off your order!
Metalheads rejoice for it's time to listen to the best material of 70s era Judas Priest as we continue our In 40 Minutes series. Call for the Priest if you want to rock forever!!! Side One Sad Wings of Destiny (1976) (0:00) Tyrant (4:26) The Ripper Sin After Sin (1977) (7:14) Let Us Prey / Call For the Priest (13:25) Sinner Side 2 Stained Class (1978) (20:07) Stained Class (25:28) Savage Killing Machine (1978) (28:56) Running Wild (31:55) Rock Forever (35:15) Hell Bent For Leather
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“Room by room.” Our rebels have entered the Menador Keep and begin to search for the Lord Thrune and the secret passage to the Anvil of Unmaking. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path and other content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is Gamemaster and Host Heather Allen [...] The post Hell's Rebels Episode 122: Menador Keep appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
The War for the Crown continues as the Knights of Summer return home to Stachys from their various tasks and meet with an unexpected guest. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path, with new episodes every Monday, and other great content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is our [...] The post War for the Crown Episode 116: Word from Casomir appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
Our episode this time is on Heavenly Tyrant – Part 1, and while you may not approve of all Qin Zheng's policies, his stance on ads is subjectively utopian. Mechs discussed: Yellow Dragon White Tiger Azure Knight Whale Bird Nine-Tailed Fox All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: unseen mass murder, depictions of body horror, allusions to chilhood sexual abuse, references to reproductive coercion, and domestic violence. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG's Discord here You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, Twitter @osg_pod, Instagram @osg_pod, TikTok @osg_pod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you've read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!
The party faces off against the incorporeal undead after the ambush, to various levels of success. Indecision, lack of spatial awareness, or something else hinders their forward progress.You can visit us on twitter and facebook and even chat with us on discord!Also, check us out on twitch and youtube!If you'd like to help us out, and maybe give a Hero Point to a character, buy us a coffee!In the market for some new dice? (who isn't?) Use code SHOTS15 at Easy Roller Dice for 15% off your order!
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This episode might make you ruffle your feathers. If it does, it means I'm hitting a nerve that needs to be hit. Here's what I'm NOT going to do:Pretend that your sticker charts are helpingAct like time-outs are teaching life lessonsTell you that you just need the "right" punishment systemHere's what I AM going to do: Call out the fact that we've been duped. Manipulated. Sold a lie by two dudes in lab coats who literally thought your child's brain works the same as a pigeon's. I'm not even kidding. BF Skinner actually said: "Give me a child and I'll shape him into anything." Your child. A blank slate. Just waiting to be programmed with the right combination of rewards and punishments. Feeling sick yet? You should be. I used to be you. Consequence Queen. Time-out Tyrant. The mom who had read all the books and had all the systems. And then one day, it hits me: I'm using the EXACT SAME METHODS on my kids that I use on my poodle. Sit = treat. Come = treat. Stop barking = treat. Clean room = sticker. Do homework = screen time. Stop fighting = avoid punishment. The kicker? My dog was better trained than my kids. At least she came when I called.
“…does not glitter.” Our rebels have found the treasury of Menador Keep, but the treasures within have not been left unguarded... Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path and other content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is Gamemaster and Host Heather Allen plays Cesare Nightbloom (male seer elf [...] The post Hell's Rebels Episode 121: Gambling Devil appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
Normally, this kind of jaw-dropping rabbit hole is reserved just for our Patreon supporters—but today, we're unlocking it for everyone.In 1968, Irishman Mick Meaney decided to let himself be buried alive for 61 days in a Guinness record stunt that captured international attention…and caused his pregnant wife to find out via the radio. In this bonus episode, Shea welcomes special guest Kevin Ryan, host of Tyrant in Training Podcast and a fellow member of our Umbrella Podcast Collective, to explore:The surprisingly popular 1960s fad of human burial endurance contestsThe bizarre safety coffins that people invented to avoid being buried alive by accidentEdgar Allan Poe's stories—and real-life fears—of premature burialThe transatlantic rivalry with Texan “Living Corpse” Bill WhiteAnd how Mick Meaney's stunt became a moment of Irish legend
Normally, this kind of jaw-dropping rabbit hole is reserved just for our Patreon supporters—but today, we're unlocking it for everyone.In 1968, Irishman Mick Meaney decided to let himself be buried alive for 61 days in a Guinness record stunt that captured international attention…and caused his pregnant wife to find out via the radio. In this bonus episode, Shea welcomes special guest Kevin Ryan, host of Tyrant in Training Podcast and a fellow member of our Umbrella Podcast Collective, to explore:The surprisingly popular 1960s fad of human burial endurance contestsThe bizarre safety coffins that people invented to avoid being buried alive by accidentEdgar Allan Poe's stories—and real-life fears—of premature burialThe transatlantic rivalry with Texan “Living Corpse” Bill WhiteAnd how Mick Meaney's stunt became a moment of Irish legend
Is Mohammed bin Salman a tyrant or an enlightened despot? According to the former Wall Street Journal publisher Karen Elliott House, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Man Who Would Be King, a new biography of MBS, he might be both. Or neither. House who spent years reporting from and writing on Saudi Arabia, offers a complex (and unofficial) portrait of the Crown Prince's ambitious transformation efforts, his deeply troubling human rights record, and the uncertain fate of his grand vision for modernizing the oil kingdom. Drawing on extensive access to MBS himself, she explores whether his reforms can succeed or will ultimately crumble like the ruins in Shelley's "Ozymandias." Rather than Lee Kuan Yew or Saddam Hussein, that's probably MBS' fate. A ruler neither sufficiently enlightened or tyrannical to leave a historical footprint. 1. MBS as an "Enlightened Despot" Shaped by Personal Experience"He is an enlightened despot. He grew up in that period when you couldn't do anything... all this trying to put the religious police aside is personal, not just policy for him."House argues that MBS's reforms stem from his own frustration with Saudi Arabia's religious restrictions, making his changes deeply personal rather than merely strategic.2. The Khashoggi Murder: A "Rendition Gone Wrong""I do believe that he too smart to order somebody to do that. I think what he ordered, that it was a rendition gone wrong. He said, bring the guy back... I don't think it would have happened if the crown prince had said, bring me that guy, but you know be sure he gets here alive."House suggests MBS likely ordered Khashoggi's return to Saudi Arabia but didn't intend for him to be killed, though she acknowledges the brutal outcome.3. Human Rights Have Worsened Under MBS"Yes, absolutely. But, you know, the only countries probably that are worse... basically Iran, China, North Korea, countries like that."When asked if Saudi's human rights record has deteriorated under MBS, House confirms it has, placing the kingdom among the world's worst offenders.4. Ambitious Projects Face Reality Checks"Some of his ideas are like the line in Naom... I mean that's a, you know, some might say a monstrosity... it's now down to there will be a mile and a half of it by 2030."House describes how MBS's grandiose vision for NEOM has been dramatically scaled back, suggesting his ambitious projects may be unrealistic.5. Uncertain Legacy: The Ozymandias Question"I quote in the book, the poet Shelley's poem, Ozymandias, about dirt and the look at me, mighty and despair, that it could all turn to dirt... if it were me and I had all of these issues that he faces now, I'd probably crawl under the bed and take a sleeping pill."House remains uncertain about MBS's ultimate success, comparing his potential fate to the fallen ruler in Shelley's poem while acknowledging his determination to persist despite enormous challenges.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
When socialist Evo Morales was elected president of Bolivia, he received favorable press from the western media. Like most socialists, however, his government turned tyrannical. Disqualified from office, he and his followers now seek to stage a coup to return him to power.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/bolivia-held-hostage-tyrants-return
When socialist Evo Morales was elected president of Bolivia, he received favorable press from the western media. Like most socialists, however, his government turned tyrannical. Disqualified from office, he and his followers now seek to stage a coup to return him to power.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/bolivia-held-hostage-tyrants-return
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Liz Wheeler is on vacation this week. Enjoy this episode from earlier this year! On this episode, Garrett Ziegler, founder of the opposition research nonprofit Marco Polo, joins Liz Wheeler to discuss Anthony Bernal, Jill Biden's mysterious chief of staff. How much influence did he have on the Biden Administration? Was he in control of the autopen? If not, who was? Watch today's episode to find out what we know! -- Like & subscribe to make sure you don't miss a single video: https://youtube.com/lizwheeler?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full audio show on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liz-wheeler-show/id1567701295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LhlHfocr5gMnLj4l573iI iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-liz-wheeler-show-82737301/ Subscribe to The Liz Wheeler Show newsletter: https://lizwheeler.com/email Get VIP access to The Liz Wheeler Show on Locals: https://lizwheeler.locals.com/. Stay in touch with Liz on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizWheeler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liz_Wheeler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialLizWheeler Rumble: https://rumble.com/LizWheeler Website: https://lizwheeler.com #LizWheeler #TheLizWheelerShow #CultureWars #Politics #News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“All that is gold...” Our rebels enter the Menador Keep after defeating the dread wyvern, wary of what they will face next. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path and other content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is Gamemaster and Host Heather Allen plays Cesare Nightbloom (male seer [...] The post Hell's Rebels Episode 120: Treasury appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
What takes out a giant tentacle monster? A big long shafted laser cannon. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis "Zombies. Mutant animals. Bioengineered weapons and surgically enhanced monsters. Secret labs and widespread conspiracies. It seemed impossible, but Jill Valentine and her teammates among the S.T.A.R.S. had seen it all firsthand when the Umbrella Corporation turned Raccoon City into a staging ground for the most insidious genetic experiments ever conceived. After all she's been through, Valentine is ready to leave that remote mountain community forever. But Umbrella isn't finished with Raccoon City. Too much evidence of their unethical and immoral research still exists. It must be recovered or destroyed -- and quickly -- before it can be traced back to Umbrella. And with William Birkin's mutagenic virus already spreading through the city like wildfire, drastic measures are needed. Under cover of night, mercenary teams have entered the city, along with something else -- Umbrella's failsafe: an evolved version of its Tyrant-class killing machines, a lethal creature code-named Nemesis. Now Nemesis is on the hunt. And Jill Valentine is about to become prey."
The War for the Crown continues as the Knights of Summer delve deeper into their investigation of the unfortunate death of one of their people. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path, with new episodes every Monday, and other great content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is our [...] The post War for the Crown Episode 114: Accident appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
Send us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Professor James Romm, classicist and historian at Bard College, for a captivating discussion on one of the most dramatic and fascinating political experiments of the ancient world: Plato's involvement with power politics in Syracuse (Siracusa). Drawing on Romm's newest book, Plato and the Tyrant, Sachs and Romm explore the extraordinary story of how the great philosopher Plato attempted over the course of three decades to bring philosophy into the heart of government.Together, they delve into Plato's journey to the court of the autocratic ruler Dionysius in ancient Syracuse, where he hoped to transform a tyrant into a philosopher-king. They discuss the political turmoil that unfolded, Plato's close relationship with the philosophically minded Dion, and how Plato's experiences deeply shaped his writing of The Republic. Romm reveals how Plato's real-world political experiences ultimately informed his later, more sober work The Laws, and how these texts reflect a lifelong quest to define justice, leadership, and the possibility of a virtuous society.This episode offers listeners a rich narrative of political intrigue, philosophical ambition, and the enduring relevance of Plato's quest to unite ethics and power - an ancient story with striking implications for our world today.The Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs is brought to you by the SDG Academy, the flagship education initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Learn more and get involved at bookclubwithjeffreysachs.org.Footnotes: Ancient Greek PhilosophyPlatoAuthoritarianismAutocracySyracuseAthensDionysius DionPlato's AcademyAristotleThe Republic (by Plato)The Laws (by Plato)CarthagePhilosopher-King⭐️ Thank you for listening!➡️ Sign up for the newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribeBCJS➡️ Website: bookclubwithjeffreysachs.org
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7/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 1898 PLATO'S ACADEMY https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the "sublime philosopher" whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato—an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves—is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato—documents that have long been kept in obscurity—to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic—and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion—possibly a bond of romantic love—created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought.
8/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 1ST CE HERULANEUM PLATO'S ACADEMY https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the "sublime philosopher" whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato—an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves—is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato—documents that have long been kept in obscurity—to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic—and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion—possibly a bond of romantic love—created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought.
SHOW SCHEDULE 7-3-25 GOOD EVENING. The show begins in Vietnam, and the news that Trump advisers have reached a deal for a 20% tariff cap on goods into the US. 1920S VIETNAM CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 Trade: Vietnam settles for 20% and why China protests. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache. 9:15-9:30 Ohio: Ambition to be the new Texas for investors and high tech. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache. 9:30-9:45 Oceania: PRC attacks with lawfare in the Solomons. Cleo Paskal, FDD. 9:45-10:00 Argentina: New court proceedings to prosecute Iran and Hezbollah agents in absentia. Mary Anastasia O'Grady. SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 Iran: Ayatollah still hiding. Mohsen Sazegara, Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:15-10:30 PRC: Teaching Yiddish in Beijing. Meng Yang, Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:30-10:45 Israel: PM Netanyahu to the White House. Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:45-11:00 Cosmology: Discovering most early galaxies as little red dots. Ken Croswell, Science News. Galaxies THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 5/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the "sublime philosopher" whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato—an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves—is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato—documents that have long been kept in obscurity—to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic—and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion—possibly a bond of romantic love—created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought. 11:15-11:30 6/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 11:30-11:45 7/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 11:45-12:00 8/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 Canada: Measuring the Trump White House first five months. Conrad Black. 12:15-12:30 Ukraine: Will NATO follow through? Anatol Lieven 12:30-12:45 Interstellar: Found object from another system. Bob Zimmerman behindtheblack.com 12:45-1:00 AM NASA: Senator Cruz wants more. Bob Zimmerman behindtheblack.com
6/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 1869 PLATO'S ACADEMY https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the "sublime philosopher" whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato—an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves—is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato—documents that have long been kept in obscurity—to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic—and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion—possibly a bond of romantic love—created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought.
5/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 1787 DEATH OF SOCRATES https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the "sublime philosopher" whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato—an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves—is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato—documents that have long been kept in obscurity—to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic—and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion—possibly a bond of romantic love—created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought.
PREVIEW SYRACUSE: Professor James Romm, authPREVIEW ASSASSINATION: Professor James Romm, author, "Plato and the Tyrant," comments on the outbreak of political violence that Plato witnessed in Syracuse, committed by the tyrant he came to follow closely. More.or, "Plato and the Tyrant,"
GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Ukraine, waiting for air defense resupply... 1942 MERCHANT MARINE CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Ukraine: Trump administration suspends weapons shipments. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @mccauslj @cbsnews @dickinsoncol 9:15-9:30 #Gaza: Rumors of ceasefires. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @mccauslj @cbsnews @dickinsoncol 9:30-9:45 Tibet: Dalai Lama challenges CCP. Charles Burton, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 9:45-10:00 Russia: Recession looming. Banking crisis. Michael Bernstam Hoover Institution SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 PRC: Losing money on EVs. Fraser Howie, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:15-10:30 Cuba: PRC listening post. Rebecca Grant, Lexington Institute. @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:30-10:45 Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai's trial. Mark Simon, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:45-11:00 USAF: Robbing Peter to pay Paul. Blaine Holt, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 1/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the "sublime philosopher" whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato—an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves—is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato—documents that have long been kept in obscurity—to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic—and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion—possibly a bond of romantic love—created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought. 11:15-11:30 2/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 11:30-11:45 3/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 11:45-12:00 4/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 France: Bake off continental Europe. Simon Constable, Occitanie 12:15-12:30 UK: Backbenchers nix PM Starmer & Chancellor Reeves. Simon Constable, Occitanie 12:30-12:45 Hotel Mars: Late collision accretion and life on Earth and volcanoes on Venus. Simone Marchi, SWRI. David Livingston, spaceshow.com 12:45-1:00 AM Hotel Mars: Late collision accretion and life on Earth and volcanoes on Venus. Simone Marchi, SWRI. David Livingston, spaceshow.com continued
1/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 1869 PLATO SYMPOSIUM https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the “sublime philosopher” whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato―an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves―is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato―documents that have long been kept in obscurity―to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic―and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion―possibly a bond of romantic love―created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought.
2/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 1835 ACROPOLIS https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the “sublime philosopher” whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato―an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves―is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato―documents that have long been kept in obscurity―to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic―and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion―possibly a bond of romantic love―created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought.
3/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) 1900 ACROPOLIS https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the “sublime philosopher” whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato―an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves―is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato―documents that have long been kept in obscurity―to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic―and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion―possibly a bond of romantic love―created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought.
4/8: Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic by James Romm (Author) ALARIC IN ATHENS https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Tyrant-Greatest-Philosophic-Masterpiece/dp/1324093188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the “sublime philosopher” whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato―an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in peaceful groves―is a fiction, created by Plato's admirers and built up over centuries. In fact, Plato was very much a man of the world. In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato―documents that have long been kept in obscurity―to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power. That dream has echoed down through the ages and given rise to a famous term, one that Plato himself didn't actually use: philosopher-king. As Romm reveals, Plato's time in Syracuse helped shape Republic―and also had disastrous results for Plato himself and for all of Greek Sicily. The younger Dionysius, emotionally unstable but intellectually curious, welcomed Plato with open arms, but soon the relationship soured. Plato's close friendship with Dionysius's uncle, Dion―possibly a bond of romantic love―created a rift in the ruling family that led to a chaotic civil war. Combining thrilling political drama with explorations of Plato's most cherished ideas, Romm takes us into the heart of Greece's late classical age, a time when many believed that democracy had failed. Plato's search for solutions led him to write his fervent plea for a new political order, and also led him to a place where he believed his theories might be put into practice. But Plato and the Tyrant demonstrates how Plato's experiment with enlightened autocracy spiraled into catastrophe, and also gives us nothing less than a new account of the origins of Western political thought.
PREVIEW PLATO: Professor James Romm, author, "Plato and the Tyrant," explores the facts we have, 2500 years later, of the esteemed student of Socrates on his first visit to the powerful Syracuse. More.
PREVIEW SYRACUSE: Professor James Romm, author, "Plato and the Tyrant," comments on the significance of the city-state of Syracuse, more potent than any other, including Carthage and Rome in the fourth century BCE. More TONIGHT.
“... a sudden stop.” Our rebels have reached the Menador Keep and begun their infiltration, but must first defeat the wyvern guarding the secret entrance. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path and other content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is Gamemaster and Host Heather Allen plays Cesare [...] The post Hell's Rebels Episode 119: Punishing Momentum appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
Emperor Nero, who ruled Rome from 54 to 68 AD, remains one of history's most controversial figures. Known for his love of music, poetry, and theatre, he supported the arts and banned bloodshed in the circus. He reduced taxes, gave rights to slaves, and provided aid to disaster-struck cities. Yet, Nero's reign also descended into violence, scandal, and extravagance. He was accused of murdering his mother, two wives, and many political rivals. His passion for performance often clashed with imperial duties, and his costly lifestyle drained the empire's treasury. The Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD further darkened his legacy, with rumors accusing him of setting the blaze. Despite his flaws, many commoners mourned his death, showing he wasn't hated by all. Ancient sources, written long after his death, may have exaggerated his faults. This show explores both the artist and the tyrant behind the crown
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The War for the Crown continues as the Knights of Summer return to Stachys only to discover there has been a murder during their absence. . Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path, with new episodes every Monday, and other great content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is [...] The post War for the Crown Episode 113: Murder appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.
What happens when a philosopher tries to change the world—not through words, but by shaping a king? In this episode, we sit down with James Romm, classical historian and author of Plato and the Tyrant, a gripping narrative about Plato's dramatic real-world attempt to bring his philosophical ideals to life in the court of the tyrant Dionysius of Syracuse. Through ambition, betrayal, and idealism, Romm explores the tensions between power and wisdom—and why even Plato wasn't immune to the seductions of political influence.