In this episode Jeremy Ryan Slate discusses the influence of Roman history on modern politics and society. The conversation delves into Jeremy’s background, including his successful podcast and book ventures. Marcus and Jeremy explore the parallels between the Roman Empire’s challenges, such as political instability and economic inflation, and current issues facing modern nations like the United States. Jeremy also shares insights on the importance of understanding history to avoid repeating its mistakes, and the role of media in shaping public perception.
Episode Highlights:
02:40 The Roman Empire and Modern Parallels
04:56 Political Corruption and Power Dynamics
28:14 JFK and Cato the Younger: Political Parallels
28:46 Caesar’s Political Struggles and the First Triumvirate
31:49 Trump and Modern Political Class Struggles
37:33 Misconceptions About the Fall of the Roman Empire
44:35 The Importance of Controlling Your Narrative
Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which helps entrepreneurs live the lives they know they were meant to. He studied literature at Oxford University, Specializes in using Online social networking to build an offline relationship and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy and #26 in the business category. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy Slate and his wife, Brielle Slate, found Command Your Brand to help entrepreneurs get their message out by appearing as guests on podcasts.
Connect with him here: jeremyryanslate.com
