Topic: Jeremy Ryan Slate

Historian Jeremy Ryan Slate compared the current state of the United States to the late Roman Republic, citing parallels in inflation and border instability. He debunked the "Trump as Caesar" narrative promoted by critics like Robert De Niro, noting that Caesar did not relinquish power while Trump did. Slate argued that the U.S. is currently functioning as a "private corporate Federal Reserve farm" rather than a true republic.

Guest Jeremy Ryan Slate, an expert in early Roman Empire propaganda, discusses the origins of ruler worship. He explains how Augustus used the legacy of Alexander the Great to establish a divine lineage for himself after the Battle of Actium. The conversation explores how power is maintained through the psychological manipulation of the masses and the creation of a "Son of God" persona for leaders.