The Rabbit Hole: Modern Corruption and the Medici Malady

The striking similarities between political shenanigans today and in 15th century Florence.

by Mark Angelides | Nov 22, 2019 | Audio, Podcasts, The Rabbit Hole

The Rabbit Hole: Modern Corruption and the Medici Malady

We may think that this modern level of corruption is new, but like most things, it’s as old as the hills. From what’s happening in the impeachment inquiry, to Hunter Biden being awarded a place in Burisma Holdings, we need only look back to the Medici family and Florence to see this despicable precursor.

All this and more on The Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose, a LibertyNation.com production.

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