Why are we captivated by the actions of a select few people throughout history? Why do the legendary heroes always suffer from the trappings of power? What can we learn from some of the great historical leaders and heroes of the past? And are our glorious heroes doomed finally to disappoint? All this and more on today’s edition of The Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose.
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Mark AngelidesMar 15, 2019
The Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose – Heroes and Villains
Ocasio-Cortez, Odysseus, Maximinus Thrax and other flawed heroes of history.
Ocasio-Cortez, Odysseus, Maximinus Thrax and other flawed heroes of history.
Mar 15, 2019
Mark is Liberty Nation Editor-in-Chief after previously serving as Managing Editor for four years. Steeped in US Conservative policy and politics, he is the host of our flagship radio show airing across the country on the Radio America Network.
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Mark Angelides
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Mark is Liberty Nation Editor-in-Chief after previously serving as Managing Editor for four years. Steeped in US Conservative policy and politics, he is the host of our flagship radio show airing across the country on the Radio America Network.
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