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The Gray Area: Is America collapsing like ancient Rome?
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The CAFE team is taking a break from our usual programming this week to share another show we think you might like.
It’s a show called “The Gray Area,” hosted by Sean Illing, that explores issues across culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas, all through a philosophical lens.
In the episode we’re about to share, Sean Illing and his guest, historian Edward Watts, discuss how America today feels a lot like ancient Rome…right before its empire collapsed.
We hope you enjoy their conversation. You can listen to more of the show here.
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