Chapter
Populist and Socialist Figures Throughout History
1:08:39 - 1:14:53 (06:13)
The episode explored the first populist figure in Rome, Tiberius Gracchus, and how he led a movement for land reform. The hosts discuss how labeling political figures as either populist or socialist can be oversimplified and highlight the complexities of these terms.
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Tiberius announces his land reform bill to take land from wealthy Romans and distribute it among the people who aren't citizens in Rome and this causes an uproar of protests and gatherings of thousands of people in Rome.
1:08:39 - 1:12:51 (04:11)
Roman Wealth Divide
Summary
Tiberius announces his land reform bill to take land from wealthy Romans and distribute it among the people who aren't citizens in Rome and this causes an uproar of protests and gatherings of thousands of people in Rome.
ChapterPopulist and Socialist Figures Throughout History
EpisodePart One: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The term "populism" is often associated with a small band of racists, but it can also refer to socialist leaders like Lenin and Mao who ignited uprisings against the elite.
1:12:50 - 1:14:53 (02:02)
Populism
Summary
The term "populism" is often associated with a small band of racists, but it can also refer to socialist leaders like Lenin and Mao who ignited uprisings against the elite. The interpretation of populism varies based on one's perspective.