Cassius Dio and other historians offer alternative interpretations of Caesar's motives and actions in his military campaigns in Gaul, including portraying the Roman soldiers as reluctant pawns in Caesar's career ambitions rather than fearless warriors ready for battle.
The podcast discusses a disturbing fact about the personal political background of a famous philosopher who was born in the same year as Hitler and Wittgenstein. The philosopher had reportedly attended parties with them, raising questions about his belief in their ideology.
The hosts discuss the Von Erich wrestling family, including patriarch Fritz Von Erich and his sons Kevin, Carrie, and Mike, as well as Kevin's sons Ross and Marshall. They also clarify a misconception about Fritz that he played a Nazi in wrestling, not that he was one.
Washington D.C. only has a single non-voting member of the House of Representatives and no representation in the Senate, meaning the residents of D.C. are unable to elect someone to vote on their behalf.
Ludendorff orders Nazis in the room to not doubt the word of a German officer. Von Lasso asks to borrow something similar to a phone from someone in danger of being robbed.
A discussion about the French film "Martin Eden" revolves around the character Pierre's disliking towards the protagonist, Martin Eden, and the consequences that ensue from their dynamic.