Delicatessens and Diaries (Guest Hugh Hallman)

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to each a pastrami sandwich, discuss the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Hugh shares the real history about Gavrilo Princip, the assassin, and how he ended up enjoying a sandwich at a deli in Sarajevo. This leads to a discussion about the consequences of failing to educate ourselves about our history and the principles of democracy. They also discuss the contents of the now-public personal diary entries of former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Anthony Fauci. Seth and Hugh highlight the need to understand the egotistic characteristics of great leaders like Alexander, Caesar, and Napoleon, and how they can threaten a democracy when seen in individuals like Dr. Fauci. They also discuss the failure of the education system to teach these essential lessons, leading to a generation of citizens who are ill-equipped to recognize the dangers of tyranny and the importance of civic virtue. The conversation also touches on the role of Dr. Fauci in shaping public opinion and the media's complicity in promoting his narrative, highlighting the consequences of failing to question authority and the importance of a free press in a democratic society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.