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Apr 29, 2026 1 min

Preview: Great Power, Great Responsibility

from The Living Past: Current events explained through history. Hosted by Herman Forwood

Preview: Anyone can swing a hammer, but it takes true strength to build something durable. This podcast explores the thin line between raw force and true leadership, challenging the misconception that aggression equals resolve. By analyzing the "internal rot" of empires like Rome and the Soviet Union alongside modern examples of "bullying" through trade wars and unilateral interventions, we examine why the hardest part of power is not the ability to dominate, but the discipline of restraint. Discover why legitimacy is the one asset that even the greatest power cannot buy back once it is lost. Subscribe to be notified when the next episode is released. More at: www.hermanforwood.com

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