When a Republic Falls – Rome and Today

How does a republic die? In this episode, we trace the dramatic story of the Roman Republic’s fall — from the Gracchi brothers and political violence, to Caesar crossing the Rubicon, and finally to Augustus and empire. Along the way, we uncover striking parallels to today’s world: polarization, inequality, and the erosion of democratic norms. Rome’s story is a warning — and a mirror — for our own time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com