
103. Seven Questions to Ask About Any Democracy
If a country holds elections, does that make it a democracy? Not necessarily. In this episode, we look beyond the ballot box and explore seven principles that help make democratic government actuall...
14 Sep 49min

102. Fascism 101: How it Rises, and Why It Matters
What is fascism—and how does it actually take hold? In this episode, we trace the rise of fascism from post–World War I Italy to Hitler’s Germany, looking at the fear, economic instability, political...
26 Aug 1h 16min

100. Five Patterns from World History We Ignore at Our Peril
For my 100th episode, I'm sharing 5 patterns that I have learned from studying world history. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast Join us...
30 Jul 44min

99. Puerto Rico: Shaped by Empires, Defined by Its People
A brief historical and cultural recap of Puerto Rico for those who know little to nothing about it. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast Spe...
15 Jul 1h 2min

98. Spain: Layers of Identity, History, and Memory
A brief historical and cultural recap of Spain for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this layered, unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www....
8 Jul 59min

97. Greece: A Modern Nation Built on Ancient Memory
A brief historical and cultural recap of Greece for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https...
24 Jun 1h

96. Mexico: A Country of Ancient Roots and Global Influence
A brief historical and cultural recap of Mexico for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https:...
17 Jun 1h 7min



















