Mike Duncan

Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Last month, on May 14th, we were joined by nearly 800 listeners in New York City for the first ever Know Your Enemy live show, " Decline and Fall ." The event was a fundraiser for Dissent , so we called in the big guns, our great friend Mike Duncan, to join us on stage. Many KYE listeners will be familiar with Mike, the brilliant and prolific host of the Revolutions and, especially relevant for the purposes of this conversation, History of Rome podcasts. We discuss how the right talks about decline, their hilariously ignorant invocations of Rome, our very symptomatic obsession with political decline and dissolution, the power of nostalgia and declension narrative—and then answer audience questions! Thank you again to everyone who joined us in person, to Mike Duncan, to Patrick Iber and Rosalie Ryan and everyone at Dissent , to our intrepid producer Jesse Brenneman (who was able to fly in from Montana to join us), to listeners near and far who so generously continue to support Know Your Enemy! Donate to Dissent here . Photo credit: Jack Califano Sources: For quotes from conservatives about Rome's decline: Reagan , Nixon , Buchanan , Vance Mike Duncan, The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic (2017) James J. Walsh, The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries (1907) Michael Oakeshott, Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays (1962) Kate Wagner, " Fear of a Breakdown ," Late Review, May 11, 2026. D.W. Winnicott, " Fear of a Breakdown, " Intl. Review of Psychoanalysis, (1974)

Mike Duncan is a historian, author and podcaster known for his shows “History of Rome” and “Revolutions”. He has also written several books on these topics including “The Calm Before the Storm” and “Hero of Two Worlds”. Mike joins Theo to take a walk through the History of Rome. They discuss the religious traditions that guided their culture, what day-to-day life was like for a regular Roman, and the political similarities between their empire and America. Mike Duncan: https://www.instagram.com/mike_duncan_history/ ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ Sonic: Try the new Sonic Sweet Topped Lemonades. Learn more at https://www.SonicDriveIn.com/Menu/Drinks Morgan & Morgan: Visit https://forthepeople.com/THEO to see if you might have a case. Morgan and Morgan. America's Largest Injury Law Firm. Valor Recovery: To learn more about Valor Recovery please visit them at https://valorrecoverycoaching.com or email them at admin@valorrecoverycoaching.com ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.com Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload Send mail to: This Past Weekend 1906 Glen Echo Rd PO Box #159359 Nashville, TN 37215 ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU9BRURlakF3VFVjLXBvRk1rT0hwUlVZZlUtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tramNqNmhCLXdYdlhDR09MclI0SHFkdHFHck9oZ19BVjBIOGhIb0NwaDVuV3M5OHpyZlRrd0NreVdfc2cwaGRZMnYwZHRlTThxQS1iSWEzZGdVSWdRN25Mam

Author Paul Sparrow helps Mike and Alexis navigate Charles Lindbergh's bumpy descent from American hero to Nazi Germany apologist--and thorn in FDR's side. Buy some books! Paul Sparrow, Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh--And the Battle to Save Democracy Alexis Coe, You Never Forget Your First Mike Duncan, Hero of Two Worlds

In this amuse-bouche of historical schadenfreude and wild speculation about what's really keeping Mike bedridden in Wisconsin, it falls to Alexis Coe to single-handedly salvage their fledgling podcast the only way she knows how: erudition and utter nonsense .

It's finally here! In the teaser for the Duncan & Coe History Show, Mike Duncan and Alexis Coe unveil their long-awaited podcast--and reveal the simultaneous implosions in their personal lives that nearly derailed it. Look for new episodes of their unscripted buddy show on Wednesdays.

In this episode, Mike Duncan, president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, explores the concept of a portrait of a graduate and its importance in shaping education. He discusses the need to include all voices in creating a portrait that reflects the competencies most important to students' success. Duncan emphasizes the value of inquiry-based learning, self-direction, and creating products that have an impact beyond the classroom. He also highlights the importance of leveraging the talent within schools to build capacity and co-create the design process. The episode also touches on the importance of psychological safety in creating an environment where students and educators feel comfortable taking risks and failing. Duncan shares his insights on how to be a transformative principal and the resources available to support principals in their leadership journey, such as the EdLeader21 network and the Future Cast report. This episode provides valuable insights into the role of a portrait of a graduate in shaping education and the essential qualities of transformative principals. Locally developed, globally positioned Including all voices in creating a portrait of a graduate What competencies are most important in a portrait of a graduate? Being good people and a good citizen. Put their perspectives on the table, and let people do their 5-7 most powerful. Portrait is the very beginning of that journey. Inquiry based learning, self-direction, products that have impact beyond the classroom Portrait of a graduate as a catalyst. Knowing vs. doing curriculum Learning expo - Leveraging the talent in our schools already to build capacity on Cocreating the process of designing It’s about time, you need coaching, support, and help in doing it efficiently How to be a transformative principal? Create Psychological safety to create and fail. Bill Daggett Episode EdLeader Future Cast About Mike Duncan Mike Duncan is the president and CEO of the national nonprofit Battelle for Kids . Prior to his role, he was one of the longest-serving superintendents in the state of Georgia, having been the superintendent at Pike County Schools since 2005. Before arriving in Pike, he was a high school principal, high school and middle school assistant principal, and a middle school teacher. Mike earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Georgia in 2004. He has been a member of EdLeader21, the national network of Battelle for Kids, for over a decade and previously served as the network’s advisory vice chair. We’re proud to be sponsored by IXL . IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technology Save teachers’ time Reliably meet Tier 1 standards Improve student performance on state assessments 🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

After the recent assassination attempt of former President Trump and the heightening political divide, it’s important to learn from history and turn to what we can control amidst the chaos. There’s no better time to revisit Ryan Holiday’s conversation with Mike Duncan, author of Storm Before the Storm and podcast host of The History of Rome , to talk about the historical parallels between Roman history and today’s political turmoil. They debate the normalization of political violence and the consequences of ignoring systemic issues, as well as talk about how to use Stoicism to navigate today's political chaos and the need for introspection and corrective action within political systems. 📚 Grab copies of Storm Before the Storm and Hero of Two Worlds by Mike Duncan at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ 🎙️Listen to Mike Duncan’s podcast, The History of Rome Connect with Mike Duncan on X | @MikeDuncan ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail 🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📱 Follow us: Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , TikTok , and Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the 20th and final episode of the EdSpark Podcast with Dr. Karen Garza, a new leader of Battelle for Kids (BFK) is introduced. Dr. Garza has announced her retirement after nearly seven years at the helm of the national not-for-profit that has served millions of students throughout the nation since 2001. In this rich conversation, Dr. Garza introduces new BFK President and CEO Mike Duncan, Ed.D. From discussing his background to what his hopes, dreams, and aspirations are for the future of the organization, the two dynamic leaders look to the future of continuing to meet the moment in education and to transform systems nationwide. Episode Highlights: 1:08: Learn more about Mike's background and experiences 5:15: What sparked Mike's work in his school district with the Portrait of a Graduate? 14:00: The influence of Battelle for Kids and the EdLeader21 Network on Mike's work. 19:07: What excites Mike about the opportunity to lead BFK into the future? 23:02: The Movement 29:12: Hopes, dreams, and aspirations 34:00: Mike recognizes Karen Mike Duncan has a proven track record of leadership in the education sector. He was one of the longest serving superintendents in the state of Georgia, having led Pike County Schools for 18 years. Before arriving in Pike, he was a high school principal, high school and middle school assistant principal, and a middle school teacher. He earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Georgia in 2004. He has been a member of EdLeader21, the national network of Battelle for Kids, for more than a decade and previously served as the network’s advisory vice chair. He joined Battelle for Kids in August of this year and as of October 1st serves as the organization’s President and CEO. Karen Garza joined Battelle for Kids in 2017 as President and CEO, only the second leader since the organization formed in 2001. She led the transformation of Battelle for Kids, including the emphasis on realizing the power and promise of 21st century learning for every student, the increasing adoption of Portraits of a Graduate by school systems across the country, and the additions of the EdLeader21 Network and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) into the Battelle for Kids family. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher before embarking on an administrative and advocacy path that included government relations director, curriculum director, deputy superintendent, chief academic officer, and superintendent at Lubbock Independent School District in Texas and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. On behalf of all of us at Battelle for Kids, we thank her for her years of service not only to our organization but to thousands of students and educators across the nation. We wish her the best in her retirement and are looking forward to her continued involvement with BFK on various projects. The EdSpark Podcast with Dr. Karen Garza is a production of Battelle for Kids. Visit bfk.org to learn more about how we are helping to transform education systems nationwide.

Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Podcaster and Historian Mike Duncan to discuss the Marquis de Lafayette as a hero of two worlds. More than 35 cities in the United States are named after the Frenchman, but many Americans know him by name only. And in his native France, his memory is barely acknowledged despite his accomplishments. Why is this, and just who was the Marquis de Lafayette? Everything you need to follow and learn more here: https://linktr.ee/2c4h_podcast Relevant Links: Mike Duncan’s book on Lafayette: https://bookshop.org/p/books/hero-of-two-worlds-the-marquis-de-lafayette-in-the-age-of-revolution-mike-duncan/17040501 Marquis de Lafayette: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marquis-de-Lafayette John Laurens: https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Laurens Nathanael Greene: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nathanael-Greene Alexander Hamilton: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexander-Hamilton-United-States-statesman Hamilton the musical: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical) Seven Years' War: https://www.britannica.com/event/Seven-Years-War Bastille Key at Mount Vernon: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/bastille-key/ Mike Duncan on Twitter: @mikeduncan Revolutions podcast: https://revolutionspodcast.libsyn.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

document.createElement('audio'); https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/313_Duncan.mp3 You know “America’s favorite fighting Frenchman” is the Marquis de Lafayette. But what do you know about Lafayette and his life? How and why did this French-born noble end up fighting in the American Revolution? Mike Duncan , a self-described history geek, public historian, and the podcaster behind the award-winning podcast The History of Rome and the popular podcast Revolutions, joins us to investigate the life of the Marquis de Lafayette with details from his book, Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution . This episode is supported by an American Rescue Plan grant to the Omohundro Institute from the National Endowment for the Humanities . About the Show Ben Franklin’s World is a podcast about early American history. It is a show for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world. Ben Franklin’s World is a production of the Omohundro Institute . Episode Summary Mike Duncan joins us to explore the life and times of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette. Mike is a historian and the podcaster behind the award-winning podcast The History of Rome and the popular podcast Revolutions. He’s also the author of three books, including Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution . During our investigation, Mike reveals the important role classical political thought and theory played in the Age of Revolutions and in Lafayette’s political thinking; Details about Lafayette’s early life and education as a French noble; And how and why the Marquis de Lafayette became involved with two revolutions: the American Revolution and the French Revolution. What You’ll Discover Political Revolutions Age of Revolutions and classical philosophy Marquis de Lafayette Lafayette’s at Versailles Lafayette’s early life How Lafayette became a revolutionary Lafayette’s military training and involvement with the French Army How and why Lafayette joined the American Revolution Lafayette’s first journey to North America American reception of Lafayette Balancing Lafayette’s desire for military experience with his safety Lafayette’s role in the Continental Army Franco-American Alliance, 1778 The French Revolution The American Revolution and its role in the French Revolution Lafayette’s involvement in the French Revolution Lafayette’s legacy Links to People, Places, and Publications Mike Duncan on Twitter Hero of Two Worlds Revolutions podcast History of Rome Podcast Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Save 40 percent with code 01BFW on Carolyn Eastman, The Strange Genius of Mr. O Inside Ben Franklin’s World Event with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania Support Ben Franklin's World Join Us!! Become a Ben Franklin’s World Member. Subscribe and help us bring history right to your ears! Complementary Episodes Bonus Episode: The Marquis de Lafayette and the Hermione Episode 071: Bruce Venter, Saratoga & Hubbardton, 1777 Episode 203: Joanne Freeman, Alexander Hamilton Episode 208: Nathaniel Philbrick, Turning Points of the American Revolution Episode 311: Katherine Carté, Religion and the American Revolution Time Warp Question In your opinion, what might have happened if the Marquis de Lafayette had not sailed off to fight in the American Revolution in 1777? How do you think his life and story would have played out? Questions, Comments, Suggestions Do you have a question, comment, or suggestion? Get in Touch! Send me an e-mail , tweet , or leave a comment. Listen! Enjoy the Podcast? Why Not L

To kick off Season 6, we bring you the story of America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchmen. In 1777, the Marquis de Lafayette sailed from France with a commission as a major general in the Continental Army. Unlike many other European soldiers of fortune, Lafayette paid his own way and had no expectation that he would be placed at the head of American forces. We best remember Lafayette for his service in the American Revolution, his close relationship with George Washington, and the key to the Bastille that now hangs in the main entrance to Washington’s Mount Vernon. But Lafayette was more than meets the eye. On today’s show, podcasting legend and author Mike Duncan joins Jim Ambuske to discuss his new book, Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution, published by PublicAffairs Books in 2021. You may know Duncan from his two podcasts, The History of Rome and Revolutions, and in his latest book, he tackles a complex man who was at the center of the Age of Democratic Revolutions. It’s great to be back with you; we have a great season ahead of us, and we have a brand new segment in which our guests talk about the work that inspires them. About our Guest: Mike Duncan is one of the most popular history podcasters in the world and author of the New York Times–bestselling book, The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic. His award-winning series, The History of Rome, remains a legendary landmark in the history of podcasting. Duncan’s ongoing series, Revolutions, explores the great political revolutions that have driven the course of modern history. His most recent book is Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution.

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