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Ep. 280: History Repeats
Guest: Richard Acritelli
Host: Liam Carballal
Network: hmTv

In this thought-provoking episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal sits down once again with historian and educator Richard Acritelli to explore the global implications of the ongoing war in Ukraine — and how the past continues to echo through today’s headlines.

Now entering its fourth year, the war has become a grim study in power, propaganda, and persistence. Acritelli and Carballal unpack Vladimir Putin’s political strategy, the resilience of Ukraine’s military, and how modern drone warfare has reshaped the battlefield. They connect these current events to history’s familiar lessons — from the collapse of empires to revolutions that began when leaders lost touch with their people.

Drawing parallels to the Russian Revolution, World War II, and the Cold War, the conversation digs deep into how authoritarian regimes sustain themselves—and how they ultimately crumble. Acritelli also reflects on the West’s role, the growing unity of NATO, and why strength—not appeasement—remains the only language despots understand.

A timely, riveting discussion on leadership, lessons from the past, and the dangerous repetition of history when humanity forgets.

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