Warnings from the Past cover art

Warnings from the Past

Warnings from the Past

By: Billy Graves
Listen for free

About this listen

History isn’t just a collection of old stories—it’s a warning siren for today’s world. Warnings from the Past uncovers the shocking parallels between historical events and modern politics, revealing how empires rise and fall, leaders repeat past mistakes, and political trends shape the future.

Each episode dives into major historical events, influential leaders, and the cycles of power, corruption, and revolution, drawing direct comparisons to current affairs. Whether it's the decline of Rome, Cold War propaganda, or the rise of authoritarianism, we break it all down in a way that’s engaging, thought-provoking, and brutally relevant to today’s world.


What You’ll Get:

🔥 Deep Dives into History’s Biggest Moments – From revolutions to world wars, we dissect the events that shaped civilization.

⚔️ Historical Figures vs. Modern Counterparts – How do past rulers, revolutionaries, and tyrants compare to today’s politicians and influencers?

🏛️ Thematic Breakdowns – The decline of empires, cycles of political instability, and government overreach explained.

🎯 Actionable Insights – What history can teach us about modern geopolitics, democracy, and authoritarianism.

If you love history, politics, government affairs, and connecting the dots between the past and present, Warnings from the Past is your new go-to podcast.

🎙️ New episodes every Thursday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and all major platforms.

📩 Follow & Subscribe for historical insights that might just predict our future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Graves Political Science Politics & Government World
Episodes
  • Leaving NATO

    Leaving NATO
    Mar 2 2025

    Elon Musk says the U.S. should leave NATO. Some politicians are nodding along. And a whole bunch of people who just learned what NATO is yesterday are suddenly experts on geopolitics.

    So let’s get real—this is the dumbest geopolitical idea of the century.

    Every time the U.S. has tried isolationism, the world burned.

    • 1919: The U.S. refused to join the League of Nations → World War II happened.
    • 1938: The world let Hitler take land → World War II escalated.
    • 1941: The U.S. ignored Japan’s aggression → Pearl Harbor.
    • 2008: Russia invaded Georgia → Nobody stopped them, they still control 20% of the country.
    • 2014: Russia took Crimea → No NATO? No consequences.
    • 2022: Putin invaded Ukraine, betting NATO was too weak to respond.

    And if the U.S. bails on NATO? Poland, Estonia, and Finland are next.

    Meanwhile, China is waiting for America to fold so they can waltz into Taiwan and rewrite the global order. The second we walk away, the Pacific becomes China’s backyard.

    👉 This episode breaks down:

    • What NATO actually does (besides “cost money”)
    • Every time the U.S. tried “staying out of it” and how that worked out (spoiler: it didn’t)
    • Who benefits if the U.S. walks away (hint: not Americans)
    • Why leaving NATO would be a historic mistake

    🎙️ Subscribe to Warnings From the Past for no-BS, history-backed takes on global events.

    No fear-mongering. No partisan talking points. Just real history, real consequences, and what happens when people ignore them.

    👉 Hit Follow because history always repeats itself—but you don’t have to be surprised when it does.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
  • Are We the New Rome? Political Turmoil & the Fall of Republics

    Are We the New Rome? Political Turmoil & the Fall of Republics
    Feb 2 2025
    Are we witnessing history repeat itself? In this episode, we dive into the striking parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic and today’s political landscape. From Julius Caesar’s rise to power to the erosion of democratic norms, we explore the warning signs that echo through time. Is our democracy following the same path as ancient Rome? What can we learn from history before it’s too late? Tune in as we break down the lessons of the past and what they mean for the future of politics.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.