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Socrates & Democracy - Ep. 979 - September 21, 2026
What does Socrates' critique of democracy have to say about voting today? The Smith and Rowland Show examines why informed judgment matters in politics and the church.
After a humorous opening about emojis and a visit to a truck-parts shop, Alan and Jeff turn to public opinion, political loyalty, and the risks of voting without understanding the issues. They discuss Socrates' warning that democracy can be vulnerable to uninformed voters and persuasive politicians, using his ship-of-state and doctor-versus-candy-seller examples to explain the argument.
The conversation also considers political…
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