Episodes

  • 070 - th August 1923 The Massacre of the Italian Delegation for the Delimitation of the Greco-Albanian Fro

    070 - th August 1923 The Massacre of the Italian Delegation for the Delimitation of the Greco-Albanian Fro
    Apr 13 2026
    Explore the powerful rhetoric of Benito Mussolini, the Italian journalist and politician who led the National Fascist Party. From his tumultuous childhood as a bully to his rise as an exceptional orator, Mussolinis journey is both fascinating and alarming. This collection features over 60 of his speeches, spanning from 1914 to 1923—beginning with his expulsion from the Socialist Party for advocating World War I, and culminating in his ascension to Prime Minister while still professing adherence to democratic principles. Discover how he ultimately cast aside democracy to become a dictator by the late 1920s. Join us as we delve into the words that shaped a nation and altered the course of history. - Summary by TriciaG
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    4 mins
  • 069 - th July 1923 The Electoral Reform Bill

    069 - th July 1923 The Electoral Reform Bill
    Apr 12 2026
    Explore the powerful rhetoric of Benito Mussolini, the Italian journalist and politician who led the National Fascist Party. From his tumultuous childhood as a bully to his rise as an exceptional orator, Mussolinis journey is both fascinating and alarming. This collection features over 60 of his speeches, spanning from 1914 to 1923—beginning with his expulsion from the Socialist Party for advocating World War I, and culminating in his ascension to Prime Minister while still professing adherence to democratic principles. Discover how he ultimately cast aside democracy to become a dictator by the late 1920s. Join us as we delve into the words that shaped a nation and altered the course of history. - Summary by TriciaG
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    33 mins
  • 068 - rd July 1923 The Situation on the Ruhr and Other Questions of Foreign Policy

    068 - rd July 1923 The Situation on the Ruhr and Other Questions of Foreign Policy
    Apr 11 2026
    Explore the powerful rhetoric of Benito Mussolini, the Italian journalist and politician who led the National Fascist Party. From his tumultuous childhood as a bully to his rise as an exceptional orator, Mussolinis journey is both fascinating and alarming. This collection features over 60 of his speeches, spanning from 1914 to 1923—beginning with his expulsion from the Socialist Party for advocating World War I, and culminating in his ascension to Prime Minister while still professing adherence to democratic principles. Discover how he ultimately cast aside democracy to become a dictator by the late 1920s. Join us as we delve into the words that shaped a nation and altered the course of history. - Summary by TriciaG
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    4 mins
  • 067 - nd July 1923 ''The Greatness of the Country will be Achieved by the New Generations''

    067 - nd July 1923 ''The Greatness of the Country will be Achieved by the New Generations''
    Apr 10 2026
    Explore the powerful rhetoric of Benito Mussolini, the Italian journalist and politician who led the National Fascist Party. From his tumultuous childhood as a bully to his rise as an exceptional orator, Mussolinis journey is both fascinating and alarming. This collection features over 60 of his speeches, spanning from 1914 to 1923—beginning with his expulsion from the Socialist Party for advocating World War I, and culminating in his ascension to Prime Minister while still professing adherence to democratic principles. Discover how he ultimately cast aside democracy to become a dictator by the late 1920s. Join us as we delve into the words that shaped a nation and altered the course of history. - Summary by TriciaG
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    4 mins
  • 066 - th June 1923 The Relations between Italy and the United States

    066 - th June 1923 The Relations between Italy and the United States
    Apr 9 2026
    Explore the powerful rhetoric of Benito Mussolini, the Italian journalist and politician who led the National Fascist Party. From his tumultuous childhood as a bully to his rise as an exceptional orator, Mussolinis journey is both fascinating and alarming. This collection features over 60 of his speeches, spanning from 1914 to 1923—beginning with his expulsion from the Socialist Party for advocating World War I, and culminating in his ascension to Prime Minister while still professing adherence to democratic principles. Discover how he ultimately cast aside democracy to become a dictator by the late 1920s. Join us as we delve into the words that shaped a nation and altered the course of history. - Summary by TriciaG
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    17 mins
  • 065 - th June 1923 ''The Victory of the Piave was the Deciding Factor of the War''

    065 - th June 1923 ''The Victory of the Piave was the Deciding Factor of the War''
    Apr 8 2026
    Explore the powerful rhetoric of Benito Mussolini, the Italian journalist and politician who led the National Fascist Party. From his tumultuous childhood as a bully to his rise as an exceptional orator, Mussolinis journey is both fascinating and alarming. This collection features over 60 of his speeches, spanning from 1914 to 1923—beginning with his expulsion from the Socialist Party for advocating World War I, and culminating in his ascension to Prime Minister while still professing adherence to democratic principles. Discover how he ultimately cast aside democracy to become a dictator by the late 1920s. Join us as we delve into the words that shaped a nation and altered the course of history. - Summary by TriciaG
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    9 mins
  • 064 - th June 1923 ''I Promise You--and God is my Witness--that I shall continue now and always to be a hu

    064 - th June 1923 ''I Promise You--and God is my Witness--that I shall continue now and always to be a hu
    Apr 7 2026
    Explore the powerful rhetoric of Benito Mussolini, the Italian journalist and politician who led the National Fascist Party. From his tumultuous childhood as a bully to his rise as an exceptional orator, Mussolinis journey is both fascinating and alarming. This collection features over 60 of his speeches, spanning from 1914 to 1923—beginning with his expulsion from the Socialist Party for advocating World War I, and culminating in his ascension to Prime Minister while still professing adherence to democratic principles. Discover how he ultimately cast aside democracy to become a dictator by the late 1920s. Join us as we delve into the words that shaped a nation and altered the course of history. - Summary by TriciaG
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    3 mins
  • 063 - th June 1923 ''As we have Regained the Mastery of the Air we do not want the Sea to Imprison Us''

    063 - th June 1923 ''As we have Regained the Mastery of the Air we do not want the Sea to Imprison Us''
    Apr 6 2026
    Explore the powerful rhetoric of Benito Mussolini, the Italian journalist and politician who led the National Fascist Party. From his tumultuous childhood as a bully to his rise as an exceptional orator, Mussolinis journey is both fascinating and alarming. This collection features over 60 of his speeches, spanning from 1914 to 1923—beginning with his expulsion from the Socialist Party for advocating World War I, and culminating in his ascension to Prime Minister while still professing adherence to democratic principles. Discover how he ultimately cast aside democracy to become a dictator by the late 1920s. Join us as we delve into the words that shaped a nation and altered the course of history. - Summary by TriciaG
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    5 mins