The Last Republican

The Dave Bowman Show

Today we journey back to ancient Rome to explore the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero—a man whose words shaped empires and whose ideals still resonate today. Born in a tumultuous era of political corruption and social upheaval, Cicero rose from humble beginnings to become Rome’s greatest orator and a staunch defender of the Republic. We’ll delve into his dramatic confrontations with Catiline, his uneasy alliances with Pompey and Julius Caesar, and his fiery speeches against Mark Antony, which sealed his fate. But Cicero was more than a politician—he was a philosopher, a writer, and a thinker whose works bridged the worlds of Greece and Rome. We’ll discuss how his ideas on justice, leadership, and natural law inspired Renaissance humanists and Enlightenment thinkers alike. From his rise to power to his tragic downfall, this is the story of a man who dared to stand for principle in an age of chaos. Don’t miss this captivating dive into the life of Cicero!