{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Plato, Franklin, and Frodo: Civic Responsibility and The Fragility of Democracy","description":"In the episode \u201cThe Scalpel with Dr. Keith Rose,\u201d the host discusses critical issues facing the United States, including the current shutdown of Homeland Security by Democrats, which has led to attacks and a lack of funding for essential operations. Dr. Rose draws parallels between Plato\u2019s philosophy on leadership and governance, Benjamin Franklin\u2019s insights from the Constitutional Convention, and the character Sam in J.R. Tolkien\u2019s \u201cThe Two Towers,\u201d emphasizing the importance of civic responsibility and vigilance in maintaining democratic systems. Dr. Keith Rose highlights how Plato warned against the flaws in democratic leadership that can lead to a decline in governance quality, potentially resulting in a tyranny where selfish desires overshadow the common good. He further elaborates on Benjamin Franklin\u2019s statement during the 1787 Constitutional Convention, stating, \u201cYou have a republic, if you can keep it,\u201d and connects this idea to his father\u2019s perspective, suggesting that keeping one\u2019s republic requires active participation and vigilance from its citizens.  \/\/\/ Support The Scalpel with Dr. Keith Rose - Experience a Healthier You with LifeWave Phototherapy Patches. These non-transdermal, drug-free patches capture infrared light emitted by your body, reflecting it at specific wavelengths. Visit&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/lifewave.com\/RoseMD&amp;nbsp;to learn more or call 866.202.0065 \/\/\/ The Scalpel is proud to partner with Brickhouse Nutrition. Dr. Rose uses and highly recommends Field of Greens. Your purchase through this link supports The Scalpel Podcast. \/\/\/&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/scalpeledge.com\/brickhouse Connect with The Scalpel: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/scalpeledge.com&amp;nbsp;Email:&amp;nbsp;KFR@scalpeledge.com TruthSocial: @scalpeledge Rumble: @TheScalpel X: @TheScalpelEdge Instagram: @TheScalpelPodcast  ","author_name":"The Scalpel With Dr. Keith Rose","author_url":"https:\/\/scalpeledge.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41851165\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41851165"}