# Lying in Politics I-II | Crises of the Republic

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Podcast: [Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reading-hannah-arendt-with-roger-berkowitz-1160305)
Published: 2026-01-30T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://hac.podbean.com/e/lying-in-politics-i-ii-crises-of-the-republic/
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## Resource

In this first episode of our new read, Roger Berkowitz introduces Hannah Arendt's Crises of the Republic. The book, written in 1972, delves into the crises facing the American Republic, including the Vietnam War, civil disobedience, and the ethos surrounding violence. Berkowitz emphasizes Arendt's focus on the relationship between lying and politics, particularly in the context of the Pentagon Papers. He discusses how Arendt views the substitution of truth with image and problem-solving theories as a current threat to political integrity. Berkowitz outlines that Arendt's essays aim to help readers understand these dangers while reinvigorating the principles of liberty and the Republic. Rate and review if you like this podcast! ABOUT: Produced by the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College, this podcast offers close readings of Arendt's books alongside engaging interviews and thought-provoking conversations. Released weekly, each episode provides listeners with a deeper understanding of Arendt's philosophy and its relevance to contemporary issues. Available on all major podcast platforms, listeners join us on a captivating intellectual journey through the mind of Hannah Arendt. New episodes every Friday morning! Join Roger Berkowitz, Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities at Bard College, as he discusses the works of German Jewish political theorist Hannah Arendt (1906-1975). THE HANNAH ARENDT CENTER: The Hannah Arendt Center provides an intellectual space for passionate, uncensored, and nonpartisan thinking that reframes and deepens the fundamental questions facing our nation and our world. Become a member and enjoy several benefits including live access to our Virtual Reading Group that takes place most Fridays, and upon whi…

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