# Madison's Notes: S5E10 Legacy of the Ancient Greeks: On Classical and Modern Democracy with Josiah Ober

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Published: 2026-06-17T12:40:11+00:00
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## Resource

American democracy is in a period of crisis, so it seems natural to look back to its origins. So here in Episode 10 of Season 5, I interview Professor Josiah Ober. Having previously taught at Princeton University, Ober is a professor of political science, classics, and philosophy at Stanford University, the Director of the Stanford Civics Initiative, […]

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