We are coming up on the 50th anniversary of punk, the genre that smashed the old rock gods and stripped down the music to its essence.  In this episode of Breaking History, we examine the examined life of the original punk: the loudmouth philosopher who defied the authorities, refused to conform, and paid the ultimate price for speaking the truth. Yes—it can only be Socrates. Grab your leather jacket and your hemlock, we’re going hardcore philosophical.

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CREDITS

Executive Producer: Poppy Damon

Associate Producer: Adam Feldman

Sound Designer and Composer: Tony Peer

Original theme songs by Eli Lake

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