Renowned evolutionary biologist and complexity scientist Peter Turchin joins guest host Russell Dobular to explain his theory of "cliodynamics," arguing that political instability arises when popular economic hardship, elite overproduction, and weakening state institutions converge. He contends that the United States has entered a period of increasing instability as growing numbers of wealthy and highly educated elites compete for limited positions of power while inequality fuels public discontent. Turchin compares current U.S. trends to historical examples from Rome, Imperial China, and the Soviet Union, arguing that elite fragmentation has often preceded periods of political violence. He concludes that reducing inequality, reforming economic institutions, and ensuring broader prosperity are essential to avoiding deeper social and political breakdown. Russell Dobular on Twitter: https://x.com/russelldobular Due Dissidence on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DueDissidence Peter Turchin on Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/Peter_Turchin Peter Turchin’s website: https://peterturchin.com Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.