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Topic: Treason

Treason is the criminal offense of betraying one's allegiance to their country, often through overt acts against the government or nation.

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The topic of treason is central to several of the podcast episodes provided, as it relates to the charges and consequences faced by historical figures who were accused of betraying their country or political loyalties.

In the first episode, the historical figure of Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, is discussed in the context of the French Revolution, where he was accused of treason for his perceived role in the storming of Versailles. Similarly, in the third episode, the poet Ezra Pound is explored, with a focus on his controversial pro-Axis broadcasts during World War II, which led to treason charges and legal battles.

The second episode also touches on the concept of treason, with the host mocking a TikToker's claim about committing treason to leave the country, suggesting a lack of understanding of the serious consequences of such an act.

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