The Devil's Dictionary

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by Ambrose Bierce · 1911

The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical dictionary of common words paired with humorous, cynical, and often sharply critical definitions. Ambrose Bierce developed the entries over several decades in periodicals before collecting them in book form; a fuller edition appeared under this title in 1911.

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Office Hours with Prop G
America’s retreat reshapes alliances, trade and warfare
The episode examines whether the United States can preserve influence as wars, tariffs, technology and fractured alliances test its capacity to lead.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 5m

1 episode featuring The Devil's Dictionary

America’s retreat reshapes alliances, trade and warfare