Lately, we've been hearing about a lot of "swords of Damocles" hanging over the heads of politicians in Washington. The term comes from an ancient Greek parable, and, according to classics scholar Daniel Mendelsohn, it's not always referenced properly. He joins Melissa Block to tell the parable of the "sword of Damocles" — and share tips on how to use it in a modern context.
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