In 1965 an unforgettable warning was broadcast for all to hear: 54 years later, it’s sadly come true

Nearly 60 years after its debut, Paul Harvey’s 1965 radio piece “If I Were the Devil” is being shared again—this time for how accurately it seems to describe modern society. In the broadcast, Harvey imagined how evil could quietly corrupt a nation by eroding morals, faith, and family.

Once seen as dramatic commentary, his words now strike many as prophetic. Listeners say the message isn’t just nostalgic—it’s a mirror of today’s world, reminding us of Harvey’s warning: “Self-government won’t work without self-discipline.”