Dive into the complex world of political power with a look at David A. Baldwin's insightful article, "The Faces of Power Revisited." This episode goes beyond the familiar "three faces of power" narrative (Dahl, Bachrach & Baratz, Lukes) to reveal a more nuanced history of this key debate in political science. We explore how the conventional story is misleading, argue that the core debate was more about methodology and democracy than abstract power concepts, and highlight how Robert Dahl's crucial contributions have been misinterpreted. Discover Steven Lukes' significant revisions to his own work and learn why focusing solely on the "faces" gives an incomplete view of power analysis. Most importantly, we discuss the often-neglected but vital aspect of the costs of power and why future research needs to look beyond this historical debate to fully grasp the dynamics of influence in politics. Tune in for a deeper understanding of power and its many dimensions.