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Live August 25, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowMoscow; Iran; Canada; Data Centers; Bessent; Amargi ; Sit Awareness; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show#bondmarket #debtforgiveness #situationalawareness #debt #Capitalism #Objectivism #Ukraine #FederalReserve #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCenters #FreeMarkets #trump #trade #TariffsAreTaxes #israel #ForeignPolicy #AynRandLike this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live August 24, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowBonds; Gerontocracy; Canada; Iran; Ukraine; DSA; Nvidia; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show#bondmarket #Capitalism #Objectivism #Ukraine #FederalReserve #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCenters #FreeMarkets #trump #trade #TariffsAreTaxes #israel #ForeignPolicy #AynRandLike this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live Aug 23, 2026(Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 11)Patrick Deneen & The Post Liberal Right | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesPatrick Deneen says liberalism failed because it succeeded — freedom gave people too much of it, and now he wants a new elite to rule in the name of the "common good." Is that a critique of the West, or the oldest excuse for tyranny wearing a Notre Dame faculty badge?Patrick Deneen says America needs "regime change" — not at the ballot box, but a quiet takeover by a new elite who'll rule for the "common good" instead of individual rights. He calls it postliberalism. Yaron Brook calls it what it actually is: aristocracy with a syllabus.Deneen's bestselling books — Why Liberalism Failed and Regime Change — have become the intellectual bible of the post-liberal right, blurbed by Obama, quoted by JD Vance, cited by the "common good conservatives" reshaping the GOP. His argument: individual freedom itself is the disease. The cure is a ruling class willing to override your choices for the sake of the collective.In this episode of Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos take Deneen's ideas apart line by line — where "common good" politics actually leads, why every attack on individualism ends up defending the same thing (power over you), and why the post-liberal right and the woke left are closer than either side wants to admit. If you've heard people say liberalism "went too far," this episode explains exactly what they mean — and why they're wrong.Main Topics: 00:00 — Cold open: what "regime change" actually means in Deneen's own words 06:30 — Who is Patrick Deneen, and why did Obama put him on a reading list? 15:00 — "Liberalism failed because it succeeded" — unpacking the core claim 26:00 — The "common good" con: how collectivism always smuggles itself in through a nice-sounding phrase 38:00 — Aristopopulism: Deneen's plan for a new elite to rule over the "many" 50:00 — Is this Catholic integralism with a populist paint job? 1:02:00 — Where the post-liberal right and the woke left secretly agreeLive Audience Questions: 1:14:00 — Is Deneen just describing real problems badly, or is his solution the actual danger? 1:20:30 — Does JD Vance actually believe this stuff, or is he just borrowing the vocabulary? 1:27:00 — Can a "new elite" ever rule for anyone but itself? 1:34:00 — Is national conservatism just socialism with incense and a flag? 1:41:00 — What's the actual liberal (classical) answer to the loneliness and rootlessness Deneen describes?

Live Aug 22, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 142)AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Aug 2026) | Yaron Brook ShowWatch Now:  https://youtube.com/live/PrpBxeosgoQNo topic. No script. No filter. Once a month, Yaron Brook opens the mic to the people who fund the show and lets them ask anything — geopolitics, philosophy, current events, or "Yaron, was I wrong to argue with my brother-in-law about tariffs at dinner." This is that episode.There's no guest, no prepared topic, and no safe question in this one. This is the monthly AMA & Hangout — contributors only get to run the show, and Yaron Brook answers live, unfiltered, on whatever's actually on their minds this week.Expect the format to jump: a philosophical question about Objectivism one minute, a hot take on that day's headlines the next, then straight into someone's personal dilemma about applying rational self-interest in real life. No teleprompter. No do-overs. Just direct answers from someone who's spent 30 years defending capitalism and doesn't flinch from a hard question.If you want to see how Yaron thinks in real time — not the polished monologue, the actual reasoning — this is the episode to watch.Timestamps00:00 — Cold open: why the AMA format exists and what makes it different from a normal show05:20 — Housekeeping: contributor shoutouts and how to submit future questions09:45 —

Live August 21, 2026  | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 141)Stanford Lets a Socialist Define Capitalism -- Answering Chiara Cordelli | Yaron Brook ShowWatch Now: https://youtube.com/live/RdW7wmHwW6wA political philosopher stood in front of Stanford students and told them capitalism's real sin isn't exploitation — it's that free people get to decide their own future without asking permission first. Nobody in that room challenged her. Yaron Brook does.Chiara Cordelli says the "wrong" of capitalism isn't profit, isn't inequality, isn't even exploitation — it's that private investors, not the collective, get to decide what the future looks like. Her fix? Democratize investment. Plan it. Take that decision out of your hands and put it in the state's.Yaron Brook takes her argument apart at the root: capitalism was never an "investment system," it's a rights system — the first social order in human history built on the principle that force has no place between people. Cordelli isn't describing a flaw in capitalism. She's describing the thing that makes it moral, and she wants it gone.If you've ever wondered how elite universities keep producing "sophisticated" cases for socialism dressed up in academic language, this is the episode that shows you the trick — and the answer.Timestamps 00:00 — Cold open: Why a Stanford philosopher's "critique" of capitalism is really an argument for central planning 06:30 — What capitalism actually is — and why markets and competition aren't it 14:15 — Cordelli's real claim: capitalism "alienates" you from control over the future 23:40 — The switch — "alienation" is just exploitation with a Ph.D. 32:10 — Why "democratizing investment" means putting a gun behind every business decision 41:00 — Individual rights vs. collective control: the actual fight nobody at Stanford will name 50:25 — How elite academia launders socialism as "normative political theory" 

Live August 20, 2026  | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 140)Econ War; N.Korea; Ukraine; Army; DataCenters; Interest; Buy Elections; Rogan; AI | Yaron Brook ShowIs North Korea's economy booming because communism finally works — or because it's selling dead soldiers to Putin by the truckload, and Washington is too busy gutting its own Navy and juicing the AI boom to notice the world is quietly rearranging itself around America?North Korea's economy is booming — and it has nothing to do with communism working. It's an arms factory for a dying Russian war machine, and Yaron Brook breaks down exactly how that racket works, why it collapses the day the Ukraine war ends, and why nobody in Washington is paying attention.That's just the opening. Today Yaron rips into the Treasury's dangerous game of swapping long-term debt for short-term debt to dodge high interest rates, explains why ripping the guts out of America's military readiness is a five-alarm strategic error, and calls out the billionaire-bashing "buy an election" narrative for the lie it is. Plus: the data center backlash that's really a war on prosperity, whether AI is capitalism's greatest proof of concept or its next moral panic, and a hard look at the ideas floating around in Rogan-world.If you think economics, war, and technology are separate conversations, this episode will change your mind. Reason. Individual rights. Capitalism. No exceptions.

Live August 19, 2026  | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 139)Data Centers; Navy; Gov Ownership; Wall; Tariffs; Turkey; Primaries; Achievement| Yaron Brook ShowWatch Now: https://youtube.com/live/66x869m8D6gThe U.S. Navy just ripped out its best carrier catapults to install 1950s steam technology — because Trump doesn't like how electromagnetic looks. Meanwhile Washington now owns equity stakes in 31 private companies. Is this still capitalism, or is it something else wearing capitalism's face?America's most dangerous problem this week isn't a foreign enemy — it's Washington deciding it knows better than physics, markets, and 250 years of naval engineering. Yaron breaks down Trump's order to gut electromagnetic catapults off new aircraft carriers in favor of steam (yes, really), why the U.S. will have zero carriers in the Western Pacific for the first time in memory, and how the government quietly took equity stakes in 31 companies — from Intel to nuclear power to quantum computing — with no vote from Congress. Yaron also hits Josh Shapiro's war on AI data centers, a pointless border wall through Big Bend National Park, Israel's strike near Turkey's doorstep, a Democratic Socialist's shocking Florida primary win, Sweden's capitalist pivot, and real human achievement in the fight against cancer.If you think tariffs, government equity, and industrial nostalgia are "America First," you need to hear the actual math.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 1:36 – The Treasury's dangerous bond-swap shell game 8:15 – Data center backlash: America's new Luddism 26:40 – The U.S. Navy's steam-catapult disaster 48:20 – Washington now owns pieces of 31 companies. Is this still capitalism? 1:07:45 – The border wall nobody needed, through a national park 1:15:19 – Israel strikes Syria's Abu Duhur airbase — what it means for Turkey 1:22:43 – A Democratic Socialist just crushed a Florida primary. Should Republicans panic? 1:26:30 – Sweden goes capitalist and mRNA vaccines take on cancer — actual good news 

Live August 18, 2026  | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12 - Episode 138)Tariffs; Meta; ABC; Russia; Economy; China AI; Publishing; Antitrust; Achievements| Yaron Brook ShowWatch Now: https://www.youtube.com/live/_8rd9pSE4r0"Trump just used a Great Depression-era tariff law to tax our closest ally 50% — on the trade deal he negotiated himself. Is economic self-harm now the plan?"Trump just invoked Smoot-Hawley-era authority to hit Canada with 50% tariffs — an ally, not an enemy, retaliating against tariffs we started. Nobody wins. Everybody pays.Today: Meta faces a $1 trillion lawsuit trying to make it liable for your kid's phone habits. ABC sues the FCC and I'm fully on their side. A Russian court just gave an opposition politician 11 years for a tweet — still think Putin's the good guy? The debt hit $40 trillion early, 30-year yields are at 2007 levels, and nobody in DC will say "spending cuts." Plus China's AI, a wild antitrust probe into a16z, and the best-hidden good news of the year: crime and even NYC rats are falling.Timestamps: 1:50 – Trump's 50% Canada tariffs: has a tariff threat ever worked? 9:54 – Should Canada just quit negotiating and go free trade? 13:08 – Meta's $1 trillion lawsuit: who's really responsible for kids' phones? 21:54 – ABC vs. FCC: is Carr running a First Amendment shakedown? 24:47 – Russia jails a politician for 11 years over a tweet 35:15 – Debt hits $40T early — what happens when interest beats the Pentagon budget? 50:24 – Only 13% of fund managers beat the market — so why pay them? 1:00:48 – DOJ antitrust probe hits Trump's own VC allies 1:06:56 – Crime is at generational lows — so why does everyone think it's chaos?

Live August 17, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowWoke 1.0; Jason Arday; Trump FP; Justice; Water; Heat; Prometheus; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show#TuckerCarlson #BenShapiro #maga #trump #iran #Antisemitism #QatarInfluence #RentControl #TariffsAreTaxes #nycrentals #Capitalism #Objectivism #ForeignPolicy #FreeMarkets #AynRandLike this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live Aug 16, 2026(Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 10)Mao's China | Yaron & Nikos Dialogues#maozedong #china #communism #Capitalism #AynRand #FreeMarkets #IndividualRights #PoliticalPhilosophy #NikosSotirakopoulos More from Nikos Sotirakopoulos: https://www.nikos.org/Support Nikos: / @nikos_1717

Live August 14, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowAnswering Capitalism's Critics #1: Benn Jordan's “Leveragism” | Yaron Brook Show#capitalism #mixedeconomy #objectivism #FreeMarkets #AynRandLike this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live August 13, 2026  | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 135)Assassination?; Tucker/Shapiro; Qatar; Rent; Data Centers; Refunds; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show"Trump's own Secretary of State was left on a plane he thought was about to be shot down — while his ex-caddy got a seat in the food cart. What does that tell you about this presidency?"Trump escaped a plane he thought Iran was going to shoot down — by hiding in an airline food cart. His Secretary of State stayed on the "decoy." His former caddy didn't. I break down why this story is both hilarious and terrifying, and why the same week Qatar quietly became the single largest foreign funder of American universities — bigger than AIPAC could ever dream of — nobody in Washington is talking about it.Then: Tucker Carlson didn't just insult Ben Shapiro this week. He ran a textbook antisemitic conspiracy theory — "an employee," "somehow got into Harvard," "represents larger interests" — dressed up as media criticism. And Shapiro's response proves why appeasing evil only feeds it.Plus: Zohran Mamdani hasn't taken office yet and Manhattan rent already hit an all-time high of $6,655/month. Rent control is working exactly as economics predicts — just not the way Mamdani promised. I also debunk the data-center land panic, show you exactly which companies got billion-dollar tariff refunds (proof Americans, not foreigners, pay the tax), and close with a medical drone that saved a man's life in Sweden before the ambulance even arrived.TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Cold open: the Iran assassination plot and Trump's food-cart escape 2:53 – Inside the getaway: catering carts, decoy jets, and who Trump chose to save 9:26 – Why the whole "decoy" story doesn't add up 18:12 – Qatar's $6.6 billion capture of American universities — bigger than AIPAC, and nobody's talking about it ~25:00 – Tucker Carlson's "employee" smear of Ben Shapiro, decoded line by line ~38:49 – The "somehow got into Harvard" line and why it's classic antisemitic conspiracism ~45:00 – Why Ben Shapiro's refusal to call Tucker evil makes Tucker stronger ~52:00 – The Gen Z "$20 burrito" myth — and why Gen Z is the richest generation in history ~58:00 – Mamdani hasn't taken office and Manhattan rent already hit $6,655/month ~1:05:00 – Rent control 101: why 57,000 rent-stabilized apartments sit empty ~1:09:00 – Data-center land panic vs. the actual math (hint: corn subsidies dwarf it) 1:16:43 – The tariff refund list: Apple got $2.2B back — proof you paid the tax 1:23:10 – Human Achievement: the drone that restarted a man's heart before the ambulance arrivedLive audience questions are answered throughout the stream on Tucker/Shapiro, the Iran assassination plot, and rent control — drop yours in the chat next time we go live.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/9JkNes9Te6M#TuckerCarlson #BenShapiro #maga #trump #iran #Antisemitism #QatarInfluence #RentControl #TariffsAreTaxes #nycrentals  #Capitalism #Objectivism #ForeignPolicy #FreeMarkets #AynRandLike this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live August 12, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowPrimaries; Mail votes; Immigration; Iran; China; Jones Act; Inflation; MAGA Media | Yaron Brook Show#democrates #dsa #maga #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #Capitalism #ObjectivismToday #ForeignPolicy #FreeMarkets #AynRandLike this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live August 10, 2026  | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 133)AI Manifesto; Cards; Munitions; Gaza; C/Attacks; Economy; AirTraffic; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowWatch now: https://youtube.com/live/A4FIB98E2dUAI, Iran, and the Death of American Deterrence — Zuckerberg's Gamble, Tehran's Endgame  Zuckerberg just told Washington to stay out of AI — then invited it right back in. Iran just told Trump: reopen Hormuz on our terms, or it stays shut forever. Who's actually calling the shots?Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word AI manifesto today that doesn't beg government to save the world from his own product — a first for Silicon Valley. In this episode, Yaron breaks down why that's a genuine breath of fresh air, and the one line buried in it that undercuts the whole thing.Then: Iran believes it holds every card in this war, and it's hard to argue they're wrong. 440.9 kg of 60%-enriched uranium — enough for ten bombs — is unaccounted for. The Strait of Hormuz is still closed. Tehran is studying North Korea's playbook, not Libya's.Plus: hackers just hit water systems in 12 states, Lockheed is blocking Ukraine from building its own Patriot missiles, why Yaron actually likes video gamers running air traffic control towers, and a live audience Q&A on values, justice, and how to actually think straight in a chaotic world.⏱ Timestamps0:00 — Weekend recap + Friday's Odyssey review2:20 — Does Tucker run in 2028, or does he back JD Vance?4:55 — Zuckerberg's AI manifesto: the good, the bad, and the government-sized hole in it29:51 — "Iran has all the cards, Trump has none" — how did we get here?50:08 — The two things that actually matter for US national security right now56:49 — America's munitions crisis: can we even fight the next war?1:05:06 — Gaza's stalemate and why Netanyahu has to go1:07:42 — Cyberattacks hit water systems in 12 states — is Iran behind it?1:07:50 — The economy nobody trusts: Americans are traveling more than ever1:22:48 — Gamers are now running air traffic control. Should that scare you?1:25:47 — Crime is falling and surveillance cameras are everywhere — trade-off or triumph?1:28:37 — Human Achievement of the Day1:45:51 —

Live Aug 8, 2026(Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 9)In the Mind of JD Vance | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesIs JD Vance the future of American conservatism — or is he Elizabeth Warren with a rosary?JD Vance calls himself a defender of capitalism. He talks about "robber barons," praises union power, campaigns for Viktor Orbán's crony state in Hungary, and once said UFOs might be demons. Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos spend this episode taking Vance's own words apart — the Rogan interview, the "Christian political economy," the Iran deal he ran point on — to answer one question: what does JD Vance actually believe, and is it conservatism at all, or socialism wearing a cross? Tune in as Yaron and Nikos go inside the ideas driving the man most likely to be the next face of the Republican Party, and they don't pull punches.

Live Aug 7, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 132)The Odyssey -- Movie Review | Yaron Brook ShowWatch Now: https://youtube.com/live/qp8JLCXYjyMNolan Erased Odysseus's Mind — And Nobody's Talking About ItIs Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey a spectacular film — or a philosophical bait-and-switch? Christopher Nolan spent $250M turning the smartest man in Greek mythology into a guilty, brooding penitent who needs forgiveness — not intelligence — to get home. Homer's Odysseus survived by outsmarting gods and monsters. Nolan's Odysseus survives by feeling bad enough about it. In this episode, Yaron dissects where the film is a visual triumph — and exactly where it quietly rewrites 2,800 years of Western storytelling into a Christian redemption arc. Homer's original Odysseus felt no guilt at all; his flaw was pride, and his superpower was his mind. Nolan's Matt Damon, by contrast, plays a man crushed by guilt and sin. Yaron argues Nolan strips out the intelligence that made Odysseus the founding hero of Western civilization, replacing it with atonement, renunciation, and "trust the gods."Along the way, Yaron covers the aesthetics, the IMAX cinematography, the casting-controversy nonsense, the Bronze Age history behind the myth, and what it means that Nolan himself has admitted audiences won't accept an unflawed hero anymore.

Live Aug 6, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 131)Tucker Running?; Iran; Griftathon; Yen; Inflation; Cuba; Ceuta; mRNA | Yaron Brook ShowIs Tucker Carlson building a populist coalition with the anti-capitalist far left?In this explosive episode, Yaron analyzes Tucker Carlson's platform, third-party whispers, and the alarming economic overlaps between isolationist populism, the far left, and radical Islamism. From debt-as-slavery rhetoric and economic autarky to AI panic and immigration crises in Europe, Yaron dissects the ideas shaping our culture through an Ayn Rand, Objectivist lens.Plus, Yaron breaks down major global economic and geopolitical developments:Middle East Escalation: Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and critical U.S. munitions shortages.Economic Shockwaves: The Japanese Yen collapse, inflation index recalculations, and Trump's market-moving financial moves.Global Crises & Policy: Cuba's economic unraveling, Spain's enclave border crisis in Ceuta, and the FDA's new approval of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine.Which part of Tucker Carlson's platform poses the single biggest threat to liberty: economic isolationism or populist collectivism? Let us know in the comments below!Watch the full episode now: https://youtube.com/live/uR8UU3iPVZY⏱️ Main Topics:[00:00:39] Introduction[00:02:13] Is Tucker Carlson Running? Third-Party Speculation & Political Strategy[00:04:24] Unpacking Tucker's Movement: The Convergence of Populism & the Far Left[00:08:25] Anti-Capitalism & Foreign Policy: Where the Far Left and New Right Agree[00:11:04] Is a Radical Anti-Liberty Coalition (Including Islamists) Forming?[00:13:04] Dissecting Tucker Carlson's Long-Term Political Viability[00:15:01] Breakdown of Tucker's 10-Point Political Platform[00:18:15] Sovereignty, Corruption, and the Fake Concept of Political "Fairness"[00:21:31] Is National Debt Truly a Form of Slavery?[00:24:00] The Economic Delusion of Autarky and "Self-Sufficiency"[00:27:23] Panic over World War III and AI Fear-Mongering[00:29:14] Aesthetics & Statecraft: The Real Importance of Architecture and Beauty[00:30:16] Healthcare & Individual Responsibility vs. Government Control[00:32:17] Overclassification, Transparency, and Government Secrecy[00:34:18] Releasing JFK and 9/11 Documents: Myth vs. Reality[00:35:39] Why Populist Platforms Lack Genuine Rational Optimism[00:38:24] Demography Myths: The Real Truth About Global Fertility Rates[00:41:21] Reason vs. Emotion in Foreign Policy & Foreign Affairs[00:43:38] National Unity Demands: Ambition or Authoritarianism?[00:48:02] Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Critical U.S. Munitions Shortages[01:09:23] Trump, Monetizing Influence, and Market-Moving Information[01:14:08] The Collapse of the Japanese Yen & U.S. Federal Reserve Policy[01:25:47] Cuba's Economic Collapse: Why Half-Measures Fail[01:30:53] Ceuta, Border Instability, and Spain's Crisis in North Africa[01:38:44] European Immigration Debates & The Rise of Radical Islamism[01:45:12] FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine: Science vs. RegulationLive Audience Q&A / Super Chats:[01:54:26] Dave Ramsey's Financial Advice vs. Free-Market Reality[01:57:10] Q: Is Dave Ramsey's zero-debt advice practical for modern wealth creation or overly dogmatic?[02:01:45] Q: Should liberty advocates support third-party political strategies or focus on cultural change?[02:06:30] Q: Is the collapse of the Japanese Yen an isolated issue or the first domino in global fiat failure?[02:11:15] Q: How should free-market defenders respond to the growing popularity of economic autarky among young conservatives?[02:15:40] Q: If the U.S. faces a severe munitions shortage, does that force a foreign policy of isolationism by default?[02:19:22] Closing Thoughts: Strategic Takeaways on Fighting Collectivism in 2026#TuckerCarlson #Objectivism #Capitalism #Inflation #Iran #ForeignPolicy #FreeMarkets #YenCollapse #individualismo The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z).Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live Aug 5, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowMamdani's Supermarket; El-Sayed; FTC; Robots; Gaza; Hormuz; Profits; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowLike this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.#Iran #Israel #MiddleEast #Tariffs #ArtificialIntelligence #MilitaryTechnology #JavierMilei #Economics #ChinaAI #Trump #JDVance #Objectivism #Capitalism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live Aig 2, 2026Franco & The Modern Right | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesMore from Nikos Sotirakopoulos: https://www.nikos.org/Support Nikos: https://www.youtube.com/@nikos_1717

Recorded live on Aug 1, 2026AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Aug 2026) | Yaron Brook ShowWhether you're interested in geopolitics, economics, philosophy, technology, or personal development, this episode delivers sharp analysis and provocative insights you won't hear anywhere else.Join the conversation and let us know in the comments: Which issue poses the greatest threat to freedom today—Iran, China, immigration policy, government spending, or something else entirely?Subscribe for more analysis on politics, economics, philosophy, technology, and the ideas shaping the future.#Trump #Iran #Taiwan #China #NATO #Immigration #Politics #IRS #FreeMarkets #Capitalism #Objectivism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by -- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)-- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)-- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)-- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 29, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 128)War; Missiles; Tariffs; DEA; Fed; AI; Cockroach; Millionaires; Lithium; Milei | Yaron Brook ShowWatch Now: https://youtube.com/live/4hDC05-WIfIIran Fires Missiles. America Runs Low on Weapons. Is the West Ready for the Next War?Iran is becoming more aggressive. America is running short on critical munitions. Tariffs continue to distort the economy. AI innovation faces growing political pressure. Meanwhile, Argentina continues proving that free markets actually work.In this wide-ranging live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron examines whether the West is prepared for the geopolitical conflicts ahead—and why economic freedom remains the foundation of both prosperity and national security.Topics Covered• Iran and Middle East conflict• Missile defense and military preparedness• Defense technology startups• Anduril and autonomous weapons• U.S. military procurement• Trump's tariffs• Inflation and the Federal Reserve• Artificial Intelligence• Lithium batteries• Javier Milei and Argentina• Capitalism vs statismYaron unpacks Iran's missile strategy, America's defense-industrial weaknesses, emerging defense startups transforming warfare, Trump's tariff policies, inflation and the Federal Reserve, AI regulation, declining millionaire populations in the UK, falling lithium battery costs, and Javier Milei's remarkable economic reforms in Argentina.If you want serious analysis grounded in reason—not partisan talking points—this episode connects today's biggest headlines through the principles of capitalism, individual rights, and long-term thinking.Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/4hDC05-WIfITimestamps00:00 Introduction, travel updates & upcoming events3:08 Jordan Peterson courses & Ayn Rand 06:19 U.S.–Iran tensions escalate10:27 Iran's missile attack explained12:15 Saudi Arabia, Houthis & regional strategy19:21 Why Iran believes it can win20:23 America's missile shortage26:25 The artillery production problem31:40 Why U.S. defense procurement is broken35:25 Defense startups changing modern warfare38:00 Anduril and autonomous fighter aircraft42:19 New air defense technologies44:36 Mach Industries & next-generation weapons47:52 Autonomous naval systems52:10 Venture capital enters defense56:19 Trump's tariffs and economic damage59:48 Can tariffs survive legal challenges?1:01:42 Canada, Brazil & trade wars1:08:32 DEA operations against drug boats1:11:42 Oil prices, inflation & the Federal Reserve1:17:01 Should AI development slow down?1:20:57 India's bizarre cockroach protests1:30:41 Why millionaires are leaving Britain1:33:40 Lithium batteries get dramatically cheaper1:35:53 Javier Milei's economic success in Argentina1:39:51 Final thoughtsLive Audience Questions1:43:46 How do you overcome extreme self-consciousness?1:47:27 What did you think of the Michael Israel interview?1:50:25 Why does Iran's regional influence continue to grow despite its struggling economy?1:52:47 Are comparisons between ICE detention centers and Nazi concentration camps valid?1:55:17 Why is small talk more common in individualistic cultures?1:58:18 Do people underestimate how much economic freedom still exists within today's mixed economies?2:02:43 Why is Objectivism especially valuable for people who have always felt like outsiders?2:04:27 What makes T.A.R.S. such a compelling AI character, and what does it reveal about intelligence, personality, and human values?See pinned comment for more questions. Like this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.#Iran #Israel #MiddleEast #Tariffs #ArtificialIntelligence #MilitaryTechnology #JavierMilei #Economics #ChinaAI #Trump #JDVance  #Objectivism #Capitalism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 20, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 127)Iran - What Next?; AI - China Coming; ICE; DSA; Vance & GDP; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIran After the Strike? China's AI Race, Socialist Delusions & The Fatal Misunderstanding of ProsperityWhat happens after Iran? Is China catching America in AI? Why are politicians—from the Left to the Right—still getting economics fundamentally wrong?In this wide-ranging live episode, Yaron Brook tackles the biggest geopolitical and philosophical questions shaping the future. From America's strategy toward Iran and the growing AI race with China to government interference in technology, ICE controversies, Democratic Socialists of America, JD Vance's critique of GDP, and what real human achievement actually means, this episode connects today's headlines to the deeper ideas driving them.Yaron also answers an outstanding slate of audience questions covering SpaceX, Trump, Reagan, welfare, Silicon Valley, Alex Epstein, capitalism, sanctions, Ayn Rand, Catholicism, Objectivism, commodity trading, financial markets, and much more.If you want analysis that goes beyond the headlines and gets to first principles, this episode is for you. Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/J8_hKMVNOH8Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:32 World Cup highlights & opening thoughts06:36 Upcoming events and seminars07:48 Iran developments and America's strategy15:32 AI breakthroughs, China, and the global race29:16 Government intervention in AI companies38:00 ICE assault investigation45:35 Democratic Socialists of America platform54:07 JD Vance, GDP, opioids & economic misunderstanding1:07:52 Poverty, consumerism & what GDP really measures1:12:05 Shipping innovation, satellites & global energy access1:18:10 Closing thoughtsLive Audience Questions1:28:15 Why did SpaceX stock fall so quickly after its IPO?1:28:23 Is Trump's refusal to apologize the secret to his political success?1:30:07 Why does altruism appeal to people who think in binaries?1:32:29 Does the welfare state prevent—or create—socialism?1:40:09 Why do people make their beliefs part of their identity?1:42:57 Do corrupt politicians still need capitalism to survive?1:45:01 What's the hardest part of teaching Ayn Rand?1:47:09 Why isn't New Hampshire another Silicon Valley?1:52:55 Has Alex Epstein changed the energy debate?1:54:09 Why did Trump strike Iran?1:58:08 Why doesn't Trump pursue Reagan-style tax cuts?1:59:53 Does Objectivism protect against despair and nihilism?2:01:24 Tom Brady, Jake Paul & the "sanction of the victim"2:02:53 Scholarship eligibility question2:03:14 Why are intellectuals embracing Catholicism?2:07:19 Are Trump's investment accounts really pro-capitalist?2:13:27 What would make Gulf states confront Iran?2:19:02 Why do wealthy elites promote welfare policies?2:24:14 Is trading with sanctioned nations moral?2:25:10 What did Reagan actually deregulate?2:26:49 What would markets look like under genuine capitalism?Like this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.#Iran #ChinaAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Trump #JDVance #economics #China #Politics #AynRand #Objectivism #Capitalism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 18, 2026(The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 8)Ronald Reagan -- GOAT or Overhyped? | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesReagan Built the Modern Right—But Was He America's Greatest President or the Beginning of Today's Conservative Crisis?Was Ronald Reagan America's greatest modern president—or is his legacy far more complicated than conservatives admit?In Episode 8 of The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos dive deep into Reagan's life, philosophy, presidency, and enduring influence. They examine everything from Reaganomics, tax cuts, deregulation, the Cold War, and the Soviet collapse to his relationship with Ayn Rand, religion, foreign policy, and the modern Republican Party.Along the way they debate one of the biggest political questions of our time:Was Reagan the GOAT...or is he vastly overrated?The conversation expands into sports, art, culture, classic films, 70s and 80s music, and an extended audience Q&A covering Ayn Rand's criticism of Reagan, Trump comparisons, Ben Shapiro, JD Vance, military duty, Silicon Valley, capitalism, and much more.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/XkWHWROlbxoMain Topic Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:41 Opening remarks & The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues01:07 Weekend football, finals & celebrations02:13 Sports and art—what do they have in common?02:45 England's strategic mistakes04:00 The Odyssey review & conservative reactions05:27 Reagan: GOAT or Overhyped?07:09 Reagan's personality, leadership & communication10:20 Reagan's early life & political transformation14:55 WWII service & Hollywood career16:04 Union leadership & becoming a national speaker20:34 The Goldwater speech & Medicare debate24:11 Reagan, Ayn Rand & national prominence27:11 California governor: taxes, welfare, abortion & environment31:08 Nixon, Ford & Reagan's presidential ambitions35:38 America in 198041:31 Reaganomics: tax cuts, deregulation & growth49:28 Social Security reform & free trade55:25 Religion, foreign policy & the Cold War1:00:07 Star Wars Initiative & nuclear negotiations1:05:49 Reagan and the fall of the Soviet Union1:12:41 Dissidents, Israel, Lebanon & Afghanistan1:21:30 Reagan and the Religious Right1:24:39 Music review: Simple Minds1:27:27 Favorite music discussion1:30:11 Christopher Burke concert storyLive Audience Questions1:34:39 Why did Ayn Rand oppose Reagan?1:51:51 Mysticism inside the Reagan administration?1:55:39 Nikos reviews The Odyssey1:59:23 Can investors really profit from Trump's Truth Social posts?2:01:55 Was Reagan ultimately a positive or negative legacy?2:02:44 Why doesn't Yaron like The Breakfast Club?2:04:16 Was America healthier during Reagan's era?2:08:06 Reagan vs. Trump—how big is the difference?2:09:39 Ben Shapiro, JD Vance & the new Right2:11:43 AI videos, Messi, Milei & optimism in Argentina2:17:36 Is military duty morally justified?2:19:48 Are you an Urban Achiever?2:20:20 The connection between sports and art2:25:17 Campaign messaging: optimism vs. aggression2:25:19 Heroes, producers & The Odyssey2:34:10 Yaron's favorite songs of the 60s & 70s2:36:04 Joel Osteen discussion2:36:17 Peggy Noonan's Reagan legacy2:36:29 Does The Odyssey celebrate reason?2:37:36 Would Silicon Valley exist without Reagan?2:38:54 Why do New York and California still outperform?More from Nikos Sotirakopoulos: https://www.nikos.org/Support Nikos: https://www.youtube.com/@nikos_1717

Live July 17, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 126)Election Speech; ICE; Insider Trading; AI; Iran; Ukraine; Britain; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowTrump's Contradictions, AI's Arms Race & Iran's Future: The World's Fault Lines Are CollidingIs America making rational decisions—or stumbling from one political contradiction to the next?In this wide-ranging live episode, Yaron Brook dissects President Trump's latest election speech, examines the growing tensions between political rhetoric and economic reality, and explores why America's biggest challenges—from immigration enforcement to AI competition with China to the conflict with Iran—require something today's politicians seem unwilling to embrace: rational thinking.Yaron also analyzes insider trading concerns surrounding Truth Social, the escalating AI race between the U.S. and China, the enormous infrastructure challenge behind artificial intelligence, developments in Ukraine and Britain, breakthroughs in biotechnology and space exploration, and why achievement—not politics—is ultimately what moves civilization forward.The show concludes with an engaging audience Q&A covering Iran, fascism, Ayn Rand's cultural influence, retirement, the 2028 election, and America's strategy toward the Islamic Republic.Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/fwvuZFhPYDwTopics Covered00:00 Introduction & upcoming schedule00:36 What today's show covers01:57 Trump's election speech & contradictions on China07:34 Irrationality inside the Trump administration11:10 Non-citizen voting claims & voter fraud narratives14:57 DHS & ICE: funding, training and enforcement challenges21:20 Truth Social, insider trading & privileged market access29:14 The AI race: America vs. China38:54 Are today's AI companies worth the hype?41:32 Why data centers may become AI's biggest bottleneck46:12 Iran, the Persian Gulf & American strategy50:53 Shipping, trade & the economic consequences of war with Iran57:52 Political obstacles to U.S. military action1:01:14 Ukraine's political turmoil1:07:32 Britain's new Prime Minister: Andy Burnham1:11:06 Bioprinting organs in space1:14:57 Nuclear reactor pilot progress1:16:14 SpaceX Falcon 9 milestone1:19:07 Upcoming Ayn Rand Institute conferenceLive Audience Questions1:24:38 What would you say to Americans who support Iran?1:26:54 Has every president since Calvin Coolidge shown fascist tendencies?1:27:47 Is Ayn Rand making a meaningful impact on today's culture?1:29:21 Would retirement ever satisfy you?1:31:40 Which Democrats would you support before Marco Rubio in 2028?1:33:28 If Trump opens the Strait, will he pursue regime change in Iran?If you enjoy thoughtful analysis of politics, economics, technology, foreign policy, philosophy, and capitalism, subscribe and join us live every week.#Trump #ArtificialIntelligence #Iran #China #IndustrialRevolution #Iran #Immigration #Technology#Ukraine #Politics #AynRand #Economics #Objectivism #Capitalism Subscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 16, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 125)JD Vance on Rogan: Christianity; Capitalism?; Israel/Iran/Epstein | Yaron Brook ShowJD Vance's Moral Contradictions: Can Christianity and Capitalism Coexist—or Is the Right Abandoning Freedom?Is the American Right abandoning capitalism in favor of Christian nationalism?JD Vance's marathon conversation with Joe Rogan revealed far more than political strategy—it exposed a growing philosophical movement that challenges free markets, individual rights, and the moral foundations of capitalism.In this episode, Yaron Brook dissects Vance's arguments on Christianity, economics, the Ten Commandments in public schools, trade, manufacturing, wealth creation, and America's changing political identity. Along the way, Yaron explores why bad ideas—not personalities—pose the greatest threat to freedom, why socialism continues to attract younger generations, whether AI will transform work for the better, and why today's political movements increasingly reject the principles that made America prosperous.The discussion also examines reproductive technology, euthanasia, the ethics of genetic engineering, and answers live audience questions on victimhood culture, Russia and Georgia, the Falkland Islands, immigration, and the future of Objectivism.Whether you agree or disagree with JD Vance, this episode asks the deeper question: Can a society remain free when it replaces reason with faith and individualism with collective morality?Watch, comment, and join the debate below. Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/HhD9PL0-4ecTimestamps00:00 Introduction & today's major stories00:30 Ukraine developments & political landscape01:00 Trump's upcoming speech03:22 Intelligence nominee controversy04:43 JD Vance's Joe Rogan interview07:08 Christianity, the Ten Commandments & American law24:18 Religion, education & the Pledge of Allegiance27:33 Vance's economics & Ayn Rand31:25 Wealth creation, motivation & capitalism33:30 Christian economics through history36:04 Why socialism still attracts young people41:06 Manufacturing, trade & economic myths46:11 Housing affordability & homeownership50:01 Christianity vs. socialism55:07 Wall Street criticism examined58:49 AI, jobs & economic transformation1:00:13 Political misuse of history1:01:00 The ideas that defeated communism & fascism1:02:29 Capitalism, opportunity & Christian politics1:07:25 How wealth actually benefits society1:15:20 Reproductive medicine breakthroughs1:17:04 Euthanasia & genetic engineeringLive Audience Questions1:16:41 Is hatred masquerading as rational egoism?1:22:20 Is today's victim mentality historically unique?1:28:24 Should Georgia reclaim territory from Russia?1:29:27 Who owns the Falkland Islands?1:33:09 Charles Tew's return—what should Objectivists make of it?1:34:45 Can politicians preach morality while abandoning it?1:35:01 Is aggressive ICE enforcement political intimidation?1:36:27 Is the future a battle between Christian and Islamic statism?#JDVance #JoeRogan #Christianity #religion #10commandments #Socialism #Objectivism #Capitalism #IndustrialRevolution #AynRand #Economics #AiSubscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 15, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 124)Iran; ICE; Jones Act; DST; Data Centers; Recycling; Dugin; PayPal; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIran Escalates, America Stalls, AI Booms—Why the Biggest Threat May Be Our Own Bad Ideas Is America making the right strategic choices—or is it being undermined by bad economics, bad politics, and even worse philosophy?This Yaron Brook Show connects the dots between the biggest stories shaping our future—from Iran and ICE to AI, energy, PayPal, data centers, and the ideas driving today's political movements.Yaron examines America's strategy toward Iran, the debate over immigration enforcement, why the century-old Jones Act continues to damage Puerto Rico and the U.S. economy, and how Congress manages to ignore exploding national debt while obsessing over daylight saving time.The conversation then shifts to artificial intelligence, New York's proposed data center moratorium, ASML's outlook, California's latest recycling regulations, and why abundant energy—not government restrictions—will determine America's technological future.Yaron also explores Alexander Dugin's strange celebration of "success," Stripe's reported interest in PayPal, encouraging new research showing declining dementia rates, and what these stories reveal about innovation, achievement, and the moral foundations of a free society.The live Q&A tackles CIA involvement in Iran's 1953 coup, the disturbing normalization of extremist politics, the future of the New Right, the economic lessons of Hong Kong and Singapore, the absence of Objectivism in universities, altruism's cultural dominance, entrepreneurship, philosophy, and much more.If you enjoy deep analysis of politics, economics, philosophy, technology, and current events from an Objectivist perspective, subscribe and join the conversation.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/1vg0_HzRexATimestamps00:00 Introduction • England vs. Argentina & World Cup preview05:39 Iran strategy: Is America getting it right?15:01 ICE, crime, and policing in America21:07 The Jones Act's hidden economic costs29:15 Natural gas exports and Puerto Rico35:39 Daylight Saving Time debate45:15 Congress, spending, and the national debt47:12 New York's data center moratorium49:43 AI's future and the U.S. economy53:41 California's recycling crackdown58:44 Alexander Dugin on "success"1:01:59 Stripe, PayPal, and fintech disruption1:06:20 ASML, AI chips, and global demand1:09:04 Why dementia rates are falling1:14:19 Upcoming events & show schedule1:17:35 Alex Epstein, energy & data centersLive Audience Questions1:17:51 Was the 1953 Iran coup justified—or built on fabricated intelligence?1:23:29 Why would Hunter Biden interview Nick Fuentes?1:30:04 Does the New Right have a future after James Fishback?1:31:03 Why did Hong Kong and Singapore succeed despite limited political freedom?1:35:04 Is Objectivism disappearing from universities?1:35:15 Why haven't Africa and South America produced major philosophers?1:36:17 Why is altruism treated as beyond criticism?1:36:52 Where are today's Objectivist entrepreneurs?1:39:00 Are Americans becoming more altruistic?1:39:27 How can irrational people become enormously successful?#Iran #ArtificialIntelligence #ICE #Economics #Capitalism #Objectivism #EnergyPolicy #PayPal #Politics #Immigration #Inflation Subscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 14, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 123)Knowles; Iran; ICE; Immigration; antitrust; Intel; Woke; HK; Bezos; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowThe Right's War on Progress? Michael Knowles, Iran, ICE & Why Achievement Is Under AttackHas the political right become as hostile to capitalism and progress as the left?Michael Knowles' attack on the Industrial Revolution raises a much bigger question: why are so many conservatives abandoning the values that created modern civilization? Yaron Brook examines the growing alliance between populism, anti-capitalism, and anti-technology—and explains why defending reason, innovation, and individual achievement has never been more important.The conversation expands into the latest developments on Iran, immigration and ICE, antitrust attacks on Intel, DEI's retreat, Hong Kong's future, Jeff Bezos on wealth creation, medical breakthroughs, AI, philosophy, art, psychology, and much more—followed by an extensive audience Q&A covering Objectivism, morality, physics, education, music, constitutional rights, and today's cultural decline.If you value reason, freedom, and human achievement, this episode is for you.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/zm1efvYAFvgMain Topics:00:00 Introduction: Spain vs. France, episode preview03:09 Michael Knowles attacks the Industrial Revolution07:36 Political violence, immigration & fact-checking Knowles12:17 How industrialization transformed civilization16:00 Why conservatives increasingly reject capitalism19:23 Technology, innovation & cultural change22:56 The Unabomber argument—and what's fundamentally wrong with it28:09 The Industrial Revolution: humanity's greatest achievement?29:06 Populism and the conservative abandonment of responsibility30:15 The collapse of pro-capitalist conservatism32:26 Freedom, capitalism & individual responsibility34:07 Left-wing vs. right-wing anarchism39:53 Iran, military strategy & American foreign policy46:27 ICE, immigration enforcement & political incentives54:08 Smithsonian history battles & antitrust politics59:44 Intel, industrial policy & government intervention1:04:03 DEI retreats while Hong Kong reinvents itself1:08:59 Jeff Bezos explains wealth creation1:13:12 Breakthroughs in cancer & Alzheimer's research1:16:52 The semiconductor boom1:18:38 Crime statistics, Super Chats & updates1:21:40 Ayn Rand Institute conference previewLive Audience Questions1:28:04 Does morality require survival—or merely intelligence? AI, emergence & ethics1:28:18 Did America's 1953 Iran intervention create today's Middle East crisis?1:40:43 What truly makes a genius like Newton or Ayn Rand?1:40:45 Why haven't we produced another Einstein?1:46:18 Why do philosophers question whether reality exists?1:46:24 Nuclear power's comeback: freedom or AI necessity?1:47:45 Can justice be achieved after irreversible wrongs?1:49:23 Why does humanity need art?1:54:55 Losing family and friends to irrational ideas—what should you do?1:56:05 Immigration enforcement, rights & moral responsibility1:57:58 Is empathy selfish?1:59:36 Celebrating political deaths—is nihilism becoming mainstream?2:00:34 Does the Constitution protect illegal immigrants?2:02:20 Are destructive philosophies rooted in low self-esteem?2:04:31 Is 1980s music objectively better than today's?2:06:41 Should ARI buy Yaron a private jet?2:07:25 Why do intellectuals ignore the human cost of bad ideas?2:09:56 Will Yaron watch Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey?2:12:10 What does "working class" actually mean?2:13:42 Why is Tamara de Lempicka so overlooked?#Objectivism #Capitalism #IndustrialRevolution #MichaelKnowles #Iran #Immigration #JeffBezos #Technology #AynRand #Inflation #OilPrices #Greedflation #Economics Subscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? 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Live July 13, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 122)Graham; Ukraine; Iran; Oil; ICE; 1776; Greedflation; Cronyism; Ebola; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Ukraine to Iran, Oil Shocks to "Greedflation"—Can Politics Solve the Crises It Creates?The headlines never stop—but are we asking the right questions?Ukraine continues to innovate while Russia adapts. Iran threatens global shipping and energy markets. Politicians blame "corporate greed" for inflation while expanding government power. ICE dominates the news, Ebola returns, stem cell breakthroughs offer hope, and the debate over capitalism versus cronyism has never been more important.In this episode, Yaron Brook cuts through the noise to examine the ideas driving today's biggest stories—from Lindsey Graham's political legacy and the future of Ukraine to oil markets, inflation, state capitalism, and why blaming "greed" misses the real culprit.If you want analysis rooted in reason rather than political tribalism, this episode delivers.Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/Ij2RO3HJI1gMain Topics:0:28 Welcome1:08 Lindsey Graham's death, conspiracy theories & political legacy5:08 Graham's Trump alliance and public reaction9:46 Who replaces Graham? Political implications14:21 Ukraine's battlefield innovation and military technology22:29 Russia's strategy, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz28:51 Trump's Iran strategy and proposed shipping fees33:43 Iran's ports and US Central Command37:42 Israel's reported plans involving Iran45:44 Yemen conflict and Houthi retaliation47:32 Supporting the Yaron Brook Show48:33 Oil, helium and the economic impact of closing Hormuz51:12 Markets, bonds and rising interest rates55:18 ICE operations and the Maine controversy1:00:09 Trump's IRS settlement and legal questions1:06:00 Inflation, "greedflation," corporate greed and cronyism1:12:29 Ayn Rand, political activism and state capitalism1:17:56 Ebola outbreak and vaccine innovation1:24:28 Stem cell breakthroughs and infertility treatmentLive Audience Questions1:36:32 Was the 1980s the greatest decade for music?1:38:03 How much government debt is actually healthy?1:38:30 Fractional reserve or full reserve banking—which is better?1:39:33 Was the German mark truly one of history's strongest currencies?#Ukraine #Iran #Capitalism #Objectivism #Inflation #OilPrices #Greedflation #Economics #Politics #AynRandSubscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 12, 2026(The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 7)Egalitarianism, Khmer Rouge & the Killing Fields of Cambodia | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesWhat Happens When Equality Becomes an Absolute? The Deadly Lessons of Pol Pot's CambodiaCould the pursuit of equality become one of history's deadliest ideas?The Khmer Rouge didn't simply commit mass murder—they attempted to erase individuality itself. Under Pol Pot, Cambodia became history's most radical experiment in egalitarianism, where intelligence, achievement, family, love, private property, and even wearing glasses could become death sentences.In this episode, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos examine the philosophical roots behind one of the twentieth century's greatest atrocities. They explore how egalitarian ideals became totalitarian terror, why many Western intellectuals excused the regime, and what Cambodia still teaches us about collectivism, freedom, and human nature.The discussion also includes updates on the Yaron Brook documentary project, film recommendations, and the return of the show's music segment.Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/ESzykH4naC8More from Nikos Sotirakopoulos: https://www.nikos.org/Support Nikos: https://www.youtube.com/@nikos_1717Main Topics00:00 Introduction, World Cup & documentary update10:26 Why Cambodia matters12:21 Cambodian genocide overview16:03 French colonialism & Pol Pot's influences22:18 Rise of the communist movement25:10 Vietnam War & revolutionary momentum29:04 Origins of the Khmer Rouge30:12 Mao's influence33:19 U.S. bombing & communist recruitment38:01 Radical egalitarianism becomes terror45:02 Emptying Phnom Penh49:34 S-21 prison & ideological purges54:00 Love and family under communism59:31 Starvation, terror & Vietnam's invasion1:04:28 Fate of Khmer Rouge leaders1:07:18 Western intellectuals and Cambodia1:12:31 Film recommendations1:13:51 Justice after the Khmer Rouge1:13:59 Music Review: R.E.M. – Stand1:23:20 Next Dialogue: Ronald Reagan & Ayn RandLive Audience Q&A1:18:50 Simple Minds – Don't You Forget About Me1:26:27 Brad Pitt on Atlas Shrugged & The Fountainhead1:31:23 Could Western egalitarianism lead to another Cambodia?1:34:22 China's support for the Khmer Rouge1:36:12 Germany, Argentina & defeating bad ideas1:39:39 Is cynicism rational today?1:43:21 Christian New Right vs. Democratic Socialists1:45:00 Why does collectivism demand self-sacrifice?1:48:13 The cost of anti-profit morality1:51:05 Connor McGregor—an egoist?1:54:42 Did Pol Pot use starvation as a purge?1:58:56 Was Vietnam heroic for ending the Khmer Rouge?2:00:19 Richard Wolff revisited2:02:51 Does France owe Cambodia an apology?2:04:42 World Cup red card controversy2:05:53 Did communist leaders think Pol Pot went too far?2:08:00 Why Vietnam embraces capitalism today2:09:25 Did Ayn Rand comment on Pol Pot?2:11:43 Resistance inside Cambodia2:15:35 Why didn't Mao invade Hong Kong?2:16:38 Cambodia reading recommendations2:21:18 London's Muslim neighborhoods & the documentary2:23:55 John Galt's real message2:26:56 Ayn Rand on censorship2:33:49 Why communist Poland & Cuba tolerated Christianity2:34:33 Did Tito prove socialism works?2:37:21 Lisbon event with Nikos?2:39:53 Is colonialism part of Western civilization?

Live July 11, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 121)Commenting on Dr. Mike Israetel -- Capitalism, Pharma, Drugs & FDA | Yaron Brook ShowIs profit immoral—or is it the greatest force for human progress ever discovered?From World Cup fever and elite athletic performance to pharmaceutical innovation, patents, healthcare freedom, altruism, religion, and the philosophy behind capitalism, Yaron Brook takes on some of today's biggest intellectual controversies.Why do so many people resent profit? Why do we praise scientists while ignoring the entrepreneurs who make innovation possible? Should individuals—not governments—decide what medical risks they're willing to take? And why do ideas like altruism and collectivism continue to dominate modern culture?The discussion concludes with an outstanding live Q&A covering guilt and altruism, truth and rationality, aging and end-of-life ethics, Adam Smith on monopolies, radical Islam and the political spectrum, sunscreen myths, religion and freedom, and Richard Hanania's Kakistocracy.Whether you're interested in economics, philosophy, politics, healthcare, entrepreneurship, or Objectivism, this episode offers a perspective you won't hear anywhere else.Main Topics:00:00 Introduction & World Cup excitement02:13 What soccer teaches about virtue and excellence09:32 Why elite athletes deserve our admiration11:06 Enjoying sports without making them your life13:02 Bodybuilding, fitness, and Michael Israetel15:21 Michael Israetel's intellectual journey19:12 Why profit benefits everyone22:45 The myth of "excess profits" and collectivism30:21 Ambition, culture, and economic productivity32:25 Money vs. intrinsic motivation35:10 Property rights, freedom, and capitalism37:44 Pharmaceutical profits drive innovation40:28 Did Jonas Salk reject patents?43:21 Why patents matter47:10 Altruism versus self-interest in science49:02 Why businessmen are innovators too50:30 Passion and financial incentives54:00 The myth of sacrificing for society57:03 How profit improves everyone's lives1:00:37 Incentives, trade, and globalization1:03:17 Why FDA regulation slows innovation1:05:25 Should patients decide their own medical risks?1:10:09 Healthcare: individualism vs. collectivism1:13:14 Patient-doctor decision making1:14:13 Fighting today's anti-science movement1:15:58 London Documentary fundraising update1:17:17 The truth about ancient life expectancy1:19:27 Upcoming Phoenix courses1:21:24 Ayn Rand Institute conference in Austin1:23:06 Alex Epstein, AI, and the future of energyLive Audience Questions1:25:34 Is altruism really driven by guilt—and why do facts fail to persuade true believers?1:28:45 How can people go through life without treating truth as an objective standard?1:30:06 What is the rational approach to aging, dependence, and end-of-life care?1:32:02 Why classify radical Islamists with the political left rather than the right?1:33:44 Did Adam Smith actually support government regulation to prevent monopolies?1:35:02 A practical question: Should you wear sunscreen every day—even when it's cloudy?1:37:26 Which poses the greater threat to individual freedom today—Catholicism or Islam?1:43:54 Richard Hanania's Kakistocracy: Is it worth reading despite its philosophical inconsistencies?Subscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.#pharmaceutical #Capitalism #Objectivism #Trump #Economics #Profit #FreeMarkets #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Healthcare #worldcup The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 10, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 120)Platner; Far Left; ICE; Cronyism; Rent Control; Freya; Climate; Kirk; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIs America Choosing Tribalism Over Reason? ICE, Rent Control, Climate Panic & the Collapse of PoliticsHas America abandoned reason for tribalism? Why do political scandals disappear, bad ideas keep winning, and conspiracy theories flourish while serious debate dies?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron examines the Graham Platner controversy, the Democratic Party's drift toward the far left, the continued collapse of America's political center, ICE enforcement, immigration rights, rent control, climate litigation, Ukraine's newest defense technology, Bayer's Supreme Court victory, and why conspiracy thinking has become mainstream across both the left and right.Along the way, Yaron explores what these stories reveal about today's political culture—and why philosophy ultimately matters more than politics.  Topics include:00:00 Introduction & Bonnie Tyler tribute03:00 Graham Platner scandal & Democratic Party response10:16 Stephen King, cancellation & resignation14:04 Tribalism, religion & political morality16:24 Abdul El Sayed's agenda examined27:15 Why isn't anyone challenging bad ideas?29:09 The future of Democrats & Republicans31:03 Trump and the collapse of the political center32:59 Michigan politics, UAW & electoral strategy34:57 ICE shooting in Houston37:28 Mistaken identity and legal responsibility39:14 Media bias and accountability44:00 Illegal immigration, rights & ICE authority47:11 Supreme Court ruling on Haitian refugees54:19 Bayer wins at the Supreme Court59:15 Glyphosate, tariffs & farmers1:02:15 Why rent control remains popular1:07:03 Ukraine's new anti-ballistic missile system1:12:54 International Court of Justice climate ruling1:17:43 Candace Owens & Charlie Cook conspiracy theories1:27:16 Americans are living longer1:33:08 Right-wing vs. left-wing political violence1:34:41 Documentary fundraising update1:36:31 Preview: Egalitarianism in Cambodia1:37:33 Dr. Mike Israel on capitalism1:40:42 Ayn Rand, individualism & philosophyLive Audience Questions1:40:39 Choosing life over religion—how should someone respond?1:42:26 Michael Jackson: genius or something else?1:43:50 Should Yaron cover Ayn Rand's "Man's Rights"?1:47:33 Is ICE's leadership the real problem?1:48:12 Should ICE agents face criminal charges?1:48:25 Why is Mamdani succeeding politically?1:49:18 Is Trump's administration fundamentally unserious?1:49:58 Is Kash Patel the weakest member of the administration?1:50:28 Japan, Europe & China's attitudes toward failure1:51:08 Would an Objectivist society eliminate "weirdness"?1:51:36 Gulags vs. concentration camps—which was worse?If you enjoy serious discussions of philosophy, economics, politics, investing, technology, and current events from an Objectivist perspective, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a live show. Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/ZVjbmjIhmsQ#Objectivism #Politics #Capitalism #ICE #RentControl #ClimateChange #Ukraine #SupremeCourt #CurrentEvents #Iran #ICE#TrumpThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 9, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 119)War?; ICE; Cronyism; Soccer; Homeschooling; Chat Control; Costco; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIran on the Brink, ICE Backlash, Crony Capitalism & the Real Drivers of Human AchievementIs the world moving closer to another major war—or are politicians making every crisis worse? Why is ICE becoming increasingly controversial? Is "crony capitalism" really capitalism? And what actually creates human achievement?In this wide-ranging live episode, Yaron Brook tackles the latest developments in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, critiques Trump's foreign policy, examines the growing political controversy surrounding ICE, exposes government-created cronyism in autonomous vehicle regulation, and discusses everything from equal pay in soccer and homeschooling to Europe's proposed chat-control laws.He also explores major developments in AI, nuclear energy, SpaceX, Micron's massive U.S. investment, Argentina's nuclear ambitions, and what these trends reveal about innovation, freedom, and the future of capitalism.The live Q&A dives into some of today's biggest philosophical and political questions—including loneliness, property rights, religion and morality, AI competition between China and the West, housing affordability, entrepreneurship, Peterson Academy, family obligations, Europe's economic decline, and whether eliminating income taxes could dramatically increase prosperity.If you enjoy serious analysis grounded in reason, individual rights, capitalism, and Objectivism, subscribe and join us live every week.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/RGyErkMtXFsMain Topics00:00 Introduction01:10 World Cup update & announcements06:25 Iran, recent events & the Strait of Hormuz12:54 Attacks inside Iran & Gulf state involvement15:23 Trump's Iran strategy under scrutiny16:45 ICE raids, politics & public reaction29:46 Why is ICE becoming so unpopular?31:16 Robotaxis, New Jersey & cronyism34:19 U.S. Soccer's equal pay debate40:28 Brazil homeschooling victory45:20 Europe's "Chat Control" controversy49:54 The remarkable Costco employee story56:57 SpaceX's nuclear-powered satellite plans59:03 Micron's massive U.S. investment1:01:36 Argentina embraces nuclear energyLive Audience Questions1:17:21 Is collectivism the real cause of the loneliness epidemic?1:20:06 Do property rights include your view and sunlight?1:23:34 How heavily will Costco retirement savings be taxed?1:24:34 How is Yaron designing his Peterson Academy course?1:29:04 Would a self-hosted AI assistant benefit Yaron?1:29:53 Does ARI have a plan if America becomes authoritarian?1:30:44 Can morality exist without God?1:31:34 Is China winning the AI race through less regulation?1:32:09 Has statism crippled Europe's tech sector?1:35:20 Is inflation—not housing supply—the real housing crisis?1:42:56 What does Trump skipping his son's wedding say?1:43:56 What's the best order for Peterson Academy courses?1:45:39 Has Jordan Peterson watched Yaron's lectures?1:46:21 Would ending income taxes create millions more millionaires?1:47:06 Which poses the bigger threat: Catholic integralism or evangelical politics?1:47:17 Does Europe's welfare state discourage innovation?1:48:26 Can free banking support long-term investment?Subscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.#Iran #ICE #Capitalism #Objectivism #Trump #ai #ArtificialIntelligence #SpaceX #nuclearenergy #EconomicsThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? 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Live July 8, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 118)Chinese AI; NATO; Ukraine; Iran; Freedom Fuel; Woke Act; Skilled Jobs; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowCan China Beat America in AI? Trump's NATO Pivot, Iran, Woke Defeated, and Why Capitalism Still WinsThe AI race is accelerating—and China may be closing the gap. Is America still positioned to lead, or are bad policies putting innovation at risk?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron examines the rapidly changing AI landscape, OpenAI's newest model, soaring industry valuations, and what China's technological rise really means for America's future. He also analyzes Trump's evolving positions on NATO, Ukraine, and Iran, the administration's "Freedom Fuel" initiative, a major court ruling against Florida's WOKE Act, and why America's shortage of skilled workers reveals deeper problems in education.The conversation then turns to a surprisingly optimistic look at economic progress. Despite endless headlines about decline, Americans continue to enjoy rising incomes, improving living standards, greater energy efficiency, and remarkable technological advances—from AI to SpaceX. Are we living through one of history's greatest periods of human achievement while convincing ourselves everything is falling apart?The show concludes with an extended live Q&A covering capitalism's future, AI and education, China versus the United States, Iran, Dubai, Cuba, immigration, creative destruction, Poland, Stephen Miller, Gad Saad, and much more.If you enjoy serious analysis grounded in reason, individual rights, free markets, and Objectivism, subscribe and join the conversation.Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/lgOwohqyPYQMain Topics00:00 Introduction & London Documentary Update03:43 China's AI Challenge & Industry Competition09:19 Can AI Companies Actually Make Money?14:16 OpenAI's New Model15:08 Trump, NATO & America's Alliances20:10 Spain, Syria & Defense Politics24:04 Ukraine's Growing Missile Capability28:25 Trump's Iran Strategy Changes Again32:03 Iran, U.S. Policy & Contradictions39:30 "Freedom Fuel" Initiative Explained43:16 Court Strikes Down the WOKE Act50:04 Privatizing Education51:37 Stanford & Ideological Capture57:17 America's Skilled Labor Shortage1:02:51 Rising Wages & Income Growth1:06:49 Poverty Trends Few People Discuss1:07:25 Why Quality of Life Keeps Improving1:08:48 Technology, AI & Human Progress1:10:01 Energy Efficiency & Economic Growth1:11:30 Why Goods Get Cheaper While Services Rise1:12:34 SpaceX, Satellites & the Next AI Revolution1:15:11 London Documentary Fundraising UpdateLive Audience Questions1:25:32 Will America Still Be Free 100 Years From Now?1:26:28 Why Do Some Parents Abandon Their Adult Children?1:28:17 Leaving Islam: Overcoming Religious Conditioning1:29:54 Would a Reformed Cuba Become Investable?1:30:31 Is Dubai Actually an Architectural Success?1:31:32 Can China Overtake America in AI?1:31:55 What Would End the Iran, Gaza & Russia Wars?1:33:11 Has Iran Compromised Trump?1:33:56 Is the GOP's Position on Somali Immigration Justified?1:34:58 How Influential Is Stephen Miller?1:35:25 Is "Suicidal Empathy" About Evolution or Ideas?1:36:38 What Makes India's IITs So Successful?1:36:52 Is China More Rational Than Iran?1:37:09 How Should Workers Adapt to Creative Destruction?1:38:23 AI in Schools: Another Calculator Moment?1:39:26 Why Is Poland Different From Western Europe?1:41:31 Candace Owens, TPUSA & Public IntellectualsSubscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.#ArtificialIntelligence #China #OpenAI #Trump #NATO #Ukraine #Iran #Capitalism #Objectivism #Iran #Economics The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? 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Live July 7, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 117)OpenAI; Deficit; Yen; Oil; Iran; Muslim Brotherhood; Cuba; Le Pen; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowOpenAI's Dangerous Future? Debt, AI, Iran & the Collapse of Political IllusionsIs OpenAI becoming just another government-backed institution? Can the world keep borrowing forever? Is AI about to create unprecedented prosperity—or unprecedented political control?This episode tackles some of the biggest economic, technological, and geopolitical questions shaping the future. From OpenAI's rumored IPO ambitions and government influence over AI, to exploding deficits, Japan's fiscal crisis, oil markets, Iran, Europe's political battles, and the future of capitalism, Yaron Brook connects today's headlines to the deeper philosophical ideas driving them.Along the way, Yaron discusses the Muslim Brotherhood's long-term strategy in Europe, Cuba's hesitant market reforms, Marie Le Pen's political future, crime trends in America, AI-powered household robots, and answers an extensive round of audience questions covering everything from AI abundance and cancer research to India, Australia, Israel, Musk's X Money, healthcare, immigration, and much more.If you want analysis that goes beyond today's headlines and gets to the fundamental ideas shaping tomorrow's world, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/o-9VSBMr3p4Main Topics00:00 Introduction, FIFA World Cup & Argentina vs. Egypt03:57 Politics Invades Soccer07:32 Quarterfinal Predictions & World Cup Reflections11:19 OpenAI, IPO Plans & Government Influence15:29 Can Government Control AI?22:53 Deficits, Tariffs & Currency Distortions27:16 Japan's Fiscal Crisis & Global Spending32:12 Debt, Oil Markets & Energy Economics34:12 Gas Prices, Refineries & Iran43:41 Strait of Hormuz & America's Response50:51 Support the Show51:25 The Muslim Brotherhood's Strategy in Europe56:46 Cuba's Economic Reforms1:04:01 Marie Le Pen's Legal Challenges1:08:02 Is Crime Really Falling?1:10:07 AI Humanoid Robots Are Coming1:13:59 Closing Thoughts1:15:04 London Documentary Project UpdateLive Audience Questions1:22:54 Will AI End Scarcity—and Capitalism?1:28:30 Can AI Cure Cancer or Build Star Trek?1:29:32 Why Is Northwest Arkansas Booming?1:30:40 Is Australia Losing Economic Freedom?1:31:40 Did Netanyahu Allow Qatari Cash into Gaza?1:33:27 Does Altruism Hide Cowardice?1:34:19 Returning to Destiny?1:34:31 Musk's X Money—Game Changer?1:35:34 Can Objectivism Thrive in India?1:36:32 Does Government-Controlled Tech End Privacy?1:36:52 Who Pays for Europe's Military Spending?1:37:12 Why Are BYD Cars in Israel but Not America?1:41:21 Who Should Lead Israel Next?1:44:48 What If Trump Had Never Been President?1:48:21 Europe's Air Conditioning Crisis1:50:00 Has Poland Preserved Western Values?1:51:51 Which Paris Museum Should You Visit?1:55:20 Speaking at Indian Universities?1:55:58 Open Borders with Western Democracies?1:56:43 Gad Saad and "Suicidal Empathy"1:57:24 College Sports After NIL1:59:41 AI, Healthcare & Changing Gender PoliticsSubscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.#OpenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Iran #Economics #Deficit #OilPrices #Capitalism #Objectivism #Politics #Trump #Socialism #Ukraine #Immigration #WorldPoliticsThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 6, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 116)NATO-Ukraine, Turkey; Weapons; FIFA; Losers; Gov Equity; Immigration; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIs the West preparing to defend freedom—or surrendering it piece by piece?This episode tackles the biggest geopolitical, economic, and cultural battles shaping the future: NATO's military strategy, Ukraine's survival, Turkey's growing influence, America's weapons production, Trump's expanding political controversies, government ownership of AI, immigration myths, and why achievement—not victimhood—is the foundation of civilization.Yaron Brook examines whether Western governments still understand what it takes to win wars, build prosperity, and defend freedom. From NATO's dependence on American weapons to FIFA's political theatrics, from government equity stakes in artificial intelligence to the economics of immigration, this conversation connects today's headlines to the deeper philosophical ideas driving them.The show also explores technological innovation, geothermal energy, Peterson Academy's expanding educational mission, and provides an update on Yaron's new documentary projects.The live Q&A covers everything from Trump's AI proposals and race relations to China's influence, Harvard, Spain under Franco, the future of immigration policy, the cult of MAGA, and even a lighter discussion of soccer, Mel Brooks, and Blazing Saddles.Watch, subscribe, and join the conversation.Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/LleEn2jILBoMain Topics00:00 Introduction00:24 Soccer highlights and opening thoughts02:03 World Cup favorites and international football04:12 Political developments in Maine06:50 NATO summit and defending Ukraine10:03 Russia's attacks and the economic costs of war14:04 Crimea and the long-term consequences of the invasion17:15 Turkey, F-35s, and NATO strategy24:22 America's military role in Europe27:37 Weapons production and the defense supply chain32:33 Why speed and innovation matter in modern warfare36:40 FIFA controversy and Trump46:29 Trump, corruption allegations, and crypto51:15 Government ownership of AI companies57:50 Immigration, housing, and media narratives1:04:07 Immigration, wages, jobs, and the welfare state1:07:14 Housing myths and America's immigration history1:10:10 The promise of geothermal energy1:12:29 New documentary fundraising update1:23:30 Peterson Academy coursesLive Audience Questions1:26:29 Trump's proposed AI stake—government protection racket?1:30:23 Is America becoming dramatically more racist?1:32:21 Are hateful words replacing even worse historical evils?1:34:05 Real Madrid's future under Mourinho?1:34:18 Pep Guardiola and Gaza politics1:35:03 Is political correctness destroying Britain?1:35:49 Trump's July 4 appearance—health concerns?1:39:33 Steven Pinker's OCON session1:40:13 Why didn't Franco's Spain fight alongside Hitler?1:40:57 Do successful entrepreneurs need Ayn Rand?1:41:22 Trump, Vance, and "the end of America"1:43:25 Poland-Ukraine historical tensions1:43:28 Why don't China and Russia court Trump like Gulf states?1:44:11 Did Trump support Israeli strikes on Qatar?1:44:27 What would Harvard look like under Objectivists?1:44:53 Would Yaron debate Dave Rubin on Trump?1:45:01 Does MAGA resemble Mao's personality cult?1:45:26 Immigration from hostile regimes—what limits?1:46:55 Mel Brooks at 100 and ending on a lighter noteIf you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe, like the video, and share it with someone interested in politics, economics, philosophy, and current events.#Capitalism #Objectivism #Politics #Trump #Socialism #DSA #SupremeCourt #Iran #Economics  #NATO #Ukraine #ArtificialIntelligence #Immigration #WorldPoliticsThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? 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Live July 5, 2026(The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 6)In the Mind of Curtis Yarvin | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesCurtis Yarvin's Vision for America: Dangerous Genius or the Future of the New Right?Curtis Yarvin has become one of the most influential—and controversial—thinkers shaping today's New Right. His ideas on executive power, democracy, elites, Silicon Valley, and the future of America have quietly influenced entrepreneurs, technologists, and political insiders. But are his ideas intellectually profound... or fundamentally anti-Enlightenment?In Episode 6 of The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos take a deep dive into Yarvin's philosophy, examining everything from his theory of "The Cathedral" to his rejection of the American Revolution, democracy, equality, and the Enlightenment itself.Along the way they explore Marc Andreessen, Silicon Valley's political transformation, CEO-run city-states, executive power, Christianity's political role, Jordan Peterson's hierarchy arguments, Trump, Harvard, Ukraine, Israel, and why these ideas are gaining traction among young intellectuals.Whether you've heard of Curtis Yarvin—or are encountering him for the first time—this discussion explains why his influence matters and what it could mean for the future of Western civilization.Watch now and join the conversation.Timestamps00:33 — World Cup predictions04:35 — Who is Curtis Yarvin?08:03 — The Cathedral and where power really lies18:27 — Why Yarvin rejects the American Revolution and the Enlightenment25:26 — Yarvin's controversial ideas and growing influence30:50 — Silicon Valley, executive power, and the New Right35:13 — Trump, Harvard, and political reform42:25 — The Declaration of Independence under attack47:43 — America as a modern theocracy?54:09 — CEO-run city-states and Yarvin's political ideal59:44 — Ukraine, Israel, and foreign policy1:03:19 — Preview: Kissinger & the Spanish Civil War1:07:01 — What makes a revolution?Live Audience Questions1:08:57 — Is there a lesson of influence in Curtis Yarvin's success?1:21:23 — How do the Tech Right and Christian Right fit together?1:25:13 — Is Yarvin's view of hierarchy like Jordan Peterson's "lobsters"?1:29:19 — Did Yarvin misunderstand the Confederacy?1:32:28 — What's your take on the Rationalist movement?1:33:37 — Is antisemitism like global warming?1:36:04 — Is there still enough freedom to push the boundaries and grow in the US?1:51:17 — Is FIFA welfare good for the sport?1:53:13 — Are Democratic Socialists becoming more emboldened?1:55:31 — Would Trump invest in OpenAI to reduce regulation?1:57:42 — Why does capitalism survive if politicians don't understand it?1:58:41 — Can a rational minority defeat an irrational majority?2:00:23 — What factors would most effectively integrate Europe?2:01:10 — Is Britain worse off than it was in the 1970s?2:04:37 — What do you think of Mehdi Hasan?2:07:47 — Do competitive sports encourage zero-sum thinking?2:08:55 — What do you think of James Fishback?2:10:08 — Nick Land and Deleuze: profound or nonsense?2:13:22 — Has anyone matched Ayn Rand's intellectual influence?2:18:24 — Real Madrid under Mourinho?If you enjoy thoughtful discussions that challenge conventional wisdom, be sure to subscribe, like this video, and share it with friends who care about philosophy, politics, economics, and the future of freedom.Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/TgT960KLNg8More from [Nikos Sotirakopoulos](https://www.nikos.org/)Support Nikos:    / @nikos_1717  

Live July 4, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 114)4th of July -- What's to Celebrate? | Yaron Brook ShowThe Radical Revolution That Changed the World—And Why America's Founding Ideals Are Worth Fighting ForAmerica didn't become exceptional because of its geography, military, or natural resources. It became exceptional because it embraced one revolutionary moral principle: the individual has the right to live for his own sake.On this special Independence Day episode, Yaron Brook explores what Americans should actually celebrate on the Fourth of July—not blind patriotism, but the radical ideas that transformed history. From the Declaration of Independence to individual rights, capitalism, entrepreneurship, and Ayn Rand's moral defense of freedom, this episode asks whether America still deserves to be called the land of liberty—and what must be done to preserve it.As America approaches its 250th anniversary, are we honoring the principles that made this country great... or abandoning them?Join the conversation live and challenge the ideas.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/Vakv4lZ54UcTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:27 Why celebrate the Fourth of July?03:03 Is America still worth celebrating?05:33 The revolutionary idea of individual rights08:01 Why the Declaration of Independence changed history10:49 America as mankind's greatest experiment12:39 Opportunity, achievement, and American success15:06 What "all men are created equal" really means17:23 Equality before the law vs. equality of outcome20:25 Life, liberty, property & the pursuit of happiness23:01 Freedom, reason, and choosing your own life28:28 Immigration and the promise of America30:03 Why reason made America prosperous32:58 The Industrial Revolution and America's innovators44:24 Celebrating entrepreneurs—from Edison to Musk47:20 America's creed and its global impact49:50 Ayn Rand and America's founding ideals53:02 Why freedom requires a moral foundation55:33 Recommitting to the philosophy of liberty59:33 What America should celebrate this Independence DayLive Audience Questions1:07:30 Why do postmodernists reject objective truth?1:10:32 America at 250—what should we celebrate?1:11:38 Which great thinkers came from the Netherlands?1:14:57 Jefferson's original Declaration draft—better than the final?1:16:07 Has Kant finally lost his influence?1:16:38 Is conservative patriotism preferable to socialist anti-Americanism?1:19:13 Why did Yaron say Objectivism may win in 150 years?1:19:58 Thomas Paine: "Start the world over again."1:20:30 America's freethought movement and Robert Ingersoll1:21:16 Conservatives regulate; progressives redistribute?1:21:34 Why are young people drawn to Catholic aesthetics?1:22:54 Favorite Yaron quote: "That's my pie!"1:25:32 How did the Colonists defeat the British Empire?1:30:39 Did the Founders underestimate political parties?If you enjoy these discussions, become a supporter, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who believes freedom is worth defending.#america250 #FourthOfJuly #DeclarationOfIndependence #foundingfathers #AmericanHistory  #Trump #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Freedom #Liberty #AynRand #ObjectivismThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live July 3, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 113)DSA; Trump's Corruption; SCOTUS; Venezuela; Iran; Germany; CA Crime; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowDemocratic Socialists Are Winning. Trump Profits. SCOTUS Reshapes America. Is Anyone Defending Capitalism?The political center continues to collapse—and almost nobody is making the case for freedom.This week, Yaron Brook dives into the Democratic Socialists' stunning victories, Trump's growing conflicts of interest, major Supreme Court rulings, Venezuela, Iran, crime, scientific fraud, and why the moral defense of capitalism is disappearing just when it's needed most.Is socialism becoming mainstream? Is corruption now accepted as normal politics? Are America's institutions protecting individual rights—or abandoning them?Plus, Yaron answers live audience questions on selfishness, Objectivism, Iran, and much more.Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/AqIL97S50eAMain Topic Timestamps00:00 Introduction, schedule & OCON travel recap03:06 OCON virtual options, video releases & poker night05:10 Next OCON in Keystone & Atlas Shrugged anniversary07:26 Democratic Socialists' primary victories10:40 What the DSA is—and why it's growing24:34 Why capitalism has lost its defenders31:35 Identity politics and DSA controversies32:27 Why socialism is making a comeback36:22 New York's 78° A/C rule39:46 Trump's financial disclosures & corruption concerns56:16 Major Supreme Court decisions1:01:14 Birthright citizenship & birth tourism1:06:00 Election conspiracies & court legitimacy1:08:55 Venezuela's instability1:15:12 Iran's regional ambitions1:19:49 Crime, policing & public safety1:26:13 Scientific fraud & research integrity1:30:00 NASA satellite rescue1:31:35 Breakthroughs in emergency medicine1:32:38 Trade agreements & economic policy1:34:25 Upcoming shows1:36:57 Fundraising update1:37:22 OCON stories & early SpaceX memories1:38:44 The decline of Enlightenment values1:41:48 Can politicians be persuaded?1:43:07 Why Ayn Rand walking tours matter1:44:36 Technical difficulties with superchatLive Audience Questions2:07:25 Is "selfish" really the wrong moral concept—or just commonly misunderstood?2:08:25 If Iran wanted Trump Tower, why wouldn't it simply invest?If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe, like the video, and share it with someone interested in politics, economics, philosophy, and current events.#Capitalism #Objectivism #Politics #Trump #Socialism #DSA #SupremeCourt #Iran #EconomicsThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live June 25, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowLive from Israel | Yaron Brook Show#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Capitalism #Technology #Innovation #MachineLearning #Productivity #FreeMarkets #FutureOfWork #ethics #selfishness #Objectivism #AynRand #Individualism**The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by**[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live June 20, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowCapitalism, Productiveness and Artificial Intelligence | Yaron Brook Show#Wokeism #Destructivism #nihilism #newright #antifascism #Individualism #morality #ethics #selfishness #Objectivism #AynRand #Individualism #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #CultureWar #ReasonVsEmotion #selfimprovement **The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by**[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live June 19, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowLebanon & Iran Talks; Anthropic; Meloni; Reflecting Pool; Cuba; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show#IranDeal #Trump #Israel #Anthropic #ArtificialIntelligence #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live June 18, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowWhat Now With Iran?; Vance; Moscow; USMCA; Reading; Obama Library; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show#IranDeal #Trump #Israel #Anthropic #ArtificialIntelligence #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live June 17, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowTrump on Iran Deal; Hormuz: UFC Plot; Fed; DNI; Huawei; China; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show#IranDeal #Trump #Israel #Anthropic #ArtificialIntelligence #Switzerland #PeruPolitics #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live June 16, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowMOU; SpaceX; CIA; Piker on Musk; Liberty Justice Center; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show#IranDeal #Trump #Israel #Anthropic #ArtificialIntelligence #Switzerland #PeruPolitics #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live June 15, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowTotal Surrender; G7; Anthropic; Swiss Vote; Peru; Candace/Russia; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

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Live June 13, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Wokeism to Destructivism | Yaron Brook Show#wokeism #nihilism #newright #antifascism #Individualism #morality #ethics #selfishness #AynRand #Objectivism #Philosophy #CultureWar #ReasonVsEmotion #SelfImprovement #Capitalism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live June 12, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowFirst Trillionaire; Deal?; SS Bankrupt?; University Ranking; Crumble; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

Live June 11, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowTACO; Rare Earth; Golden Age; FISA; DEGrowth; Milei; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

Live June 10, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowIran Update; Inflation; India; China; SpaceX IPO; Fable; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show

Live June 9, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 101)Iran; USS Liberty; Nowak Reexamined; AI Populism; Unskilled; G. Wood; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowTrump Escalates Against Iran, USS Liberty Myths Return, AI Populism Rises, and the UK's Policing Crisis DeepensThe Middle East is moving toward a dangerous new reality. The United States is striking Iranian targets, Israel is weighing its options, and the possibility of regime change is back on the table. But is America prepared to see this through?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dives into the rapidly evolving Iran conflict, Trump's response, the future of autonomous warfare, and the growing role of companies like Palantir in modern military operations. He also tackles the resurgence of USS Liberty conspiracy theories, the shocking Henry Nowak murder case in the UK, anti-AI populism, skilled trades versus higher education, and answers audience questions on subsidies, investing, economics, immigration, China, and more.As governments grow larger, technology becomes more powerful, and geopolitical tensions intensify, what principles should guide us?Watch now and join the conversation.  Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/yjtNH2lCU7AMain Topics00:00 Introduction and opening remarks00:47 Iran conflict: Trump's response and US military actions04:43 US-Iran escalation and prospects for regime change07:01 US pilot rescue and Serranoic Technologies08:07 Serranoic Technologies partnership with Palantir10:14 The future of autonomous naval warfare11:35 Ongoing strikes and battlefield developments14:24 Iran deal speculation and shifting Middle East alliances17:24 Saudi-Turkey railway, nuclear concerns, and regional power shifts22:52 Is the US committed to winning?25:58 Israel's options and possible unilateral action27:52 USS Liberty: facts, myths, and conspiracy theories33:15 Friendly-fire incidents in military history37:43 The Henry Nowak murder case revisited41:17 Police conduct and handling of the investigation49:44 What the case reveals about modern UK policing59:14 Anti-AI populism and the backlash against innovation1:02:21 Iran's foreign minister on American influence1:03:10 Meta's skilled-trades training initiative1:06:00 Achievement, productivity, and creating valueLive Audience Questions1:29:27 Would diabetics survive without government-subsidized insulin?1:29:36 Is taking subsidies the same as supporting subsidies?1:32:58 Are "peptides" really what people think they are?1:33:47 Where would Yaron invest $100,000 right now?1:35:43 What's behind the Lego scandal?1:39:31 Why do economists focus on scarcity instead of production?1:42:38 Why does America effectively subsidize countries like France?1:45:25 What do the latest UK riots reveal about immigration policy?1:46:40 Why is a gas export tax morally wrong?1:50:56 Song review this weekend?1:53:04 State law school or expensive elite law school?1:56:48 Do Australians deserve a bigger return from natural resources?1:59:29 Does China's education system prove government works?See pinned comment for more questions