Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Epstein

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Epstein; Tariffs; GM; Fed; Energy; Sugar; Cronyism; Russia; China; Fusion; AI |The Yaron Brook Show | July 22, 2025 In this packed and provocative episode, Yaron dives into the latest headlines—from the moral rot surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the cowardice of those in power, to the destructive resurgence of protectionism in the form of tariffs. He takes on General Motors and the growing web of corporate-state entanglement, lambasting the Federal Reserve for its continued economic manipulation. In segments on energy and sugar, Yaron exposes the deep-rooted cronyism distorting prices and crushing innovation—all while enriching the politically connected.The conversation then turns global, with sharp commentary on Russia's aggression, China's authoritarian ambitions, and the West's philosophical disarmament in the face of both. Yaron explores the promise and peril of emerging technologies—like the bold (but dubious?) claims of nuclear fusion breakthroughs, and the race to harness AI without sacrificing individual rights and human purpose. Can the West still lead? Only if it reclaims its moral and philosophical foundations.**Live Questions:**In a dynamic and wide-ranging Q&A, Yaron answers questions about the psychology behind public shaming and resentment, the loneliness epidemic, the relationship between logic and reason, and whether a love of money is virtuous. Viewers asked about favorite rockstars to resurrect (hello, Freddie Mercury), Kurosawa films, NYC boroughs, and even the ethics of eternal post-death consciousness. One question explored how proximity to people who refuse to truly *Live* can affect your own ability to thrive. As always, thoughtful, unscripted, and unapologetically rational.Key Time Stamps:05:00 Jeffrey Epstein10:15 Tariffs15:15 General Motors19:10 Federal Reserve27:00 Energy30:45 Sugar35:55 Cronyism44:20 Russia48:40 China53:40 Fusion1:03:00 AILive Questions begin at 1:08:18---

July 21, 2025 | Trump/WSJ; Abortion; Coldplay; Colbert; Equal Pay?; Insider Dealing; Japan | Yaron Brook ShowIn this wide-ranging and high-energy episode of *The Yaron Brook Show*, Yaron dives into a mix of headlines and cultural flashpoints. He kicks things off by dissecting the *Wall Street Journal*'s recent editorial stance on Donald Trump and exposes the dangers of the right's increasing embrace of authoritarianism. From there, he shifts to a searing takedown of anti-abortion laws in America, highlighting their destructive moral and medical consequences. Yaron also reacts to the online mob attack over a couple's display of affection at a Coldplay concert, critiques Stephen Colbert's brand of smug progressive comedy, and unpacks the flawed rhetoric around “equal pay.” He then covers the real issue behind insider trading laws and takes a thoughtful look at Japan's demographic and cultural stagnation.In the final portion, Yaron fields a barrage of live audience questions. Topics include whether pro-capitalist politicians like Milei are just the beginning of a global trend, the dangers of anti-abortion policies discouraging early medical care, and whether technological innovation can survive regulatory gatekeeping. He's also asked about middle America's mythologizing, the political ironies of Coldplay concert criticism, and the tragedy of elderly crime in Japan. The audience also probes philosophical questions—on individual rights, metaphysical individualism, and whether Texas' abortion laws should deter Objectivist organizing. Engaged and opinionated as always, Yaron delivers hard-hitting answers with clarity and conviction.Key Time Stamps:02:00 Trump/The Wall Street Journal11:40 Abortion30:40 Coldplay38:10 Colbert45:50 Equal Pay?51:30 Insider Dealing1:03:00 Japan1:08:10 Jubilee1:12:05 Upcoming Shows Schedule1:23:45 Live Questions

July 22, 2025 | Epstein; Fed; Energy; Sugar; GM; Cronyism; Russia; China; Fusion; AI | Yaron Brook Show

July 20, 2025 | *The Evil of Socialism — Why It Won't Go Away* | The Yaron Brook Show Why does socialism—despite its history of death, destruction, and dysfunction—still seduce the minds of so many? In this fiery and insightful episode, Yaron Brook takes on the moral, psychological, and cultural roots of socialism's enduring appeal. From the altruist ethics that make it seem noble to the intellectual cowardice that allows its ideas to persist, Yaron shows how and why socialism keeps returning in new disguises—and why we must reject it not just economically but philosophically.He explores how today's intellectuals and politicians repackage collectivism under the banners of "equity," "community," or "social housing," and reveals how even well-meaning advocates fall into the same traps that led past societies into ruin. It's not just about economics—it's about morality, values, and the fight for individualism against a rising cultural tide of self-sacrifice.

The Evil of Socialism -- Why it Won't Go Away | Yaron Brook Show*

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Bitcoin; Bonds; Tariffs; Ukraine; Asylum; Biotech & China | Yaron Brook Show

Inflation/Stocks/Bitcoin; NPR; Lawfare; Israel; Russia; China; Scans | Yaron Brook Show**

Norbert J. Michel is vice president and director of the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives. Michel leads a team of nearly one dozen scholars that develop original policy solutions to expand freedom through improving financial markets and monetary policy. In addition to producing policy publications, his team regularly engages with policymakers on Capitol Hill. Michel is also the author of the forthcoming book Crushing Capitalism: How the Stagnation Narrative is Threatening the American Dream, and coauthor (with the CMFA's Jen Schulp) of Financing Opportunity: How Financial Markets Have Fueled American Prosperity for More than Two Centuries.Michel was most recently the Director for Data Analysis at the Heritage Foundation where he edited, and contributed chapters, to two books: The Case against Dodd–Frank: How the “Consumer Protection” Law Endangers Americans, and Prosperity Unleashed: Smarter Financial Regulation.Michel was previously a tenured professor at Nicholls State University's College of Business, teaching finance, economics and statistics. Before that, he worked at Heritage as a tax policy analyst in the think tank's Center for Data Analysis from 2002 to 2005. He previously was with the global energy company Entergy, where he worked on models to help predict bankruptcies of commercial clients.Michel holds a doctoral degree in financial economics from the University of New Orleans. He received his bachelor of business administration in finance and economics from Loyola University. He currently resides in Virginia.Crushing Capitalism: How the Stagnation Narrative is Threatening the American Dreamhttps://www.amazon.com/Crushing-Capit...

Deportations; Immigration; Tariffs; Air Conditioning; De-industrialization; Putin | Yaron Brook Show

Milei; Birthright; Denaturalize; ICE; Tariffs; Grok & AI; Rare-Earth; France/UK | Yaron Brook Show

Vance; ICE; IRS; Twitter; Google; Gaza; Houtis; Russia Windows; Crazy 2; Weather | Yaron Brook Show

J.Epstein; Floods; Tariffs; TSA; Crazy Prof; Tucker; Building; Ukraine; Milei | Yaron Brook Show

Conversation with Scott Lincicome -- Trade & Tariffs | Yaron Brook Show

AMA & Hangout with Contributors (June '25) | Yaron Brook Show

MOP & Missile Defense; Trade, Medicaid; SCOTUS; MTG | Yaron Brook Show

Iran Nuclear Destroyed?; Big Beautiful Bil; Powell; Economy | Yaron Brook Show

The UK government is "going for growth" whilst pursuing an aggressive net zero energy policy. Are the two goals compatible? Spoiler alert: No.In this conversation with Will, philosopher and energy expert Alex Epstein dismantles the accepted climate science narrative, and advocates for a world with more fossil fuels, not less. Alex's most recent book is titled, 'Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas - Not Less'. Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here.Read The Spectator Australia here.Read Alex's Substack here.

Trump's Cease Fire; Mamdani; Land Sale; Manufacturing; Colombian Military; Drones | Yaron Brook Show

USA Enters the War -- What Next? Why Iran? | Yaron Brook Show *

Iran War Update; Stablecoin Regulation; ICE | Yaron Brook Show

Israel War Update; Trump Mobile; Golden Share; NYC Mayor | Yaron Brook Show

Iran/Israel War Update | Yaron Brook Show

Israel Attacks Iran | Yaron Brook Show

Iran Strikes Back - What Next?; Israel Haters; NYC Mayor Race | Yaron Brook Show

LA Riots; Free Speech; China Trade; Musk; Fort Lee; Nazis?; Sinwar | Yaron Brook Show

LA Riots; Greta for Hamas; SCOTUS; China Trade; Middle Class; Gene Editing | Yaron Brook Show

Catholicism on the Rise? Why? | Yaron Brook Show

AMA & Hangout with Contributors (June '25) | Yaron Brook Show

Musk/Trump; Debt; Parade; Fannie & Freddie; Blasphemy Law; Dems | Yaron Brook Show

TDS; Travel Ban; Foreign Students; Drones; Left; SCOTUS; Murder; Mosquitoes; HIV | Yaron Brook Show

Musk & BBB; Trade War; Bias/Gaza; Ukraine Attack; Lasers; Tiananmen Square | Yaron Brook Show

Live from London 3 -- Elon Musk; Tariffs; Russia; Unhinged; Sabotage | Yaron Brook Show

Live from London | Yaron Brook Show

Drug Pricing; China; Budget; Trump in ME; Houthis; S. African Refugees; Milei | Yaron Brook Show

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Trump & Israel; Saudis; Taxes; Tariff Update; Catholicism; Bernie; mRNA | Yaron Brook Show

New Pope; Columbia U.; Harvard; UK Trade; Surgeon General; AOC; Hollowing Out | Yaron Brook Show

Fed; Milei; Houthis; India/Pakistan; Oil; DOGE; Deportations; Law Firms; Budget | Yaron Brook Show

Houthis; Gaza; India Trade Deal: Nucor; Ford; Dollar; Newark | Yaron Brook Show

Buffett; Google; Latest on Tariffs; Gov Employment; Driverless trucks | Yaron Brook Show