Podcasts about Ayn Rand Institute

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Mamdani; Grade Inflation; Russia's War; Job Mismatch; Redistricting; Good News | Yaron Brook Show

Saudi Arabia; Epstein; Meta Antitrust; Rent Control; WallMart; Heritage; Japan | Yaron Brook Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgeCG_fGFrk Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Robertas Bakula examine the key arguments supporting the President's tariffs before the Supreme Court and expose their un-American hostility to the rule of law.  Topics include: Background on the case; Defying the rule of law; Hostility to objective legal interpretation; Tariffs are not foreign policy powers; The absence of an “intelligible principle”; Striking down unconstitutional laws; Un-American arguments and policies; Likely and desirable outcomes. Resources:  Ayn Rand Lexicon, “Law, objective and non-objective” Ayn Rand, “The Nature of Government” Ben Bayer, “The Constitutionally Dubious Law Empowering Trump's ‘Emergency' Tariff Authority” Ben Bayer, “The President Has No “Foreign Policy” Discretion To Impose Sweeping Global Tariffs” Ben Bayer, “The Lawyers Defending Trump's Tariffs Know They're Un-American. Here's How We Can Tell” This episode was recorded on November 13, 2025, and posted on November 19, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here. Image Credit: David Talukdar / Moment / via Getty Images

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Tariffs; Financial Risk; Epstein; MTG; Hamas; Settlers; Chile; Mexico; UK | Yaron Brook Show

Searching for Meaning - Socialism, Nationalism, Race And The Alternative | Yaron Brook Show

Mossoff on Heritage; Housing; Tariffs; Filibuster; Epstein; War on…? | Yaron Brook Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1sggf9exTQ Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Samantha Watkins challenge Zohran Mamdani's plan to phase out NYC's Gifted & Talented program — a move that would hold back advanced students from the education they need to thrive — and replace it with universal free childcare. Topics include: NYC's Gifted & Talented Program Mamdani's Reasons to End G&T  Mamdani's Universal Childcare Proposal The Goal is Punishing Gifted Kids The Reaction to Mamdani's Proposals Education is Not Zero-Sum Resources:  Ayn Rand, “The Age of Envy”, Return of the Primitive Ayn Rand, “The Comprachicos”, Return of the Primitive This episode was recorded on November 5, 2025, and posted on November 13, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here. Image Credits: [Child]: Catherine Delahaye /DigitalVision / via Getty Images[Mamdani]: Stephanie Keith / Stringer / via Getty Images

Nikos Sotirakopoulos Discusses His Journey from Marxism to ObjectivismIn this episode of The Rational Egoist, Dr. Nikos Sotirakopoulos joins Michael Liebowitz to share his intellectual journey from the radical Left to the philosophy of reason and individualism. Once an active Marxist, Nikos reflects on what drew him to collectivist movements in his youth and what ultimately led him to reject them.They discuss the emotional and philosophical appeal of Marxism, the moral void it attempts to fill, and why so many young people are still captivated by its promises today. Nikos explains how his transition to Objectivism reshaped his understanding of freedom, morality, and the role of the individual in society.Now a speaker and writer for the Ayn Rand Institute and an instructor for Ayn Rand University, Dr. Sotirakopoulos teaches about Marx, the communist movement, and the New Left—drawing on both his academic expertise and personal experience to expose the errors of collectivist ideology.Before joining ARI, Nikos spent more than a decade in academia in the UK, teaching at the University of Kent, Loughborough University, and York St John University. He is the author of The Rise of Lifestyle Activism: From New Left to Occupy (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016) and Identity Politics and Tribalism: The New Culture Wars (Societas, 2021), and is a frequent commentator on UK media.Tune in for an insightful conversation about philosophy, moral conviction, and what it truly means to think for yourself.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064XView from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xjAbout Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, overseeing the publishing and promotion of each episode to reflect a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual integrity.As a CEO, property manager, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for capitalism and individual rights, Xenia ensures the podcast stays true to its core values of reason, freedom, and personal responsibility.Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, where passionate thinkers gather to discuss Ayn Rand's ideas and their application to life, politics, and culture.Join us at: https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)Follow Life on Purpose – Xenia's thought-provoking essays at her Substack:https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?utm_source=user-menuBecause freedom is worth thinking about—and talking about.#TheRationalEgoist #NikosSotirakopoulos #Objectivism #AynRandInstitute #Marxism #Individualism #Reason #Philosophy #MichaelLiebowitz #Liberty #Freedom

Gen Z vs. Boomers; Post-Liberal & Nat Cons; Chemtrails | Yaron Brook Show

Objetivismo, Aborto, Moral Objetiva e Estado Mínimo Objectivism, Abortion, Objective Morality, and the Minimal State | Yaron Brook Interviewed 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnyS0vpTh_k Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer, Tristan de Liege, and Mike Mazza discuss Jeremy Sherman's book, Neither Ghost Nor Machine: The Emergence and Nature of Selves. Topics include: Science and Philosophy; Deacon's Autogen Theory; Other Theories of the Origin and Nature of Life; Implications for Understanding Free Will; Implications for Moral Philosophy. Resources:  Harry Binswanger, The Biological Basis of Teleological Concepts This episode was recorded on October 10, 2025, and posted on November 11, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.

#Shutdown; ACA; Tariff – Dividend, SCOTUS; 50y Mortgages; Rent; Same Sex; BBC | Yaron Brook Show

Antisemitism -- What? Why? Who? | Yaron Brook Show

Mamdani, Tucker & Fuentes -- What is Going On? | Yaron Brook Show

Live From Lisbon--Debate:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id3kFduLXVg Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Onkar Ghate discuss both invalid and valid attempts to blame “both sides” of American politics for various outrages.Topics include: Introduction False moral equivalence “Two sides to every issue” Political violence on both sides Free speech hostility on both sides Altruism encourages tribal warfare Recognizing and resisting tribalism Resources:  Ayn Rand, “Doesn't Life Require Compromise?”, The Virtue of Selfishness Ayn Rand, “The Missing Link,” Philosophy: Who Needs It Ayn Rand, “Global Balkanization,” The Voice of Reason  This episode was recorded on October 28, 2025, and posted on November 6, 2025. Image Credit: PM Images / DigitalVision / via Getty Images

Live from Porto: Philosophy—As a Weapon for Success With Yaron Brook, Tim Vieira, and Mário Amorim Lopes

Heritage, Tucker & Fuentes -- The Right Imploding | Yaron Brook Show

Milei Wins; Gaza Update; Trade Deals; Military Use; Fuentes Normalized | Yaron Brook Show

American Exceptionalism? The Meaning of America | Yaron Brook Show

Ballroom; Cartels; Russia Sanctions; Gov Shutdown; Elections; Gaza; San Francisco | Yaron Brook Show

AI Luddites & Uses; CEO Fear; Crazy Left; Broken Window; Ballroom; Reparations | Yaron Brook Show 

Russia; Gaza; Japan; GOP Racists; Tariffs; JD Vance; Food Advice; San Francisco | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 21, 2025

Margaret Thatcher at 100 | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 20, 2025

Gaza; Ukraine; Bolivia; I-5; Debt; AWS; Jewel Heist; Eye Implant; Waymo | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 20, 2025

Jews Banned; BBC Doc; Russia/Ukraine; Venezuela; IRS; Principles & Chess | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 17, 2025

Young Republicans; Redistricting; Trade war; Shutdown; Milei; Russia; Nuclear | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 15, 2025

Peace?; Pentagon Press; Russia; Rare Earth; Alex Jones; Tuition; Trans; Robots | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 14, 2025

Hostages Released; Hamas Resurfaces; Nobel Prizes; China Trade War | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 13, 2025

שנתיים לטבח ה7/10 - תכניתו של ירון ברוק עם בועז ארדOctober 12, 2025

Prenups & Marriage | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 11, 2025

Nobel Prize; China Rare Earth; Deficit; MIT; Qatar; Drill; Woke Church; Bad Bunny | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 10, 2025

Hamas/Israel Deal; Iran; Piker's Dog; Tariffs; US Refrigerators; China Builds | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 9, 2025

Charlie Kirk & Israel; Oct 7; Illegals; CBS; Gold @$4000; Fannie Payday; Soybeans | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 8, 2025

Oct. 7 -- Two Years Later | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 7, 2025

Free Press; ICE/National Guard; French Gov; Japan PM; EU Stagnation | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 6, 2025

Israel, Hamas Peace Deal? | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 5, 2025

Europe's Muslims -- What Should Be Done? | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 4, 2025

Attack in Manchester; Gaza Peace Deal?; Generals; Drug War? | Yaron Brook ShowOctober 3, 2025

**AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Sep 27, 2025) | Yaron Brook Show**In this engaging and wide-ranging September 2025 AMA and Contributor Hangout, Yaron Brook takes live questions from some of his most dedicated show supporters, diving deep into philosophy, current events, personal dilemmas, and cultural trends. The conversation spans emotional resilience, elder care, the future of stablecoins, and the philosophical roots of antisemitism—all in the intellectually charged, no-holds-barred style fans have come to love.

Charlie Memorial; H1B; corruption; Pentagon; Baltic; Bagram; Argentina; Palestine | Yaron Brook ShowSeptember 22, 2025Yaron takes on the deep contradictions in America's political culture, the fragility of free speech in an age of coercion, and why the West's survival depends on clarity, courage, and moral confidence.

Coercion & Free Speech; NYT Lawsuit; Democrats; Taiwan; China; Estonia | Yaron Brook ShowSeptember 19, 2025

Kimmel; CEOs; Intel; Royal Pageantry; Saudi Arabia; Israel Isolated; Redford | Yaron Brook ShowSeptember 18, 2025

Political Violence; Fed Rate cut; IEEPA tariffs; Cocaine; Genocide; Pagers; IVF | Yaron Brook ShowSeptember 17, 2025

Original Title: Free Speech/Hate Speech; TikTok; Corruption?; Fed; Russia; Gaza | Yaron Brook Show September 16, 2025What counts as “hate speech”—and who decides? From the battle over free speech to TikTok's influence, political corruption, the Fed's failures, and the chaos in Gaza and Russia—Yaron Brook dives deep into today's headlines with clarity and zero spin.Key Timestamps:03:10 – Free Speech/Hate Speech26:15 – Upcoming Events29:05 – TikTok36:40 – Corruption?46:50 – The Fed51:10 – Mangione54:10 – Russia59:30 – GazaLive Q&A Highlights:1:13:55 Can these morons realistically bypass the First Amendment?1:17:15 Why do people want mindlessness and outrage? They want to be animals? Being a human being is too hard?1:19:04 Do you think people can actually suffer from TDS? Is it not an anti-concept?1:21:07 Have you ever been to Iceland? Thoughts? Could we theoretically get enough Objectivist to invade it in the next 20 years due to their unsuspecting nature?1:22:59 How's the Thatcher show prep going? Or did your forget again?

Assassin's Motive; TikTok; China; Nepal; EPA; London Demonstration; Puerto Rico | Yaron Brook ShowSeptember 15, 2025

12345678901234567890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 watching now Started streaming 2 hours ago The Yaron Brook ShowAssassin Caught; Free Speech; FBI; Demographics; Soybeans; Iran | Yaron Brook ShowSeptember 12, 2025

9/11 to Charlie Kirk's Assassination -- The Unraveling of America | Yaron Brook ShowSeptember 11, 2025