Podcasts about Ayn Rand Institute

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

Charlie Kirk Shot; NATO; Stabbing; Abortion in SC; Test Scores | Yaron Brook Show September 10, 2025

Israel Attacks Qatar; Jobs; Murdoch; US Military; Mamdani; Ethiopia; Architecture | Yaron Brook Show | September 9, 2025

**Milei Defeat; ICE & S. Korea; National Defense Strategy; SCOTUS; Gaza; France? | Yaron Brook Show** | September 8, 2025

Original Title:  Milei; Jobs Report; Tech CEOs & Trump; Hawley & AI; Immigration; Drug War; Musk | Yaron Brook Show  | September 5, 2025Why are “pro-capitalist” CEOs kneeling to Trump? Why is Hawley using AI as a new excuse for government control? Why do politicians lie about jobs, immigration, and the drug war? And what does Milei's battle in Argentina tell us about freedom's future?Key Time Stamps:01:35 Milei06:30 Jobs Report15:55 Tech CEOs & Trump27:45 Musk34:30 Hawley & AI40:35 Immigration46:10 Drug WarLive Questions:56:26 Is being passive-aggressive a sign of moral cowardice? 59:55 I'm planning my 1st ever trip to South America! Which cities are a 'must-do'? When I talk about Rio, friends give dire warnings on security. Is it so bad that I should stay away from Rio on my trip?1:03:55 Are you surprised that American businessmen are kneeling to politicians in the year 2025, or does it make sense given the philosophy in the culture?1:05:00 Your comments about the intensification of the Drug War sparked this question: why does the violation of a right beget further violation of rights?1:06:54 Have you ever explored England outside of London? 1:09:55 Is this the modern mixed economy model? Have a few cities where all the wealth and innovation occur, and everyone else in the country lives on benefits?1:10:46 All government attempts to redistribute wealth and income smother productive incentives and lead toward general impoverishment.1:11:09 You really believe the guy making $50k a year can be as happy as the guy making $500k a year?1:15:33 What motivated LP to write DIM? What was he observing in the culture to make him want to put in writing these predictions when things were looking pretty good 15 years ago, when he began writing?1:18:35 What would you do in that situation? How would you deal with Trump as the CEO of a company, knowing he would want to associate with you?1:19:28 Could ARI produce a movie or documentary about Objectivism?1:20:56 This makes a Christian-altruist society very uncomfortable, but isn't the truth that sometimes the strong have to use force against the weak if it's in retaliation for aggression?1:22:06 Is there any hope left for Taiwan? Do you think the world is ready to have TSMC in the hands of the CCP?1:23:13 Aside from health and family issues, I have trouble understanding unhappy wealthy people. Is it value-related? Lack of goals to use the money?1:25:23 We could use a reverse DIM that identifies and celebrates the causes of the Enlightenment. Is there a book out there that does that?

Original Live Title RFK & Miran at Senate; FL Vaccine Mandates; Abortion Pill; Tariffs &Deportation | Yaron Brook Show | September 4, 2025When politics descends into a circus, who's really paying the price? From RFK's Senate drama and Miran's grandstanding to Florida's authoritarian vaccine mandates, America's culture wars rage on. Add in the Left/Right battle over the abortion pill, Trumpian tariff lies, and calls for mass deportation—and you get the perfect storm of bad ideas.Yaron Brook slices through the noise with unapologetic clarity, exposing the irrationality, tribalism, and dangers behind today's politics. Neither Left nor Right escapes critique—because freedom, reason, and individual rights demand honesty.Key Time Stamps:01:15 Free Press07:05 National Conservatism Conference37:05 RFK43:20 Miran45:45 FL Vaccine Mandates49:20 Abortion Pill54:50 Tariffs56:30 Deportation1:00:00 Announcement https://randsdaycon.thebvh.com/Live Questions:1:11:47 Another interesting thing about Rand was that she frequently thought of and identified the motives behind ideas and actions without resorting to psychoanalyzing. Do you think that's difficult to do? What are your thoughts on how to do it?1:13:31 How do you objectively assign a weight to your gut feelings? 1:18:09 Even if you're healthy, is it possible to be consistently happy if you're not wealthy?1:20:51 With Trump everything is horrible, a disgrace, a Hellhole, etc., unless he's responsible for it. I'm highlighting his negativity and malevolence. Do you think that's correlated with skepticism/cynicism?1:22:06 Why do some grow up trying to think in principles despite their education, and others don't?1:23:52 Does the Left have more respect for human rights than the Right? Respect for due process and humane treatment of detainees and prisoners?1:25:46 On yesterday's show, you said: "Ayn Rand didn't convince that many people, but maybe she convinced the most important people". What did you mean by that?1:27:10 When Tom Snyder asked Rand what she meant by selfishness, she referenced self-esteem, and that one should “respect one's mind”. What does respecting one's mind entail?1:29:08 When a crony politician is accused of acting in "self-interest" against the "interest" of the people, what's a better term than "self-interest"?1:30:37 When evaluating selfishness, are people not so much put off by the idea of you pursuing your values and achieving your happiness, but a perceived ugliness of not caring about others?1:32:20 Could hospitals now say, “Want to deliver your baby at Hospital A, B, or C? You must get these specific vaccines for our NICU ward's protection.” ?1:32:50 If the S&P500 booms 4k points after the tariffs are shut down, would Trump reconsider tariffs? Or is he too deep into mercantilism to think otherwise?1:34:00 Are you planning on becoming a genocide scholar?

Original Live Show Title: Google; Taxes & GDP; Epstein; Drug War; Genocide; China Parade: Ukrainian Drones | Yaron Brook Show  | September 3, 2025Big Tech, taxes, Epstein's shadow, the drug war, genocide, China's military pageantry, and Ukrainian drone warfare—this episode rips into the moral and political fault lines of our age. Yaron Brook doesn't just cover the news, he dissects the lies behind it: how governments distort GDP, how intellectual rot fuels cognitive egalitarianism, why both left and right collude to keep Epstein's truth buried, and what today's wars reveal about morality, technology, and freedom.

*Use of Troops; Trump Health; Manufacturing; Tips; Dissatisfaction; Stock Market | Yaron Brook Show* | September 2, 2025

Original Show Title: Tariff Lies; Xi, Modi, Putin; Tourism; Chinese Visas; DC; Min Wage; UK Asylum | Yaron Brook Show | September 1, 2025Are tariffs “protecting” American jobs—or just ripping you off? Yaron tears apart the myths and exposes the real victims of tariff lies. From Xi's authoritarian grip to Modi's nationalist illusions and Putin's thuggery, the show dives into the strongmen shaping global politics.Yaron will also tackle the decline of tourism, the mess of Chinese visas, the swamp of DC politics, and the economic insanity of minimum wage hikes. Across the Atlantic, the UK asylum crisis reveals the moral collapse of Western immigration policies.Plus, a fiery Q&A on crime stats, Trump's tariff obsession, Rand's cultural impact, drones vs. tanks, why Americans have AC but Europeans don't—and the deeper question of whether fear of independence defines today's culture.Key Time Stamps:02:35 Florence Reflections04:55 Tariff Lies38:35 Xi39:35 Modi47:40 Tourism51:45 Chinese Visas56:30 DC1:02:45 Min Wage1:08:35 UK AsylumLive Questions:1:37:58 What are the most positive trends in the world today? What gives you greatest cause for optimism?1:44:52 What if somebody told Trump that his chances of getting the Nobel Prize would dramatically increase if he eliminated all tariffs?1:46:14  Will we see capitalism in our lifetime?1:46:51 Is looking at how many hours a person must work to afford an item a better way of looking at prices today, compared to prices in the past?1:50:56 Back to the issue of maturity, how do you explain the phenomenon of the degree of immaturity of the Trump administration?1:54:37 Rand diagnosed most people as having a fear of independence. Whatever one feels about being independent, one's metaphysical independence is a biological fact. Why would one form a fear of acknowledging that fact of nature?1:56:22 Are drones making armored fighting vehicles obsolete?1:59:09 Would you agree that to learn, an individual has to revise a previously held belief (accept that being wrong is a path to learning), and/or... accept being ignorant about some topic/information, and [honestly] learn from a position of ignorance?2:05:51 Is it really fair to say all the smart people are in Blue cities? Is it because of current Democrat policies or relics of times past?2:08:55 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions

**David; Jordan Peterson & Maturity; Gold; Review-Forks in The Road | Yaron Brook Show**

**Tariffs' Legality; Fed Independence; Houthis; Iran Sanctions; Venezuela | Yaron Brook Show**

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In which Robert & Amy interview Agustina Vergara Cid, Associate Fellow & Teaching Assistant with The Ayn Rand Institute ... and new US Citizen! We'll discuss United States immigration law, theory and practice, as well as the continued erosion of abortion rights following the 2022 Dobbs decision reversing Roe vs. Wade, as well as other topics and your questions!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwT-unSQu_8 Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Samantha Watkins and Ben Bayer tackle the common criticism that Ayn Rand is "anti-family" and analyze its philosophical roots. They examine claims that Rand's novels omit discussions of having children and explore what her actual views on parenting reveal about living a rational, selfish life. Among the topics covered: ● Debunking the notion that Rand ignores children and parenting;● Rand's Actual View on Children and Parenting;● How choosing to be a parent can be a rational value;● Understanding investment versus genuine sacrifice in parenting;● Why fertility crisis concerns don't justify treating individuals as means to societal ends. Recommended in this podcast are Gregory Salmieri's lecture "Reproduction and the Objectivist Ethics" and Ben Bayer's article "The Fountainhead and the Spirit of Youth." This podcast was recorded July 30, 2025 and posted on August 14, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.

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**August 7, 2025 | Privatizing Fannie; Fed Picks; Crypto Crazy; Israel/World; Ukraine War; Media | Yaron Brook Show**

August 7, 2025 | Resizing Gov; Putin/Trump; Tariffs; Jones Act; mRNA; Satellites; Gaza | Yaron Brook ShowFrom shrinking government to the Putin–Trump power game, Yaron takes on tariffs, the Jones Act, mRNA breakthroughs, satellites, Gaza, and Hezbollah. No spin—just hard truths about economics, foreign policy, and freedom.Live Q&A: Revolutionary spirit vs. today's complacency, falling TV prices vs. rising college costs, Gaza's “starvation” claims, school choice ethics, moral judgment, Israel's PR problem, animal rights, Trump's tariffs myth, WWI, socialism's war on the family, and more.Key Time Stamps:02:15 Resizing Gov17:50 Putin/Trump30:15 Tariffs49:05 Jones Act1:01:40 mRNA1:08:40 Satellites1:11:20 Gaza1:19:55 Hezbollah1:27:00 Putin/TrumpLive Questions:1:28:49  Did early Americans think they would win v Britain? What principle changed to make it tolerable now?1:39:10 Is this "starvation in Gaza" narrative nothing but a modern day anti-Semitic olood libel? Or has Hamas found a way to effectively starve its own population?1:39:58 What about late Andrew Coulson's argument that non-refundable tax credits are only acceptable school choice option, with other options too coercive and associated with subsidization? Do ESAs facilitate single-payer education?1:49:41 College tuition went up 194.4% in the past 25 years. Has the VALUE of a college education gone up by at least that much since 2000?1:52:26 Rand had a principle that one must never fail to pronounce moral judgement. Could condemning and shaming someone who cheats on their spouse be an application of this principle?1:56:00 Are most Americans morally good most of the time and just don't realize they're being moral because altruism is the accepted morality? What are the consequences of denying egoism intellectually even if one practices it?1:57:02 Why is Israel so bad at PR? Or is antisemitism so entrenched, no matter what they do, they will be crushed by ignorance? Netanyahu tried to get on Joe Rogan's podcast and was turned down.1:58:22 Are animals our slaves?1:58:37 Some animals have demonstrated a limited but very real capacity for reason. Such as Elephants, Chimps, Magpies, and Dolphins. Should they have some limited rights to the degree of their limited reason?2:01:07 Who'd be in the coalition on Dodd-Frank repeal?2:01:38 Bill Maher, etc., are saying: “I guess Trump's tariffs aren't bad; economy is good; I was wrong.” But they're not even in effect yet. What's the deal?2:02:32 is it helpful to debate policy on social media?2:04:03 I've heard you say that USA shouldn't have entered WW1. Did you know that Germany bombed NY harbor in 1916 and were sinking US vessels in 1915 & 172:05:50 did you see any clips from the DSA (dem-soc of A) Town Hall? they want to abolish the family. Said marriage=prostitution; childhood=slavery2:08:10 Do you have time for Portugal/Spain recommendations if I send an itinerary? Mostly looking for great food.2:08:12 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions

August 6, 2025 | School Choice; Intl Students; Economic Data; Russia; Jones act; Ships; China | Yaron Brook ShowDon't miss this episode if you want to understand how ideas shape events—and how to fight back with reason, individualism, and freedom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33MpmtvMKs0 Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Marek Michulka and Onkar Ghate examine the Trump administration's actions against CBS — including a billion-dollar lawsuit and FCC investigation — and argue that the FCC's regulatory power is incompatible with free speech.  Among the topics covered: How Trump's actions against CBS are targeting them for their content; How censorship in a free country relies on self-censorship; Why many critics of Trump's actions miss the essential issue; How antitrust is being used to force editorial rooms to cater to the whims of bureaucrats; Why the realm of ideas can't be separated from the realm of production and trade; How elite universities' “public interest” rhetoric opened the door to government control; What the future holds. Recommended in this podcast are Ayn Rand's essay “Have Gun, Will Nudge,” her talk “Censorship: Local and Express,” and her novel, especially Part II Chapter 5.  This podcast was recorded on June 11, 2025 and posted on July 31, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.

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(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Carl Barney is a libertarian philanthropist and former owner of a network of for-profit colleges across the United States. A vocal advocate of Ayn Rand's Objectivism, he has donated millions to promote individual rights, free-market principles, and philosophical education through institutions like the Ayn Rand Institute and the Prometheus Foundation. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CARL's LINKS - IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecarlbarney/?hl=en - WEBSITE: carlbarney.com - BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Experiment-Revolutionary-Way-Increase/dp/B0DQ9MTKKD FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Abbey Road, Ghosts, XPrize, De-Aging, 120 Years, Sleep, Post-WWII England 11:11 – Siblings, Struggle, Dream at 17, Backpacking, Kindness, India, Sri Lanka 17:42 – Family Distance, Travel Wisdom, Curiosity, Bulgaria, Turkey 1959, India 1960, Education 30:31 – Churchill, Australia, Outback Job, America 1964, Energy, Self-Discovery, Late Calling 40:02 – Age 23–39, Soul, Passion Money, Life Design, Sky Not Falling, Wealth ≠ Joy 52:18 – Accidental Wealth, Zen, Education, Gratitude, Ayn Rand, Values, Purpose 59:02 – Management, Career Schools, No Fluff, 1985, $1M Debt, 100 Campuses, Factory Floor 01:09:15 – Higher Ed Crisis, Socialism, Political Drift, Foreign Influence 01:19:16 – Populism, Disenfranchised, Student Debt, Government Mistakes, AI Professors 01:35:20 – AI Brains, “Playing God?”, Human AI, Global Tuition, 24/7 Learning 01:46:23 – Online U, No Fluff, Avatar Debates, Critical Thinking, Reason, Objectivity, Truth 01:56:02 – Non-Profit Model, Gov Pressure, Self-Funded, Happiness 02:06:29 – Baseline Joy, Steve Jobs, Engine Failure, PreQuest, Legacy Gifts 02:16:11 – Near Death, System Issues, Habits, Read. Think. PLAN. 02:26:17 – Elon Musk, Idealism vs Reality CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 323 - Carl Barney Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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*