Podcasts about Ayn Rand

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.

After following up on Justice Alito's summer interview, the new birthright-citizenship executive orders, and the Court's record-low approval numbers, we devote the episode to Cisco Systems v. Doe, the Falun Gong surveillance case that closes the door Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain left open for new Alien Tort Statute claims. We try to build a theory of the ATS from first principles — Section 9 of the Judiciary Act of 1789, the law of nations, and the Marbois affair — before running through two decades of the Court narrowing the statute. Then we ask what to make of "door closing" as a phenomenon, from Edwards v. Vannoy to Rucho, and whether the Court would really be stuck if the perfect ATS unicorn finally showed up. Along the way: whether Justice Alito is an I-95 or an Amtrak guy, the seven-case October calendar led by Suncor, Rooker anti-Feldmanism, and a Phoenix bar band called the Blackstone Three.Highlights[00:00:21] Opening: 29 episodes makes a record-breaking season, and the secret to sub-4-hour recording sessions[00:02:28] Justice Alito's WSJ interview with James Taranto: "Obviously I'm here for another term," the vultures, and his high school English teacher's psychoanalysis[00:06:27] How Will became a libertarian: Mr. Flannery, Lexis news alerts for "Ayn Rand," and golfer David Duval[00:09:48] Still no action on the mail-in voting applications; a White House ballroom emergency application expected any day[00:11:15] No rehearing petition in Trump v. Barbara — instead, new executive orders probing the decision's edges[00:15:32] The October calendar: only 7 cases, starting with Suncor — "conservative intuitions in search of a constitutional clause"[00:17:04] Mailbag: Rooker anti-Feldmanism via Lance v. Dennis, and Michael Rosman on whether sex-segregated sports are really "equal opportunity"[00:20:32] Gallup has the Court at 33% approval, a record low — the maximally anti-legitimacy strategy[00:22:35] The main event: Cisco Systems v. Doe — an anonymous person versus a faceless corporation[00:23:16] ATS first principles: Section 9 of the Judiciary Act of 1789, the law of nations as brooding omnipresence, and the Marbois affair[00:37:27] The 1980 revival, Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain, and the door Justice Souter left ajar[00:42:45] Two decades of narrowing: Kiobel, Jesner, Nestlé — and Will's brush with a thriving atrocities practice[00:47:33] Cisco closes the door; the Edwards v. Vannoy parallel, and whether door closing is ever dicta[00:52:33] Door closing as a genre: Vieth v. Jubelirer, Rucho — a Green Bag piece for Richard Re[00:56:36] What about pirates? The Blackstone 3 — the doctrine, and the Phoenix bar band[01:00:18] Implied causes of action, the slow death of Bivens, and the Ex parte Young irony after Trump v. Cook[01:05:19] Scoring the opinion: a win for the Bradley–Goldsmith "Erie algorithm" — or selective originalism?[01:13:33] Sign-off: rate and review — and if we go quiet, Will has been taken by piratesRelevant linksCasesCisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I — slip opinionTrump v. Barbara — the birthright-citizenship decision the new executive orders are testingSuncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County — the OT26 openerSosa v. Alvarez-Machain, 542 U.S. 692 (2004)Edwards v. Vannoy, 593 U.S. 255 (2021) — slip opinionLance v. Dennis, 546 U.S. 459 (2006) (per curiam) — the Stevens "Rooker good, Feldman bad" dissentCommentary & articlesCNN on the Alito interview — coverage of James Taranto's Wall Street Journal interviewGallup, "Supreme Court Job Approval Slumps to Record Low"Jonathan Adler, "Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County" — the solo plaintiffs-side amicusOona A. Hathaway et al., "Has the Alien Tort Statute Made a Difference?," 107 Cornell L. Rev. (2022) — the settlements study cited in Cisco footnote 2Carlos M. Vázquez & Stephen I. Vladeck, "State Law, the Westfall Act, and the Nature of the Bivens Question," 161 U. Pa. L. Rev. 509 (2013)Samuel L. Bray & Paul B. Miller, "Getting Into Equity," 97 Notre Dame L. Rev. 1763 (2022) — why equity never needed causes of actionOtherDivided Argument, "Separation-of-Powers Police" (S4E23) — the Daryl Levinson Law for Leviathan book episodeThe Blackstone Three — original and cover music for all events, parties, and concert venues

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 —

In which Robert & Amy discuss rational strategies for discussing mixed cases, complex issues, current events (political and otherwise).  Finding, celebrating, living, and leaving Ayn Rand and/or Objectivism.  How to answer trolls, drive-bys, friends, and family.  Also, Mary Poppins, Rock & Roll, and Happy National Book Lovers Day! 

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.

The New Intellectual Book Study is a free book club discussing For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand. This week our reading was pages 146–164. About the Book Study: Today's society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune. In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand's Objectivism. Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand's goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism. This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand's work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians. Project Outline: Ayn Rand's “For the New Intellectual” Week 01 – pgs 10–23 Week 02 – pgs 24–37 Week 03 – pgs 37–57 Ayn Rand's Character Speeches Week 01 – Short Speeches, pgs 60–76 Week 02 – Roark's Courtroom Speech, pgs 77–86 Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 88–101 Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 101–116 Galt's Speech Week 01 – pgs 117–131 Week 02 – pgs 131–146 Week 03 – pgs 146–164 Week 04 – pgs 164–177 Week 05 – pgs 177–192 Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual) Ayn Rand and Christianity? Christianity + Western Civilization The Plunder of the Egyptians Americanism Book Study Objectivism Book Study Become a Patron As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes. As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand. Video Version Click here to find our replays on YouTube. About the Podcast For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators. We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights. Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode. How to Help The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review. Click here to subscribe. Listen to the Podcast The post FTNCI 104: Christians Discuss John Galt's Speech (3/5) first appeared on For the New Christian Intellectual.

It's 895 days until the legally defined end of the 47th Presidency, but the merit of upcoming elections becomes more suspect as time goes on. In the meantime, we do a brunchcast! The comrade forgets words, we have a new Fellow Traveler, and the Wanderer is back! This week is a bit all over the place, but we all participate and are cognizant. Other Titles Considered: Data Bad Formula EA Elon's Shame Special Show Links: China quietly saved the world last month https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkA0bkb6ZO0 Black lung rates in Appalachia are high as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/2026-08-05/black-lung-rates-in-appalachia-are-high-as-the-1970s-with-thousands-of-miners-sick Military jamming disrupted a medical plane's GPS system before it crashed last month in New Mexico https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-plane-crash-medevac-ntsb-gps-d95ba57711f926082d7f11d2c20f0f0d A West London Tube station kept flooding, then 5 beavers built 7 dams in a year

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 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.

In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Don Watkins, Onkar Ghate, and Keith Lockitch discuss the Institute's recently announced educational program on Objectivism: ARU Core.

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.

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years.  In this episode, Kim speaks with Rob Lalka, the author of The Venture Alchemists - How Big Tech Turned Profits Into Power.    In this episode of Radical Sabbatical, Kim sits down with Rob Lalka, author of Venture Alchemist, to study what the founders of Facebook, Google, and the “PayPal Mafia” were saying and writing before anyone was paying attention to them. They explore what separates the leaders who stayed grounded from the ones who didn't. They ask a hard question: does it matter if a leader got corrupted by too much money and power or if they started out bad to the bone? Every leader (indeed, every one of us) has good and bad inside. The one that wins is usually the one that gets fed. The question is whether the venture capital model feeds the good — or does it feed the bad, setting founders up to be corrupted by their own success?  Kim and Rob explore the contrasting origins of major tech companies like Facebook and Google. They discuss the implications of Mark Zuckerberg's early actions (for example, an IM while in college with a friend who asked him how he got access to people's personal information and he replied “they trusted me, the dumb f–ks;”). What does it mean that Google's founders started out thinking Google would have to be a non-profit so that advertising wouldn't bias information but wound up selling trillions of ads?  The conversation also delves into the impact of the PayPal Mafia and the controversial book by Thiel and Sachs, The Diversity Myth. Rob discusses the complexities of free speech and the implications of outlier behavior. He emphasizes the importance of moral leadership in corporate culture and critiques the philosophical influences of figures like Ayn Rand and Milton Friedman on business ethics. Rob expresses hope for the future, particularly through the potential of his students to create positive change in society. Books & Articles mention by Rob:   George Packer - article in The Atlantic - The Venture-Capital Populist https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/06/david-sacks-crypto-ai-venture-capital/686941/ Max Chafkin - The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and the Rise of the Silicon Valley Oligarchs https://elmstreetbooks.com/book/9781984878557 Jimi Soni - The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501197266?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Guest Background: Rob Lalka is the author of The Venture Alchemists - How Big Tech Turned Profits Into Power.  He is also the Albert R. Lepage Professor in Business and executive director of the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University. He is on the board of directors of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Public Democracy, Inc., and Venture For America in New Orleans. Previously, he served on the U.S. Secretary of State's policy planning staff and in the State Department's Office of Global Partnerships, was a director at Village Capital, and was a senior advisor at the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. CHAPTERS (00:40) Introduction to Alchemy and Venture Capital (03:04) The Power Dynamics in Business Models (05:33) Zuckerberg's Origin Story and Its Implications (07:40) The Contrast with Google's Founding Philosophy (09:47) The Role of Advertising in Business Models (12:43) The Historical Context of Business Practices (14:59) The Golden Spike and Economic Inequality (14:59) The Impact of the PayPal Mafia and Diversity Myth (22:00) The Controversy of Free Speech and Homophobia (25:07) Outlier Behavior and Its Implications (28:03) The Rape Issue and Its Consequences (30:27) Moral Leadership and Corporate Culture (33:08) Philosophical Influences on Business Ethics (40:30) Hope for the Future and the Role of Education Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Keywords venture capital, alchemy, business models, Zuckerberg, Google, advertising, economic inequality, PayPal Mafia, diversity myth, entrepreneurship free speech, outlier behavior, corporate culture, moral leadership, business ethics, philosophy, education, AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

"Individualism without a sense of unity is just as dangerous as the hive mind." This one's a little different. Nicky Billou hands his longtime energy-healing mentor Lisa Kavanagh a copy of Ayn Rand's Anthem, no priming, and the two of them just talk through it — what it says, what it gets right, and where it goes too far. Lisa had never read Rand before. She found the story of a man raised in a collective so total it abolished mirrors and the word "I" genuinely unsettling in how current it feels — but she isn't shy about pushing back on the ending, where Rand's hero swings from one extreme to another. Nicky fills in the rest: who Rand was, what she escaped, and why Anthem still sells alongside The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged decades after her death. If you've ever wondered whether a short, decades-old novella is worth your time, this is basically two friends talking you into reading it. Learn more & connect: Lisa Kavanagh — Natural Healing Reiki: https://www.naturalhealingreiki.ca Anthem by Ayn Rand — available on Amazon for under $10: https://www.amazon.com/Anthem-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191137 Resources mentioned: Anthem by Ayn Rand: https://www.amazon.com/Anthem-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191137 The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand: https://www.amazon.com/Fountainhead-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191153 Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand: https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191145 Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

The New Intellectual Book Study is a free book club discussing For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand. This week our reading was pages 131–146. About the Book Study: Today's society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune. In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand's Objectivism. Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand's goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism. This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand's work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians. Project Outline: Ayn Rand's “For the New Intellectual” Week 01 – pgs 10–23 Week 02 – pgs 24–37 Week 03 – pgs 37–57 Ayn Rand's Character Speeches Week 01 – Short Speeches, pgs 60–76 Week 02 – Roark's Courtroom Speech, pgs 77–86 Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 88–101 Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 101–116 Galt's Speech Week 01 – pgs 117–131 Week 02 – pgs 131–146 Week 03 – pgs 146–164 Week 04 – pgs 164–177 Week 05 – pgs 177–192 Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual) Ayn Rand and Christianity? Christianity + Western Civilization The Plunder of the Egyptians Americanism Book Study Objectivism Book Study Become a Patron As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes. As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand. Video Version Click here to find our replays on YouTube. About the Podcast For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators. We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights. Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode. How to Help The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review. Click here to subscribe. Listen to the Podcast The post FTNCI 103: Christians Discuss John Galt's Speech (2/5) first appeared on For the New Christian Intellectual.

In which Robert & Amy celebrate the virtue of Independence, Independence Day, The Declaration of Independence, and you ... unique, awesome, independent you!  Ayn Rand on Independence.  Also, Henry David Thoreau, Rachel Brosnahan, Rebounding, Idolatry, Anne of Green Gables, and the depths of despair ... and Happy Malala Day!

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with legendary economist and libertarian scholar Dr. Walter Block for a wide-ranging conversation on economics, socialism, Israel, free markets, and the future of America. Block explains why basic economic principles have become so controversial, reflects on his intellectual journey from socialism to libertarianism, and shares how Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged and Henry Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson completely changed his worldview. The discussion also explores the political shift in New York City, the growing popularity of socialist ideas among younger Americans, the debate over Israel within libertarian circles, and whether lasting peace in the Middle East is finally within reach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite decades of inflammatory rhetoric, the real risk of video games lies not in their violent imagery but in the ethical and political sensibilities they normalize. Video games reward speed, efficiency, control, and meritocratic mastery, training players to align with a technolibertarian worldview - one that celebrates individual will, technological power, and skepticism toward collective forms of governance. Rather than asking whether games produce violent individuals, we might more productively ask how they contribute to a commitment to radical capitalism and a belief in highly individualistic worldviews. In this unsettling work David Waddington traces the philosophical roots of technolibertarianism, founded on faith in technological progress and personal freedom. He identifies a darker turn in this thinking, animated by the ideals of Ayn Rand and her archetype of the "tech hero of capitalism." Many games, Waddington argues, invite players to inhabit this archetype, treating mastery, control, and relentless striving as moral virtues. While educational research often praises games for motivating students and fostering problem-solving, Waddington asks a deeper question: What kinds of people do games help us become? Drawing on Martin Heidegger and other thinkers, he explores whether gameplay expands human possibility or narrows it by habituating players to efficient yet restrictive systems. The Hidden Curriculum of Video Games (McGill-Queen's UP, 2026) critiques mainstream game design and educational technology, offering hopeful alternatives and examining reflective games that resist dominant gameplay logics. Written with clarity, passion, and philosophical depth, this thought-provoking work opens new horizons on technology, education, and the moral imagination of play. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design and game studies at the HNU University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm, Germany, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal TITEL kulturmagazin for the game section, and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A startup lecture recommended by Sam Altman calls people "ammunition" and tells you to work 80-hour weeks.Brian and Om dissect Keith Rabois' (in)famous "How to Operate" talk, exposing the dehumanizing logic behind "barrels and ammunition," the cult of heroic effort, and why grading managers on output-per-head creates a fear-based culture.What Brian and Om get into:• Why the "people are irrational" premise is a condescending excuse for bad system design• The truth behind 80-100 hour work weeks and the duct-tape engine myth• What "build a company idiots can run" really means for your career• The "barrels and ammunition" metaphor and its Taylorist roots• Why "expand responsibilities until they break" destroys psychological safety• The output-per-head metric and how it incentivizes burning out your teamFor product managers, engineers, and anyone who's ever been called a "resource" by someone who read too much Ayn Rand.#ToxicLeadership #StartupCulture #ManagementAdviceKeith Rabois, Sam Altman, Y Combinator, Andy Grove, High Output Management, Warren Buffett, Square, PayPal, W. Edwards Deming, The Goal by Eliyahu GoldrattLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

A number of interesting graphic novels have been brought to our attention recently — works with laugh-out-loud moments and deeper meanings as well. We review three of them in this episode: Heaven by Katie Skelly is a Fantagraphics book about a haunted strip club. Jason joins Tim to discuss it. Was That Normal? by Alex Potts (Avery Hill) gives us a neurodivergent main character and a vague threat from a crumbling tower. Adam and Tim review it. John of the Night (Avery Hill) is a wild scifi epic by Darryl Cunningham. As Emmet and Tim will discuss, Cunningham normally publishes fact-based comics journalism, such as bios of Ayn Rand and Vladimir Putin, but this time he turns in a really enjoyable work of fiction. Brought to you by: Checkered Past podcast Our supporters on Patreon

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 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 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 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 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? 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 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.

The hit series The Bear has finally concluded. The final episode is so uplifting that most reviewers appear to believe the arc of the show’s main character follows suit with a redemptive arc. But the connection to Ayn Rand’s famous book The Fountainhead might reveal the opposite meaning. The show’s main character Carmen Berzatto, portrayed beautifully by Jeremy Allen White, shows us a prototypical Randian archetype who understands everything and learns nothing. The deeper subtext of the show is the tension between the upper and working class, the pursuit of both greatness and a paycheck, and whether individual accomplishments supersede collective success. It’s a uniquely modern American theme being played out in real time between two of the most famous men in America. Elon Musk is the avatar of Rand’s objectivist theory, while Zohran Mamdani leverages his fame and status for the collective. Resources The Bear Ayn Rand: The Fountainhead The Bear, “Napkins” The Bear, “Replicants” Ayn Rand Institute: The Mike Wallace Interview with Ayn Rand Wednesday Journal: The Bear visits Oak Park’s Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio New Ideal: Howard Roark and Frank Lloyd Wright UNFTR Resources Video: Class War in The Bear: Individual Genius vs Collective Good Episode: Ayn Rand Was a Dick. Essay: The Bear and the American Male Archetype. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the sign of liberal Protestant decline indicated by the sale of the Episcopal Church's headquarters, polyamorists and LGBTQ activists resisting monogamy vote in the PC (USA, and the life, legacy, and worldview of Alan Greenspan.Part I (00:14 – 11:24)The Episcopalian Heads for Extinction: The Episcopal Church Set to Sell Headquarters in NY, and It Marks Another Sign of Liberal Protestant DeclineThe Episcopalian heads for extinction: Denominational collapse is announced with plan to sell NYC headquarters by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Episcopal Church puts multimillion-dollar New York headquarters on the market by The Washington Post (Michelle Boorstein)Part II (11:24 – 18:56)Polyamory and the Presbyterian Church (USA): A Move to Affirm Monogamy is Met with Resistants from Polyamorists and LGBTQ ActivistsPart III (18:56 – 27:16)Alan Shrugged? Ayn Rand, the Legacy of Economist Alan Greenspan, and a Reminder That There is a Worldview Behind EverythingAlan Greenspan, Influential Fed Chairman Whose Legacy Was Dimmed by the Financial Crisis, Dies at 100 by The Wall Street Journal (Nick Timiraos)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.