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Value of Sports ~ Why do we value sports so much? - a short interview with Dr. Judy VanRaalte. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Self Conscious ~ I am uncomfortable in groups of more than one or two people. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Romance ~ I am desperately in love with a woman who broke up with me. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Bondi Beach & Israel; ISIS; Brown; Reiner; Jimmy Lai; Chile; Animal Farm | Yaron Brook Show
Capitalism & Benevolence | Yaron Brook Show
Crying ~ Why do I cry uncontrollably when I argue with my parents? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Warner Deal; Obamacare; Oil Tanker; Indiana; Border Search; Drugs; Space | Yaron Brook Show
Populist Right in EU; Tate Release; Tucker on Israel; Indiana; Birthright | Yaron Brook Show
Intellectual Activism ~ How to take the first steps in defending your ideas. A short interview with activist Lin Zinser. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Trump Austerity; ICE; Thai War; ME Policy; Trade; Miami; Pride; Public Executions | Yaron Brook Show
Fuentes vs Piers; Illegal Immigrants; Nvidia; Farm Subsidies; Japan; EU | Yaron Brook Show
Deeply Earned Guilt ~ How can I atone for reading my friend's diary? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Pardons; Netflix; JD Vance; Tucker & Qatar; Millionaires; Russia; China; Hamas | Yaron Brook Show
1-I am Unexciting-I am a singer with a dull performance. 2-Romantic Communication-I over-analyze my girlfriend's words. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Discussing Divorce ~ How do I tell my husband that I no longer love him? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
In this compelling episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz sits down once again with author, prosecutor, and philosopher James Stevens Valliant to tackle a recurring confusion in libertarian circles: the attempt to merge individual-rights philosophy with anarchism — a fusion often labelled “anarcho-Objectivism.”Michael and James examine why this hybrid collapses on its own premises. They break down the essential role of objective law, the necessity of a single rights-protecting legal framework, and why competing private “justice agencies” cannot uphold rights but inevitably devolve into private warlords.The discussion cuts through romantic rhetoric about “voluntary governance” and focuses instead on the practical requirements of living in a civilised society: clear laws, a monopoly on retaliatory force, and institutions bound by objective standards. Without these, rights aren't defended — they're extinguished.James draws on history, legal philosophy, and decades of work studying the moral foundations of liberty. Michael brings his trademark clarity: a deeply lived understanding of what happens when law is arbitrary, when justice fragments into competing factions, and when force is no longer restrained by principle.Together, they demonstrate why any view that rejects government altogether cannot claim to defend freedom. A society without a single, rights-protecting legal structure doesn't maximise liberty — it destroys the conditions that make liberty possible.This episode is essential listening for anyone who has ever wondered why a rights-based philosophy necessitates government — and why eliminating government doesn't lead to freedom, but to the rule of the sword.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064XView from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xjAbout Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, overseeing the publishing and promotion of each episode to reflect a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual integrity.As a CEO, property manager, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for capitalism and individual rights, Xenia ensures the podcast stays true to its core values of reason, freedom, and personal responsibility.Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, where passionate thinkers gather to discuss Ayn Rand's ideas and their application to life, politics, and culture.Join us at: https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)Because freedom is worth thinking about — and talking about.Follow Life on Purpose — Xenia's thought-provoking essays on Substack:https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?utm_source=user-menuHashtags#TheRationalEgoist #MichaelLiebowitz #JamesValliant #PhilosophyPodcast #IndividualRights #RuleOfLaw #LibertarianDebate #ClassicalLiberalism #Reason #MoralClarity
The Crisis of Meaning; Reviews | Yaron Brook Show
National Security Strategy; Pipe Bombs; Eurovision--Why Care About Israel? : Yaron Brook Show
Sexual Satisfaction ~ Setting realistic romantic expectations. A short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Nostalgia; Birth Rates; Talent & Immigration; Climate Change; Hegseth; News: Yaron Brook Show
Drug War; HK Fire; Failure; NATO; Swiss Tax; Costco; Fuentes; Waymo | Yaron Brook Show
MN Fraud; Disability; Russia; Israel; Bannon; Yarvin; Piker; Opera; Birth Rates : Yaron Brook show
1-Unearned Guilt 2-Impotency ~ 1-How to crush a man's self-worth 2-My husband is ashamed that he can't perform in bed. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Porn vs. Intimacy ~ My husband is into pornography. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Ukraine; Venezuela; Pardons; Trump's Indecency; Settler Violence; Waymo; China | Yaron Brook Show
1-Happiness Myths 2-Happiness and Alcohol ~ 1-What happiness is and is not. 2-Why am I not happy when I drink? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Civilization & The Role of Religion; Song Reviews | Yaron Brook Show
AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Nov 2025) | Yaron Brook ShowRecorded live on November 29, 2025url: https://youtube.com/live/JqVChuQkvVkAyn Rand, AI, Altruism & the Future of the West — Live AMA with Yaron BrookThe most unfiltered Yaron Brook AMA of 2025.Ideas, controversies, philosophy, geopolitics, art, education, Objectivism, nationalism, Christianity, AI, and the fate of Western civilization — nothing is off the table.If you want to understand the world through the lens of reason, individualism, and freedom, this is the conversation you won't want to miss.⏱️ Timestamps Main Topics0:00 – Opening remarks1:14 – Upcoming shows, themes & Super Chat panel2:16 – AI-generated art & the philosophy of education10:07 – Problems in modern education & Rand's view of ideas13:57 – Debate reflections & the rise of white nationalism20:09 – Lessons from Vietnam & the legacy of post-WWII colonies26:23 – Conservatives, America's founding & Objectivism's influence31:27 – Yaron's daily routine & importance of exercise37:27 – Altruism & the erosion of individual rights52:02 – Media scandals & Christianity's influence on medicine58:53 – Favorite dinners & RANDS Day updates1:03:14 – Coming guests, topics, and reality vs. perception
War Veterans ~ Some Issues Facing Our Returning Veterans - a short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
DC Shooting & Immigration; Luddites; Zionism; Abolition; Facts, Poverty & Lies | Yaron Brook Show
Thanksgiving - An American Holiday | Yaron Brook Show
WitkoffGate; Tariffs; UK Budget; Taiwan; Jewish Nuts; Tucker Nuts; Having Kids | Yaron Brook Show
Ukraine; Israel; Mamdani; Obamacare; DOGE; Traitors; indictments; Creedal Nation | Yaron Brook Show
Muslim Brotherhood; Ukraine; China; Mamdani; Deportations; X; AI; Golden Age | Yaron Brook Show
Recorded live on November 13, 2025 by the Steamboat Institute, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=769yfyFVt0QIs capitalism truly the moral engine of human flourishing—or does socialism offer a better path?In this sharp, high-stakes debate, Yaron Brook (Ayn Rand Institute) and Bhaskar Sunkara (Jacobin, The Nation) go head-to-head on the fundamental question shaping the future of freedom, prosperity, and the human condition.Hosted by the Steamboat Institute in partnership with the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual, this event brings moral philosophy, economics, politics, and human nature into a collision course.If you care about prosperity, inequality, freedom, or the future of liberal democracy… this debate is essential viewing.00:00 – 13:00 | Welcome & Opening13:00 – 15:00 | Pre-Debate Audience Poll15:00 – 20:00 | Opening Statement – Yaron Brook20:00 – 26:00 | Opening Statement – Bhaskar Sunkara26:00 – 32:00 | What Do “Capitalism” and “Socialism” Actually Mean?32:00 – 34:00 | Who Really Has the Power?34:00 – 40:00 | What Is Human Flourishing?40:00 – 47:00 | Which System Serves Healthcare & Childcare Better?47:00 – 55:00 | What Counts as a “Basic Need”?55:00 – 57:00 | What Should Education Actually Produce?57:00 – 1:00:00 | Are Military & Firefighters “Socialism”? 1:00:00 – 1:03:00 | Do Unskilled Workers Have Power Under Capitalism?1:03:00 – 1:05:00 | What Would It Take to Implement Socialism?1:05:00 – 1:11:00 | Can Socialism Coexist with Human Nature?1:11:00 – 1:19:20 | How Do We Prevent Tyranny?1:19:20 – 1:28:00 | Closing Statements1:28:00 – 1:33:15 | Post-Debate Poll ResultsSocialism promises equality. Capitalism delivers opportunity. Which path leads to real prosperity?