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Capitalism, Productiveness and Artificial Intelligence | Yaron Brook Show
Jun 20, 2026
1h 34m 26s
Lebanon & Iran Talks; Anthropic/AI; Meloni; Reflecting Pool; Cuba; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show
Jun 19, 2026
1h 30m 54s
What Now With Iran?; Vance; Moscow; USMCA; Reading; Obama Library; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show
Jun 19, 2026
1h 35m 06s
Trump on Iran Deal; Hormuz: UFC Plot; Fed; DNI; Huawei; China; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show
Jun 17, 2026
1h 53m 27s
MOU; SpaceX; CIA; Piker on Musk; Liberty Justice Center; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show
Jun 16, 2026
1h 30m 33s
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| 6/20/26 | ![]() Capitalism, Productiveness and Artificial Intelligence | Yaron Brook Show | Live June 20, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 111)Capitalism, Productiveness and Artificial Intelligence | Yaron Brook ShowAI Won’t Replace Human Greatness—Unless We Let It | The Capitalist Case for Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world—but is it a threat to human achievement or the greatest productivity tool ever created?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron makes the philosophical, economic, and moral case for AI. He explains why artificial intelligence is a product of human reason, why the anti-AI panic resembles past technological fears, and why capitalism—not government planning—made AI possible.From machine learning breakthroughs and creative applications to concerns about jobs, truth, regulation, and human relationships, Yaron explores what AI means for the future of civilization and what it reveals about the value of human intelligence itself.If you want to understand AI from the perspective of reason, individual rights, innovation, and capitalism, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/Zfd5zvhYJvwMain Topics:00:00 Introduction & Upcoming OCON Event01:37 AI's Impact on Capitalism and Human Productiveness03:01 The Philosophical Defense of AI07:33 Why AI Is a Triumph of Capitalism and Reason09:37 Practical Benefits and Everyday Uses of AI11:52 The History Behind Modern AI27:59 Machine Learning and Neural Network Breakthroughs35:15 Early Livestreaming and Technology Evolution36:03 Politics, Regulation, and the AI Debate37:21 Personal and Social Consequences of AI38:13 AI, Art, Music, and Creativity40:05 Productiveness as a Human Virtue44:55 The Future of Work and Value Creation49:18 Winners, Losers, and Social Change54:52 Freedom vs. Government Control of AILIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:02:31 Can AI Thrive Under Heavy Taxation and Regulation?1:08:35 Are There Any Signs of Cultural Progress?1:10:57 Why Is Eugenics Making a Comeback?1:14:34 Getting Rich to Disappear—A Rational Goal?1:17:30 Is China Really Less Regulated Than America?1:19:26 When Will Emotional Support Droids Arrive?1:24:47 Is AI Data-Center Water Usage a Real Problem?1:26:10 What Happens When People Stop Thinking for Themselves?1:28:00 AI vs. Traditional Healthcare—Who Wins?1:29:17 Can a Robot Ever Replace a Living Companion?1:30:02 Thoughts on the Habeas Corpus Debate?1:30:38 Should We Stop Calling It "Artificial Intelligence"?1:34:08 How Does Yaron Use AI Today—and Tomorrow?#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Capitalism #Technology #Innovation #MachineLearning #Productivity #FreeMarkets #FutureOfWork #ethics #selfishness #Objectivism #AynRand #IndividualismThe 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. | 1h 34m 26s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() Lebanon & Iran Talks; Anthropic/AI; Meloni; Reflecting Pool; Cuba; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show | Live June 19, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 110)Lebanon & Iran Talks; Anthropic; Meloni; Reflecting Pool; Cuba; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIran’s Nuclear Gamble, AI’s Explosive Future, Hezbollah’s Fate & Cuba’s Surprise Market ReformsThe Middle East is on the brink, AI is accelerating faster than governments can control it, and economic freedom is breaking through in some of the world's most unlikely places.In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dives into the latest Iran nuclear negotiations, the future of Hezbollah and Lebanon, France's response to Trump's Iran strategy, and a DOJ investigation into the Khamenei family's assets. Then he turns to the AI revolution—from Anthropic and Mythos AI to Europe’s AI ambitions, government regulation, cybersecurity threats, robotics, and the geopolitical race for technological dominance.Plus: Cuba embraces market reforms, Argentina pushes radical innovation, Italy's prime minister sparks controversy, Washington's reflecting pool becomes a political scandal, and much more.Do governments make the world safer—or more dangerous? Can AI remain free from political control? And what happens if Iran's regime finally falls?Join Yaron for a wide-ranging discussion on freedom, technology, foreign policy, and human achievement.▶️ Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/y-199mLywqgTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction00:51 Iran Nuclear Deal Developments02:46 Iran's Negotiating Strategy & Strait of Hormuz04:21 Regional Consequences of Iran's Actions05:01 Israel, Hezbollah & Lebanon's Future11:08 Eliminating Hezbollah: Long-Term Solutions13:29 Regime Change in Iran & Regional Impact17:06 France's Position on Trump's Iran Strategy20:46 DOJ Investigation into Khamenei Family Assets23:05 AI Advances and Their Future Impact27:43 Mythos AI & Cybersecurity Concerns38:13 Europe's AI Strategy and Geopolitics41:07 Government Regulation and AI Risks44:39 AI Populism and Political Intervention47:34 Trump and Giorgia Meloni Controversy51:19 Washington Reflecting Pool Scandal58:24 Cuba's Economic Reforms1:02:51 Argentina's Biotech Deregulation1:04:18 AI-Run Non-Human Corporations1:05:40 India's Massive AI Infrastructure Push1:06:53 China, Robotics & Boston Dynamics CompetitionLIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:14:25 Would You Join a Revolution You Might Lose?1:16:18 Did Hitler Know He Was Evil?1:19:07 Is Life One Giant IQ Test?1:22:07 How Did America Recover After Vietnam?1:24:05 Where Can I Find Rand's "Confusion Papers"?1:24:51 Is Israel Falling Behind on Drone Warfare?1:26:14 Why Are Europeans Amazed by American Prosperity?1:27:10 Best Food, Museums & Experiences in New Orleans?#Iran #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #ArtificialIntelligence #Anthropic #Trump #Argentina #Cuba #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe 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. | 1h 30m 54s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() What Now With Iran?; Vance; Moscow; USMCA; Reading; Obama Library; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show | Live June 18, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 109)What Now With Iran?; Vance; Moscow; USMCA; Reading; Obama Library; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIran at a Crossroads: Regime Change, Vance’s Blind Spot, Putin’s Weakness & Why Human Achievement Still WinsIs Iran finally facing a reckoning—or are we watching another strategic failure unfold?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dives deep into the rapidly evolving conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. What should America's actual goal be? Is regime change possible? What role should Israel and the Gulf States play? And why are voices like JD Vance and Tucker Carlson getting the issue so wrong?Yaron also analyzes Russia's vulnerabilities after Ukraine's daring drone attacks, explores the possibility of a post-Putin Russia, examines Trump's trade policies and USMCA, and takes on the continuing decline of American education.Then, as always, we end on a positive note with remarkable examples of human achievement—from AI-powered medical breakthroughs and autonomous fighter jets to ocean-based data centers and advances against cervical cancer.If you're tired of superficial headlines and want serious analysis rooted in reason, individualism, and long-term thinking, this episode is for you. Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/knuMfaO1oTQ🔔 Subscribe, like, and share to help grow the conversation.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction02:37 Trump's Iran Policy & Iran's Internal Response06:23 What Is the Long-Term Strategy for Iran?12:40 Building Opposition Inside Iran20:14 Lebanon, Hezbollah & Gulf State Defense24:28 Political Fallout in America32:19 JD Vance, Tucker Carlson & Israel37:43 Is Israel Too Dependent on America?41:41 Why the Iran Deal Was a Disaster51:00 Ukraine's Drone Attacks & Russia's Weakness56:02 Could Putin Face a Coup?59:01 USMCA & Trump's Trade Policy1:02:06 America's Educational Decline1:07:11 Human Achievement Highlights1:07:49 AI-Powered Body Scanning Technology1:14:06 Ocean-Based Data Centers1:16:15 Autonomous Fighter Jets1:19:18 HPV Vaccine Success Story1:21:41 Closing RemarksLIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:23:55 Blake Scholl, Boom Supersonic & Objectivist Entrepreneurship1:27:01 Foot Fetishes, Psychology & Cultural Repression?1:29:48 Heroism Under Pressure: The Volcanic Cloud Pilot1:30:59 Steven Pinker, OCON & Growing the Show1:31:27 Should Israel Annex the West Bank?1:32:15 Do Loyal Sports Fans Ever Tune Out?1:32:53 Is "Terror State" an Anti-Concept?1:34:53 Could Iran Buy a Nuclear Weapon?#Iran #Israel #Trump #MiddleEast #UkraineWar #Russia #JDVance #Geopolitics #HumanAchievement #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe 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. | 1h 35m 06s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() Trump on Iran Deal; Hormuz: UFC Plot; Fed; DNI; Huawei; China; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show | Live June 17, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 108)Trump on Iran Deal; Hormuz: UFC Plot; Fed; DNI; Huawei; China; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowTrump’s Iran Gamble: Surrender, Strategy, or Disaster? Plus Hormuz, China’s Victory, the Fed, Huawei, and the Politics of AchievementDid Trump just hand Iran a strategic victory—or was this the only deal available?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dissects the newly announced Iran memorandum, Trump's justification for the deal, the implications for the Straits of Hormuz, and what it all means for America's role in the world. Is this diplomacy, surrender, or something in between?Yaron examines Trump's reasoning, JD Vance's defense of the deal, Marco Rubio's reaction, the geopolitical winners and losers, and why China may emerge as the biggest beneficiary. He also dives into the economic consequences, the future of global shipping, the bizarre proposal for a UFC event at the White House, and answers audience questions on stress, military service, evangelicals, female presidential candidates, Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative, and more.If you care about foreign policy, economics, politics, military strategy, and the future of American leadership, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss.📌 Watch, like, subscribe, and share! https://youtube.com/live/Ew2ljnlJXxo🔔 Become a supporter and get access to monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free episodes.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro & Today's Topics00:33 Why So Much Trump?01:14 Trump's Case for the Iran Deal02:08 Hormuz Crisis & Strategic Mistakes03:08 Trump's Praise for Egypt's Sisi04:01 Why Trump Says the Deal Was Necessary05:21 War, Peace & America's Options06:46 Iran's Position After the Agreement08:08 Strategy—or Lack of Strategy?09:08 Trump's Press Conference Analyzed10:06 "The Only Option?"11:18 Weak Negotiation & Oil Reserve Claims14:10 Ballistic Missiles and Iran16:09 Rubio, JD Vance & Internal Debate19:26 Vance on War and Military Strength21:33 Vance, Megyn Kelly & Political Undertones23:18 Defending the Deal24:46 The Case for Iran's Benefits26:00 Alternative Approaches27:30 Why Skepticism Remains30:26 The Memorandum: What Does It Actually Say?39:23 How This Deal Compares to Past Administrations41:14 Republican Reactions51:14 Political Consequences Ahead52:02 Shipping, Oil & Global Markets56:34 What Happens Next?57:12 China's Strategic Win57:59 Fundraising Update58:31 UFC at the White House?LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:37:21 Is Avoiding Stress Making Us Weaker?1:38:55 Why Would Trump Accept a Losing Deal?1:40:20 Should Politicians' Children Serve in the Military?1:41:36 Why Is the Navy Lagging Technologically?1:44:05 Texas GOP vs Muslim Supporters?1:47:35 Are Evangelicals Blocking Female Presidents?1:49:10 What Is Xi's Global Governance Initiative?#Trump #Iran #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #China #StraitOfHormuz #JDVance #economics #IranDeal #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe 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. | 1h 53m 27s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() MOU; SpaceX; CIA; Piker on Musk; Liberty Justice Center; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show | Live June 16, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 107)MOU; SpaceX; CIA; Piker on Musk; Liberty Justice Center; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowTrump’s Iran Gamble, SpaceX’s $400 Billion Surge, and the CIA Gold Bar Scandal: Is America Still Driven by Achievement?The headlines keep getting stranger: secret memorandums, conflicting intelligence on Iran, a CIA officer caught in a gold-bar scandal, SpaceX racing toward unprecedented valuations, and growing attacks on entrepreneurs like Elon Musk.In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dissects the contradictions at the heart of today's politics, economics, and culture. From Trump's handling of Iran and the Middle East to the explosive rise of SpaceX, from the Liberty Justice Center's challenge to tariffs to breakthroughs in medicine and fusion power, this episode explores the battle between political power and human achievement.Can technological innovation continue to thrive while politics becomes increasingly irrational? What happens when achievement is attacked and mediocrity is celebrated? And is there still a moral case for optimism in a world dominated by political spectacle?Watch, comment, and join the conversation live: https://youtube.com/live/5mv_XBSI2WY🔔 Subscribe for daily analysis of politics, economics, culture, technology, and Objectivism.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction 04:00 Secret Memorandums, Iran & Speculation05:06 Trump's Meetings with Controversial Leaders07:20 Oil Prices, Intelligence Assessments & Economic Impact13:02 Opposition Inside the Trump Administration21:09 Trump's Comments on Iranian Leadership26:21 Trump on Israel and Hezbollah31:16 Qatar Investments and Political Incentives35:37 SpaceX Valuation Explosion & Cursor Acquisition42:48 CIA Agent Gold Bar Corruption Scandal49:24 Hassan Piker vs. Elon Musk59:56 Liberty Justice Center Challenges Trump Tariffs1:04:07 Stanford's Arthritis Treatment Breakthrough1:06:26 NASA Catalyst Space Mission & Swift Satellite1:08:02 Helion's Fusion Power Progress1:12:21 FDA Reverses Course on Moderna Flu Shot1:19:32 Why People Misunderstand an Objectivist World1:22:11 Trump's Foreign Policy ContradictionsLIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:19:41 Why do people think an Objectivist society would be harsh?1:25:42 Should "Achievements" become its own YouTube series?1:25:56 Which landmark will host Trump's next spectacle?1:26:23 What's Medicare really like at 65?1:26:57 Is Europe trying to build a new world order?1:29:22 Are Rand's paperback editions disappearing?1:30:45 Why don't we celebrate the romantic side of reality?1:30:57 Is Heritage Foundation losing influence?1:31:40 Can intellectual property exist without exclusivity?1:32:28 Is Don Quixote really one of history's most evil novels?#Trump #Iran #SpaceX #ElonMusk #Tariffs #FusionEnergy #politics #IranDeal #Israel #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe 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. | 1h 30m 33s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Total Surrender; G7; Anthropic; Swiss Vote; Peru; Candace/Russia; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show | Live June 15, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 106)Total Surrender; G7; Anthropic; Swiss Vote; Peru; Candace/Russia; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowTrump’s Iran Surrender, AI’s Political Future, and Why the West Keeps Getting WeakerTrump signs what Yaron calls a stunning surrender deal with Iran. Is America giving away leverage while empowering its enemies? What does the agreement mean for Israel, U.S. credibility, and the future balance of power in the Middle East?Then: AI giant Anthropic, the future of artificial intelligence, Switzerland rejects a population cap, Peru's political future, Candace Owens on Russia, Africa's growing middle class, energy deregulation, medical innovation, Amazon robotics, and why degrowth advocates keep getting economics wrong.This episode tackles the biggest political, technological, and economic stories shaping the future—and explains what most commentators are missing.Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/Ke5Uqxe5sJI⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction00:38 Trump's Iran Deal: Total Surrender?02:06 Signing Ceremony and North Korea Comparisons04:03 Transparency Problems and Missing Leadership06:34 Marco Rubio Critique and Key Deal Terms11:09 Iran's Concessions, America's Position, Israel's Response17:11 Consequences for Israel, Netanyahu, and America27:43 Obama Comparison and Qatar Connections29:19 Israeli Response and Strait of Hormuz Debate33:56 Strategic Errors and Geopolitical Risks37:03 America's Declining Global Influence46:34 The Future of AI and Anthropic's Role52:28 AI, Politics, and the Trump Administration1:02:19 Switzerland Rejects Population Cap1:06:26 Peru Election Results1:10:29 Keiko Fujimori, Markets, and Authoritarianism1:11:24 Switzerland, Immigration, and Candace Owens on Russia1:17:18 America vs Russia: Welfare, Debt, and Freedom1:22:34 Good News: Africa's Rising Middle Class1:26:38 Energy Deregulation and Infrastructure1:28:10 FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient1:29:49 Amazon's Proteus Robot and Innovation1:31:23 Why Degrowth Fails🎙️ LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:11:28 Why Switzerland's Vote Matters for Immigrants1:44:34 Would Free Cities Sacrifice Green Space?1:47:40 Does Physical Attractiveness Make Life Easier?1:53:00 Should Rational People Think Alike?1:53:40 How Do You Know You've Found the Right Home?1:56:34 Why Public Housing Should Be Abolished1:59:17 AI Censorship and Information Access2:01:02 Is Al-Ghazali the Islamic Kant?2:03:44 Why Are Austrian Economists So Pro-Capitalist?2:06:35 Will Trump Reinstate Russia Sanctions?2:06:51 Are Graveyards a Waste of Land?2:08:16 Can AI Understand Its Own Thinking?2:08:41 The Epstein Files Story2:10:17 Sunscreen Regulation and Bureaucratic Absurdity2:11:01 Austrian Economics and Anarchism🔔 Subscribe for more analysis on politics, economics, philosophy, technology, and current events.#IranDeal #Trump #Israel #Anthropic #ArtificialIntelligence #Switzerland #PeruPolitics #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #ObjectivismThe 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. | 2h 13m 41s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() Unholy Alliance -- The Left & Islamism | Yaron & Nikos Dialogues | Live June 14, 2026(The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 5)Unholy Alliance -- The Left & Islamism | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesHow the Radical Left Fell in Love with Islamism: From Foucault to HamasWhy do so many on the Western Left embrace movements whose values seem fundamentally opposed to their own?In Episode 5 of The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos trace the intellectual, political, and historical roots of the alliance between the radical Left and Islamism. From Marxist revolutionary theory and Soviet policy to the Iranian Revolution, Michel Foucault, Edward Said, postcolonialism, and today's campus activism, they examine how anti-Western ideology forged one of the most influential political alliances of our time.The discussion explores how concepts like oppression, authenticity, moral relativism, and anti-colonialism transformed Western intellectual life—and how those ideas continue to shape attitudes toward Israel, the Middle East, and Western civilization itself.Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/RIbjRxhZIKsMain Topics:00:00 Introduction to The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues00:54 October 7 and the rise of Left-Islamist alliances on campus02:56 Marx, Bolsheviks, and Islam in Soviet revolutionary strategy05:17 Arab nationalism, radical Islam, and revolutionary movements09:03 Lebanon, Musa Al Sadr, and Left-Islamist cooperation13:23 Hezbollah, Khomeini, and Iranian influence18:22 Rousseau, authenticity, and the Western intellectual tradition20:14 Michel Foucault and the Iranian Revolution26:14 Why Foucault became fascinated with religious zeal28:15 Arafat, the revolution, and regional transformation30:31 How Iran reshaped the Muslim world33:37 The U.S. Embassy hostage crisis35:14 Iran's revolutionary constitution36:01 Iran-Israel tensions and the prospect of war37:10 Radical Islam and influence in the West38:02 What happened to Iran's Left after the revolution?39:52 Foucault's enduring academic influence42:09 Edward Said and Orientalism48:34 How Orientalism transformed academia52:57 Postcolonialism and views of Israel54:58 The convergence of Leftist and Islamist causes57:00 Anti-Westernism, resentment, and "Queers for Palestine"1:00:32 Moral relativism and oppressor-oppressed thinking1:04:47 Jeremy Corbyn, Hamas, Hezbollah, and UK politicsAudience Questions1:24:21 R.E.M.'s "Stand" — great song or not?1:26:39 What's the fastest way to identify a cult?1:31:08 Starman, abortion, and individual rights1:32:40 Why do "Queers for Palestine" oppose Israeli self-defense?1:35:38 What does wisdom really mean?1:40:30 Is the Right actually the greater political threat?1:47:16 Why don't socialist failures change socialist minds?1:53:07 How did Jerry Seinfeld become a billionaire?1:58:30 "No ethical consumption under capitalism"—where did this idea come from?2:01:57 Can a culture dependent on government ever become free?2:04:25 What would a privatized Central Park look like?2:05:57 Can New York City be saved?2:09:06 Can the U.S. soccer team make a serious run?2:10:17 How do you stay calm during technological revolutions like AI?2:14:18 Is individualism viewed as a political liability?2:16:50 Thoughts on Yair Lapid?2:21:55 Messi vs. Ronaldo: talent or achievement?2:24:19 How would Nikos fix the NBA?2:26:15 Is nationalism ever appropriate?2:27:49 Has Nikos become an NHL fan?2:30:01 Messi or Ronaldo: genius vs. relentless ambition?More from [Nikos Sotirakopoulos](https://www.nikos.org/)Support Nikos: / @nikos_1717 👉 Subscribe for fearless conversations on philosophy, politics, economics, psychology, culture, and the future of Western civilization.#NikosSotirakopoulos #Islamism #Postcolonialism #Iran #Israel #MiddleEastPolitics #Foucault #EdwardSaid #leftists #marxism #IdentityPolitics #PoliticalPhilosophy #ObjectivismThe 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. | 2h 32m 31s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | ![]() From Wokeism to Destructivism | Yaron Brook Show | Live June 13, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 105)From Wokeism to Destructivism | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Wokeism to Destructivism: Why Modern Politics No Longer Wants Solutions—Only RuinsWhat happens when a culture stops believing in reason, truth, achievement, and individual responsibility?In this provocative episode, Yaron Brook argues that we've moved beyond wokeism. What began as identity politics and grievance culture has evolved into something even darker: a philosophy of destruction. Across academia, politics, and popular culture, movements on both the left and right increasingly reject solutions, reject individualism, and reject the very values that make human flourishing possible.Drawing on philosophy, history, and current events, Yaron traces the roots of wokeism, socialism, postmodernism, altruism, nationalism, and egalitarianism—and explains how they converge into a culture driven not by creation, but by resentment, envy, and destruction.Can Western civilization survive a culture that increasingly celebrates tearing things down rather than building them up?Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/Jk9UbixOFJwMAIN TOPICS:03:22 John Aziz's Quillette article04:28 What wokeism became06:34 From wokeism to socialism07:38 Destructivism and explicit nihilism11:34 Philosophical roots of modern activism13:44 Altruism's role in cultural decline27:42 Intersectionality and moral sacrifice29:31 Epistemology and individualism32:40 Postmodernism's conquest of universities40:54 The culture of unreason42:13 Political violence, envy & resentment45:16 Egalitarianism vs nationalism48:49 Why destruction replaces solutions53:01 Left and right reject reason56:21 False defenders of Western civilization1:00:08 The case for happiness and rational egoism1:04:43 Defending reason and individualismLIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS:1:11:07 Is today's right becoming as paternalistic as the left?1:15:59 Does government intervention undermine productive cooperation?1:18:36 Why do Ayn Rand fans love Rush?1:21:23 Are anarchist riots the purest form of destructivism?1:26:19 Leonard Peikoff's Poems I Love and Why1:29:16 Did socialism and nationalism poison modern history?1:32:58 Einstein's miracle year and human achievement1:35:05 Is Trump immune to bad press?1:36:29 Would eternal youth actually be desirable?1:37:59 Can digital asset tokenization solve externalities?1:38:34 If communism is destructive, how did the USSR build anything?1:43:30 Why is Moscow's subway nicer than NYC's?1:44:59 Thoughts on the Karmelo Anthony trial?1:51:43 Why do anti-trillionaire activists reject success?1:52:32 Rowan Atkinson and free speech1:53:29 Is using a VPN to access content ethical?#Wokeism #Destructivism #nihilism #newright #antifascism #Individualism #morality #ethics #selfishness #Objectivism #AynRand #Individualism #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #CultureWar #ReasonVsEmotion #selfimprovement 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. | 1h 57m 16s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() First Trillionaire; Deal?; SS Bankrupt?; University Ranking; Crumble; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show✨ | trillionairebankruptcy+5 | — | — | IranIsrael+3 | trillionairebankruptcy+5 | The Ayn Rand Institute | 1h 45m 17s | |
| 6/11/26 | ![]() TACO; Rare Earth; Golden Age; FISA; DEGrowth; Milei; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show✨ | Iran announcementRare earth materials+5 | — | ChinaCongress+2 | IranArgentina | TrumpIran+8 | — | 1h 45m 44s | |
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| 6/10/26 | ![]() Iran Update; Inflation; India; China; SpaceX IPO; Fable; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show✨ | Iran tensionsinflation+5 | — | SpaceXAnthropic | IranChina+1 | Iraninflation+7 | — | 1h 38m 26s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Iran; USS Liberty; Nowak Reexamined; AI Populism; Unskilled; G. Wood; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show✨ | Iran conflictUS military actions+4 | — | Palantir | IranUK | IranUSS Liberty+8 | — | 2h 03m 13s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Israel/Iran/Lebanon/Trump; Russia; Interview; H1B; N. Korea; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show✨ | Middle East conflictRussia-Ukraine war+5 | — | HezbollahRussia+2 | IsraelIran+1 | IsraelIran+8 | — | 2h 02m 53s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Year of the IPO; Slush Fund; AI; Anti-Racism; DNI; Colombia; China; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show✨ | IPO marketAI revolution+4 | — | OpenAIAnthropic+1 | BritainColombia+1 | IPOAI+7 | — | 1h 29m 29s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() News Update; Nuclear Energy -- Past, Present & Future? | Yaron Brook Show✨ | nuclear energyinnovation+5 | — | Hezbollah | BritainBaltimore | nuclear powerinnovation+6 | — | 2h 30m 31s | |
| 5/31/26 | ![]() The Frankfurt School and Cultural Marxism | Yaron & Nikos Dialogues✨ | Cultural MarxismFrankfurt School+4 | Nikos Sotirakopoulos | Frankfurt SchoolCritical Theory | Western civilization | Cultural MarxismFrankfurt School+7 | — | 2h 25m 37s | |
| 5/30/26 | ![]() AMA & Hangout with Contributors (May 2026) | Yaron Brook Show✨ | geopoliticseconomics+5 | — | — | IranTaiwan+3 | TrumpIran+8 | — | 1h 48m 57s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() Deal V.45; Trump; Delinquencies; Russia/NATO; Israel; BlueOrigin; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show✨ | Trump's Iran DealNATO+4 | — | IranNATO+2 | AmericaHormuz Strait | Iran DealTrump+6 | — | 1h 54m 44s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Iran Latest; Cuba; Economy; CIA/Gold; Drones; Ukraine; Israel/UN; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show | Live May 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 95)Iran Latest; Cuba; Economy; CIA/Gold; Drones; Ukraine; Israel/UN; Achievements | Yaron Brook ShowIran Nears the Brink, Trump’s Socialist Economics, and the CIA Gold Scandal Nobody Wants to ExplainIs the U.S. heading toward another Middle East disaster—or already in one? Yaron Brook breaks down the latest Iran negotiations, Trump’s economic contradictions, Cuba policy, exploding drone warfare, the Ukraine battlefield revolution, the UN’s obsession with Israel, and the technological breakthroughs reshaping the future.From inflation and tariffs to AI-driven scientific discoveries and NASA’s moon ambitions, this episode connects geopolitics, economics, technology, and morality in one rapid-fire conversation. Plus: the CIA gold bar scandal, government-funded drone makers, and why today’s economic data may expose the reality behind “America First” economics.Watch now and join the debate: https://youtube.com/live/7GukbL8Pg_QTimestamps00:00 – Introduction, headlines, and opening thoughts02:03 – Inside the latest US-Iran negotiations06:02 – Iran’s ultimatum, US strikes, and collapsing diplomacy11:17 – Trump, Iran’s economy, and regime resilience17:54 – US military operations near Cuba and the Caribbean24:19 – Cuba negotiations and foreign aid politics28:08 – GDP revisions and troubling economic signals30:52 – Inflation, consumer weakness, and falling savings35:22 – AI’s impact on growth, jobs, and inequality36:59 – Markets under Trump vs. Biden39:24 – Tariffs, energy policy, and inflation comparisons41:38 – The CIA gold bar scandal explained48:27 – Why Washington is funding drone manufacturers55:42 – Ukraine’s drone revolution changes warfare57:09 – The UN’s relentless attacks on Israel1:00:39 – Mobile technology transforms Sub-Saharan Africa1:03:08 – AI breakthroughs in protein discovery1:06:02 – NASA’s permanent moon base plans1:10:11 – Thanking Super Chat supporters1:10:43 – OCON announcement and discount code1:11:43 – Alex Epstein’s climate and energy analysisLive Audience Questions1:13:17 – Moon alliances vs. “Buy American” nationalism1:13:59 – Does evil always disguise itself as morality?1:14:50 – Is Trump actually America’s most socialist president?1:16:20 – Does hoarding cash secretly finance government debt?1:17:20 – Would intelligence agencies exist in pure capitalism?1:18:09 – Do you really have privacy in public spaces?1:19:59 – Enhanced sports: exciting future or dangerous gimmick?1:20:24 – Pentagon vs. SpaceX during the Iran conflict1:21:42 – Song review plans this weekend?See pinned comment for more Questions#Iran #Trump #Israel #UkraineWar #Economy #Inflation #AI #Drones #Capitalism #ObjectivismThe 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. | 1h 23m 07s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Deal?; Fraud; Paxton Win; Immigration & Trust; Russia War; Speech EU; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show | Live May 27, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 94)Deal?; Fraud; Paxton Win; Immigration & Trust; Russia War; Speech EU; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIran Deal Disaster, Immigration Myths, NATO Panic & the Fight for Free Speech | Yaron Brook UnfilteredIs the Iran “deal” already collapsing before it even begins? Is the West sleepwalking into weakness, censorship, and economic decline? And why are politicians obsessed with billionaires and “fraud” while ignoring the real drivers of prosperity?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tears into Trump’s Iran strategy, the growing risks of nuclear proliferation, Europe’s crackdown on free speech, immigration myths, rent control insanity, and the disturbing inability of the West to defend liberty with confidence.Plus: the return of the Human Achievement segment featuring breakthroughs in cancer treatment, food innovation, dementia decline, and brain-aging research that prove human progress is still alive.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/Rp4dsvOkVdETimestamps00:00 – Introduction: Is the Iran deal already doomed?02:34 – Saudi fears and geopolitical uncertainty05:35 – Iran’s military actions and regional instability06:25 – Trump, the Abraham Accords, and American weakness11:41 – Why Trump’s Iran policy may backfire14:51 – Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon19:35 – US weakness, military spending, and global consequences22:04 – Nuclear proliferation risks among US allies24:05 – Is America repeating pre-WWII mistakes?27:59 – Billionaires, immigration, and political scapegoating30:16 – Stephen Miller, fraud claims, and government waste35:06 – Illegal immigrants and Social Security realities40:57 – Immigration panic vs economic reality45:17 – Ken Paxton’s victory and the future of the Right51:58 – Could Russia invade the Baltics?58:33 – Europe’s military capabilities vs Russia1:00:02 – Europe’s hate speech convictions and censorship1:05:12 – The growing battle for free speech1:06:01 – Sponsor: HumanProgress.org1:07:31 – Human achievement: food innovation & abundance1:11:42 – Nutrition breakthroughs transforming humanity1:14:16 – Advances in cancer research and treatment1:17:03 – Brain-aging reversal nasal spray research1:19:00 – Why dementia rates are decliningLive Audience Questions1:21:44 – Why the achievement segment matters more than ever1:28:52 – Did Mamdani accidentally destroy the case for rent control?1:31:22 – Why does altruism so often become cruelty?1:32:53 – Why can’t the West find an alternative to fascism or the left?1:34:01 – Marbella, Spain: proof capitalism still works in Europe?1:36:41 – What would President JD Vance actually do?1:38:16 – NYC housing collapse: economics strikes again1:38:52 – Is East of Eden worth reading today?1:39:57 – “If you’re lonely when alone…” — what does it mean?1:40:13 – Is Ayn Rand popular in China or Japan?1:41:28 – Why viewers love the Human Achievement segment1:41:33 – Beauty, cars, and appreciating civilization1:42:38 – Irish folk techno and the “Waymo Jig”1:43:01 – Are Ukrainian drone strikes changing the war?1:43:44 – Could a world government ever protect liberty?1:44:32 – The Austrian critique of communism explainedSee pinned comment for more questions.#IranDeal #Trump #Immigration #FreeSpeech #RussiaUkraineWar #NATO #Capitalism #HumanAchievement #AynRandThe 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. | 1h 46m 35s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() War?; The Epstein Class; Mamdani; Indians; Flattering Trump; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show | Live May 26, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 93)War?; The Epstein Class; Mamdani; Indians; Flattering Trump; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowTrump’s Iran Gamble, the “Epstein Class,” Anti-Indian Backlash & the War on AchievementThe world inches closer to war while America tears itself apart over wealth, immigration, race, and achievement. Is Trump appeasing Iran? Why are billionaires suddenly the enemy? And why does success itself now provoke resentment?In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook breaks down the Iran negotiations, the rise of the “Epstein class” rhetoric, Mamdani’s assault on property rights, anti-Indian tribalism, and the growing cultural hatred toward human achievement.Plus: AI education revolutions, GLP-1 breakthroughs, Anduril’s military innovation, Trump’s cabinet dynamics, and a passionate defense of capitalism, excellence, and civilization itself.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/t7AW-JiVsUMMain Topics0:00 – Intro, Iran negotiations & global tensions1:53 – US-Iran conflict and ceasefire violations4:15 – Is the US abandoning Israel?8:57 – Israeli elections & Hamas/Hezbollah operations10:36 – Democrats and the “Epstein class” rhetoric14:02 – California’s billionaire wealth tax push26:13 – Bernie Sanders’ 5% wealth tax explained33:25 – Rent control disasters and economic reality36:59 – Mamdani’s housing plan vs property rights42:13 – Immigration policy and anti-Indian resentment49:14 – Vivek, race, and political tribalism50:24 – Trump cabinet meeting analysis53:04 – Human achievement: Anduril’s innovation56:40 – AlphaSchool and AI-powered education1:01:13 – GLP-1 drugs and medical breakthroughs1:05:27 – Electric cars, design, and innovation1:09:42 – Why admiring human greatness matters1:11:48 – OCON & the Ayn Rand Institute1:12:57 – Alex Epstein on fossil fuels & energyLive Audience Questions1:14:20 – Is joy inferior to happiness?1:18:03 – Why are some high-IQ people irrational?1:19:34 – Memorial Day and negotiating with Iran1:20:12 – Do anti-capitalists understand wealth creation?1:20:56 – Why do politicians hate billionaires?1:22:04 – Was there really a border crisis?1:25:05 – Hasan Piker subpoena controversy1:27:31 – Why do people reject medical expertise?1:30:38 – “Atlas Shrugged” in dystopian fiction1:31:04 – Are bounty hunters legitimate?1:32:54 – “There are no American jobs” debate1:34:01 – Should Yaron interview Alpha Schools?See pinned comment for more questions#Iran #iranwar #Trump #peace #popeleoxiv #catholicchurch #Capitalism #Objectivism #Immigration #WealthTax #AI #Israel #HumanAchievement #PoliticsThe 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. | 1h 36m 02s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Surrender?; AI Encyclical; Debt trap; Piker-Bezos; NYC Crime; Human Achievement | Yaron Brook Show | Live May 25, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 92)Surrender?; AI Encyclical; Debt trap; Piker-Bezos; NYC Crime; Human Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIs the West Surrendering Its Mind? AI Panic, Debt Addiction, Iran Tensions, NYC Collapse & the Battle for Human AchievementWhat happens when a civilization stops believing in reason, achievement, and human greatness?In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles the growing sense of cultural and political surrender—from the panic over AI and crushing government debt to rising crime in New York, escalating Iran tensions, and the bizarre Bezos-Piker divide shaping today’s intellectual landscape.Yaron also dives into SpaceX, biotech breakthroughs, the philosophy behind human achievement, and why the modern world increasingly seems hostile to the very minds that built it.This episode moves from geopolitics to philosophy, from economics to technology, and from cultural collapse to the individuals still pushing civilization forward.Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/WzhAxtJADMo⏱️ Main Topics00:00 Introduction01:00 Surrender?30:50 AI Encyclical48:40 Debt Trap59:55 Iran Updates1:01:00 Piker vs Bezos1:09:50 NYC Crime Crisis1:14:25 SpaceX & Human Progress1:19:50 Verve Therapeutics & Biotech Innovation💬 Live Audience Questions1:30:43 Dunning-Kruger: Why confidence often collapses with real knowledge1:33:39 Strait of Hormuz: Why is nobody talking about shipping costs?1:35:52 Why the Human Achievement segment resonates so deeply1:36:55 How rare are true intellectual giants like Aristotle or Ayn Rand?1:38:41 Should Trump have pursued regime change in Iran?1:39:02 Why don’t successful entrepreneurs embrace Objectivism more often?1:39:17 Are younger people more philosophically open to Ayn Rand’s ideas?1:40:57 “If you don’t value the mind, what’s left?”1:41:16 AI rights violations, regulation, and the analogy to cars1:41:56 Praxeology and whether all human action is purposeful1:43:10 Birthday wishes for Yaron 🎉1:43:19 Jung, the unconscious, and the Objectivist perspective1:44:11 Did Liebowitz get Iran right all along?1:45:41 Does hatred fundamentally come from insecurity?1:45:46 Is modern culture trying to destroy the human mind?1:46:29 Why is the Strait of Hormuz so difficult to control?1:47:39 “It’s my finger muscles that write the code!”1:47:56 Did Bezos help create the backlash against himself?1:48:32 Music, SpaceX, Palantir, Hoover Dam & “The Yoinkening of Maduro” 1:48:54 What symbol could represent atheism?See pinned comment for more questions#AI #Iran #DebtCrisis #NYCCrime #SpaceX #JeffBezos #HumanAchievement #Politics #iranwar #trump #peace #popeleoxiv #catholicchurch #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)[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. | 1h 50m 12s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 | ![]() The Manosphere | Yaron & Nikos Dialogues | Live May 23, 2026(The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 3)The Manosphere | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesThe Manosphere’s Empty Promise: Why Tribal Masculinity Is Failing MenWhy are millions of young men turning to the manosphere, Andrew Tate, red-pill ideology, and tribal online movements?In Episode 3 of The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos examine the rise of modern masculinity culture — from evolutionary psychology and feminism to incels, MAGA tribalism, conspiracy theories, religion, hypergamy, and anti-intellectualism.The conversation challenges both left and right while asking a deeper question: what does rational masculinity actually look like?They also discuss Andrew Tate’s appeal, the collapse of independent thinking online, and why modern politics increasingly rewards resentment over reason.If you want a deeper philosophical discussion about masculinity, relationships, identity, freedom, and culture — this episode is for you.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/xPTo-dH5pjEMore from [Nikos Sotirakopoulos](https://www.nikos.org/)Support Nikos: https://www.youtube.com/@nikos_1717👉 Subscribe for fearless conversations on philosophy, politics, economics, psychology, culture, and the future of Western civilization.Main Topics0:00 — Introduction, birthday announcement & setup3:04 — What is the manosphere?4:32 — Yaron on aging & Nikos discovers the manosphere7:20 — Origins and evolution of the manosphere10:11 — Evolutionary psychology & modern relationships12:17 — Red-pill philosophy explained20:42 — MAGA politics, incels & tribal identity24:21 — Masculinity discourse & incel rage26:32 — Culture wars and political tribalism30:00 — Conspiracy thinking and contrarianism33:30 — The roots of antisemitism34:06 — Feminism’s impact on modern men37:28 — Why masculinity is being devalued40:29 — The manosphere’s failure to teach reason46:20 — Christianity, Islam & tribal masculinity50:02 — Why Islam appeals to some men55:24 — Contradictions inside pickup culture1:00:05 — Movie recommendation: Starman (1984)1:01:06 — Andrew Tate’s rise and influence1:04:24 — Tate’s view of women1:07:05 — Tribalism and dehumanization1:10:45 — What is rational masculinity?Live Audience Questions1:17:13 — Should Yaron & Nikos review Starman?1:17:59 — Could Asia produce a laissez-faire monarchy?1:20:00 — Deregulation plus welfare: a new political hybrid?1:26:21 — Why don’t Bezos and Musk embrace Rand fully?1:28:31 — Miserable vs depressed: what’s the difference?1:30:04 — Why gender tribalism blinds us to individuals1:32:52 — DUI license plates: rights violation or justice?1:37:38 — Anti-globalism, tribalism & antisemitism1:39:11 — Religion vs manosphere views of male dominance1:40:44 — Academia and anti-intellectual culture1:44:44 — Joe Rogan on Rand fans and “incels”1:46:45 — Debt crisis, inflation & government bankruptcy1:49:17 — Is hypergamy real?1:53:26 — Leadership, masculinity & autonomy1:59:17 — Does Nikos follow Jocko?2:00:16 — Internet masculinity culture explained2:01:09 — Wealth, attraction & gender dynamics2:03:57 — Looksmaxing and status culture#Manosphere #AndrewTate #Masculinity #RedPill #NikosSotirakopoulos #CultureWars #Philosophy #Relationships #Objectivism #mgtow #incel #feminism #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #Morality 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. | 2h 05m 44s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | ![]() Legal Immigration; Slush Fund; AI EO; Barney Frank; Response 2 Bezos; Islamism | Yaron Brook Show | Live May 22, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 91)Legal Immigration; Slush Fund; AI EO; Barney Frank; Response 2 Bezos; Islamism | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Open Borders to AI Control: Is America Trading Freedom for Power?🔥 America’s political class is playing with fire.In this episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on the explosive issues reshaping the future of the West: legal immigration, Iran, government slush funds, Trump’s AI executive order, the legacy of Barney Frank, Jeff Bezos’s political confusion, and the growing threat of Islamism.Why are politicians suddenly attacking legal immigration?Why does every “temporary” government program become permanent?Will AI become the next great excuse for state control?And why do so many billionaires still fail to defend capitalism?Yaron connects the dots between politics, economics, culture, and freedom in a fast-moving episode packed with sharp analysis and audience Q&A.If you’re tired of the media narrative and want a moral defense of liberty, individualism, and capitalism — this episode delivers. Watch now! https://youtube.com/live/mbwWnebCPio⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:15 – Legal Immigration: Why America Needs More Ambitious Immigrants14:50 – Iran: What the Regime Really Wants20:40 – Government Slush Funds and Political Corruption32:50 – Trump’s AI Executive Order and the Future of Innovation39:30 – Barney Frank and the Legacy of Financial Regulation48:30 – Response to Jeff Bezos and Billionaire Confusion About Freedom56:30 – Islamism and the Ongoing Threat to Western Civilization💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:17:07 – Will wealthy leftists abandon socialism when it hits their lifestyle?1:19:30 – Does broken window theory actually explain urban decline?1:28:46 – BlackRock housing bill: anti-corporate populism or economic ignorance?1:30:04 – Could a real pro-freedom revolution gain mass support today?1:30:46 – Social Security at 65 vs 70: take the money or wait?1:32:44 – Have any billionaires truly understood Ayn Rand?1:33:19 – Yaron’s latest K-drama recommendations1:33:42 – Can courts separate political power from economic influence?1:35:16 – Would private security outperform state policing?1:37:47 – Can innovation protect rights better than government bureaucracy?1:39:24 – Northvolt and Stegra: green energy fantasy collapsing?1:39:38 – Trump, China, and foreign students in America1:41:09 – If president, would Yaron prosecute Trump?See pinned comment for more questions.#Immigration #AI #Iran #Trump #Islamism #JeffBezos #AynRand #Politics #amazon #MAGA #Capitalism #PoliticalPhilosophy #ObjectivismThe 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. | 1h 41m 46s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Iran Deal?; Mosque Shooting; Billionaire Hatred; Bezos Speaks; Nationalization | Yaron Brook Show | Live May 21, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 90)Iran Deal?; Mosque Shooting; Billionaire Hatred; Bezos Speaks; Nationalization | Yaron Brook ShowIs the West Choosing Decline? Iran Deals, Billionaire Envy, Islamist Violence, and the War on SuccessWhat happens when a civilization starts apologizing for success, negotiating with tyrannies, and flirting with nationalization?In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles the possible new Iran deal, the shocking mosque shooting, the growing hatred of billionaires, Jeff Bezos finally speaking out, and the terrifying resurgence of economic collectivism.Why are politicians and influencers openly attacking wealth creation? Why does the media excuse anti-Western ideologies while demonizing productive achievement? And are we sleepwalking into a future of stagnation, resentment, and authoritarianism?Yaron also takes on live audience questions ranging from nihilism and self-hatred to Nietzsche, black holes, Hitler, Christianity, respect, HOAs, and whether modern civilization is collapsing under the weight of its own irrationality.This episode connects the dots between foreign policy, economics, culture, philosophy, and psychology in a way few commentators dare to attempt.Watch now and join the debate.Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/t0Dohx-3acs⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS05:20 — Iran Deal? Is America empowering its enemies again?14:45 — Mosque Shooting: ideology, violence, and media narratives35:30 — Billionaire Hatred and the politics of envy48:55 — Bezos Speaks: why business leaders stay silent1:09:00 — Nationalization and the return of collectivism1:11:30 — Iran Deal follow-up and geopolitical consequences💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:16:20 — Are young people becoming cynical because the culture rewards nihilism?1:19:52 — Are “vibes” real? Can subconscious judgment be rational?1:23:40 — Why disrespect triggers an immediate emotional response1:24:17 — Is the desire for justice emotional, instinctive, or rational?1:26:31 — What would people actually do in Heaven?1:29:01 — Is nihilism rooted in self-hatred?1:32:17 — Is there a connection between genius and insanity?1:33:46 — Groypers vs Hippies: what changed culturally?1:36:25 — Economic stagnation or full-scale collapse?1:37:39 — John Bolton’s Iran commentary: right or wrong?1:38:13 — What should condo owners fear from HOAs?1:39:40 — Was Hitler’s military strategy Nietzschean?1:40:27 — Did Nietzsche misunderstand selfishness?1:41:37 — How can gravity affect light and create black holes?1:42:38 — Is respect one of the highest human values?1:44:10 — “Billionaires should be illegal” — the logic of envy1:44:23 — Ahmadinejad as interim president? Examining the reports1:46:36 — Additional audience questions in pinned comment#IranDeal #amazon #JeffBezos #Billionaires #MAGA #Capitalism #Nationalization #Objectivism #FreeMarkets #Politics #Trump #BigTech #CultureWar 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. | 1h 45m 29s | ||||||
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