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Yaron Brook Show
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Yaron Brook, the Radical for Capitalism, discusses news, culture and politics from the principled perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism.
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Capitulation Again?; Russia/Ukraine; Griffin vs Mamdani; Elections; Ted Turner | Yaron Brook Show
2w ago01:14:57Tap to summarizeCapitulation Again?; Russia/Ukraine; Griffin vs Mamdani; Elections; Ted Turner | Yaron Brook Show#iranwar #abortion #Iran #PoliticalPhilosophy #CryptoDebate #WorldNews #Freedom #USPolitics #Capitalism #Objectivism #ForeignPolicyThe 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.
Transcribe →Hormuz; AI regs; Opioids; Alberta; Germany; India; Ukraine; Pensions; Cancer | Yaron Brook Show
2w ago01:30:54Tap to summarizeLive May 5, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 83)Straits of Hormuz; AI regs; Opioids; Alberta; Germany; India; Ukraine; Pensions; Cancer | Yaron Brook Show🔥 Oil Chokepoints, AI Power Grabs, and a World on Edge: What Happens Next Isn’t What You ThinkThe world is tightening—and the pressure is building fast.From the strategic volatility of the Strait of Hormuz to the creeping control of AI regulations, from the opioid crisis to collapsing pension systems… the headlines aren’t random—they’re connected. And they point to something deeper.In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise and exposes the ideas driving today’s biggest crises—across geopolitics, economics, and culture.Why is the West increasingly hesitant—even when winning wars?Are AI regulations about safety… or control?Is the next economic collapse already baked into pension systems?And what does all of this mean for your future?This is not a surface-level news recap. It’s a deep dive into the philosophy shaping the modern world—and why the stakes are higher than most people realize.👇 Watch now and join the conversation:https://youtube.com/live/UpP7I6zJZAQ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:55 – Strait of Hormuz: Strategic choke point & global risk11:20 – AI Regulations: Safety vs control22:30 – Opioid Crisis: Policy failures exposed32:10 – Alberta: Secession talk & economic realities39:50 – Germany: Europe’s economic unraveling?45:50 – India: Rising power dynamics47:20 – Ukraine: War realities vs public perception55:55 – Pensions: The ticking time bomb1:00:40 – Cancer: Innovation, cost, and hopeLive Audience Q&A 1:07:10 – Can a war be won without boots on the ground?1:08:55 – Is work ethic collapsing—or are expectations shifting?1:11:34 – Is Ayn Rand quietly winning the culture war?1:12:12 – How do you deal with people who fund you—but drive you crazy?1:13:37 – Should you prepare for economic collapse right now?1:16:04 – Is San Francisco actually fixing its homelessness crisis?1:17:33 – Why are Americans so demoralized—even when winning?1:19:18 – Will Gen Alpha benefit from life extension tech first?1:20:26 – Should government “socialize” security to protect rights?1:20:55 – Would Alberta independence really change anything?1:21:33 – Do Indigenous claims override democratic votes?1:22:13 – What’s behind rising antisemitism in Ireland?1:23:22 – What would it take for Alberta to actually separate?1:23:56 – Is deregulation driving the stock market boom?1:25:33 – Why war was never going to be simple1:27:09 – Dostoevsky vs Rand: Darkness vs benevolence1:28:30 – Who is the “Platner” figure in Maine?#StraitOfHormuz #AIRegulation #UkraineWar #EconomicCollapse #PensionsCrisis #OpioidCrisis #GlobalEconomy #PoliticalPhilosophy #Capitalism #Objectivism #ForeignPolicyThe 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.
Transcribe →War Resumes?; Putin's Survival?; Antisemites; Mifepristone | Yaron Brook Show
2w ago01:33:18Tap to summarizeLive May 4, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 82)War Resumes?; Putin Survival?; Antisemites; Mifepristone | Yaron Brook Show🔥 War Reignites, Putin Cornered, and the Moral Collapse Behind Today’s HeadlinesWar may be back—and this time, the stakes are higher than ever.Is global conflict entering a new phase? Is Vladimir Putin running out of time? And what do rising antisemitism and the battle over Mifepristone reveal about the deeper moral crisis shaping today’s world?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise to connect geopolitics, culture, and philosophy—showing how today’s headlines are driven by deeper ideological battles.From the future of Ukraine and Russia… to the resurgence of tribal hatred… to the contradictions in modern politics and media—this episode challenges conventional thinking at every turn.If you want clarity in a chaotic world, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/7E9LKz9yEVI⏱️ MAIN TOPICS00:55 — War Resumes?26:00 — Putin’s Survival?40:25 — Antisemitism Rising49:00 — Mifepristone Debate52:50 — Tucker Carlson & Media Narratives💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS17:26 — Should you cancel travel plans to Dubai amid rising tensions?57:46 — Why didn’t I get notified about recent live streams?58:41 — Exposing corruption: Should a business report a kickback demand?1:00:30 — Nick Fuentes case: Private property or moral failure?1:02:23 — Are statist systems designed to break the human spirit?1:04:57 — Europe vs America: Job security vs opportunity?1:07:09 — Do ideas outlive their creators—and does credit matter?1:09:21 — Is freedom more resilient than authoritarianism?1:11:00 — Can America really collapse like past empires?1:12:11 — Should Yaron interview Haviv Rettig Gur?1:13:45 — Does individualism make societies weak in war?1:17:04 — Could Iran’s leadership ever be directly targeted?1:18:02 — Can capitalism solve externalities without regulation?1:21:11 — Is winning “too decisively” seen as immoral?1:22:07 — Aristotle: Why compare skeptics to vegetables?1:22:50 — Is Putin’s global image collapsing?📌 More questions in the pinned comment!#UkraineWar #Putin #Antisemitism #FreeSpeech #Iran #Russia #MiddleEast #PoliticalPhilosophy #Capitalism #Objectivism #ForeignPolicyThe 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.
Transcribe →War Powers Resolution; Israel & UAE; Mifepristone; Spirit | Yaron Brook Show
3w ago01:30:45Tap to summarizeLive May 2, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 81)War Powers Resolution; Israel & UAE; Mifepristone; Spirit | Yaron Brook Show🔥 Congress at War With Itself, Israel Tests the UAE Alliance, Abortion Pills Spark Black Markets, and Spirit Crashes the Illusion of “Cheap” FlyingIs America sleepwalking into endless war without accountability? Is the Israel–UAE relationship built on real alignment—or fragile convenience? And what happens when government restrictions collide with demand for abortion pills?In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on the War Powers Resolution, the strategic reality behind Israel & UAE cooperation, the growing controversy around mifepristone, and the economic unraveling of Spirit Airlines. Expect sharp analysis, unapologetic clarity, and a deep dive into the ideas shaping today’s chaos.💥 From foreign policy contradictions to economic distortions—and from cultural questions to philosophical insights—this episode connects the dots others ignore.👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/erWBrfVufcM⏱️ MAIN TOPICS02:50 War Powers Resolution — Who really decides when America goes to war?31:15 Israel & UAE — Strategic alliance or temporary convenience?42:45 Mifepristone — Regulation, black markets, and unintended consequences52:20 Spirit Airlines — What “cheap flights” reveal about today’s economy💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:03:56 Tesla vs Chinese EVs — Is Tesla still dominant, or vulnerable?1:10:06 Abortion pill black markets — Inevitable? And how would law treat it vs drugs?1:11:40 Why do minorities fare differently in DC vs Boston?1:12:40 Why won’t the press ask real questions about Iran negotiations?1:13:26 Pro-Russia sentiment in Israel — How real is it?1:14:47 UAE culture — Is it truly ready to align with Israel long-term?1:19:01 Why do high schoolers bully? (Yes, it matters.)1:20:42 Why hasn’t the US economy crashed yet? Or is it coming?1:21:56 Driverless taxis vs car ownership — Will markets equalize them?1:24:10 Canada’s economic shifts — What’s happening under Carney?1:24:38 Could Iran collapse into warlordism?1:20:00 Rousseau in $20 — The philosophy behind today’s chaos1:28:57 Is Putin losing control of his military?#WarPowers #IsraelUAE #Mifepristone #AbortionDebate #FreeMarkets #Economics #Iran #PoliticalPhilosophy #CryptoDebate #WorldNews #Freedom #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.
Transcribe →Economy; 86 47; Warships; Caribbean; Ukraine; Venter | Yaron Brook Show
3w ago01:22:24Tap to summarizeLive April 30, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 80)Economy; 86 47; Warships; Caribbean; Ukraine; Venter | Yaron Brook Show🔥 Warships, Economic Chaos & Ideological Collapse: Is the World Drifting Toward Self-Destruction?The headlines are loud—but the ideas driving them are louder.From economic instability and political slogans like “86 47,” to rising global tensions in Ukraine and the Caribbean, this episode cuts through the noise to expose what’s really fueling today’s chaos. Why are warships becoming central to geopolitics again? What’s behind the growing appetite for destruction across both the left and the right? And are we witnessing the long-term consequences of a culture that’s abandoned reason?This episode of The Yaron Brook Show connects the dots between economics, foreign policy, and philosophy—revealing the deeper ideological crisis shaping our world.Stay through the live Q&A where nothing is off-limits—from Trump’s Iran strategy to crypto skepticism, from New Orleans travel tips to Karl Marx’s lingering influence.👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/4vxn_nKrCok⏱️ TIMESTAMPS04:35 Economy – cracks beneath the surface40:00 “86 47” – what does it mean and why it matters47:05 Technical Difficulties (brief interruption)50:50 Caribbean tensions & strategic implications52:55 Ukraine – where things stand now59:05 Venter – science, innovation, and controversy💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:11:18 Can you be “second-handed” without being a narcissist?1:12:25 Trump, Iran, and the naval blockade—strategic brilliance or overreach?1:14:33 Second-handedness revisited—what’s really at stake?1:14:44 What should you actually do in New Orleans?1:15:44 Must-try New Orleans food & drinks—what’s worth it?1:16:59 Thoughts on The Man in the High Castle—disturbing or insightful?1:17:36 Why did long-term thinking die—and can it come back?1:18:51 Marx’s claim: “The individual is an abstraction from society”—true or dangerous?1:19:19 Why are people drawn to destruction—left AND right?1:19:33 Does reducing poverty help grow the movement?1:20:23 Is cryptocurrency fundamentally flawed—or misunderstood?1:21:40 Closing thoughts + value for value#UkraineWar #GlobalEconomy #Iran #PoliticalPhilosophy #CryptoDebate #WorldNews #Freedom #USPolitics #Capitalism #Objectivism #ForeignPolicyThe 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.
Transcribe →Iran; ICC & Qatar; London Stabbing; Gerrymandering; EV Cars; Abortion; Lithium | Yaron Brook Show
3w ago01:25:19Tap to summarizeLive April 29, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 79)Iran; ICC & Qatar; London Stabbing; Warships; Chinese Cars; Abortion; Lithium | Yaron Brook Show🔥 Collapse, Chaos, or Clarity? Iran, the West, and the Moral Confusion Driving Today’s CrisesThe world isn’t drifting into crisis — it’s choosing it.From Iran’s possible collapse to the moral bankruptcy of the ICC, from violent chaos in London to the contradictions of “small government” politics — this episode exposes the ideas driving today’s most explosive global and cultural conflicts.If you want to understand why the world feels like it’s unraveling — and what philosophy has to do with it — this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/EEAmQv5imWY⏱️ MAIN TOPICS02:30 — Iran: Collapse, War, and Strategic Failure19:50 — ICC & Qatar: Justice or Political Theater?27:20 — London Stabbing: Culture, Violence, and Responsibility31:55 — Gerrymandering: Power vs Principles38:10 — Chinese EV Cars: Innovation vs State Power48:45 — Abortion: Rights, Contradictions, and Politics53:15 — Lithium: The New Resource War💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:00:30 — Is a “half-battle” worse than defeat in war with Iran?1:03:06 — Can egoism rise if Ayn Rand disappears from schools?1:05:29 — OPAR 2027: What’s next?1:07:53 — Why this show still delivers unmatched value1:08:38 — Is Iran’s regime actually collapsing?1:09:53 — Balancing philosophy with real life1:10:42 — Free speech: Do people really believe in it?1:11:43 — Who is Yaron’s audience?1:12:50 — “Small government” vs big control: what’s going on?1:13:33 — Can Latin America escape Marxism?1:14:56 — Oil shocks and economic adaptation1:16:26 — What is civilization’s true foundation: language, science… or philosophy?1:18:22 — Immigration, blame, and moral responsibility1:22:23 — The Malacca Strait and global power1:22:40 — Should Yaron collaborate more?1:23:46 — Are the economic risks of war being ignored?#IranCrisis #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #MiddleEast #AbortionDebate #ElectricVehicles #ChinaEconomy #PhilosophyMatters #USPolitics #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.
Transcribe →Assassination Attempt; Iran “humiliating” the USA; OPEC; Ukraine| Yaron Brook Show
3w ago01:24:47Tap to summarizeLive April 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 78)Assassination Attempt; Iran “humiliating” the USA; OPEC; Ukraine| Yaron Brook Show🔥 Assassination, Iran’s Power Play, and America’s Weakness: The World Is Testing Us—Are We Failing?The world feels like it’s spinning faster—and more dangerously—by the day.An assassination attempt shakes the political landscape. Iran openly humiliates the United States on the global stage. OPEC tightens its grip on energy. Ukraine fights on as the West hesitates.What ties it all together? Weakness, moral confusion, and a failure to defend the values that made the West strong.In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise to expose the deeper philosophical and political forces driving today’s chaos—from foreign policy failures to cultural decay at home.If you want clarity in a world that thrives on confusion, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/Yp7xmVsdIic⏱️ Main Topics00:00:00 Intro00:05:00 Assassination Attempt – What it reveals about political violence00:26:40 Iran “Humiliating” the USA – How did we get here?00:36:05 OPEC – Energy power and global leverage00:42:10 Ukraine – Strategy, stalemate, and Western weakness💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS00:57:03 Intelligence vs Integration – Why smart people reject good ideas01:00:57 Why the Hate? – The psychology behind toxic comment culture01:03:47 Is Confusion the Goal? – When “not making sense” becomes strategy01:04:57 Are People Irrational—or Misunderstood?01:05:50 Is It Immoral Not to Be Objectivist?01:07:06 Media & Power – The Ben Sasse interview breakdown01:09:27 Trump, Israel & Motives – Strategy or ego?01:10:53 Should the FCC Exist? Free speech vs control01:11:37 NYSE to Texas? What it signals about America’s future01:12:14 Can Assassination Ever Solve Anything?01:12:29 Political Prosecution? The Obama question01:13:08 Fixing Elections – Random ballots & party labels01:13:50 Lottery Government? Ancient ideas revisited01:14:36 Do Intellectuals Ignore Reality?01:15:12 Can Objectivism Take Over a City?01:16:19 OPEC Winners – How UAE benefits01:16:36 AI, Pentagon & Trust – What’s really going on?01:17:38 Israel & Drone Warfare – Missed opportunity?01:20:25 Controversial Literature – Roark & Dominique01:23:14 Is Political Violence Escalating Toward Civil Conflict?#Iran #MiddleEast #AssassinationAttempt #UkraineWar #OPEC #USPolitics #FederalReserve #Inflation #Capitalism #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #ForeignPolicyThe 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.
Transcribe →AMA & Hangout with Contributors (April 2026) | Yaron Brook Show
4w ago01:48:06Tap to summarizeRecorded live on April 25, 2026(Season 12, Episode 77)AMA & Hangout with Contributors (April 2026) | Yaron Brook Show🔥 Trump vs. the IRS, Cultural Decay & the Future of Freedom — Are We Watching America Unravel in Real Time?What happens when the rule of law collides with political power… and culture no longer knows the difference between heroes and villains?In this wide-ranging April AMA, Yaron Brook takes on explosive topics—from Trump’s legal battles with the IRS to the deeper moral collapse behind modern anti-hero worship. This is not just politics—it’s a diagnosis of a culture drifting away from reason, justice, and individualism.💥 Why are lawsuits becoming political weapons?💥 Are we undermining innovation with creeping socialism?💥 And are we losing the very moral framework that made progress possible?If you want clarity on today’s chaos—and where it’s heading—this episode delivers.👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/a9Z29iynPdU⏱️ Timestamps0:00 — Introduction, travel plans, and overview2:32 — Trump suing the IRS & government corruption10:26 — Heroism vs. anti-heroism in modern culture17:47 — Media defamation lawsuitsLive Audience Questions24:29 — Do modern statists still need some freedom to exploit wealth creation?25:47 — Big Pharma, profit motive & global “free-riding” (Part 1)28:38 — Will socialized medicine destroy innovation & increase suffering? (Part 2)50:09 — Is tax avoidance under socialism morally comparable to hiding assets under persecution?52:48 — Do psychopaths feel guilt—or are they outside moral theory?1:15:46 — India vs. China: who’s rising, who’s stagnating?1:19:02 — Israeli soldiers & the destruction of a Jesus statue—strategic or senseless?1:26:10 — Travel tips + how many supporters actually join these AMAs?1:29:48 — What is a “perfect date”? (Yes, really.)1:31:00 — If critics reject your ideas, what’s your value?1:33:30 — Are people becoming more accepting of tax evasion?1:34:06 — Taxing the rich vs. deregulating them—can compromise work?1:35:16 — Should Yaron go on Logan Paul or Destiny’s podcast?1:45:52 — AynRandCon Austin preview—what to expect1:47:47 — Economics & geopolitics of isolated island nations#TrumpIRS #FreeMarkets #Capitalism #Objectivism #PoliticalPhilosophy #HealthcarePolicy #EconomicFreedom #CulturalDecline #FreeSpeech #RationalThinkingThe 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.
Transcribe →Iran; Lebanon; Gulf Bailout; Fed; Griffin; Insider Trading; Math; "Affordability" | Yaron Brook Show
4w ago01:58:26Tap to summarizeLive April 24, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 76)Iran; Lebanon; Gulf Bailout; Fed; Griffin; Insider Trading; Math; "Affordability" | Yaron Brook Show🔥 War Abroad, Collapse at Home? Iran, the Fed, and the Dangerous Illusion of “Affordability" What if the biggest threats to your future aren’t just coming from Iran—but from Washington, Wall Street, and the ideas we accept without question?In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise on Iran, Lebanon, and Middle East power plays—then pivots to something even more dangerous: the economic and philosophical rot driving inflation, bailouts, and the myth of “affordability.”From the Federal Reserve to insider trading… from elite CEOs like Griffin to the deeper failure of economic thinking… this episode connects the dots most commentators refuse to even see.And in the second half: a relentless barrage of live audience questions—on politics, Marxism, Trump, media manipulation, narcissism, Objectivism, and whether truth actually has a chance in today’s culture.If you want clarity in a world addicted to confusion—this is it.👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/hCjWZ94tXVs⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro02:05 – Iran: Strategy, risk, and global stakes18:05 – Lebanon: Collapse and consequences27:30 – Gulf Bailout: What’s really going on?32:15 – The Fed: Inflation, power, and distortion38:20 – Ken Griffin: Capitalism vs cronyism54:05 – Insider Trading: Who’s really guilty?59:45 – Math: Why reasoning matters more than ever1:06:10 – “Affordability”: The most dangerous economic myth💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 48:47 – Is Ken Griffin actually saying the same thing as you?51:21 – Would Mamdani respond better to your message?1:23:06 – Can ANY politician be trusted?1:25:11 – Why do millions watch—but don’t subscribe or explore Objectivism?1:28:19 – Why aren’t rational ideas winning today?1:31:30 – Could Hasan Piker and Nick Fuentes actually align?1:31:39 – 3 killer sources to prove: privatized healthcare, inflation truth, and corporate taxes1:33:49 – Could something like Nazi Germany happen again in the U.S.?1:35:24 – The Fountainhead & the psychology of second-handedness1:37:25 – Can politicians ever be honest in a proper system?1:39:42 – Why did Marx attack the nuclear family?1:40:34 – Trump, Venezuela, and Iran—strategy or conspiracy?1:41:25 – Are Iran’s leaders actually afraid of U.S. action?1:46:04 – Why would Trump restrain Israel?1:47:05 – Are we heading toward a 1929-style collapse?1:48:32 – Citizens vs subjects: when does a country lose its soul?1:52:16 – Dogma vs real education: what’s the difference?1:54:03 – How do you actually learn to think?1:55:24 – Is reality beyond human understanding?1:56:54 – Thoughts on Amadeus#Iran #FederalReserve #Inflation #Capitalism #Objectivism #MiddleEast #Economics #Politics #FreeMarkets #ForeignPolicyThe 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.
Transcribe →War & Blockade Update; Trump Socialism; Gerrymandering; SPLC; Hasan Piker | Yaron Brook Show
4w ago01:58:15Tap to summarizeLive April 23, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 75)War & Blockade Update; Trump Socialism; Gerrymandering; SPLC; Hasan Piker | Yaron Brook Show🔥 War at the Brink, Politics in Collapse: From Iran to Trump, the Ideas Driving ChaosThe world is inching closer to the edge—and the ideas driving it there are more dangerous than ever.In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the latest War & Blockade developments, the contradictions behind “Trump Socialism,” the growing threat of gerrymandering, the role of the SPLC, and the cultural influence of figures like Hasan Piker.This isn’t just about headlines—it’s about the philosophy shaping the future of war, politics, and freedom.💥 Why are bad ideas winning in politics while reason dominates science and business?💥 Is the Iran conflict strategically coherent—or fundamentally flawed?💥 And what happens when economic illiteracy meets political power?If you want clarity in a world of noise, this episode delivers.👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/vTewt6IvWME 🔹 MAIN TOPICS01:55 War & Blockade Update – Strategy, stakes, and what’s being ignored35:35 Trump Socialism – The contradictions no one wants to admit47:30 Gerrymandering – Democracy or manipulation?52:05 SPLC – Watchdog or political weapon?1:04:40 Hasan Piker – Influence, ideology, and online radicalization💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:24:27 Is war too important to be left to politicians?1:32:29 Why does Plato win over intellectuals more than Aristotle?1:34:50 Why are humans so good at evading reality?1:39:12 Is the Iran war strategically wasted without regime preparation?1:39:15 NATO contradictions—why the double standard?1:41:33 Would Ayn Rand write Ragnar differently today?1:44:57 Reaction to the assault on Pahlavi in Berlin1:45:32 JFK and Cuba—blockade vs. decisive force1:46:15 Why reason thrives in business—but fails in politics & art1:49:00 Will capitalism make millionaires the norm?1:49:54 Could Israel act alone on Iran’s nuclear program?1:51:06 Government-owned airlines—economic disaster?1:53:02 Should the U.S. reshape the Middle East via a Kurdish state?1:54:04 Where are today’s great artists?See pinned comment for more questions.#IranWar #Trump #Capitalism #FreeSpeech #HasanPiker #Politics #MiddleEast #Israel #Lebanon #economicfreedom #Iran #Ceasefire #ForeignPolicy #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.
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