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Live June 2, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 99)Year of the IPO; Slush Fund; AI; Anti-Racism; DNI; Colombia; China; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowThe Next Great IPO Wave Meets the AI Revolution—and Political ChaosThe IPO market is roaring back to life. OpenAI, Anthropic, and even SpaceX could be heading toward some of the biggest public offerings in history. But are investors about to repeat old mistakes?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron explores the new IPO boom, Trump's controversial anti-weaponization fund, the growing political battle over AI, China's stunning technological advances, and the tragic consequences of anti-racism ideology in Britain.From billion-dollar valuations and AI regulation to China's massive hydroelectric projects and next-generation batteries, this episode examines the ideas, policies, and technologies shaping the future.And in the live Q&A, Yaron tackles tough questions about Trump and Netanyahu, the future of welfare states, AI nationalization, ethics and predictive technologies, and much more.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/H-mgSCLjr5UTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction and IPO Basics02:44 Record-Breaking IPOs and Historical Perspective06:15 SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and the Next IPO Wave10:27 Valuation Risks and Investor Caution16:54 How to Participate in the Live Show17:54 Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund Controversy23:54 Trump's Executive Order on AI27:53 Tulsi Gabbard Replacement Announcement33:46 Tragic UK Anti-Racism Story49:28 Colombia's Presidential Election Results53:57 China's Massive New Dam Project57:32 China's AI Surveillance and Technology Push1:01:09 MIT's Lithium Extraction Breakthrough1:06:34 China's Sodium-Ion Battery RevolutionLIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:17:38 Why Is Trump Targeting Netanyahu Instead of Iran?1:19:43 How Do You Defend Welfare Reform Against Taxpayer Hypocrisy?1:22:27 Do IPOs Typically Crash After Investor Excitement Fades?1:23:34 What Happens If Governments Try to Nationalize AI?1:24:46 Is Trump's Israel Policy Driven by Popularity?1:26:01 Is Netanyahu Afraid of Losing Trump's Support?1:27:04 Should a Machine Be Allowed to Predict Human Lives?1:29:03 What Is the Story Behind the George Walsh-David Kelley Claim?#IPO #OpenAI #SpaceX #ArtificialIntelligence #China #Trump#Investing #Economics #Racism #Inflation #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.

Live June 1, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 98)News Update; Nuclear Energy -- Past, Present & Future? | Yaron Brook ShowNuclear Power vs. the Permission-Slip Society: Why America Stopped Building the FutureFor decades, nuclear power promised a future of abundant, cheap, reliable energy. So why did America stop building it?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron explores one of the most important—and misunderstood—technologies in human history. From the rise of nuclear energy and America's early leadership to the regulations, fearmongering, and political barriers that have crippled its growth, this is a deep dive into what nuclear power reveals about innovation, risk, freedom, and progress.Along the way, Yaron covers the latest headlines: Trump's Iran negotiations, Bernie Sanders' proposal to socialize AI ownership, free speech crackdowns in Britain, remarkable breakthroughs in medicine and longevity, and inspiring examples of educational reform and crime reduction.Can nuclear energy help power the next century of human flourishing? Or will the permission-slip society continue to stand in the way?Watch, share, and join the conversation.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/DR74Dgm-uRkTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:54 Trump, Iran Negotiations & the Quest for a Deal07:29 Iran, Hezbollah & Middle East Ceasefire Claims14:25 Bernie Sanders Wants Collective Ownership of AI20:00 Britain's Growing Free Speech Crisis25:21 Baltimore Crime Falls: What Actually Works?32:20 Google's Mosquito Experiment37:04 New Orleans' Education Success Story41:17 Cancer, Heart Disease & Longevity BreakthroughsNUCLEAR ENERGY SPECIAL50:25 Why Nuclear Power Matters1:00:29 How Regulations Crippled Nuclear Development1:04:52 America's Nuclear Potential vs. Reality1:07:47 Why Nuclear Became So Expensive1:09:24 Radiation Fear, LNT & ALARA1:17:08 Old America Built Big Things—What Changed?1:18:15 Electricity Markets & Nuclear Economics1:21:52 China's Nuclear Strategy1:24:01 Small Modular Reactors vs. Large Reactors1:26:54 What Would a Free-Market Nuclear Industry Look Like?1:31:09 Private Insurance & Nuclear Safety1:34:11 Catastrophic Risk & Regulatory Reform1:43:26 National Security & Energy Independence1:45:22 Recent Nuclear Reform Efforts1:49:01 Making Reform Permanent1:51:12 Why Nuclear Power Is Symbolically ImportantLIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:58:47 Why Trust Drivers but Not Innovators?2:01:00 Could Australia Become a Nuclear Superpower?2:07:32 Is "Deregulated" Electricity Actually More Regulated?2:08:33 Would Nuclear Deregulation Strengthen AUKUS?2:09:45 Did the Manhattan Project Create Nuclear Fear?2:10:46 What Can France Teach America About Expertise?2:12:21 Are Any Politicians Fighting for Nuclear?2:13:38 How Did France Build So Much Nuclear Power?2:14:35 Is Alex Epstein Still Influential?2:14:56 What About Nuclear Waste Recycling?2:17:30 Would Ayn Rand Write Lillian Rearden Differently Today?2:19:04 Has America Successfully Resisted Trumpism?2:19:58 Have Court Challenges to Tariffs Helped Markets?2:20:49 Do Collectivist Systems Eventually Collapse?2:21:40 How Did Hitler Absorb Kantian Ideas?2:23:53 Is Thorium the Future of Nuclear Energy?2:27:05 Should Human Achievement Lead Every Show?2:27:19 Is Generational Trauma Real?2:30:36 Are Scripted Segments Becoming Too AI-Like?#NuclearEnergy #EnergyPolicy #NuclearPower #alternativeenergy #IranDeal #Trump #FreeMarkets #Innovation #Capitalism #Objectivism #EnergyIndependence #Technology #HumanProgressThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? 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Live May 31, 2026(The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 4)The Frankfurt School and Cultural Marxism | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesHow a Small Group of Intellectuals Helped Transform Western Culture, Politics, & the Modern Left For decades, politicians, activists, academics, and commentators have argued about "Cultural Marxism." But what exactly was the Frankfurt School, what did its leading thinkers actually believe, and how did their ideas shape modern culture, identity politics, and today's ideological battles?In Episode 4 of The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos take a deep dive into the origins, philosophy, and lasting influence of the Frankfurt School. From Adorno, Horkheimer, and Marcuse to Critical Theory, the New Left, and contemporary identity politics, they examine the ideas that transformed Marxism from an economic doctrine into a cultural force.Along the way, they explore the Frankfurt School's attacks on capitalism, popular culture, reason, work, and Western civilization—and ask whether today's culture wars can be understood without understanding these thinkers.Whether you agree or disagree with the Frankfurt School's legacy, this conversation offers a serious examination of one of the most influential intellectual movements of the twentieth century.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/AtX1XCH0s00More 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.TIMESTAMPS05:44 What Was the Frankfurt School?06:06 Historical Origins and Intellectual Context07:03 Marxism's Crisis After World War I09:37 Russia, Revolution, and the Birth of Critical Theory11:03 What Is Critical Theory?13:20 Why the Frankfurt School Rejected American Culture14:00 Adorno's Attack on Jazz and Popular Culture17:17 Elitism, Nihilism, and the Critique of Pop Art20:02 Donald Duck and Mass Culture21:33 Schoenberg, Kandinsky, and Artistic Elitism23:35 How the Frankfurt School Departed from Marx26:17 Marcuse's Vision of Liberation28:13 Why Marcuse Rejected Traditional Marxism30:07 The Frankfurt School's Critique of Capitalism31:33 Plato, Hegel, Freud, and Other Influences33:06 Marcuse on Reality and Alienation34:44 Nathaniel Branden's Critique of Alienation36:21 Erich Fromm and the Evolution of Critical Theory37:07 Marcuse and the Rise of the New Left41:22 Repressive Tolerance Explained45:46 From Class Struggle to Identity Politics50:25 Horkheimer, Adorno, and the Critique of Reason54:24 Fantasy, Imagination, and Utopian Thinking56:36 Marcuse's Revolutionary Vision58:37 Work, Human Nature, and the New Garden of Eden1:01:00 Personal Reflections and Parallels to Marx1:04:53 Movie Review: StarmanLIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:37:05 Is Racism Becoming Normalized in Modern Culture?1:38:05 Why Do So Many People Want the State to Take Care of Them?1:45:39 Why Does Anti-Semitism Unite Elements of the Left and Right?1:49:08 Does Trump Have a Vision—or Just a Brand?1:51:07 Trump vs. Woodrow Wilson1:53:06 Why Do Rand's Heroes Feel Alien to Many People?1:54:28 Does Money Eliminate Most Problems?1:56:53 Will AI Shrink the Work Week?2:02:11 Could Capital Gains Taxes on Home Sales Disappear?2:03:54 What Happened to James Lindsay?2:05:49 Who Are the "Anti-Germans"?2:10:24 World Cup Predictions2:13:44 Robots, AI, and the Future of Objectivism2:20:48 Foucault, Derrida, and Postmodernism2:22:16 Were the Bolsheviks Mostly Jewish?2:25:45 What Is Status—and How Do We Define It?#FrankfurtSchool #CulturalMarxism #CriticalTheory #HerbertMarcuse #TheodorAdorno #IdentityPolitics #PoliticalPhilosophy #WesternCivilization #NikosSotirakopoulos #CultureWars #Philosophy #Objectivism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by:-- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)-- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)-- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)-- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? 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Recorded live on April 30, 2026(Season 12. Episode 97)AMA & Hangout with Contributors (May 2026) | Yaron Brook Show**Trump, Iran, Taiwan, Immigration & the Collapse of Political Sanity | AMA with Yaron Brook** Is the world becoming more dangerous—or are our leaders simply incapable of facing reality?In this wide-ranging AMA, Yaron Brook tackles some of today's most controversial issues: America's failures toward Iran, China's ambitions for Taiwan, NATO's future, the rise of extremist ideologies, immigration, military spending, AI-driven transportation, GLP-1 drugs, and even whether government employees should vote.Along the way, Yaron discusses self-esteem, Peter Thiel's move to Argentina, the future of driverless cars, California politics, Swiss immigration policy, and lessons from Rome and the Renaissance.Whether you're interested in geopolitics, economics, philosophy, technology, or personal development, this episode delivers sharp analysis and provocative insights you won't hear anywhere else.Join the conversation and let us know in the comments: Which issue poses the greatest threat to freedom today—Iran, China, immigration policy, government spending, or something else entirely?Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/Zn2FULk5lCw#Timestamps00:00 Introduction, AMA Session & Super Chat Details02:12 Is "Disminding" a Real Concept?06:04 Why Does Europe Struggle to Produce Strong Leaders?08:24 The Rise of Extreme Ideologies in America10:34 Is the U.S. Military Prepared for Future Threats?15:28 Iran, Regime Survival & American Foreign Policy Failure19:27 Women in Trump's Administration24:46 Building Self-Esteem as a Young AdultLive Audience Questions28:34 Trump, NATO & America's Commitments Abroad33:09 Why Is Peter Thiel Moving to Argentina?35:07 Feynman on Expectations, Success & Personal Growth37:23 Personal Updates & Audience Responses38:17 Is China Preparing to Take Taiwan?43:19 Taiwan's Defense Strategy & U.S. Involvement46:51 Chip Wars, Industrial Policy & Economic Nationalism56:40 Driverless Cars: Revolution or Disruption?1:00:36 Can Autonomous Vehicles Handle Snow and Ice?1:03:31 The Growing Education Gap in American Politics1:08:10 Is Oxnard, California Worth Living In?1:10:26 Switzerland Votes to Limit Immigration1:13:12 California's Billionaire Tax Proposal1:14:24 Russia Attacks Romania—What Should Happen Next?1:17:26 GLP-1 Drugs: Benefits, Risks & Side Effects1:22:13 A Different Perspective on Immigration Policy1:26:36 Should Customs Agents Leave Blue-State Airports?1:29:30 Should Everyone Have the Right to Vote?1:31:06 Should Government Employees Vote?1:32:24 Public Pensions, Benefits & Government Privilege1:33:32 Rome, Renaissance Art & the Lessons of Civilization1:38:49 Book Recommendation: The Agony and the EcstasySubscribe for more analysis on politics, economics, philosophy, technology, and the ideas shaping the future.#Trump #Iran #Taiwan #China #NATO #Immigration #Politics #IRS #FreeMarkets #Capitalism #Objectivism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by -- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)-- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)-- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)-- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Live May 29, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 96)Deal V.45; Trump; Delinquencies; Russia/NATO; Israel; Blue Origin; Achievements | Yaron Brook ShowTrump's Iran Deal Disaster, NATO Under Fire, Rising Delinquencies & The Dangerous Retreat of American PowerDid Trump just hand Iran a path to nuclear weapons? Is America abandoning its role as the world's deterrent against aggression? And what happens when rising debt, inflation, and global instability collide?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down Trump's latest Iran Deal, exposes the contradictions and omissions in the negotiations, analyzes growing concerns about America's reliability among allies, and examines the economic warning signs hidden behind today's headlines.Plus: Russia escalates attacks near NATO territory, credit card delinquencies surge, the Justice Department reopens questions surrounding E. Jean Carroll, and Yaron answers audience questions on nuclear proliferation, assisted suicide, corruption, déjà vu, dream interpretation, interest rates, the future of the Middle East, and much more.If you want a deeper understanding of today's political, economic, and cultural battles, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/nK63rxJzVcwTimestamps01:22 Trump's Iran Deal Explained03:51 Why Trump's Iran Claims Don't Add Up07:11 Hormuz Strait, Nuclear Materials & The Reality of Negotiations11:44 The US-Iran Memorandum, Investment Funds & WSJ Coverage17:24 What's Missing From The Deal?20:09 Saudi Arabia, Abraham Accords & America's Credibility Problem22:37 Trump's Strategy Under Fire27:04 Situation Room Update & Upcoming Topics29:23 Trump News Roundup: Legal Issues, Renovations & Monuments41:04 DOJ Inquiry Into E. Jean Carroll43:48 Inflation, Debt & Rising Credit Card Delinquencies51:43 Russian Drone Attacks Near NATO TerritoryLive Audience Questions1:32:52 Is America Abandoning Its Allies?1:37:05 Can You Trust People In An Irrational Culture?1:38:32 Why Is Assisted Suicide More Restricted In Israel & America?1:39:24 Are Dreams Meaningful Or Just Brain Activity?1:40:41 Are Higher Interest Rates Inevitable?1:43:13 What's Stopping Iran From Getting A Nuclear Weapon Through An Ally?1:45:29 Why Haven't Massive Deficits Crushed The Stock Market?1:48:44 Can The Middle East Ever Truly Westernize?1:49:55 Do Low Government Salaries Cause Corruption?1:52:10 Ayn Rand's View Of Howard Hughes?1:52:42 What Causes Déjà Vu?#IranDeal #Trump #Iran #MiddleEast #NATO #Economy #Inflation #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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.