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Live June 25, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 112)Live from Israel | Yaron Brook ShowWatch Now: https://youtube.com/live/Ow5evTvbHyMLive from Israel: Iran, Europe's Decline, Socialism's Rise & America's Political CrossroadsBroadcasting live from Israel, Yaron Brook tackles one of the most wide-ranging and personal episodes of the year.From deeply personal reflections on family and loss to the geopolitical realities of Iran, the future of American politics, Europe's cultural decline, environmentalism, AI, immigration, socialism, and the morality of capitalism—this episode connects philosophy to today's biggest headlines.Why does Europe still resist air conditioning during deadly heat waves? Is environmental ideology undermining human flourishing? Is America headed toward a genuine political realignment? Can democratic socialism continue gaining momentum? And what happens after Iran's latest confrontation with the West?Yaron also answers nearly an hour of audience questions covering Trump, AI, immigration, cooperatives, Supreme Court rulings, Objectivism, Israel, healthcare, self-esteem, culture, and much more.Whether you're interested in philosophy, economics, geopolitics, technology, or current events, this episode offers an Objectivist perspective on the issues shaping our future.Watch, subscribe, and join the conversation live every week. https://youtube.com/live/Ow5evTvbHyM## Main Topic Timestamps**00:00** Introduction, personal update & family matters**06:50** Reflections on family and loss**08:54** Europe's heat wave & the air conditioning problem**11:39** Why Europeans resist air conditioning**17:39** Environmentalism vs. technological progress**24:54** The philosophy behind Europe's cultural attitudes**26:54** Iran update & America's response**30:48** Strait of Hormuz, oil & strategic power**34:11** Housing policy, regulations & Trump's Save America Bill**36:25** Democratic Socialists are winning—why?**41:35** Why socialism attracts educated elites**44:12** Does America need a third political party?**46:18** Supreme Court rulings & asylum policy**50:22** Immigration, executive power & the border**50:58** Oil markets after the Strait of Hormuz crisis**53:14** World Cup excitement & standout players---## Live Audience Questions**1:00:01** Did Trump pressure Republicans on War Powers—or simply persuade them?**1:01:07** Did Republicans help create today's radical Left?**1:03:29** Are cooperatives less moral—or simply less competitive?**1:16:12** Will the midterms reveal what America truly values?**1:18:30** How might Trump react to a major electoral defeat?**1:21:55** Can innovators still thrive despite growing anti-tech sentiment?**1:23:34** Do Americans really have higher self-esteem than Europeans?**1:27:06** Is Trump unexpectedly good for AI innovation?**1:30:16** Which political party poses the greater challenge for American Jews?**1:33:32** Could America adopt Europe's anti-air-conditioning regulations?**1:34:30** Ben & Jerry's latest "Milk & Honey" controversy.**1:35:56** Why is the legal profession overwhelmingly left-leaning?**1:37:00** Is life's greatest competition against others—or yourself?**1:37:36** Why do celebrities seem to age so much slower today?**1:39:01** Blake Scholl, Trump & executive power over aviation.**1:40:23** Mark Levin's criticism of Trump over Israel.**1:41:20** Should Medicare and Medicaid pay for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?**1:42:19** Why do intellectuals oppose rational self-interest?**1:42:51** Alan Greenspan and the lost Objectivist opportunity**1:43:34** Has Alex Epstein had the greatest Objectivist influence in government?**1:44:08** Where does Canadian culture fit between Europe and America? ---#Iran #Israel #Trump #Objectivism #Capitalism #Politics #ArtificialIntelligence #Socialism #Technology #Innovation #MachineLearning #Productivity #FreeMarkets #FutureOfWork #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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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? 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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.

Live June 12, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 104)First Trillionaire; Deal?; SS Bankrupt?; University Ranking; Crumble; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowThe First Trillionaire Is Coming—While Social Security Heads Toward CollapseFrom Elon Musk's staggering wealth creation to the looming entitlement crisis, the future belongs to builders—not bureaucrats.Will the world soon see its first trillionaire? And if so, should we celebrate it—or fear it?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on one of the biggest debates of our time: wealth creation versus wealth envy. From Elon Musk, SpaceX, Starlink, Tesla, AI, and billion-dollar IPOs to the coming Social Security crisis, failing universities, and the rise of entrepreneurial achievement, this episode explores what happens when innovation collides with politics.Yaron explains why extraordinary wealth is a sign of human progress, why many people still resent success, and what America's entitlement crisis reveals about the country's future. He also examines confusion surrounding a potential Iran deal, evaluates university rankings through the lens of entrepreneurship, and discusses emerging technologies that could transform industries from chocolate to coffee.If you care about capitalism, innovation, politics, technology, entrepreneurship, and the moral case for achievement, this episode is for you.Watch now and join the conversation: https://youtube.com/live/tpq4VtLdwtwMain Topics:00:00 Introduction & Positive News01:34 The First Trillionaire? Wealth Creation and Inequality03:02 Freedom, Wealth, and SpaceX Valuation Skepticism07:23 Starlink, Data Centers & AI Infrastructure10:09 AI Business Models and Elon Musk's Achievements18:42 Tesla's Market Position and the IPO Pipeline21:16 How SpaceX Is Creating Employee Millionaires28:04 Venture Capital and SpaceX Financials34:15 IPOs and the Next Generation of Billionaires37:35 Why So Many People Hate Extreme Wealth37:51 Iran Deal Confusion and Strategic Questions47:23 Trump Under Political and Economic Pressure50:40 Is Social Security Headed Toward Bankruptcy?59:02 Entitlements and Political Reality1:01:32 Which Universities Produce Great Founders?1:13:07 Crumbl and the Business of Dessert1:19:50 Synthetic Chocolate and the Future of Coffee1:22:23 Jeff Bezos, Prometheus, and the AI RaceLive Audience Questions1:29:10 Could Elon Musk Become an Objectivist?1:32:38 Is "Dubai Chocolate" Brilliant Marketing?1:34:42 Are Billionaire Net Worth Estimates Meaningful?1:34:44 Can Netanyahu Survive the Next Election?1:35:33 Is Envy Treated as a Moral Virtue Today?1:36:01 Why Do Working-Class Americans Often Understand Self-Reliance Better?1:36:55 Were There Trillionaires in Zimbabwe?1:37:20 David Hockney: Great Art or Not?1:39:25 Do High P/E Stocks Usually Fall After IPOs?1:40:36 Is It Fair for Elon Musk to Benefit from Subsidies?1:40:51 Why Does America Keep Swinging Between Parties?1:41:57 When Should You Start Collecting Social Security?1:42:28 What Role Do NGOs Play in Global Governance?🔔 Subscribe for more analysis on politics, economics, philosophy, technology, and current events.#ElonMusk #SpaceX #Tesla #AI #SocialSecurity #Iran #Entrepreneurship #innovationlab #Trump #freemarkets #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.