Live June 25, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 112)
Live from Israel | Yaron Brook Show
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Live from Israel: Iran, Europe's Decline, Socialism's Rise & America's Political Crossroads

Broadcasting 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.

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## 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
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## 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?
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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.