Best Objectivism Podcasts (2025)

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Tal Tsfany Unveils ARI’s Ambitions for Mainstreaming Objectivism 1:07:34

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https://youtu.be/9PCQRzAMohQPodcast audio:As the Ayn Rand Institute marks its 40th anniversary, its mission to spread Objectivism through education has never been more urgent. In his 2025 Objectivist Summer Conference presentation, "Spreading Objectivism: A Vision for ARI's Future," President and CEO Tal Tsfany laid out a bold vision of the “big sw…

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Conversation W/Norbert Michel -- How Stagnation Narrative is Threatening the American Dream | YBS 1:13:24

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Norbert J. Michel is vice president and director of the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives. Michel leads a team of nearly one dozen scholars that develop original policy solutions to expand freedom through improving financial markets and monetary policy. In addition to producing policy publications, his team regularly e…

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Ben Bayer on America’s Need to Declare Independence from Altruism 1:29:50

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e-3oeMO-0w&t=4sPodcast audio:Ayn Rand viewed the American founding’s enshrinement of individuals rights as the greatest political achievement in human history. Yet the rising statism of the twentieth century dramatically undermined those ideals. In Rand’s view, America needed a moral revolution: one that renounced t…

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Blood & Soil Nationalism: Making Sense of the Trump Admin | Yaron Brook Show 2:09:03

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Blood & Soil Nationalism: Making Sense of the Trump Admin | Yaron Brook Show | July 12, 2025 original title - Nationalism: Making Sense of the Trump Admin | Yaron Brook Show In this urgent and wide-ranging episode, Yaron Brook dissects the dangerous ideological roots of the Trump administration’s growing nationalism—particularly the disturbing resu…

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Deportations; Immigration; Tariffs; Air Conditioning; De-industrialization; Putin | Yaron Brook Show 1:49:03

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**🇺🇸 Deportations, Immigration & America’s Future | Yaron Brook Show – July 11, 2025** In this urgent and passionate episode, Yaron Brook tackles the moral and political crisis surrounding **mass deportations and immigration policy** in the U.S., defending the rights of individuals against the growing power of agencies like **ICE**. He dissects the…

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Milei; Birthright; Denaturalize; ICE; Tariffs; Grok & AI; Rare-Earth; France/UK | Yaron Brook Show 2:19:25

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**July 10, 2025 | Yaron Brook Show** 🔥 In this wide-ranging episode, Yaron dives into the continued rise and contradictions of Argentine President Javier Milei, including economic wins and political red flags. He offers a sharp critique of birthright citizenship and the debate over denaturalization, as well as the role of ICE in a just immigration …

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91: Lao Tzu - 4 Ways to Raise Your Vibrations Today (Taoism) 22:45

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In this podcast we will talk about 4 ways to rise your vibrations from the philosophy of Taoism. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. So with that in mind, here are 4 ways to rise your vibrations from the philosophy of Taoism. 01. Understan…

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Vance; ICE; IRS; Twitter; Google; Gaza; Houtis; Russia Windows; Crazy 2; Weather | Yaron Brook Show 2:27:57

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🎙️ Yaron Brook Show | July 9, 2025 — Vance, ICE, IRS, Gaza, AI & More In this packed episode, Yaron Brook takes on the latest political absurdities and ideological trends, from JD Vance’s nationalist posturing and ICE's expanding overreach to the IRS’s abuse of power and the dangers of growing regulation. He breaks down the recent moves by Twitter …

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J.Epstein; Floods; Tariffs; TSA; Crazy Prof; Tucker; Building; Ukraine; Milei | Yaron Brook Show 2:09:06

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🎙️ July 9, 2025 | J.Epstein; Floods; Tariffs; TSA; Crazy Prof; Tucker; Ukraine; Milei | Yaron Brook Show In this jam-packed episode, Yaron Brook takes on a whirlwind of topics dominating the headlines and lurking under the surface. He opens with a sharp analysis of the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein saga and what the latest developments reveal about power…

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Conversation with Scott Lincicome -- Trade & Tariffs | Yaron Brook Show 1:29:24

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📺 July 7, 2025 | Yaron Brook Show Why does free trade still matter—and why are so many turning against it? In this essential episode, Yaron Brook is joined by Scott Lincicome, one of today’s sharpest voices on trade, globalization, and economic policy. Together, they break down the resurgence of protectionism and make a compelling case for why free…

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How Immigration Restrictions Cripple American Businesses 59:28

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtW5q-7XaTwPodcast audio:In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Ben Bayer and Agustina Vergara Cid discuss how arbitrary immigration laws strangle American business.Among the topics covered:How immigration restrictions impose a form of economic central planning;The role of the mixed economy in fueling the…

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90: 7 Life Lessons from Arthur Schopenhauer (The Philosophy of Pessimism) 21:12

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In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Life Lessons From Arthur Schopenhauer. Arthur Schopenhauer is considered to be one of the greatest philosophers and his work is part of the philosophy of pessimism. He is mostly known for his famous book “The World as Will and Representation”. So here are 7 Life Lessons From Arthur Schopenhauer - 01. Find …

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Iran Fatwa; Big & Beautiful; Tariffs; Pharma; Billionaires; Xi | Yaron Brook Show 1:48:24

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🇺🇸 Iran Fatwa, Big & Beautiful, Tariffs, Pharma, Xi | Yaron Brook Show | June 29, 2025 —Yaron pulls no punches in this bold, truth-telling episode. Tune-in now! 📌 In this hard-hitting episode, Yaron Brook takes on some of the most explosive and misunderstood topics in today’s headlines: 🔹 Iran Fatwa – Yaron challenges the moral cowardice and strate…

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16 - Alessandro on learning Latin and Greek 1:07:45

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In this episode, I chat with Alessandro (@polisisti on X/Twitter) about our respective experiences learning Latin (and in his case ancient Greek). The Ranieri-Roberts approach to learning ancient Greek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vwb1wVzPec We need to talk about Latinitas: https://foundinantiquity.com/2024/04/15/we-need-to-talk-about-latinita…

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AMA & Hangout with Contributors (June '25) | Yaron Brook Show 1:41:02

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Can you eat just one chip? 😂 Plus: Trump, Peikoff, Israel, and if Capitalism is too big to specialize in. A must-listen YBS AMA! In this special June AMA & Contributor Hangout episode, Yaron Brook answers a wide-ranging mix of light-hearted, philosophical, and deeply political questions from his most engaged fans and supporters. The session blends …

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MOP & Missile Defense; Trade, Medicaid; SCOTUS; MTG | Yaron Brook Show 1:53:33

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In this packed episode, Yaron Brook analyzes key headlines and trends shaping U.S. defense, policy, and political culture. He breaks down the recent success of U.S. and Israeli missile defense systems, highlighting the effectiveness of "MOP" (Massive Ordnance Penetrators) and interceptor technology in the Middle East. The conversation then shifts t…

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School Choice: Matt Bateman on Understanding Education Freedom 1:04:10

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5csuEpTn69oPodcast audio:In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Samantha Watkins interviews Dr. Matt Bateman, philosopher at GT School, co-founder of Higher Ground Education, and ARU instructor, about the school choice movement and the philosophical case for education freedom.Among the topics covered:What…

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Iran Nuclear Destroyed?; Big Beautiful Bil; Powell; Economy; Vaccines; Rare Earth | Yaron Brook Show 2:05:59

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In this dynamic and hard-hitting episode, Yaron Brook dives into the biggest headlines of the week—starting with the reported destruction of Iran’s nuclear capabilities. What are the implications for global security, U.S. foreign policy, and Israel’s long-term strategy? Yaron gives a candid analysis of what this could mean for the balance of power …

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89: Carl Jung - 5 Ways to Stop Destroying Everything You Love (Jungian Philosophy) 27:59

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In this podcast, we will be talking about 5 ways to stop destroying everything you love according to the philosophy of Carl Jung. Carl Jung's psychology is called analytical psychology and his philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”. Jung’s most famous theory is ‘the individuation process.’ Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist w…

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Socialism in NYC; Iran/Israel Lessons Learnt; NATO; Tariffs | Yaron Brook Show 2:02:47

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🎙️ Yaron Brook Show – June 25, 2025 a Live Broadcast In this episode, Yaron Brook dives into the rising influence of socialism in New York City and beyond, examining its ideological roots and real-world consequences. He explains how the growing appeal of socialism—particularly among young people—is not simply a matter of economics, but fundamentall…

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Trump's Cease Fire; Mamdani; Land Sale; Manufacturing; Colombian Military; Drones | Yaron Brook Show 1:57:40

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Live Broadcast June 24, 2025 In this powerful and fast-paced episode, Yaron Brook breaks down the shocking pivot by Donald Trump to a ceasefire with Iran—just days after bold military action. He calls it a historic mistake, an abandonment of moral clarity, and a blow to Israel’s defensive efforts. Yaron analyzes the ideological conflict between Ira…

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Iran War Update; NATO; Land Sales; NY Mayor; Tesla; Fred Smith | Yaron Brook Show 2:14:44

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🎙 Iran War Update; NATO; Land Sales; Fred Smith | Yaron Brook Show In the June 23, 2025 episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron provided a forceful update on the ongoing war with Iran and its broader geopolitical implications. He addressed the weakening grip of authoritarian regimes around the world and explained why figures like Trump—praised by so…

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USA Enters the War -- What Next? Why Iran? | Yaron Brook Show 2:22:30

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🎙 USA Enters the War – What Next? Why Iran? | Yaron Brook Show 📅 Streamed live: June 22, 2025 In this powerful episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the recent U.S. strikes on Iran—putting the action in historical and moral context. He explores why it took decades for America to respond forcefully, the philosophical groundwork laid sin…

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88: How To Find Your Life's True Purpose - Buddha, Krishna, Lao Tzu, Marcus Aurelius, Camus 24:40

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In this podcast we will be talking about how to discover your life purpose from the wisdom of 5 different philosophers. The 5 philosophers we will be talking about for finding purpose in this video are Albert Camus, Marcus Aurelius, Buddha, Lao Tzu and Krishna. Have you ever felt like life’s meaning is slipping away, and you’re left asking—what’s t…

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Preview of the Objectivist Conference 2025 24:56

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMepGP0ehPoPodcast AudioIn this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Elan Journo interviews ARI intellectuals about their upcoming talks at the Objectivist Summer Conference, taking place July 1-5 in Boston, Massachusetts.Among the topics covered:Audra Hilse’s talk, “Revised Blueprints: Early Versions of Part I…

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Iran War Update; Stablecoin Regulation; ICE | Yaron Brook Show 2:00:19

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📺 June 17, 2025 | Yaron Brook Show – Iran War Update; Stablecoin Regulation; ICE In this high-stakes episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dives into the rapidly developing situation in the Middle East. Following Israel's dramatic escalation against Iran, Yaron analyzes the military, strategic, and philosophical implications of what could be a tur…

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Israel War Update; Trump Mobile; Golden Share; NYC Mayor | Yaron Brook Show 2:05:42

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Israel at war, Trump unveils a “Trump Mobile,” and NYC politics heats up—Yaron Brook breaks it all down in this fiery new episode. 🇮🇱🚗🗽 #YaronBrookShow 📌 Don’t miss this urgent and principled episode—a must-watch for anyone trying to understand the deeper meaning behind the headlines. Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for m…

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The L.A. Riots and Mass Deportation: Both Evil 57:47

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YchKm3DnUFoPodcast Audio:In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Onkar Ghate and Ben Bayer discuss the ongoing mass protests in Los Angeles and how the Trump administration’s response also shows a disregard for the rule of law.Among the topics covered:The scale of the violence;Evidence that the rioters do …

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Iran/Israel War Update | Yaron Brook Show 2:10:48

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🎙️ June 14, 2025 | Iran/Israel War Update — Yaron Brook Show Israel-Iran war escalates. Yaron breaks it down like no one else. MBS, protests, missiles, and moral clarity—don’t miss this one! In one of the most intense episodes yet, Yaron dives deep into the latest developments in the Iran-Israel war. From Iran’s bold counterattacks to Israel’s stra…

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Iran Strikes Back - What Next?; Israel Haters; NYC Mayor Race | Yaron Brook Show 1:57:04

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Iran Strikes Back - What Next?; Israel Haters; NYC Mayor Race | Yaron Brook Show 🇮🇱 Iran strikes back—Yaron Brook breaks down Israel’s bold defense, Western cowardice, and what this means for the future of the Middle East. Israel has struck. Iran has responded. What comes next? In this high-stakes follow-up to Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, Yaron …

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87: 9 Life Lessons From Ayn Rand (Philosophy Of Objectivism) 25:25

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In this podcast we will be talking about 9 Life Lessons From Ayn Rand. Ayn Rand was a Russian-American writer and philosopher who lived in the twentieth century and is credited as a founder of philosophy of Objectivism. So with that in mind, here are 9 important lessons that we can learn from Ayn Rand - 01. Use reason in everything 02. Be selfish 0…

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Israel Attacks Iran | Yaron Brook Show 3:28:30

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Israel Attacks Iran | Yaron Brook Show 📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. Link to Peterson Phoenix event on 6/19/2025: https://brook.paperform.co/ Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthere Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex E…

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Israel/Iran; Immigrants; Demonstrators; Rare-Earth; Tariffs; Hawley; Jobs | Yaron Brook Show 1:55:53

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📺 June 12, 2025 | Yaron Brook Show – Israel vs. Iran, Immigrants, Demonstrators & Jobs 📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. From the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran to the impact of rare-earth metals and rising tariff wars, Yaron Brook delivers a hard-hitting analy…

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LA Riots; Free Speech; China Trade; Musk; Fort Lee; Nazis?; Sinwar | Yaron Brook Show 1:43:49

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Can America survive its cultural freefall? Yaron dives into riots, rights, and rising threats in this bracing, must-listen episode. 📺 The Yaron Brook Show | June 11, 2025: LA Riots • Free Speech • China • Musk • Nazis? • Sinwar 🔥 Yaron tackles the chaos in LA and what it says about America’s cultural trajectory, before diving into a fiery defense o…

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Marines in LA; Newsome; RFK/Vaccines; Ukraine War; Iran; Greta | Yaron Brook Show 2:05:36

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🎙️ June 10, 2025 — Yaron Brook Show Marines in LA; Newsom; RFK/Vaccines; Ukraine; Iran; Greta | Yaron Brook ShowWhat does it mean when Marines show up in Los Angeles? Yaron dives headfirst into the implications of deploying military forces domestically and what it signals about the state of the nation. He then turns his sharp lens on Gavin Newsom’s…

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LA Riots; Greta for Hamas; SCOTUS; China Trade; Middle Class; Gene Editing | Yaron Brook Show 2:18:48

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LA riots, Greta backs Hamas, SCOTUS rulings, China trade, gene editing & more—Yaron Brook breaks it all down in a bold, must-hear episode. 📺 Yaron Brook Show | June 9, 2025 – LA Riots, Greta for Hamas, SCOTUS, China Trade & More From the chaos in Los Angeles to Greta Thunberg’s disturbing alignment with Hamas, Yaron Brook unpacks today’s most urgen…

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A Central Planner’s Trojan Horse: The Technological Republic 54:48

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A28R9JnfNroPodcast audio:In this episode of The ARI Bookshelf, Elan Journo, Mike Mazza, Nikos Sotirakopoulos and Robertas Bakula discuss The Technological Republic, the recent New York Times bestseller by Alexander C. Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, and Nicholas W. Zamiska, the company’s head of corporate affairs…

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Catholicism on the Rise? Why? | Yaron Brook Show 1:46:39

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Catholicism on the Rise? Why? | Yaron Brook Show 📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. 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://ww…

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AMA & Hangout with Contributors (June '25) | Yaron Brook Show 1:43:55

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AMA & Hangout with Contributors (June '25) | Yaron Brook Show 📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. 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 V…

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Musk/Trump; Debt; Parade; Fannie & Freddie; Blasphemy Law; Dems | Yaron Brook Show 1:49:16

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Musk/Trump; Debt; Parade; Fannie & Freddie; Blasphemy Law; Dems | Yaron Brook Show 📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthere Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein https://alexepstein.su…

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TDS; Travel Ban; Foreign Students; Drones; Left; SCOTUS; Murder; Mosquitoes; HIV | Yaron Brook Show 2:12:47

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TDS; Travel Ban; Foreign Students; Drones; Left; SCOTUS; Murder; Mosquitoes; HIV | Yaron Brook Show 📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthere Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein https…

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86: Niccolò Machiavelli - How to Stop People From Using You 29:19

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Niccolò Machiavelli - Why People Will Always Use You (Unless You Do This) In this video we will be talking about 8 powerful ways to stop people from using you the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli. Niccolò Machiavelli’s philosophy is called political realism and it emphasizes practical and effective governance. Niccolò Machiavelli—a political philo…

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Musk & BBB; Trade War; Bias/Gaza; Ukraine Attack; Lasers; Tiananmen Square | Yaron Brook Show 1:51:25

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Musk & BBB; Trade War; Bias/Gaza; Ukraine Attack; Lasers; Tiananmen Square | Yaron Brook Show 📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthere Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein https://ale…

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85: Niccolò Machiavelli - 6 Powerful Ways to Command Instant Respect (and Never Be Weak Again) 23:56

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In this podcast, we will be talking about 6 powerful ways to command instant respect from the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli. Niccolò Machiavelli’s philosophy is called political realism and it emphasizes practical and effective governance. In "The Prince," Machiavelli introduced the ideas of virtù and fortuna. Virtù refers to skill and cleverne…

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Joe Rogan vs. Douglas Murray: Who’s Right About Trusting Experts? 1:09:12

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY3NY7gFYtwPodcast audio:In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Ben Bayer and Tristan de Liège examine Douglas Murray’s recent critique of Joe Rogan and other influencers who share their platforms with unreliable pseudo-experts. They explain why Murray fails to clarify the standards for distinguishing exp…

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Reading Reform Beyond Phonics | Sam Weaver 1:00:36

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https://youtu.be/iVJOTxv-tWkPodcast audio:American schools have long performed dismally at providing the education children need to read well. A movement in favor of systematic phonics instruction offers hope for improvement, but while phonics is essential to teaching children to read, they need further education to become highly capable readers. T…

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Live from Israel -- Israel, Apartheid & Antisemitism | Yaron Brook Show 1:59:25

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The Making of the Atom Bomb | Evan Picoult 1:35:54

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https://youtu.be/o615h8druDEPodcast audio:The creation of the atom bomb during WWII was an extraordinary achievement, dramatized in part in the movie Oppenheimer. What were the three greatest challenges in making the bomb and how does the success in overcoming those very difficult obstacles illustrate the application of objectivity? Which great sci…

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Live from London 3 -- Elon Musk; Tariffs; Russia; Unhinged; Sabotage | Yaron Brook Show 2:04:11

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Live from London 3 -- Elon Musk; Tariffs; Russia; Unhinged; Sabotage | Yaron Brook Show 📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthere Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein https://alexepste…