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📺  Live January 19, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 14Greenland; Board of Peace; Syria & ISIS; Canada; Army-Navy; ICE | Yaron Brook ShowGreenland Grabs, ICE Raids & the Collapse of Sovereignty — The West at a Breaking PointThe world is shifting fast—and not in a good direction.From Greenland’s strategic importance to the rise of a so-called “Board of Peace,” from Syria and ISIS to ICE raids, Canada’s alliances, and America’s moral collapse, this episode of The Yaron Brook Show takes no prisoners.Yaron Brook cuts through the propaganda and exposes the ideas driving today’s chaos:authoritarianism disguised as order, nationalism without individual rights, and a West unsure whether it even wants to survive.If you’re tired of evasions, tribalism, and moral cowardice—this episode is for you.👇 Watch live, challenge the ideas, and join the conversation. https://youtube.com/live/hz-wYyZyeEQ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:00 – 🇬🇱 Greenland: Why the Arctic suddenly matters—and what’s really at stake36:05 – ☮️ The “Board of Peace”: Moral fraud or dangerous fantasy?48:50 – 💣 Syria & ISIS: What happens when evil is tolerated1:04:55 – 🇨🇦 Canada: Sovereignty, China, and moral compromise1:10:10 – ⚔️ Army–Navy: Militaries, masculinity, and national purpose1:13:50 – 🚨 ICE: Law enforcement or authoritarian theater?💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:33:39 – Is the Trump administration losing public support—or doubling down on authoritarianism?1:35:22 – Rand’s warning: Is America being morally devoured by global altruism?1:36:31 – From Wozniak to Microsoft: What antitrust really destroys1:38:00 – Is sovereignty defined by borders—or by individual rights?1:43:59 – Canada & China: Strategic alliance or national self-betrayal?1:45:25 – ICE, enchiladas, and the absurdity of power1:46:43 – Healing after betrayal: Can philosophy guide personal recovery?1:47:28 – Is the 25th Amendment inevitable?1:48:35 – Should Objectivists act—or focus purely on ideas?1:49:35 – Trump, Hitler, and the danger of false comparisons1:50:07 – When antisemitism explodes, is society already dying?1:50:57 – Supreme Court delays: Division, pressure, or political fear?1:52:02 – What replaces masculinity when it’s demonized?1:53:22 – Jason Rheins vs. Trump: Will it happen?1:54:50 – Was Hitler more popular than Trump early on?1:55:19 – Sisu and WWII Finland: Who really stood where?1:55:55 – Can Republicans survive politically after alienating Hispanics?1:56:20 – GoFundMe, ICE, and moral inversion1:56:37 – Goebbels then, Stephen Miller now?1:57:11 – IDF marching: Does it matter?1:57:46 – Mark Carney & Qatar: Canada’s next compromise1:58:10 – Is sovereign immunity morally defensible?1:59:08 – Do syllogisms still matter in modern thinking?➡️ See pinned comment for additional timestampsThe 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/35qoEC3#ICE #Greenland #Syria #ISIS #CanadaPolitics #Authoritarianism #IndividualRights #Objectivism #WorldPoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 17, 2026Season 12, Episode 13Constitutional Republic - If You Can Keep It; Iran Tragedy; Review | Yaron Brook Show“A Republic on the Brink: Can America Survive Tribalism, Tyranny, and Moral Collapse?”“If you can keep it.”Benjamin Franklin’s warning has never sounded more urgent.In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dissects the accelerating collapse of America’s constitutional republic—from creeping authoritarianism and tribal politics to the moral vacuum driving today’s cultural and geopolitical crises.🔥 Is the U.S. sliding toward dictatorship?🔥 Has Trump’s foreign policy sealed Iran’s fate?🔥 Are ICE and federal power becoming instruments of arbitrary rule?🔥 Why do people love Atlas Shrugged—yet miss its philosophy entirely?Yaron breaks down what a constitutional republic actually requires to survive, why law and order often masks authoritarian impulses, and how hatred—not ideas—now binds political movements on both left and right.The episode also features a thoughtful review of Forks in the Road by Larry Radtke, a philosophical reflection on choice, character, and moral direction—precisely what our culture is failing to grasp.💬 Live audience questions push the conversation even further, confronting:-- ICE, deportations, and historical parallels to authoritarian regimes-- Proof-of-citizenship demands and the boundaries of executive power-- Will, focus, and moral agency in an age of despair-- Free speech betrayals by today’s “conservatives”-- The growth of government from constitutional limits to leviathanThis is not partisan commentary.It’s a moral and philosophical reckoning with the future of freedom.👇 Watch. Share. Defend the republic—while it can still be kept.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS04:10 – Constitutional Republic: “If You Can Keep It”1:06:15 – Iran Tragedy: Trump, Weakness, and Consequences1:15:50 – Book Review: Forks in the Road – Larry Radtke🔗 https://www.amazon.com/FORKS-ROAD-LARRY-RADTKE-ebook/dp/B0D1CWY8HD/💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:26:42 – Can people live better lives from Rand’s novels without grasping the philosophy?1:31:19 – “Is there no one who can help us?” — Andor, Ghorman, and moral collapse1:32:16 – Is tribal hatred replacing ideas as the glue of politics?1:34:52 – DHS mocking deportations: Authoritarian culture or moral rot?1:36:36 – Is “law and order” just obedience to power?1:39:16 – Will, focus, and choosing consciousness1:41:05 – Mandatory proof of citizenship: Are we nearing dictatorship?1:42:02 – Auschwitz, ideology, and history repeating1:43:17 – ICE vs. Gestapo: What stops the slide?1:45:10 – AI, China, and preemptive imperialism?1:48:01 – Did Trump lose Iran?1:48:43 – Free speech frauds on the right1:49:43 – Members-only shows & OPAR strategy1:50:29 – Posting ICE locations: Incitement or resistance?1:51:44 – “Preemptive fascism” to stop the left?1:52:46 – Objectivism under fire—and standing firm1:53:15 – How did limited government become massive?1:53:37 – More questions in pinned commentThe 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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#TrumpIran #PoliceState #FreeSpeech #Authoritarianism #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Objectivism #AynRand #freedom #IranCrisis #ConstitutionalRepublic #LimitedGovernment#IranCrisis #AmericanFounding #LibertyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 15, 2026Season 12, Episode 12Iran Betrayed?; Insurrection Act; Gaza; Russia; Germany; Musk; Abortion Pill | Yaron Brook ShowIran Betrayed? Trump’s Emergency Powers, Gaza’s Future & the Collapse of Moral ClarityIs America sleepwalking into authoritarianism—while betraying its allies and its own principles?In this explosive live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dissects the moral, political, and philosophical chaos shaping today’s world—from Iran and Gaza to Trump’s flirtation with emergency powers, Europe’s drift, and the collapse of truth in science and politics.If you’re tired of evasions, moral cowardice, and tribal thinking, this episode pulls no punches. Yaron tackles the Insurrection Act, geopolitical betrayal, Germany’s failures, Russia’s aggression, Elon Musk’s influence, the abortion pill debate—and the absurdities defining modern culture.💥 Plus: a marathon of hard-hitting live audience questions on dictatorship fears, nihilism on the Right and Left, Iran’s tipping point, tariffs, Greenland, currency collapse, and whether the Objectivist movement is fighting hard enough.👉 Watch, share, and join the fight for reason. https://youtube.com/live/W1knTi4Tyyk🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss future live shows.⏱️ Topic Timestamps01:05 – Iran Betrayed?23:25 – Insurrection Act & Trump’s Emergency Powers37:05 – Gaza: Moral Clarity or Strategic Failure?46:25 – Russia and the Future of Western Resolve52:40 – Germany’s Drift and Europe’s Crisis54:30 – Elon Musk: Hero, Threat, or Symptom?1:00:05 – The Abortion Pill Debate1:06:30 – Can Men Get Pregnant? The Collapse of Reality💬 Live Audience Questions 1:15:21 – Should OPAR study groups include professional philosophers—or is that unnecessary?1:18:18 – Can Rand’s aesthetics counter today’s political death spiral?1:19:39 – Is North Korea “sustainable” without China propping it up?1:24:03 – Could Trump use the Insurrection Act to impose de facto martial law?1:24:30 – Is Trump accelerating America toward dictatorship?1:31:44 – If Iran’s revolution fails, does Trump share the blame?1:34:41 – Is the Right now more nihilistic—and more dangerous—than the Left?1:36:49 – Is the Objectivist movement aggressive enough to win long-term?1:38:00 – 80 years after the Holocaust—why is this ideology resurging?1:41:30 – Why is Trump eager to use force at home but timid abroad?1:44:54 – Is ICE a legitimate function of government in a rational society?1:46:13 – See pinned comment for additional questions & timestampsThe 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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#ICEraids #TrumpIran #PoliceState #FreeSpeech #Authoritarianism #Capitalism #TradeWars #IndividualRights #Objectivism #AynRand #freedom #IranCrisis #InsurrectionAct #GazaWarBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 14, 2026Season 12, Episode 11ICE in Minneapolis; Trump & Iran; Greenland; Trade; Brain Drain: Cancer + | Yaron Brook Show  ICE Raids, Trump’s Iran Gambit & the Rise of the Police State — Is America Still Free?America is changing—fast. And not for the better.From ICE operations in Minneapolis to Trump’s confrontations with Iran, from the Greenland debacle to trade wars, brain drain, and the politicization of science, this episode exposes how authoritarianism is creeping in from all sides—and why both Left and Right are fueling it.Is the U.S. drifting toward Gestapo-style policing?Are tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and nationalist theatrics destroying American prosperity?And what happens to freedom when fear replaces objective law?In this explosive live episode, Yaron Brook cuts through the hysteria to defend individual rights, capitalism, and reason—while taking on some of the most intense and emotional audience questions of the season.👇 Watch. Share. And decide for yourself what kind of country you want to live in.👉 Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/KGr9pKkLB5w👕 LIMITED OFFER — YBS ANNIVERSARY FREE SPEECH SHIRTFree shipping on 2+ items (US only)🛒 https://yaronbrookshow-shop.fourthwall.com/products/anniversary-special-the-what-happened-to-free-speech-tee💥 Use promo code: FREESHIP⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:55 ICE in Minneapolis — policing or intimidation?30:20 Trump & Iran — brinkmanship or strategy?40:20 Greenland — diplomacy vs. nationalist bluster45:15 Trade wars — who really pays the price?51:20 Brain drain — why talent is fleeing bad policy59:50 Cancer & innovation — what politics gets wrong1:01:45 Microplastics panic — junk science or real threat?💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:14:17 Ending dual citizenship — freedom or nationalism?1:17:50 Bolton on Greenland — did Trump sabotage diplomacy?1:19:29 Mental illness & free will — does choice still apply?1:21:22 Trump flips the finger — “strong leader” or thug?1:22:02 Objective law vs. presumed guilt — are we losing due process?1:22:58 ICE fear & racial profiling — unconstitutional by design?1:23:34 Can a new administration prosecute past abuses?1:24:10 Asylum seekers detained for months — justice or cruelty?1:24:47 JD Vance 2028 — worse than Trump?1:25:54 Sanctuary cities — compassion or incentive?1:26:53 How do we stop rising authoritarianism?1:28:01 Fascism vs. communism — which collapses faster?1:28:43 Ayn Rand on love — is it rare by necessity?1:31:42 If ICE demands ID, should you refuse?1:31:51 Supreme Court & tariffs — fear of the “Orange Viking”?1:33:06 Illegals voting in Michigan — myth or reality?1:34:12 Will Americans tolerate police-state tactics?1:35:14 Is the world even savable?1:35:30 Should government fund science at all?1:37:27 Cutting off pro-ICE friends — moral clarity or tribalism?📌 See pinned comment for additional timestampsThe 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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#ICEraids #TrumpIran #PoliceState #FreeSpeech #Authoritarianism #Capitalism #TradeWars #IndividualRights #racism #immigration #Objectivism #AynRand #FreedomBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 12, 2026Season 12, Episode 10Trump The Viking? – Foreign & Economic Policy | Yaron Brook ShowTrump the Viking? America’s Descent into Shame, Tariffs, and TribalismIs America drifting toward a Viking-style foreign policy—raid first, think later?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dismantles Trump’s foreign and economic policies, from Iran and tariffs to immigration enforcement and the moral collapse of both left and right.Drawing on Andrew Sullivan’s provocative “Viking foreign policy” framing, Yaron exposes the absence of shame, the rise of tribalism (even inside Objectivism), and the dangerous embrace of power-for-power’s-sake politics. From Gaza and Israel, to ICE raids, to the Supreme Court’s looming tariff ruling—nothing is off-limits.💥 This episode is raw, wide-ranging, and unsparing.If you care about moral clarity, individual rights, and the future of the West, you don’t want to miss it.👉 Watch live, challenge your assumptions, and bring your toughest questions.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:05 – Iran: Regime survival, isolation, and Western denial13:30 – Trump the Viking? Foreign & Economic Policy👉 👉 (Inspired by Andrew Sullivan: A Viking Foreign Policy)[https://andrewsullivan.substack.com/p/a-viking-foreign-policy]💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:01:54 – What does “value for value” really mean in practice?1:04:00 – “Objectivist tribalists”: fake Randians who only regurgitate slogans?1:05:36 – If Iran survives, what does the long game look like for the regime and the West?1:10:56 – Will the Supreme Court strike down Trump’s tariffs?1:13:29 – Is shamelessness the defining trait of the Trump administration?1:15:29 – When has the U.S. historically harmed Israeli interests—facts vs AIPAC myths1:20:49 – Gaza: Can Israel be morally right and strategically wrong?1:24:24 – Is it moral to disobey ICE?1:26:34 – What should you do if you witness an ICE raid?1:27:04 – Is ICE becoming an engine of ethnic cleansing?1:27:39 – Should Yaron debate Destiny, Peter Schiff, or other major YouTubers?1:29:04 – Would Iran’s fall really cripple radical Islam?1:32:16 – Would an Objectivist anti-ICE rally ever make sense?1:32:56 – Voting Democrat to stop socialism—tragic necessity or moral error?1:33:16 – Why do left and right unite against Israel but not on immigration?1:34:30 – “Don’t tread on me” → “comply or die”: how did this flip happen?1:35:03 – Are European welfare states actually more “efficient”?1:36:04 – Canada: blind spot or future battleground?1:36:34 – Can Trump still shock us with how bad he gets?1:36:46 – AI, war economy, and the military’s future1:38:03 – Feel-good voting: electric taxis and the death of reason1:39:02 – Rome or Florence? (Yes, even philosophers need vacations)1:40:59 – Has Trump permanently altered the global order?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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#Trump #ForeignPolicy #EconomicPolicy #Iran #ImmigrationDebate #Israel #Tariffs #uspolitics #IranProtests #FederalReserve #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #MiddleEastPolitics #AynRandBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 12, 2026Season 12, Episode 9Iran; Fed vs Trump; ICE; Homeland; Plato in TX; CA Billionaires; Dems & Hamas | Yaron Brook ShowEpisode URL: https://youtube.com/live/IyvE5EFl480Iran Is Burning, the Fed Is Cornered, and the Left Is Losing the Plot Iranian protesters are risking their lives—while Western elites look away.The Federal Reserve is under political fire.ICE, billionaires, universities, and even Plato are suddenly front-page news.What ties it all together?👉 A collapsing moral framework in the West—and the price we’re paying for it.In this wide-ranging and unapologetic episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through media evasion, political tribalism, and economic confusion to expose what’s really driving today’s chaos—from Tehran to Texas, Washington to California.Expect hard truths, philosophical clarity, and zero concessions to fashionable lies.💬 Join the live discussion, challenge the ideas, and support the show via Super Chat.🔗 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/IyvE5EFl480⏱️ Timestamps & Key Questions0:25 – Why are freedom, rational self-interest, and individual rights under global attack?0:43 – Why independent media matters more than ever1:34 – What do Iran, Trump, the Fed, ICE, and Plato have in common?2:27 – Iran’s uprising: Why is the West silent while Iranians fight for freedom?6:07 – U.S. military options: Should America confront Iran—or stay out entirely?7:19 – Media hypocrisy: Why do leftists excuse Islamism but condemn Western values?14:00 – Historical roots: How did the Left become allies of theocrats?17:06 – Iranian voices: What Western media refuses to report24:04 – Media bias exposed: Why “nuance” always favors tyrants30:19 – Western consequences: What Iran reveals about America’s moral collapse32:40 – Powell vs politics: Is the Fed finally losing its immunity?41:22 – Gold, debt & inflation: What happens if confidence in the dollar cracks?45:13 – Audience Poll: Should Objectivism be studied—systematically?48:43 – ICE & immigration: Is enforcement immoral—or essential?1:02:53 – Department of Labor rhetoric:When nationalism replaces individual rights1:05:04 – Universities & Texas law: Can woke ideology be legislated away?1:14:10 – Free speech: Who decides what ideas are allowed?1:19:43 – California’s billionaire tax: Why punishing success destroys prosperity1:26:16 – Democrats & Hamas: Is the party cracking—or radicalizing further?1:31:05 – Political realignment: Are we watching a historic shift unfold?1:41:17 – Objectivism & immigration: What does a rights-based border actually mean?1:50:18 – Fear of the Left: Why tribalism is the enemy of reason1:54:00 – Altruism vs independence: Can a free society survive moral self-sacrifice?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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#IranProtests #FederalReserve #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #ImmigrationDebate #MiddleEastPolitics #AynRand #uspoliticstoday #Venezuela #Iran #CentralPlanning #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Freedom #Politics #iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #MaduroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live January 10, 2026Season 12, Episode 8Iran; The Meaning of Life; Review - Ride The Tiger by Evola | Yaron Brook ShowEpisode URL: https://youtube.com/live/Pci4oor-Ty0Iran on the Brink, Life Without Meaning, and the Temptation of Collapse — Why the Modern World Is FailingIs Iran closer to collapse than the West realizes?Does the modern world still have a meaning of life worth living for—or are we drifting toward nihilism, faith, and tribalism?In this wide-ranging and provocative episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles three explosive themes:• The real state of Iran, its regime, and prospects for freedom• A philosophical takedown and critical review of Julius Evola’s Ride the Tiger• A hard-hitting discussion on the meaning of life, reason vs. faith, beauty vs. abstraction, and why so many people feel lost in the modern worldThe live Q&A goes even further—covering Christianity vs. reason, MAGA vs. Nazism, Trump as mafia boss or fascist, sexual desire, mental health, chaos theory, and whether reason can truly defeat faith.This episode is raw, unscripted, and intellectually fearless.📌 Watch. Think. Argue. Share.👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge dogma, expose bad ideas, and defend reason, freedom, and human flourishing.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:25 – Iran: Regime stability, repression, and prospects for collapse25:15 – Book Review: Ride the Tiger by Julius Evola58:00 – The Meaning of Life in a disintegrating culture1:10:35 – Iran revisited: geopolitics and moral clarity💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:20:46 – Christianity vs. Nietzsche: What did each get right—and disastrously wrong?1:25:15 – Does science make us miss the beauty of life?1:30:30 – Would Iran be collapsing now if Harris had won?1:31:54 – Is reason stronger than faith—and how does this relate to mental health?1:35:54 – Chaos theory, abstraction, and the limits of mathematical models1:42:48 – Sexual desire: healthy rationality vs. MGTOW, domination, and Christian guilt1:48:48 – ICE, civil unrest, and escalating political violence1:51:32 – MAGA vs. Nazism: thugs, ideology, or something worse?1:55:50 – Is life about struggle? Jason Goggins vs. Ayn Rand1:58:39 – Trump: fascist or mafia boss—and does corruption fuel growth short-term?2:01:25 – Acting on emotion vs. valid emotional responses2:03:26 – Why Ayn Rand made philosophy finally make sense2:05:48 – Do Christian principles logically lead to a malevolent universe premise?2:09:20 – A future trip to a free Iran📌 See pinned comment for full timestamps and additional questions.📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas!  👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.  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/35qoEC3#meaningoflife  #mysticism  #Individualism #CulturalWars #aynrand  #Objectivism #Liberty #virtue #morality #egoism #selfishnessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 9, 2026Iran Revolution; Venezuela; ICE Murder; Muslim Brotherhood; Jobs; Fentanyl | Yaron Brook ShowEpisode URL:  https://youtube.com/live/QgBtEPArF9UIran on the Brink, America Losing Its Mind — Revolution Abroad, Force at HomeIs Iran finally cracking under the weight of its own tyranny—or is the West too weak to recognize a real revolution when it sees one?On this live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron delivers unfiltered moral clarity on the most explosive issues dominating global and domestic politics: the potential Iranian Revolution, the collapse of Venezuela, the shocking ICE shooting, the growing influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, the meaning of work and jobs, and the devastating reality of the fentanyl crisis.This episode isn’t about slogans or tribal outrage. It’s about cause and effect, justice vs. force, and what happens when governments abandon individual rights—at home and abroad.The live Q&A goes even deeper, tackling Ayn Rand on moral perfection, independence and self-esteem, neuroscience and causality, ICE accountability, Trump’s role, dystopian politics, and why intellectuals fear selfishness.If you’re tired of moral confusion and looking for principled analysis, this episode is for you.👇 Watch, share, and join the discussion.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:00 – Iran Revolution: Is the regime finally facing collapse?22:45 – Venezuela: Socialism’s long, ugly aftermath34:10 – ICE Murder: When law enforcement becomes lawless1:04:00 – Muslim Brotherhood: Ideology, power, and Western blindness1:06:45 – Jobs: Work, productivity, and economic reality1:13:10 – Fentanyl: Government failure and deadly consequences💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:22:02 – Should Yaron do a deep-dive on the ICE case with James Valiant?1:23:20 – Can learning the causes of love help guide moral choices?1:24:42 – Why did Ayn Rand define the ideal man by rationality, independence, and self-esteem?1:27:43 – What reforms (short of abolishing ICE) could prevent future abuses?1:32:56 – Can cause and effect happen simultaneously? What does neuroscience say?1:36:55 – Moral perfection vs. moral error in Objectivism—how do they coexist?1:42:15 – Is Mamdani an accidental check on Trump and ICE?1:46:57 – Are we living in dystopian times?1:49:29 – “The pain you avoid is the strength you’ll never get”—true or false?📌 See pinned comment for additional timestamps.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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#ICE #ImmigrationDebate #Venezuela #Iran #CentralPlanning #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Freedom #Politics #iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #aynrandBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 8, 2026Season 12, Episode 6ICE Murder; Venezuela; Iran Update; Netflix; Central Planning; Military | Yaron Brook ShowICE Shooting Fallout, Venezuela’s Collapse, Iran on the Brink, and the Deadly Illusion of Central PlanningWas this ICE shooting self-defense—or cold-blooded murder?As government power expands, chaos follows. On this live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on one of the most explosive ICE shootings yet, the accelerating collapse of Venezuela, new developments in Iran, Netflix’s business model, the myth of central planning, and the proper role of the military in a free society.This episode pulls no punches—covering state violence, immigration enforcement, authoritarian decay, cultural decay, and the moral foundations of freedom. The live audience Q&A pushes the discussion even further, tackling civil unrest, far-right politics, policing, lobbying, and whether America is heading toward something darker.👇 Watch live. Think deeper. Challenge everything.🔗 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/0TFf7-wfZ8E⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:55 ICE Shooting: Murder or Justified Force?37:45 Venezuela: Socialism’s Endgame53:35 Iran Update: Regime Pressure & Instability1:02:30 Netflix, Markets, and Creative Destruction1:12:50 Central Planning: Why It Always Fails1:20:25 The Military’s Proper Role in a Free Society💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:29:48 Can freedom address public insecurity without becoming authoritarian?1:33:38 Is life suffering—or a rational pursuit of happiness?1:34:49 Should YBS bring on big-name debaters like Alex O’Connor?1:35:49 “We stole your dictator—now steal ours.” Dark humor or deep truth?1:36:09 Why do ICE agents hide their faces?1:36:59 Are protests against ICE morally justified?1:38:00 Was the ICE shooting clearly murder based on the footage?1:38:13 Should more people have resisted Jim Crow like modern activists?1:39:43 Is anyone in Washington still listening to Yaron?1:40:05 Can lobbying exist in a semi-free economy without corruption?See comment for time stamps and full questionsThe 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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#ICE #ImmigrationDebate #Venezuela #Iran #CentralPlanning #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Freedom #Politics #iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #aynrandBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 7, 2026Season 12, Episode 5Tanker Seized; Venezuela Oil; Iran; Ukraine; Jan 6 Website; MAHA; Hiring; Housing | Yaron Brook ShowGlobal Chaos, Moral Clarity: Tanker Seizures, Venezuela’s Oil Games, Iran on the Brink, Ukraine’s Future, and Why Housing, Hiring, and MAHA Expose America’s Real CrisisThe world is on fire—and the moral fog is thicker than ever.From the seizure of a tanker to Venezuela’s oil blackmail, Iran’s revolutionary moment, Ukraine’s war, and America’s own political decay, Yaron Brook cuts through the noise with ruthless moral clarity. This episode connects geopolitics, economics, and culture to expose the ideas driving global chaos—and the policies making it worse.Is the West still capable of defending freedom?Is America drifting toward nihilism while everyday life gets richer?And why do housing, hiring, and “compassionate” policies keep sabotaging prosperity?🔥 This is not punditry. This is philosophy applied to real-world crises.👉 Watch live and join the conversation:🔗 https://youtube.com/live/3-mr1UZVbSA⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:35 Tanker Seized – What it means for global trade & power11:00 Venezuela Oil – Dictators, leverage, and U.S. appeasement28:50 Iran – Revolution, guns, and the limits of resistance36:10 Ukraine – War, Western resolve, and moral ambiguity42:40 January 6 Website – Narrative warfare and political theater47:00 MAHA – Populism, policy, and economic ignorance53:30 Hiring – Why regulations strangle opportunity56:50 Housing – How bad policy makes homes unaffordable1:01:25 YBS Anniversary – 11 years of reason and independence💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS (SELECTED)1:12:14 Are we richer than ever—but talking ourselves into decline?1:13:25 Does Trump really act without Congress knowing?1:14:02 Gun ownership, revolution, and Iran—what actually works?1:19:45 Why Oct 7 succeeded—and why Iran may not1:22:43 Arresting dictators: justice or farce?1:24:21 Deregulation vs tax cuts—what matters more?1:24:54 Why did Ayn Rand choose the name “Ayn”?1:26:14 Do Europeans embrace altruism while Americans resent it?1:28:03 How many wars are coming this year?1:30:06 MLK, individualism, and the triumph of egalitarianism1:33:08 Does Trump prefer a corrupt Venezuela?1:34:21 Is anti-housing policy driven by older voters?1:35:06 🎉 11 YEARS of The Yaron Brook ShowSee pinned comment for additional questionsThe 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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #aynrand #Geopolitics #IranProtest #Venezuela #UkraineWar #Capitalism #HousingCrisis #FreeMarkets #ForeignPolicy #IdeasMatterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 6, 2026Season 12, Episode 4Jan. 6; Iran Update; Venezuela Oil; Greenland; Welfare Fraud; AI; The Pitt | Yaron Brook ShowTrump, Tyranny & Theater: Iran, Venezuela, AI—and the Moral Collapse of PowerWhat happens when power becomes performance—and morality is treated as optional?In this explosive January 6th live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise on Trump, Iran, Venezuela, Greenland, welfare fraud, AI, and cultural decay—asking not who has power, but whether power without moral restraint is ever justified.From U.S. foreign policy theatrics to welfare-state corruption, from AI hype to Hollywood propaganda, this episode exposes the ideas driving today’s chaos—and why intentions don’t redeem irrational or authoritarian actions.The live audience Q&A takes things even deeper:-- Can you morally do business with immoral people?-- Is Trump turning politics into pure theater?-- Does “might make right” explain today’s nationalism?-- And what happens when dictators start treating kidnapping like deal-making?If you want principled clarity instead of partisan spin, this episode is required viewing.▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ig5E0tKhElU⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:30 – Trump & the nature of power14:15 – January 6: hysteria vs. reality27:50 – Iran update: deterrence or disaster?33:55 – “Give Trump some credit?”34:30 – Venezuela & oil politics50:00 – Greenland and imperial posturing58:00 – Welfare fraud and moral corruption1:14:00 – AI: progress, panic, and policy1:21:55 – The Pitt and cultural signaling💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:34:53 – Can you morally do business with immoral people? (Henry Ford problem)1:37:43 – Is Trump going for a “Nobel Violence Prize”?1:38:49 – Is opposition to Trump just TDS—or rational fear?1:39:34 – If Trump moved on Greenland, would anyone stop him?1:43:23 – Has Trump turned power into theater?1:45:09 – Is the Monroe Doctrine obsolete in a globalized world?1:46:42 – Is redefining war as “law enforcement” ominous?1:48:38 – Are dictators hoping Trump kidnaps them to “do a deal”?1:49:54 – Is “might makes right” the new political philosophy?1:50:51 – Boston Dynamics, AI, and the future of laborThe 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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #aynrand #Trump #Venezuela #Iran #Capitalism #WelfareState #ArtificialIntelligence #FreeMarkets #MoralPhilosophy#iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Trump2026 #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #aynrandBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 5, 2026Iranian Revolution?; Venezuela Update; Mearsheimer; Waltz; Kelly; Mamdani | Yaron Brook ShowRevolution or Regime Change? Iran, Venezuela, and the Moral Limits of U.S. PowerIs the Iranian regime finally on the brink of collapse—or is “revolution” just another Western fantasy?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles the biggest foreign-policy questions of the moment: the possibility of an Iranian revolution, Trump’s shocking military action in Venezuela, and what real moral foreign policy should look like in an age of regime change, deterrence theory, and rising authoritarian powers.Yaron dissects the ideas of John Mearsheimer and Kenneth Waltz, challenges conventional realist thinking, and exposes the philosophical failures behind America’s incoherent use of force abroad. From Iran and Venezuela to Mamdani, Kelly, altruism, Objectivism, and even Star Trek—this episode ranges widely, but always cuts to fundamentals: reason, morality, and individual rights.The live Q&A goes deep and controversial, tackling Trump’s motives, U.S. military power, altruism, capitalism, foreign intervention, and whether Objectivism can help you flourish in an irrational world.If you care about freedom, realism vs morality in foreign policy, and the future of Western civilization—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.🔗 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/kxl2zy1Qqko⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS03:00 – Iranian Revolution?29:45 – Venezuela Update57:40 – Mearsheimer1:05:30 – Waltz1:12:10 – Kelly1:18:30 – Mamdani💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:34:10 – Andor S2E10: “Make It Stop” — worth reviewing?1:35:29 – Profit motive vs quality: McDonald’s vs Toyota1:43:01 – Are Objectivists too timid about spreading their ideas?1:43:52 – Trump in Venezuela: motive, message, and precedent1:48:54 – Is feeling bad for the “less fortunate” a moral weakness?1:50:50 – Can Objectivism help you flourish in an irrational world?1:57:00 – Why is the stock market up today?2:01:04 – Does altruism negate moral credit for helping?2:06:07 – Does a president have unilateral authority to invade?2:10:53 – Is Trump cognitively declining—and does it matter?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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#IranRevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #ForeignPolicy #Objectivism#Trump #MiddleEast #Capitalism #Altruism #GeopoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 3, 2026Maduro Captured; Movie Reviews -- Ford vs Ferrari, Better Man | Yaron Brook ShowA dictator captured. A superpower at a crossroads. And a culture that no longer knows how to judge right from wrong.In this explosive live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, what it means for Venezuela, and what it reveals about the moral confusion surrounding U.S. power, war, and leadership.The live audience Q&A goes even further—grappling with Trump and the military, narco-terrorism, constitutional limits on force, China and oil embargoes, Christianity and pity, Islamism, free speech, veterans’ disability, and whether today’s billionaires secretly agree with Ayn Rand.The episode closes with sharp, unapologetic reviews of Ford vs Ferrari and Better Man—art, heroism, ambition, and what Hollywood still gets (and gets wrong).👉 If you want analysis that refuses to evade moral judgment, this episode is for you.Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/jG1GpHvTn_k⏱️ Topic Timestamps00:55 Maduro Captured — What actually happened and why it matters01:47:50 Movie Review: Ford vs Ferrari01:55:05 Movie Review: Better Man💬 Live Audience Q&A — Highlights1:29:22 Are Trump-linked military successes dangerous for America?1:31:26 Does Trump actually have a strategy—or just instincts?1:33:14 What should be done about Venezuela now—and about Maduro himself?1:37:18 Is “narco-terrorism” a real concept—or a moral smokescreen?1:38:55 Was removing Maduro constitutionally legal?1:39:57 Do Americans hate war—or just losing wars?1:43:06 Could China strike if oil access is restricted like Japan pre-WWII?1:43:48 Are veterans morally entitled to lifetime disability payments?2:05:11 Is Marxism-Islamism the real enemy—or something deeper?2:15:42 How do you filter out global nonsense and stay focused on your values?2:17:11 Why don’t Musk, Bezos, and other titans openly embrace Rand?2:19:20 How absolute is free speech—and can government ever ban lies?👉 See pinned comment for the full timestamp list.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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Trump2026 #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #FordVsFerrariBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 2, 2026Mamdani; Iran; Jack Smith; Tariffs Flip-Flop; Anti-immigration Evil; Inequality | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Mamdani to Trump: The Left–Right Alliance Against Reason, Freedom, and the IndividualThe headlines feel chaotic—but they’re not random.From Mamdani’s rise, Iran’s threat, Jack Smith’s lawfare, Trump’s tariff flip-flop, and the moral rot of anti-immigration, today’s crises all share a common root: a war on reason, individualism, and capitalism.In this live January 2, 2026 episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron exposes how both Left and Right demand sacrifice, dress power grabs in moral language, and undermine the foundations of a free society. From inequality myths to altruism’s toxic psychology, nothing is spared.👇 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/8Gw-uj1K270The live audience Q&A pushes even deeper—tackling religion, Israel, consciousness, AI, skepticism, education, and whether Western civilization still has the intellectual defenses to survive.If you want clarity instead of chaos, and ideas instead of slogans, this episode is essential viewing.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS06:25 – Mamdani: The New Face of Leftist Authoritarianism41:35 – Iran: Appeasement, Islamism, and Western Cowardice58:20 – Jack Smith & Lawfare Politics1:10:40 – Trump’s Tariff Flip-Flop: Economic Nationalism Exposed1:15:15 – Why Anti-Immigration Is Morally Evil1:23:55 – Inequality: A Weapon Against Achievement1:30:10 – Pre-Submitted Questions💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:47:19 – Religion vs Objectivism: What’s the deepest insult believers feel?1:48:47 – Lessons from the Israeli Army1:51:55 – Is consuming before producing a paradox?1:54:01 – When (if ever) should dictionaries define meaning?1:55:35 – Can evil ideas scale in a fully free society?1:57:19 – How choosing life leads logically to egoism over altruism1:59:56 – Why skepticism toward certainty is a major mistake2:02:44 – AI disruption: Is Congress preparing labor markets?2:04:16 – Is antisemitism worse in America than Germany today?2:05:07 – Will voters ever learn from destructive policies?2:06:06 – Left and Right: Two paths to the same sacrificial morality2:06:49 – Transhumanism, consciousness, and the brain2:08:48 – Altruism’s psychological arrogance2:09:57 – Is individualism really “rugged”?2:11:09 – Does rationality kill humor—or sharpen it?2:11:37 – Would a Democratic landslide validate Mamdani?📌 Pinned comment includes full timestamps.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: / @yaronbrookLike 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 / yaronbrookshowOr 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/35qoEC3#Objectivism #Capitalism #Iran #Mamdani #Immigration #Inequality #Altruism #Trump #PhilosophyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

This event was part of the Free Market Revolution Book - How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government book tour when it was published in Mandarin Chinese, The event was held in Shanghai on September 14th, 2014. More than 120 people attended Yaron Brook's talk. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabMx-URCjr2toe9wOE3Y-Q/joinLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxBecome a sponsor to get exclusive access and help create more videos like this: https://yaronbrookshow.com/support-members/support-the-show/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.

In this first lecture at the Adam Smith Institute in London, Yaron Brook advocates rational selfishness as the moral base for capitalism and the importance of philosophy in the defense of freedom. The economic argument is won: "Let's make this debate about morality and if we do... I think the future is ours."Presented on February 10, 2009. Hosted by the Ayn Rand Forum at the Adam Smith Institute in London, UK. For more information on the Ayn Rand Forum, see https://www.youtube.com/user/AynRandForum.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabMx-URCjr2toe9wOE3Y-Q/joinLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxBecome a sponsor to get exclusive access and help create more videos like this: https://yaronbrookshow.com/support-members/support-the-show/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.

In this talk, Yaron will cover federal economic policy, free market principles, capitalism, and the rising inflation.Hosted by the Federalist Society on November 9, 2022, at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabMx-URCjr2toe9wOE3Y-Q/joinLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxBecome a sponsor to get exclusive access and help create more videos like this: https://yaronbrookshow.com/support-members/support-the-show/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.

Hosted by Garten Schlaeger Institut.Recorded on October 18, 2022 in Berlin, Germany.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabMx-URCjr2toe9wOE3Y-Q/joinLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxBecome a sponsor to get exclusive access and help create more videos like this: https://yaronbrookshow.com/support-members/support-the-show/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.

Essay on Michael Jordan: https://vocal.media/trader/the-diamond-jubilee-for-jordan00:00 Intro 00:45 Live From London04:10 Michael Jordan at 60 14:13 In addition to being the greatest, Jordan is also a huge proponent of failing in order to succeed and having his mind overcome his emotions. No surprise Kobe modelled himself after Mike. Great topic19:52 Actually Yaron the audio is great but the videos never seem to do you justice compare to your still photo's20:41 Not much but please don't stop the show.21:04 Technical difficulties25:26 Whats your thoughts on Apple retiring the Iphone?26:00 Ben & Jerry ice cream31:44 Are you using an American charger? Do you have a converter? England uses 50 Hz electricity. The USA uses 60 Hz.32:56 Ben & Jerry53:00 VC’s and PE’s still have record amount of “dry powder.” I’m assuming that’s leftover from pandemic stimulus. will they deploy before recession? Could that lead to a spike in inflation and/or push recession farther in future?56:59 Define “Hippy”. What fact of reality does that word refer too? Genes and Differentia? (Primarily giving support on this one, take the question as seriously as you would like haha, just being silly)58:09 Before Capitalism, the difference in productive and non-productive wasn’t just a wealth gap, it was often the difference between life and death. Capitalism benefits even those that despise it.1:01:17 Men with facial hair are hippies?1:02:45 OutroShow is Sponsored by Ayn Rand University https://university.aynrand.org/ as well as by https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron & https://www.fountainheadcasts.comJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBrook/joinLike 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: https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrookShowOr 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/35qoEC3#michaeljordan #basketball #benandjerry #socialresponsibility #morality #ethics #economics #capitalism ​#Objectivism #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Alex Epstein is a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental progress. He is the author of the new bestselling book Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less. He is also the creator of EnergyTalkingPoints.com—a source of powerful, well-referenced talking points on energy, environmental, and climate issues.Widely recognized as a master of persuasion and debate on energy issues, Alex has spoken at dozens of Fortune 500 companies and dozens of prominent universities, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Duke (his alma mater). He is also a highly sought-after consultant on messaging, working with dozens of major political offices on pro-energy, pro-freedom messaging.Purchase Alex's book Fossil Future here: https://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Future-Flourishing-Requires-Natural/dp/B09BBLL92K/00:00 Intro02:36 Positive responses to Fossil Future 08:54 Epstein’s Energy Talking Points https://energytalkingpoints.com/Getting the word out, Center for Industrial Progress https://industrialprogress.com/15:09 Are you optimistic for the future of policy and industry?19:35 What are your impressions of politicians and their staffers?23:04 5 Steps to Energy Policy31:00 Negative reviews to Fossil Futures36:39 Tyler Cowen and Roger Peikle jr Responses Live Questions:43:51 Do you think one of the reasons so many Objectivists are attracted to jiu jitsu is because it is inductive? whereas so many other martial arts are deductive? There is also a playful and joyful almost informality with jiu jitsu you don't get with any other martial art.45:10 How did fossil fuels become your area of focus? How did Objectivism help you form your narrative and/or navigate the pushback you’ve received from today’s media/science/culture?47:47 How many solar panels does it take to build a solar panel?48:48 Would a hiring freeze in many of the alphabet agencies be a good thing to do if you were President?49:52 How might environmental regulations interfere with our ability to go to space and colonize new planets and how should I advocate for freer markets in space exploration and technology?53:06 Alex: Please comment on Germany objecting to the new Westinghouse nuclear plant in Poland; also on N plants held hostage by Putin in Ukraine. Should the US Senate ratify the Budapest Memo to make it a legally binding treaty?55:24 Could climate change lead to a lack of genetic biodiversity and could that be catastrophic to global food supply?57:10 Do you plan to participate in any EPA comment periods such as for the proposed ominous methane emissions rules?58:02 Alex, seems like you really impressed Jordan Peterson during your interview. I wished you brought up and discussed Objectivism with him more explicitly. You think you could get Jordan to have Yaron on his program?59:01 Alex how did the philosophical discussion with JP transpire ?1:00:36 Really enjoyed Fossil Future & appreciate your work! Alex - how is Thoughtful going? Any plans for a web or android version?1:01:48 To Yaron and Alex, any plans for lectures or public speeches? More specifically in continental central or eastern europe like germany, austria/switzerland.1:04:23 What impression did you have of Albertans understanding of this issue at your presentation?1:05:11 Would you go on left-leaning shows to talk if invited? Have you in the past, or have tried?1:06:02 Does the scientific community have any rational and valid points on climate change that the world should pay attention to?1:08:17 friends of mine all drive electric cars. I am sure they believe the current energy propaganda. No interest in new ideas. Any way to get their attention regarding the contradictions?1:10:30 What are some unfriendly shows you've been on, and any clips on your YT channel? I might want to use them as ammo1:12:25 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions 1:41:06 OutroShow is Sponsored by Ayn Rand University https://university.aynrand.org/ as well as by https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron & https://www.fountainheadcasts.comJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBrook/joinLike 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: https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrookShow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/membershipOr 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/35qoEC3#oilandgas #fossilfuels #FossilFuture #progress ess #progressmovement #entrepreneurship #selfesteem #Morality ​ ​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.