Yaron Brook Show Ballroom; Cartels; Russia Sanctions; Gov Shutdown; Elections; Gaza; San Francisco | Yaron Brook Show
Oct 23, 2025
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Ballroom; Cartels; Russia Sanctions; Gov Shutdown; Elections; Gaza; San Francisco | Yaron Brook Show
đď¸ Recorded live October 23, 2025
Chaos or Freedom? Cartels, Gaza, and Americaâs Collapse of Reason
Can America survive when envy, fear, and tribalism dominate public life?
From the cartel wars to Russia sanctions, Gaza chaos, and San Franciscoâs decayâYaron Brook exposes the moral corruption behind todayâs political disasters. Whatâs missing? Reason, capitalism, and individualism.
đ´ Watch, think, and join the conversation: https://youtube.com/live/SRNa8KerXMs
đ Key Topic Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:00 Ballroom: Grace, hierarchy, and culture
14:40 Cartels: Violence, corruption, and failed moral premises
22:25 Russia Sanctions: Who really pays the price?
28:50 Government Shutdown: The morality of a bloated state
38:35 Elections: Fear, populism, and moral cowardice
46:15 Gaza: The Westâs self-inflicted moral blindness
54:15 San Francisco: The death of a great city
đŹ Live Audience Questions
1:01:17 Are Hazlittâs âEconomics in One Lessonâ fallacies still relevant today?
1:03:21 Any plans for another conference in Australia?
1:04:02 Did Hazlitt ever interact with Ayn Rand?
1:06:09 Do anti-capitalists want no progressâor just less?
1:08:28 Why do some envy rational confidence?
1:09:58 âThe Drug War isnât a war⌠because wars end.â â thoughts?
1:11:10 Rand called it the âAge of Envyââwas she right?
1:12:33 How effective is the Democratsâ resistance to Trump?
1:16:06 Is self-discipline now considered âtoxicâ in psychology?
1:17:15 Mamdaniâs rise and the politics of appeasement
1:17:54 The infantilization of citizensâintentional or inevitable?
1:18:37 From âA is Aâ to ethics: How does Objectivism get from is to ought?
1:22:05 Can we still move toward a rights-respecting government?
1:22:57 Stalin, torture, and the psychology of evil
1:24:59 Can democracy survive without capitalism?
1:27:09 Chinaâs industrial policy and Western hypocrisy
1:28:17 See pinned comment for full question list
đ Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualismâbecause the world wonât defend itself.
đ If you want clear, uncompromising analysis on politics, culture, and the battle of ideasâwithout tribal spinâthis is your show. [watch](https://youtube.com/live/SRNa8KerXMs).
đĄ Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.
đ Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)
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đď¸ Recorded live October 23, 2025
Chaos or Freedom? Cartels, Gaza, and Americaâs Collapse of Reason
Can America survive when envy, fear, and tribalism dominate public life?
From the cartel wars to Russia sanctions, Gaza chaos, and San Franciscoâs decayâYaron Brook exposes the moral corruption behind todayâs political disasters. Whatâs missing? Reason, capitalism, and individualism.
đ´ Watch, think, and join the conversation: https://youtube.com/live/SRNa8KerXMs
đ Key Topic Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:00 Ballroom: Grace, hierarchy, and culture
14:40 Cartels: Violence, corruption, and failed moral premises
22:25 Russia Sanctions: Who really pays the price?
28:50 Government Shutdown: The morality of a bloated state
38:35 Elections: Fear, populism, and moral cowardice
46:15 Gaza: The Westâs self-inflicted moral blindness
54:15 San Francisco: The death of a great city
đŹ Live Audience Questions
1:01:17 Are Hazlittâs âEconomics in One Lessonâ fallacies still relevant today?
1:03:21 Any plans for another conference in Australia?
1:04:02 Did Hazlitt ever interact with Ayn Rand?
1:06:09 Do anti-capitalists want no progressâor just less?
1:08:28 Why do some envy rational confidence?
1:09:58 âThe Drug War isnât a war⌠because wars end.â â thoughts?
1:11:10 Rand called it the âAge of Envyââwas she right?
1:12:33 How effective is the Democratsâ resistance to Trump?
1:16:06 Is self-discipline now considered âtoxicâ in psychology?
1:17:15 Mamdaniâs rise and the politics of appeasement
1:17:54 The infantilization of citizensâintentional or inevitable?
1:18:37 From âA is Aâ to ethics: How does Objectivism get from is to ought?
1:22:05 Can we still move toward a rights-respecting government?
1:22:57 Stalin, torture, and the psychology of evil
1:24:59 Can democracy survive without capitalism?
1:27:09 Chinaâs industrial policy and Western hypocrisy
1:28:17 See pinned comment for full question list
đ Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualismâbecause the world wonât defend itself.
đ If you want clear, uncompromising analysis on politics, culture, and the battle of ideasâwithout tribal spinâthis is your show. [watch](https://youtube.com/live/SRNa8KerXMs).
đĄ Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.
đ Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)
â¤ď¸ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!
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/
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/3ztPxTx
Support the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow
Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ
Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )
Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3
#YaronBrook #Capitalism #Objectivism #Freedom #IndividualRights #GazaConflict #RussiaSanctions #GovernmentShutdown #Elections2025 #SanFrancisco #CrimeCrisis #Cartels #AynRand #EconomicsInOneLesson #RationalSelfInterest #MoralPhilosophy #WesternCivilization #FreeMarket #Liberty #YaronBrookShow #Trump #Economics #MoralClarity #AynRand #Individualism #RationalSelfInterest #FreeMarket #RationalEgoism #Philosophy #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #Innovation #Reason
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.