Brandon Lisi, the Archivist at the Ayn Rand Institute and an expert on Rand's life, joins the discussion to shed light on the newly-found 1960 interview with Mike Wallace. They explore the historical context of the 'lost' interview, highlighting Rand's dynamic role as a public intellectual during the Cold War. Lisi reveals how Rand's intellectual confidence emerged, her sharp critiques of American leadership, and the significance of preserving such pivotal archives. Exciting upcoming projects from the Ayn Rand Archives are also teased!
