

The Daily Objective
Ayn Rand Centre UK
The Ayn Rand Centre UK is dedicated to promoting Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism in the United Kingdom. The organisation advances Ayn Rand’s ideas by organising speaker events, discussion groups and other activities.
Episodes
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Apr 27, 2021 • 27min
Defending Progress - TDO 231 | Mark Pellegrino, Nikos & Guest Johan Norberg
Johan Norberg’s book ‘Open: The Story of Human Progress’ has a new paperback edition, and the author joins Mark & Nikos to discuss how progress can be defended in a culture that doesn’t appreciate its role in human flourishing.Support the show

Apr 23, 2021 • 31min
The Chauvin Verdict - TDO 230 | Rucka
Rucka gives his verdict on the Chauvin verdict. Support the show

Apr 22, 2021 • 34min
Earth Day: Time to Celebrate Humans - TDO 229 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
While the world is celebrating Earth Day, environmental activist vandalize banks, and Greta Thunberg testifies to the US Congress; Mark, Nikos and Jonathan want to remind us what makes life and flourishing possible.Support the show

Apr 22, 2021 • 30min
Football Shrugged: Part III - TDO 228 | Rucka, Ricardo Ibáñez, Razi
Mob rule has won, and the #europeansuperleague now looks highly unlikely to happen.On today’s episode of The Daily Objective, Razi, Rucka and Ricardo will discuss what long-term impact the past few days might have on football, and on the wider culture.Support the show

Apr 20, 2021 • 35min
Football Shrugged: Part II - TDO 227 | Rucka, Nikos, George & Razi
Two days after first announcing the formation of the Super League, the founding members continue to stand up for their right to keep the fruits of their labour, and we continue to stand with them.Rucka, Nikos, George and Razi discuss.Support the show

Apr 19, 2021 • 32min
Football Shrugged - TDO 226 | Mark Pellegrino, Nikos & Razi
Twelve of Europe's biggest football clubs have announced that they are forming a new breakaway tournament, the European Super League. Mark, Nikos & Razi discuss the move, what it means for European football and the widespread opposition to it.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Apr 16, 2021 • 30min
Finding The Zone - TDO 225 | Josh Dickson & Nikos
How does one reach peak performance? Is such a state, often met in top-level athletes, creators, & entrepreneurs, something that can be taught? Nikos & psychologist Josh Dickson of Resurface discuss, today on The Daily Objective. Support the show

Apr 16, 2021 • 30min
The Anti-rich Malthusianism - TDO 223 | Rucka & Nikos
According to the UN, there is a ‘polluter elite’ that contributes too much in global emissions. For Labour MP Claudia Webbe, there are too many rich in the world and they ‘must be abolished’. Nikos and Rucka discuss what both the anti-rich campaigners and Malthusian get wrong.Support the show

Apr 15, 2021 • 31min
Why Bernie Madoff Was NOT Selfish - TDO 224 | Mark Pellegrino, Rucka & Nikos
Disgraced & ill, fraudster Bernie Madoff died in jail. What does his demise and the tragedies around it tell us about the morality of lying & cheating? Nikos, (unknown host) and Mark discuss.Support the show

Apr 13, 2021 • 30min
BLM Leader Gets Rich: Hypocrisy? - TDO 222 | Rucka & Nikos
Recently, it was revealed that BLM co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors purchased a $1.4million dollar mansion. Is the accumulation of wealth by a BLM leader indicative of some form of hypocrisy?Support the show