

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
Mentioned books

May 19, 2024 • 29min
The End of Netanyahu? #1075
Exploring the internal strife in the Israeli war cabinet, challenges of coalition politics in Israel's unity government, comparison of parliamentary and presidential systems of governance, navigating diplomatic relations, analysis of Gantz's stance and poll trends in Israeli politics.

May 18, 2024 • 29min
The International Kangaroo Court Reconvenes #1074
Exploring the South Africa vs. Israel case alleging genocide, reevaluating moral principles in warfare, media misrepresentation of Israel's allegations of genocide, discussion on racism in history and achieving moral clarity, and critique of international bodies like the UN and Court of International Justice

May 17, 2024 • 29min
A Football World Without Jews #1073
Exploring the debate between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism in international sports, particularly in FIFA competitions. Discussing the controversy of potentially banning Israel, the conflicting numbers of civilian casualties in Gaza, Israel's FIFA expulsion threat, and the problem of inclusivity in football organizations.

May 16, 2024 • 27min
Friendly Fire Incidents Are an Unnecessary Evil #1072
Exploring the challenges of distinguishing combatants from civilians in conflicts, ethical debates on sacrificing soldiers to protect civilians, analyzing international laws in warfare, and the ethical dilemmas faced by nations in prioritizing civilian lives over military action in conflict zones. The podcast delves into the devastating impact of friendly fire incidents on Israeli soldiers in Gaza and criticizes Hamas for escalating violence.

May 15, 2024 • 28min
Students End Hunger Strike for Palestine Because They Were Hungry #1071
Exploring the controversy of hunger strikes in modern protests, questioning the efficacy of symbolic gestures in activism, and critiquing the lack of sincerity in the 'fatties for Palestine' movement. Delving into the moral significance of the war and the anti-Israel sentiments, while addressing the ethical implications of protesting while benefiting from the systems being opposed.

May 14, 2024 • 30min
Hamas Admits Death Toll Is Fake; UN Stands By It #1070
Exploring Hamas's manipulation of death toll statistics, media bias, and UN's support. Critique on inflated death toll numbers, biased reporting, and ethical concerns. Debunking false claims of war crimes and genocide against Israel. Critique on Hamas's propaganda tactics and biased defenses. Condemnation of peace negotiations amidst atrocities, warm wishes to Israeli communities on Independence Day.

May 13, 2024 • 28min
Greta’s Eurovision Moment #1069
Exploring Greta Thunberg's transition to supporting Palestinians, criticisms of her rhetoric, legal issues, environmental advocacy flaws, societal tensions, environmental catastrophism, ideological shifts, recycling myths, and debates on Greta's age and comprehension.

May 13, 2024 • 34min
Eurovision 2024: Antisemites of the World Unite #1068
Exploring biases and controversies in Eurovision, discussing political influences and incidents of racism. Advocating for safety for Israeli athletes at international events in light of past tragedies. Delving into challenges of anti-Semitism and cultural events, emphasizing the importance of standing against racism. Exploring top-tier literary analysis of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged with experts Lisa and Shishana.

May 13, 2024 • 25min
Israel’s Greatest Opportunity #1067
Exploring Israel's adaptive strategies amidst a shifting US policy landscape, critiquing US election candidates' impact on foreign policy. Delving into totalitarianism, Czech Republic's perspective, and Israel's influence. Discussing political dynamics, opposition parties, and strategic opportunities for Israel against Hamas and Lebanon. Navigating European policy challenges and advocating for positive change with community involvement.

May 10, 2024 • 27min
Islam vs the Jews: An Interview with Robert Spencer #1066
Robert Spencer, an expert on Islam, discusses the nuances of Islamophobia, terrorism, and the Israeli perspective on civilian casualties. The conversation delves into misinformation in Gaza reporting, martyrdom in Islam, misconceptions about Islamic terrorism, and the challenges to lasting peace between Israel and Palestinians due to religious barriers.


