Yaron Brook Show

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 17, 2026Constitutional Republic - If You Can Keep It; Iran Tragedy; Review | Yaron Brook ShowThe 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 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.

📺  Live January 12, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show InterviewsConversation with Gena Gorlin -- Defining a Life of Genuine Ambition | Yaron Brook ShowDefining a Life of Genuine Ambition: Why Self-Trust, Not Hustle or Status, Separates the Builders from the BurnoutsWhat does real ambition look like—when it’s not driven by insecurity, people-pleasing, or hollow status chasing?In this wide-ranging and intellectually explosive conversation, Yaron Brook sits down with psychologist, entrepreneur-coach, and forthcoming Penguin Random House author Dr. Gena Gorlin to expose the hidden beliefs that sabotage ambitious people, kill great startups, and quietly erode self-trust.If you’re driven—but often frustrated… successful—but oddly unsatisfied… or building something meaningful while battling self-doubt—this episode is for you.We dive deep into:-- The psychology of genuine ambition vs. performative striving-- Why secondhandedness is ambition’s silent killer-- The role of self-trust in entrepreneurship, relationships, and creativity-- Whether psychology should aim at human flourishing, not just pathology-- Narcissism, sociopathy, Trump, Elon Musk, ketamine, neuroplasticity, pornography, pride, Freud, Jung—and much moreThis is not pop psychology.This is a serious, values-driven examination of what it means to build a life worth wanting.📌 Tune in for sharp analysis, bold ideas, and live audience Q&A👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.🔗 Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/4gq_ptDzxCAAbout Dr. Gena Gorlin (Ph.D.) :Dr. Gena Gorlin (Ph.D.) is a clinical associate professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a licensed therapist. As a founder/entrepreneur coach, she works with leading innovators in Silicon Valley and globally. She is currently working on a forthcoming book with Penguin Random House about her unique approach to ambition.  For more about Dr. Gorlin, see her website: https://genagorlin.com⏱️ MAIN TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:00 – Who is Dr. Gena Gorlin?01:45 – The book: ambition redefined04:55 – What ambitious people actually need09:50 – Major themes: self-trust, values, agency15:15 – The hidden belief that kills great startups22:55 – Who this book is really for25:10 – Self-trust vs. self-esteem33:20 – Secondhandedness and borrowed ambition35:40 – Book release timeline36:40 – Gena’s Substack: https://builders.genagorlin.com/💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 39:07 – Is the reason/emotion dichotomy rooted in brain hemispheres—or is that a myth?41:46 – What does “visibility” mean in relationships—and why does it matter?46:24 – What does it mean when visibility flows only one way?48:05 – Would Ayn Rand still have used the word selfishness if she’d raised toddlers?51:52 – Should psychology aim at happiness, not just treating neurosis?57:12 – Can neuroplasticity really change a mind through persuasion?1:00:03 – Should a healthy adult with no interest in sex see a therapist?1:03:14 – Pride vs. mercy: overcoming resistance to moral ambition1:05:59 – What is “narcissistic supply”?1:08:23 – Narcissist vs. sociopath: kind or degree?1:09:04 – Psychological analysis of Donald Trump: genuine ambition or not?1:09:42 – Is self-doubt the default human setting?1:12:48 – Will there be an audiobook?1:12:55 – Is pornography psychologically harmful—what does the evidence say?1:14:22 – Is “Trump Derangement Syndrome” real psychology?1:16:08 – Freud vs. Jung: any value left?1:18:31 – Ketamine and depression: what does science actually show?1:20:29 – Gena’s PhD research on rumination1:22:38 – How long-range should ambitious goals be?📌 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:     / @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#GenuineAmbition #PsychologyOfSuccess #YaronBrookShow #SelfTrust #EntrepreneurMindset #HumanFlourishing #ClinicalPsychology #Objectivism #StartupPsychology #PersonalDevelopmentBecome 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.