Yaron Brook Show

The Crisis of Meaning; Reviews | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 6, 2025👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow) ❤️ 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/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 #Objectivism #WesternCivilization #ReligionDebate #FaithVsReason #HistoryOfReligion #EnlightenmentValues #AynRand #Rationality #Secularism #AtlasShrugged #CulturalCommentary #christianity #islam #Philosophy #Liberty #Capitalism #HumanProgress #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #IndividualRights #Rationality #Reason #Liberty #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralPhilosophy #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

National Security Strategy; Pipe Bombs; Eurovision--Why Care About Israel? : Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 5, 2025👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow) ❤️ 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/-- 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#VenezuelaCrisis #DonaldTrump #ChinaThreat #Geopolitics #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreedomAndLiberty #IndividualRights #AutonomousVehicles #Waymo #MiddleEastPolitics #IsraelNews #Netanyahu #TrumpIndecency #EconPolicy #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #russiaukraineconflict #presidentialpardon #AynRand #GoldenAge #Philosophy #Liberty #Capitalism #ForeignPolicy #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #Liberty #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Nostalgia; Birth Rates; Talent & Immigration; Climate Change; Hegseth; News |Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 4, 2025Episode url: https://youtube.com/live/T9Ls3SRup7wWhy the World Isn’t Falling Apart — And Why Everyone Thinks It IsThe world is richer, safer, smarter, and more opportunity-filled than ever…So why does it feel like everything is collapsing?Tonight, Yaron breaks down the psychology of nostalgia, the fear-driven narratives about birth rates, immigration, climate, and the culture war—and reveals what’s actually true.This is a high-speed, fact-driven, idea-centric episode cutting through the noise of collapse-porn media, pessimistic politics, and tribal narratives.If you value reason, freedom, individual choice, and reality—you’ll want to watch this one to the end.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:20 — Nostalgia: Why we rewrite the past29:45 — Birth Rates: Decline, choice, and the myth of civilizational doom50:35 — Talent & Immigration: The real engine of growth1:11:25 — Climate Change: Science, hysteria, and policy1:19:15 — Hegseth & the new populist “manliness” politics1:23:25 — News of the Week💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:33:02 — Is gaming a real art form—and a viable career?1:35:09 — Is fascism just socialism with a worse brand?1:35:27 — Hierarchies, altruism, and moral confusion vs egalitarianism1:37:42 — Why aren’t positive stories considered “news”?1:40:47 — Why do people say Ayn Rand is only for young people?1:41:55 — Tech progress vs nostalgia: comparing the 1980s to today1:45:27 — Are taxes/regulations worse today—and is that why people feel trapped?1:47:13 — Is Objectivism finally becoming a real cultural force?1:48:24 — Kirk or Picard? And why DS9 is underrated1:49:07 — The “white birth rate collapse” narrative, Japan’s incentives, and reality1:49:38 — Why many Millennials delay kids until after education1:49:51 — ARI YouTube: “ICE Raids vs Rule of Law”1:50:51 — What should a capitalist do in an entrenched union district?1:51:34 — Fred’s question: Would you tolerate a non-Jewish majority in Israel?2:00:41 — Can Yaron review an MBA ethics assignment on stream?See pinned comment for full questions👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ 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/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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #NostalgiaMyth #BirthRates #Demographics #ImmigrationDebate #ClimatePolicy #FreeMarkets #Individualism #RationalOptimism #Liberty #CulturalAnalysis #EconomicGrowth #WesternCivilization #Hegseth #Populism #Reason #Capitalism #ideasmatter #FreeSpeech #FreedomAndLiberty #IndividualRights #EconPolicy #ReasonAndFreedom #AynRand #Philosophy #ForeignPolicy #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #Rationality #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

MN Fraud; Disability; Russia; Israel; Bannon; Yarvin; Piker; Opera; Birth Rates : Yaron Brook Show🎙 Recorded live December 3, 2025🔗 Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/OWMdzI-aHQ8“Fraud, Power, and the Future of Freedom: Yaron Brook Breaks Down America’s Latest Crises”What happens when America normalizes fraud, excuses disability, appeases tyrants, and lets populist charlatans shape the culture?Tonight, Yaron Brook dives straight into the chaos—MN fraud, disability culture, Russia’s ambitions, Israel’s existential struggle, Bannon & Yarvin’s authoritarian “solutions,” Piker’s fake radicalism, collapsing birth rates, and even how opera reflects a dying or rising civilization.This is an episode about civilizational direction—who’s pushing it forward, who’s dragging it down, and what you must understand to fight for reason and freedom.⏱️ Main Topic Timestamps00:00 – Intro02:10 – MN Fraud: When welfare becomes a political weapon32:00 – Disability Culture: The Atlantic piece & the ideology of fragility45:15 – Russia: Power, perception & Putin’s incentives50:00 – Israel at War: Morality, strategy & the West’s cowardice59:30 – Bannon: The strongman fantasy of the nationalist right1:16:30 – Yarvin: Tech elitism, monarchy fantasies & the anti-liberal impulse1:26:20 – Opera: What high culture reveals about a society’s soul💬 Live Audience Q&A 1:37:23 – How do you pronounce “Gloy”?1:38:23 – Song request: Can Yaron review Incubus’ Drive and its pro-independence message?1:38:27 – What would Yaron debate Yuval Harari about?1:40:56 – Do Carlson/Fuentes fans mostly live overseas?1:42:14 – Timothée Chalamet’s new movie on ambition—Objectivist themes?1:44:14 – Will Waymo’s safety make human driving illegal?1:45:04 – Does Putin think war is like Risk?1:45:29 – Thoughts on HBO’s Chernobyl?1:46:30 – Fuentes has millions of followers—civilization collapsing?1:46:44 – Or just a nihilistic bubble that’ll burst?1:48:19 – More audience questions in pinned comment👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow) ❤️ 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/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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #Individualism #Freedom #Philosophy #Politics #Israel #Russia #SteveBannon #CurtisYarvin #HasanPiker #BirthRates #Civilization #Opera #DisabilityCulture #WelfareFraud #MNScandal #Reason #Capitalism #Liberty #DonaldTrump #Geopolitics #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreedomAndLiberty #IndividualRights #MiddleEastPolitics #IsraelNews #Netanyahu #TrumpIndecency #EconPolicy #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #russiaukraineconflict #AynRand #ForeignPolicy #aynrandinstitute #Economics #EconomicPolicy #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Drug War; HK Fire; Failure; NATO; Swiss Tax; Costco; Fuentes; Waymo | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 2, 2025Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/VM1AIWgRPHgDrug War Lies, NATO Weakness, Swiss Envy & a Culture Afraid to Fail — Yaron Brook Breaks It All Down.America’s biggest battles aren’t only at the border or overseas — they’re in our ideas.From the moral bankruptcy of the Drug War to the fatalism behind modern failure culture… from HK’s catastrophic fire to NATO’s long-term self-sabotage… this episode is a rapid-fire, no-holds-barred breakdown of today’s most urgent political and philosophical flashpoints.Plus: Swiss tax myths, Costco praise, the Fuentes circus, and the future of self-driving freedom with Waymo.And don’t miss the live Q&A — some of the sharpest questions of the year.⏱️ Topic Timestamps02:50 — The Drug War: moral rot meets political cowardice34:15 — The Hong Kong Fire: what failed and why40:35 — Failure Culture: America’s fear of risk47:30 — NATO: freeloaders vs. free countries51:20 — Swiss Tax: the myth of the “low-tax utopia”54:25 — Costco: the beauty of business done right57:10 — Nick Fuentes: the rise of unserious authoritarianism1:12:00 — Waymo: when innovation outruns regulators💬 Live Audience Questions1:25:25 — Was Rand’s personal life a moral failing—or a misunderstood context?1:26:49 — Can good people evade—and what does Rand actually mean by it?1:28:36 — Are Americans finally getting a real taste of fascism?1:29:21 — Would Trump refuse to surrender power after a major loss?1:30:57 — Should the next president prosecute Trump—or unify the nation?1:33:05 — What happened to America’s moonshot mindset?1:33:23 — Did Challenger kill ambition?1:33:41 — Trump casinos in Moscow… with Taylor Swift in a burqa? (satire)1:33:57 — Should builders design for 50-year durability?1:34:22 — Who would sell mind-altering drugs in a free society?1:35:14 — Why is the White House picking fights with pop stars?1:35:41 — Why do so many Objectivists have Asperger’s traits?1:36:05 — Does empiricism lead to rationalism—or undermine it?See Pinned comment for full questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ 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/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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #AynRand #DrugWar #NATO #HongKong #SwissTax #Waymo #NickFuentes #FreeMarkets #IndividualRights #Liberty #PoliticalPhilosophy #Economics #Capitalism #CulturalCommentary #USPolitics #Innovation #Freedom #YaronBrookShow #VenezuelaCrisis #DonaldTrump #ChinaThreat #Geopolitics #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreedomAndLiberty #TrumpIndecency #EconPolicy #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #Philosophy  #ForeignPolicy #aynrandinstitute #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeechBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺  Yaron Brook Show | Dec 1, 2025Conversation W/Harry Binswanger - Individual rights: Everthing You Wanted to Know | Yaron Brook Showepisode url: https://youtube.com/live/YNKuYJ1GuPk“Individual Rights: Their Origin, Their Power, and Why They’re Vanishing Today.”Why do we have rights at all? Where did they really come from—and why are they evaporating today?Tonight, Yaron Brook sits down with one of the world’s leading Objectivist philosophers, Dr. Harry Binswanger, for a deep and uncompromising exploration of everything you ever wanted to know about individual rights but were never taught.If you want the philosophical ammunition to defend freedom—this episode is a masterclass.👤 About Harry BinswangerDr. Harry Binswanger is a preeminent Objectivist philosopher, long-time associate and friend of Ayn Rand, and one of the central figures in the development and teaching of Objectivism. He played a major role in the creation of the Ayn Rand Institute, serving 36 years on its Board, and taught philosophy across multiple universities including Pratt Institute, Hunter College, The New School, UT Austin, and more.He conceived and created The Ayn Rand Lexicon, co-edited the epistemology workshops that form the Appendix of the 2nd edition of ITOE, and authored multiple influential works:-- The Biological Basis of Teleological Concepts-- How We Know: Epistemology on an Objectivist Foundation-- Ayn Rand’s Philosophic Achievement (published by ARI upon his retirement from the Board)His membership site and newsletter can be found at HBletter.com.🕒 TIMESTAMPS Main Topics00:00 — Intro00:40 — Who is Harry Binswanger?02:00 — Why are individual rights so important?03:35 — Where do rights come from?05:35 — Inducing the concept of rights07:45 — Why reason is essential10:45 — Why rights became associated with religion13:20 — Thinkers who expanded the idea of rights17:20 — Rights as the bridge between morality and politics20:00 — The Levelers22:00 — The Founding Fathers23:10 — David Hume24:45 — Immanuel Kant26:20 — Auguste Comte27:10 — Hegel28:50 — Rise of the nationalist movement29:20 — Pope Innocent III quote32:30 — Ayn Rand’s Anthem quote36:00 — Altruistic “rights inflation”41:25 — Ayn Rand’s contribution to rights theory46:45 — Why nobody talks about rights today50:35 — RandsdayCon link: https://randsdaycon.thebvh.com/💬 LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A53:45 — What separates animals from man regarding rights?57:26 — Was Ayn Rand “lonely,” or is that projection?59:45 — Is Spinoza’s view of emotional bondage essentially correct?1:03:26 — Are “bondage” or “servitude” the right terms for self-enslavement?1:08:00 — If Yaron were President, would America become more litigious?1:09:23 — Is there a “pre-political” choice that grounds government?See pinned comment for full 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/starthereEnergy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein https://alexepstein.substack.com/Express VPN https://www.expressvpn.com/yaronJoin 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#AynRand #Objectivism #IndividualRights #NaturalRights  #Philosophy #HarryBinswanger #YaronBrook #Liberty #Freedom #Enlightenment #Capitalism #Reason #Ethics #Epistemology #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreeSociety #HumanRights #Morality #Liberalism #ClassicalLiberalism #intellectualhistory #individualism  #government  #selfishness #egoism #Morality ​#politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Ukraine; Venezuela; Pardons; Trump's Indecency; Settler Violence; Waymo; China | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 1, 2025🔗 Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/RltP0mE2RGAGeopolitics on Fire: Ukraine, Venezuela, Pardons, Trump’s Indecency, Settler Violence, China & the Future of FreedomThe world is in upheaval — and tonight Yaron breaks down the stories you can’t afford to ignore. From Ukraine’s survival to Venezuela’s collapse, from Trump’s moral bankruptcy to China’s tightening grip, this episode cuts through the noise with the clarity only Objectivism delivers.If you want principled takes, moral clarity, and fearless analysis—this is your episode.👉 Watch live. Ask questions. Challenge your worldview.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro04:00 — Ukraine: A test for the free world19:15 — Venezuela: Dictatorship, collapse & the moral lesson37:37 — Pardons: Justice or corruption?45:40 — Trump’s Indecency & the crisis of character(Article referenced: Andrew Sullivan – “The Question of Decency”)1:01:05 — Settler Violence & moral responsibility1:11:15 — Waymo: Autonomous cars & the future of innovation1:18:00 — China: Rising threat or paper tiger?💬 LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A (Timestamps + punchy questions)1:30:12 — How do I stay confident when presenting to a large corporate audience?1:31:57 — Any thoughts on the K-dramas Run On, Beyond the Bar, or Business Proposal?1:32:18 — WSJ: ExxonMobil exploring return to Russia’s Sakhalin project — your take?1:33:44 — Who is actually fit to replace Netanyahu?1:36:01 — Moving near Salt Lake City—any Objectivists there?👉 See pinned comment for the full list of audience questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ 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/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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #UkraineWar #VenezuelaCrisis #DonaldTrump #ChinaThreat #Geopolitics #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreedomAndLiberty #IndividualRights #AutonomousVehicles #Waymo #MiddleEastPolitics #IsraelNews #Netanyahu #TrumpIndecency #EconPolicy #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #russiaukraineconflict #presidentialpardon #AynRand  #GoldenAge #Philosophy #Liberty #Capitalism #ForeignPolicy #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #Liberty #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Civilization & The Role of Religion; Song Reviews | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live November 30, 2025Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/CXl2jeH0L68Civilization, Religion & Reason: Why the West Rose — and Why It’s Still Under AttackWhat built civilization — faith, reason, or the unstoppable power of the human mind?In one of the most intense Yaron Brook Show episodes of the year, Yaron breaks down the real role religion played in shaping (and misshaping) Western civilization — and why the battle between faith and reason still dominates today.From the rise of Rome to the Enlightenment to the philosophical clashes of our time, this episode delivers a no-nonsense, historically grounded, unapologetically rational look at civilization itself.And then… Yaron reviews Metallica, Black Sabbath, Taylor Swift, Incubus, and Lynyrd Skynyrd — with Objectivist precision and zero apologies.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS03:40 Civilization & The Role of Religion9:00 Religion's Role in Early Civilizations11:28 Human Reason in Civilization14:22 Coexistence of Societies16:41 Technological Achievements of Civilizations18:27 Human Flourishing and Western Civilization20:29 Civilization Sequence: Mesopotamia to Greece23:49 Greek Civilization's Influence27:05 Art and Self-Expression in Civilization28:59 Greek Philosophical Contributions, Political Ideas and Enlightenment36:27 Decline of Greek Civilization and Roman Skepticism38:30 Christianity's Role in Civilization's Decline43:09 Golden Age of Islam and the Decline of Islamic Golden Age52:01 Greek Knowledge Resurgence in the Renaissance💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS58:58 How do you answer a conservative who claims: “Reason is for the mind, faith is for the spirit”?1:04:30 If Christianity hurt Rome, why did the Eastern empire last to 1453?1:08:39 Newton & Locke were Christians — does that disprove your argument?1:11:33 Is it arbitrary to assume good = secular and bad = religious?1:16:43 Isn’t religion far worse than you say — it cripples young minds?1:17:43 Did Eastern, African, Indigenous civilizations contribute meaningful value?1:20:24 Aquinas: “Reason vs The Divine” — was this pivotal for Humanism?1:21:25 Did medieval thinkers read the Bible literally or figuratively?1:22:38 Was Ayn Rand morally perfect? Is that quasi-religious?🎵 SONG REVIEWS1:26:50 Intro caveats1:28:45 Metallica — One1:33:28 Black Sabbath — War Pigs1:37:55 Taylor Swift — Shake It Off1:41:05 Taylor Swift — The Man1:44:10 Incubus — I Miss You1:46:30 Incubus — Warning1:50:25 Lynyrd Skynyrd — Free Bird💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS (cont’d)1:58:09 Is buying from Amazon Marketplace immoral?2:00:15 Thoughts on A Most Violent Year and its moral businessman protagonist?2:00:48 Is atheism a cynical negation — or a scientific conclusion?2:00:58 Why are people the safest ever in history yet feel the most fragile? Is emotion ruling over reason?👉 See pinned comment for full extended questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ 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/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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #WesternCivilization #ReligionDebate #FaithVsReason #HistoryOfReligion #EnlightenmentValues #AynRand #Rationality #Secularism #AtlasShrugged #MetallicaOne #TaylorSwift #WarPigs #FreeBird #CulturalCommentary #christianity #islam #Philosophy #Liberty #Capitalism #HumanProgress #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #IndividualRights #Rationality #Reason #Liberty #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralPhilosophy #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Nov 2025) | Yaron Brook ShowRecorded live on November 29, 2025url: https://youtube.com/live/JqVChuQkvVkAyn Rand, AI, Altruism & the Future of the West — Live AMA with Yaron BrookThe most unfiltered Yaron Brook AMA of 2025.Ideas, controversies, philosophy, geopolitics, art, education, Objectivism, nationalism, Christianity, AI, and the fate of Western civilization — nothing is off the table.If you want to understand the world through the lens of reason, individualism, and freedom, this is the conversation you won't want to miss.⏱️ Timestamps Main Topics0:00 – Opening remarks1:14 – Upcoming shows, themes & Super Chat panel2:16 – AI-generated art & the philosophy of education10:07 – Problems in modern education & Rand’s view of ideas13:57 – Debate reflections & the rise of white nationalism20:09 – Lessons from Vietnam & the legacy of post-WWII colonies26:23 – Conservatives, America’s founding & Objectivism’s influence31:27 – Yaron’s daily routine & importance of exercise37:27 – Altruism & the erosion of individual rights52:02 – Media scandals & Christianity’s influence on medicine58:53 – Favorite dinners & RANDS Day updates1:03:14 – Coming guests, topics, and reality vs. perception💬 Super Chat Questions54:19 – Can evil people experience happiness—or only suffering?56:29 – Did Christianity positively shape Western medical institutions?59:16 – Yaron’s ideal dinner?1:43:32 – Is the upcoming topic really “What Is the West?”1:44:02 – Why do politicians talk anti-AI but let innovation continue?1:44:59 – When is the Jason Rheins interview?1:45:11 – Why did Russia produce so many great composers?1:49:36 – Where did Ann Coulter get the “30M illegal immigrants” figure?1:51:06 – Top NYC sights—Yaron’s “can’t miss” list?1:55:06 – 🥸 (mystery superchat)1:55:44 – Did Christian culture create hospitals as institutions?1:57:47 – Support for the new topics & interest in “the search for meaning”See pinned comment for full questions📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas!  👉 Join the next AMA by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrook❤️ Subscribe, like, and share if you enjoy independent, reason-based commentary! (https://youtube.com/live/JqVChuQkvVk)The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by:The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthereEnergy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein https://alexepstein.substack.com/Express VPN https://www.expressvpn.com/yaronHendershott 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/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#YaronBrookShow #AynRand #Objectivism #FreeMarkets #WesternCivilization #Philosophy #AIArt #EducationReform #IndividualRights #Capitalism #Reason #Freedom #Ethics #Politics #Nationalism #Christianity #MedicineHistory #VietnamTrip #NYCTips #MeaningAndPurpose #selfishness #egoism #Morality ​#YaronBrook #AIImpact #ArtificialIntelligence #CultureAndPolitics #ArtAndPhilosophy #Authoritarianism #RenaissanceArt #ProgressiveEducation #MarriageAdvice #PoliticalDebate #RepublicanParty #BenShapiro #TuckerCarlson #ElonMusk #IsraelPolitics #GazaConflict #FreeSpeech #GlobalPoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

DC Shooting & Immigration; Luddites; Zionism; Abolition; Facts, Poverty & Lies | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live November 28, 2025🔗 Episode link: https://youtube.com/live/NZWIZAF2BesDC Violence, Immigration Truths, Anti-Tech Panic, Zionism Under Fire & the War on Facts — Yaron Brook Breaks It All DownWashington erupts in violence. Immigration myths collide with reality. Tech panics return with the Luddites. Zionism comes under intellectual assault. Abolition debates resurface. And everywhere—facts are losing to narrative.In this episode, Yaron Brook dives head-on into the most explosive stories driving headlines and shaping the culture.If you're tired of emotionalism, tribalism, and dishonest punditry… this episode is your antidote. Watch, share, and join the fight for reason.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro03:15 – DC Shooting & Immigration: What They’re NOT Telling You45:00 – Luddites Return: The New War on Technology48:45 – Zionism: Philosophy, Identity & Survival1:16:35 – Abolition: Misuse of History & Moral Lessons1:22:45 – Facts: Why Objective Reality Is Losing Ground1:34:30 – Poverty & Lies: How Politicians Manufacture Victimhood💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:53:54 – Why does xenophobia toward immigrants persist?1:57:43 – Does character matter in politics? (Trump’s “piggy” remark)1:59:50 – Would a US–NATO conflict with Iran spiral into global shock?2:02:11 – Is there a link between narcissism & conspiracy thinking?2:03:35 – Yoram Hazony, Nick Fuentes & the deadly logic of nationalism2:04:39 – Why focus on the next 50 years if ideas take 100+ years?2:06:45 – Has antisemitism become a business model?2:07:39 – Are most inmates in France Muslim? Reality vs rhetoric2:08:48 – Tucker Carlson’s “soul talk”—is it philosophical nonsense?2:09:38 – Roman Polanski’s Dreyfus film—can art be judged separately?📌 Full questions in the pinned comment.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ 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/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#YaronBrook #ImmigrationFacts #DCShooting #ZionismDebate #Luddites #AntiTechPanic #AbolitionHistory #Objectivism #IndividualRights #PoliticalPhilosophy #PovertyMyths #FactsMatter #AntiSemitism #NationalismDebunked #IranThreat #USPolitics2025 #ReasonAndFreedom #CapitalismExplained #CultureWar2025 #TruthOverTribes #UkraineWar #FreeSpeech #ImmigrationDebate #AmericanPolitics #Trump #Philosophy #Liberty #Capitalism #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #Liberty #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralPhilosophy #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.