Yaron Brook Show

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 6, 2026Season 12, Episode 4Jan. 6; Iran Update; Venezuela Oil; Greenland; Welfare Fraud; AI; The Pitt | Yaron Brook ShowTrump, Tyranny & Theater: Iran, Venezuela, AI—and the Moral Collapse of PowerWhat happens when power becomes performance—and morality is treated as optional?In this explosive January 6th live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise on Trump, Iran, Venezuela, Greenland, welfare fraud, AI, and cultural decay—asking not who has power, but whether power without moral restraint is ever justified.From U.S. foreign policy theatrics to welfare-state corruption, from AI hype to Hollywood propaganda, this episode exposes the ideas driving today’s chaos—and why intentions don’t redeem irrational or authoritarian actions.The live audience Q&A takes things even deeper:-- Can you morally do business with immoral people?-- Is Trump turning politics into pure theater?-- Does “might make right” explain today’s nationalism?-- And what happens when dictators start treating kidnapping like deal-making?If you want principled clarity instead of partisan spin, this episode is required viewing.▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ig5E0tKhElU⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:30 – Trump & the nature of power14:15 – January 6: hysteria vs. reality27:50 – Iran update: deterrence or disaster?33:55 – “Give Trump some credit?”34:30 – Venezuela & oil politics50:00 – Greenland and imperial posturing58:00 – Welfare fraud and moral corruption1:14:00 – AI: progress, panic, and policy1:21:55 – The Pitt and cultural signaling💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:34:53 – Can you morally do business with immoral people? (Henry Ford problem)1:37:43 – Is Trump going for a “Nobel Violence Prize”?1:38:49 – Is opposition to Trump just TDS—or rational fear?1:39:34 – If Trump moved on Greenland, would anyone stop him?1:43:23 – Has Trump turned power into theater?1:45:09 – Is the Monroe Doctrine obsolete in a globalized world?1:46:42 – Is redefining war as “law enforcement” ominous?1:48:38 – Are dictators hoping Trump kidnaps them to “do a deal”?1:49:54 – Is “might makes right” the new political philosophy?1:50:51 – Boston Dynamics, AI, and the future of laborThe 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 #Trump #Venezuela #Iran #Capitalism #WelfareState #ArtificialIntelligence #FreeMarkets #MoralPhilosophy#iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Trump2026 #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #aynrandBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 5, 2026Iranian Revolution?; Venezuela Update; Mearsheimer; Waltz; Kelly; Mamdani | Yaron Brook ShowRevolution or Regime Change? Iran, Venezuela, and the Moral Limits of U.S. PowerIs the Iranian regime finally on the brink of collapse—or is “revolution” just another Western fantasy?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles the biggest foreign-policy questions of the moment: the possibility of an Iranian revolution, Trump’s shocking military action in Venezuela, and what real moral foreign policy should look like in an age of regime change, deterrence theory, and rising authoritarian powers.Yaron dissects the ideas of John Mearsheimer and Kenneth Waltz, challenges conventional realist thinking, and exposes the philosophical failures behind America’s incoherent use of force abroad. From Iran and Venezuela to Mamdani, Kelly, altruism, Objectivism, and even Star Trek—this episode ranges widely, but always cuts to fundamentals: reason, morality, and individual rights.The live Q&A goes deep and controversial, tackling Trump’s motives, U.S. military power, altruism, capitalism, foreign intervention, and whether Objectivism can help you flourish in an irrational world.If you care about freedom, realism vs morality in foreign policy, and the future of Western civilization—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.🔗 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/kxl2zy1Qqko⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS03:00 – Iranian Revolution?29:45 – Venezuela Update57:40 – Mearsheimer1:05:30 – Waltz1:12:10 – Kelly1:18:30 – Mamdani💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:34:10 – Andor S2E10: “Make It Stop” — worth reviewing?1:35:29 – Profit motive vs quality: McDonald’s vs Toyota1:43:01 – Are Objectivists too timid about spreading their ideas?1:43:52 – Trump in Venezuela: motive, message, and precedent1:48:54 – Is feeling bad for the “less fortunate” a moral weakness?1:50:50 – Can Objectivism help you flourish in an irrational world?1:57:00 – Why is the stock market up today?2:01:04 – Does altruism negate moral credit for helping?2:06:07 – Does a president have unilateral authority to invade?2:10:53 – Is Trump cognitively declining—and does it matter?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#IranRevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #ForeignPolicy #Objectivism#Trump #MiddleEast #Capitalism #Altruism #GeopoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 3, 2026Maduro Captured; Movie Reviews -- Ford vs Ferrari, Better Man | Yaron Brook ShowA dictator captured. A superpower at a crossroads. And a culture that no longer knows how to judge right from wrong.In this explosive live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, what it means for Venezuela, and what it reveals about the moral confusion surrounding U.S. power, war, and leadership.The live audience Q&A goes even further—grappling with Trump and the military, narco-terrorism, constitutional limits on force, China and oil embargoes, Christianity and pity, Islamism, free speech, veterans’ disability, and whether today’s billionaires secretly agree with Ayn Rand.The episode closes with sharp, unapologetic reviews of Ford vs Ferrari and Better Man—art, heroism, ambition, and what Hollywood still gets (and gets wrong).👉 If you want analysis that refuses to evade moral judgment, this episode is for you.Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/jG1GpHvTn_k⏱️ Topic Timestamps00:55 Maduro Captured — What actually happened and why it matters01:47:50 Movie Review: Ford vs Ferrari01:55:05 Movie Review: Better Man💬 Live Audience Q&A — Highlights1:29:22 Are Trump-linked military successes dangerous for America?1:31:26 Does Trump actually have a strategy—or just instincts?1:33:14 What should be done about Venezuela now—and about Maduro himself?1:37:18 Is “narco-terrorism” a real concept—or a moral smokescreen?1:38:55 Was removing Maduro constitutionally legal?1:39:57 Do Americans hate war—or just losing wars?1:43:06 Could China strike if oil access is restricted like Japan pre-WWII?1:43:48 Are veterans morally entitled to lifetime disability payments?2:05:11 Is Marxism-Islamism the real enemy—or something deeper?2:15:42 How do you filter out global nonsense and stay focused on your values?2:17:11 Why don’t Musk, Bezos, and other titans openly embrace Rand?2:19:20 How absolute is free speech—and can government ever ban lies?👉 See pinned comment for the full timestamp list.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#VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Trump2026 #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #FordVsFerrariBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 2, 2026Mamdani; Iran; Jack Smith; Tariffs Flip-Flop; Anti-immigration Evil; Inequality | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Mamdani to Trump: The Left–Right Alliance Against Reason, Freedom, and the IndividualThe headlines feel chaotic—but they’re not random.From Mamdani’s rise, Iran’s threat, Jack Smith’s lawfare, Trump’s tariff flip-flop, and the moral rot of anti-immigration, today’s crises all share a common root: a war on reason, individualism, and capitalism.In this live January 2, 2026 episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron exposes how both Left and Right demand sacrifice, dress power grabs in moral language, and undermine the foundations of a free society. From inequality myths to altruism’s toxic psychology, nothing is spared.👇 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/8Gw-uj1K270The live audience Q&A pushes even deeper—tackling religion, Israel, consciousness, AI, skepticism, education, and whether Western civilization still has the intellectual defenses to survive.If you want clarity instead of chaos, and ideas instead of slogans, this episode is essential viewing.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS06:25 – Mamdani: The New Face of Leftist Authoritarianism41:35 – Iran: Appeasement, Islamism, and Western Cowardice58:20 – Jack Smith & Lawfare Politics1:10:40 – Trump’s Tariff Flip-Flop: Economic Nationalism Exposed1:15:15 – Why Anti-Immigration Is Morally Evil1:23:55 – Inequality: A Weapon Against Achievement1:30:10 – Pre-Submitted Questions💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:47:19 – Religion vs Objectivism: What’s the deepest insult believers feel?1:48:47 – Lessons from the Israeli Army1:51:55 – Is consuming before producing a paradox?1:54:01 – When (if ever) should dictionaries define meaning?1:55:35 – Can evil ideas scale in a fully free society?1:57:19 – How choosing life leads logically to egoism over altruism1:59:56 – Why skepticism toward certainty is a major mistake2:02:44 – AI disruption: Is Congress preparing labor markets?2:04:16 – Is antisemitism worse in America than Germany today?2:05:07 – Will voters ever learn from destructive policies?2:06:06 – Left and Right: Two paths to the same sacrificial morality2:06:49 – Transhumanism, consciousness, and the brain2:08:48 – Altruism’s psychological arrogance2:09:57 – Is individualism really “rugged”?2:11:09 – Does rationality kill humor—or sharpen it?2:11:37 – Would a Democratic landslide validate Mamdani?📌 Pinned comment includes full 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#Objectivism #Capitalism #Iran #Mamdani #Immigration #Inequality #Altruism #Trump #PhilosophyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Year End Show - 2025 in Review | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 31, 20252025 in Review: Reason vs. Chaos — What the World Got Wrong (and What Comes Next)2025 was a year of wars, lies, moral panic—and moments of clarity.In this special Year-End episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron looks back at the defining political, cultural, and philosophical battles of 2025—and lays out what really matters heading into 2026.From Israel, Iran, Ukraine, and U.S. politics to capitalism, culture, leadership, AI, and the future of freedom, Yaron cuts through the noise with reason, principle, and moral confidence.The second half features an extended live audience Q&A, reflecting on the year, challenging premises, proposing future shows, and asking the big questions no one else will touch.If you’re tired of doomscrolling, tribalism, and intellectual cowardice—this is your antidote.👇 Watch, engage, and start 2026 with clarity. https://youtube.com/live/zqZsGU1NC5c🕒 TIMESTAMPSOpening & Year in Review0:00 — Welcome & framing 2025: chaos vs. reason6:45 — The state of the world: war, politics, and moral failure10:12 — Why ideas—not events—drive historyLive Audience Q&A Highlights13:32 — Gratitude, reason, and why this show matters16:35 — Book Review: American Icon — leadership and saving Ford17:18 — Music & culture: can art embody values?18:50 — Trump, impeachment, and moral standards26:46 — Why YBS has become a primary news source54:20 — Executive orders: facts vs. narratives1:04:45 — Best realistic future for the U.S. and Israel1:14:31 — ICE vs. the SS? The danger of moral equivalence1:25:32 — Markets, capitalism, and economic outlook1:40:58 — Imagining a fully capitalist world1:49:51 — Israel & Gaza: the moral case explained1:59:00 — AI, productivity, and statism in 20262:08:39 — Ukraine: predictions for 20262:24:06 — The Declaration of Independence at 2502:29:06 — Multilingualism, reason, and child development👍 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/35qoEC3AynRand #Objectivism #ReasonVsTribalism #AmericanPolitics #IntellectualCulture #RationalThinking #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #2025InReview #ReasonVsChaos #Capitalism #Israel #WorldPolitics #CulturalCrisis #IdeasMatter #LiveByReason#AynRand #Objectivism #ReasonVsTribalism #AmericanPolitics #IntellectualCulture #RationalThinking #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live December 30, 2025 Iran; Israel; Ukraine; Venezuela; Milei; MN Fraud; H1B in FL | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Tehran to Minnesota: Why the World Is Breaking—and What Reason Demands NowThe world feels like it’s spinning out of control—but is it really chaos, or is there a deeper pattern?In this wide-ranging and hard-hitting live episode, Yaron Brook dissects the biggest flashpoints shaping our future: Iran’s instability, Israel under siege, Ukraine’s war, Venezuela’s collapse, Milei’s revolution in Argentina, fraud at home, and the insanity of U.S. immigration policy.But this show goes deeper than headlines.Superchat audience questions drive a powerful philosophical discussion on self-esteem, altruism, Kant, Plato vs. Rand, resentment politics, cyber-fascism, antisemitism, and whether reason still has a fighting chance in a culture drifting toward mindlessness.If you’re tired of superficial takes and want clarity rooted in reason, individualism, and reality, this episode is essential viewing.👉 Watch live, challenge your assumptions, and join the conversation.🔗 Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/dCog8Qtzubk⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS05:10 — Iran: Regime weakness, collapse, and Western blindness25:15 — Israel: War, morality, and media distortions30:25 — Ukraine: What’s really at stake?36:00 — Venezuela: Socialism’s endgame39:20 — Milei: Argentina’s capitalist counter-revolution48:05 — Minnesota Fraud: When government invites theft57:05 — H1B Visas in Florida: Immigration without principle💬 AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:05:42 — What is real self-esteem—and why objectivity matters more than perfectionism or sloth1:08:05 — Is Objectivism marginalized by bad philosophy—or by cultural mindlessness?1:09:21 — Why the Left builds capitalism while preaching socialism—and the Right does the opposite1:12:34 — Why is Iran disappearing from the media narrative?1:15:12 — How can humans be radically different yet fundamentally the same?1:16:30 — Will there ever be another Ayn Rand—or was she a once-in-a-millennium mind?1:17:48 — Why altruism is so hard to abandon—even when it causes misery1:19:10 — Is Kant destroying young minds and fueling anxiety?1:20:45 — Why trying to “save the world” often turns people into martyrs1:24:40 — Is cyber-fascism exploiting resentful, broken men?1:26:43 — Fear of flying, private jets, and personal freedom1:27:39 — When antisemitism becomes a badge of honor1:29:10 — FU money, independence, and the future of the show📌 See pinned comment for full timestamps and links.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#IranCrisis #IsraelAtWar #UkraineWar #CapitalismVsSocialism #Objectivism #AynRand #JavierMilei #WesternCivilization #ReasonAndFreedom #racism #antisemitism #FreeMarkets #LibertyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺  Live December 29, 2025 @ 3 PM ET | Yaron Brook ShowConversation with Nikos Sotirakopoulos -- Socialists of the Right | Yaron Brook ShowSocialists of the Right: How the “New Right” Abandoned Liberty for Power, Tribalism, and ControlThe political spectrum is breaking down—and something dangerous is rising in its place.In this year-end powerhouse conversation, Yaron Brook is joined by Nikos Sotirakopoulos (Ayn Rand Institute Visiting Fellow, ARU instructor) to dissect one of the most misunderstood trends in modern politics: the rise of “right-wing socialism.”From Tucker Carlson’s transformation and the collapse of classical liberalism, to nationalism, religion, aesthetics, conspiracy culture, and the growing alliance between the populist Left and the collectivist Right—this episode exposes how tribalism is replacing reason across the political landscape.Is the “New Right” actually conservative—or just another flavor of socialism?Why are freedom, individualism, and capitalism being sacrificed for tradition, power, and identity?And is there any political force left that still defends individual rights?This is a wide-ranging, provocative, and unapologetically philosophical discussion—with nearly two hours of sharp audience Q&A touching everything from Objectivism, religion, art, fascism, China, war, space capitalism, and the future of Western civilization.🔎 More on Nikos: https://ari.aynrand.org/experts/nikos-sotirakopoulos/👇 Jump to key moments below and join the fight for reason.📺 Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/4qmruHOwq10⏱️ Timestamps – Main Discussion0:00 Introduction & welcome0:52 Nikos joins from Greece1:42 *2025* in review: ideological shifts & pivotal events2:01 Far Left vs Far Right: same collectivism, different aesthetics2:58 White nationalism & identity politics6:59 Milo Yiannopoulos, Richard Spencer & the New Right ecosystem7:52 Tucker Carlson’s transformation & audience manipulation13:21 Conspiracy theories, COVID & intellectual collapse16:37 European right-wing movements & national conservatism20:56 Abandoning classical liberalism for tradition24:08 Freedom, fascism & historical amnesia30:03 Integralists, national conservatives & American Christianity36:23 Aesthetics, art & the psychology of political power40:58 Skepticism & the future of classical liberalism44:58 Europe’s New Right vs the populist Left53:07 Reasons for optimism: positive global trends🎙️ Audience Questions (Highlights)59:41 Is modern socialism symbolic rather than economic? (San Francisco & homelessness)1:05:23 Does Nikos read fiction—and what shapes his thinking?1:12:51 Jesus, Socrates & hostile tribal attacks 😜1:15:55 Is the New Right self-defeating due to irrationality?1:20:34 From nihilism to Rand: art, music & sense of life1:28:16 Replacing “helping” with “creating” in moral philosophy1:31:43 If both parties are socialist, who defends rights?1:36:09 Would a moon colony be more capitalist than Earth?1:38:46 Has October 7 strengthened religion in Israel?1:44:08 Is the U.S. nearly as corrupt as China?1:49:29 Who in the U.S. today fits the definition of fascism?1:56:15 Warfare, altruism & Objectivism2:01:47 Meaningful work: fulfillment beyond elite careers2:09:40 Is Nikos optimistic about Objectivism’s cultural future?2:12:59 What we can still learn from Ayn Rand👉 Don’t miss this timely and high-level conversation with Nikos Sotirakopoulos -- and stay tuned for a principled defense of capitalism and economic liberty.📌 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 #fascism #conservatism #democraticsocialism #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicslk #NewRight #RightWingSocialism #ClassicalLiberalism #Populism #WesternCivilizationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Dec 2025) | Yaron Brook ShowRecorded live on December 27, 2025If you want to understand the world through the lens of reason, individualism, and freedom, this is the conversation you won't want to miss.Reason vs. Rage: Taxes, War, Culture, and the Future of Freedom | Live AMAWhat happens when you drop the filter and let reason collide with today’s political, cultural, and moral chaos?In this wide-ranging AMA & Hangout with Contributors, Yaron Brook tackles everything from runaway taxation and Israel–U.S. tensions to conspiracy thinking, anxiety, parenting, culture, and the long game of spreading ideas. No scripts. No talking points. Just sharp analysis through the lens of reason, individualism, and freedom.This is not punditry—it’s philosophy applied to real life, real politics, and real questions from a live audience.👇 Jump to the topics that matter most to you 👇Timestamps – Main Topics0:32 – Welcome, show intro & upcoming events2:06 – Pragmatism, language, and why politics keeps getting worse20:14 – mRNA vaccine funding: skepticism, science, and state power24:10 – Objectivists in politics & personal stories from the trenches31:32 – Parental pride, growth, and personal change42:10 – WWII, conspiracy culture, and the myth of the “Dark Ages”55:33 – Anxiety, imagination, and the psychology of fear58:10 – Francisco d’Anconia, love, and values in relationshipsLive Audience & Super Chat Questions1:04:51 – Which episode featured Megyn Kelly’s torture rant—and why does it matter?1:58:13 – Can states raise billions without driving the wealthy away?2:00:56 – Does “the Left always win,” or does history tell a different story?2:02:54 – What is Alex Epstein focused on right now?2:03:17 – The USS Liberty incident: how did Israel and the U.S. move on?2:06:02 – If people shouldn’t plan 50+ years out, how do philosophies spread?2:07:06 – Should epistemology be taught before politics and ethics?2:09:13 – Why did America lose its “Sense of Life” so fast?2:10:11 – Thoughts on the film Nuremberg📌 Tune in 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 value independent, reason-based commentary.🎥 Watch the episode here: https://youtube.com/live/k23rTxGwD_oThe 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 #AynRand #Objectivism #FreeMarkets #WesternCivilization #Philosophy #IndividualRights #Capitalism #Reason #Freedom #Ethics #politics2025 #ReasonAndFreedom #Individualism #CulturalDeclineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live December 26, 2025 Nigeria; Qatar; Antisemitism; NYT; Babies; Ukraine; Japan; Milei | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Nigeria to Milei: The World Is Breaking—and No One Wants to Admit WhyThe world is unraveling—and the media, the left, and the right are all lying about why.In this wide-ranging live global analysis, Yaron Brook takes on Nigeria, Qatar, antisemitism, Ukraine, Japan, Argentina’s Javier Milei—and the deeper philosophical forces driving global collapse. From tribalism and media corruption to Kant, Hegel, capitalism, and the future of freedom, nothing is off-limits.This is not punditry. It’s root-cause analysis—moral, philosophical, and political—grounded in reason and unapologetic clarity.🔥 Topics include:Why failed states keep failing (Nigeria, Somaliland)Qatar’s real role in global corruptionThe new antisemitism—from the left and the rightMedia rot at the New York TimesBabies, birth rates, and civilizational declineUkraine, Japan, Europe—and what the future actually holdsJavier Milei: reformer or missed opportunity?Why Objectivism isn’t “saving the world” (yet)💬 Plus: hard-hitting live audience questions on Kant, Hegel, capitalism, inequality, Trump, Musk, homelessness, and the psychology of hatred.📌 If you’re tired of surface-level takes and want to understand why the world looks the way it does, this episode is for you.👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.🔗 Episode link: https://youtube.com/live/cWbnvbYfbDc⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS03:20 – Somaliland: What functional anarchy gets right06:00 – Nigeria: Why resource wealth breeds failure19:30 – Qatar: Money, power, and moral corruption32:35 – Antisemitism: A brain-eating virus43:55 – The New York Times & elite decay51:15 – Babies, birth rates, and civilizational suicide1:02:35 – Ukraine: Reality vs. propaganda1:07:00 – Japan: Stability, stagnation, and the future1:10:25 – Javier Milei: Radical reform—or not radical enough?💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:22:50 – Why isn’t Objectivism saving the world—or is it?1:24:13 – Is Kant’s morality about rejecting reason—or enforcing self-abnegation?1:25:43 – Can benevolence reach people who’ve only known hate?1:27:29 – Escaping Peter Keating: free will, reason, and hope1:28:15 – Does capitalism increase or reduce inequality—and should we care?1:31:11 – Europe in 5 years: decline or renewal?1:36:42 – Why no video of the Pinker talk?1:38:16 – Act first, confidence later?1:39:29 – Will Milei do anything truly radical?1:40:34 – Trump: deregulation and fascism—contradiction or myth?1:43:31 – Is there a homeless industrial complex?1:44:45 – Sophisticated left-wing antisemitism vs. crude right-wing bigotry1:47:14 – “Antisemitism is a brain-eating virus”1:48:08 – Hegel’s nonsense vs. Rand’s clarity—why did Hegel win?📌 See pinned comment for full 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: / @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#GlobalPolitics #Antisemitism #Objectivism #Capitalism #JavierMilei #MiddleEastPolitics #WesternCivilization #PhilosophyAndPolitics #WorldAffairs #racism #russiaukrainewar #antisemitism #newyorktimes #billionaire #aynrand #FreeMarkets #LibertyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live December 24, 2025 Christianity & Racism; War on Christmas; Epstein; GDP; Merry Christmas; Reviews | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Christmas to Capitalism: Racism, Religion, Power & the Myths That Refuse to DieIs Christianity racist? Is there really a “War on Christmas”? Why does success enrage so many people—and what does Epstein, GDP, and Western civilization have to do with it?In this wide-ranging Christmas Eve episode, Yaron Brook cuts through moral panic, media myths, and cultural tribalism to deliver razor-sharp analysis on religion, race, capitalism, envy, and the meaning of Western values. From serious philosophy and economics to humor, culture, and Christmas cheer—nothing is off-limits.If you’re tired of clichés, collectivist thinking, and empty outrage, this episode is for you.👉 Subscribe for weekly content that challenges the status quo👉 Support the show and keep independent thinking alive⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:45 – Christianity & Racism: Are faith and race being weaponized?23:25 – War on Christmas: Manufactured outrage or cultural reality?43:40 – Epstein: Power, corruption, and moral cowardice48:50 – GDP: Why prosperity matters—and why critics hate it56:05 – Merry Christmas: Meaning, joy, and individualism🎬 REVIEWS & CULTURE1:06:35 – Blackadder S2E5 – Beer1:09:30 – The Simpsons S2E19 – Lisa’s Substitute1:14:45 – Chayanne – Bailando Bachata1:17:40 – Incubus – Drive💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:22:23 – Citizenship tests: objective law or ideological enforcement?1:29:16 – Why does success make some people furious?1:31:21 – Could “barbarians” become Romans—or was Rome tribal?1:32:13 – Santa Claus, parenting, and rational honesty 🎅1:33:17 – Why the Right and Left share collectivist DNA1:34:01 – Will Europe’s elites ever confront jihadism?1:36:44 – British humour: brilliance or boredom?1:37:28 – Can emotions change if ideas change? (Objectivism & psychology)🔗 RELEVANT LINK: Just War Theory vs. American Self-Defense👉 https://ari.aynrand.org/issues/foreign-policy/self-defense-and-free-trade/just-war-theory-versus-american-self-defense/📌 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#WarOnChristmas #ChristianityAndRacism #WesternCivilization #Individualism #CulturalWars #racism #islam #antisemitism #christmas #jeffreyepstein #inflation #aynrand #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #Objectivism #LibertyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.