Yaron Brook Show

Original show Title: 🚨 August 19, 2025 | Hasan Piker on capitalism; Colombia Healthcare; Trump Theater; India; Lobbying  | Yaron Brook ShowFrom socialist pundits to political theater—this episode dives into the battle of ideas shaping our world. Yaron takes on Hasan Piker’s attack on capitalism, exposes Colombia’s failing healthcare model, and calls out Trump’s latest theater act. Plus—India’s rise, the dirty game of lobbying, and what declining free-market enthusiasm says about our culture.In the live Q&A: Ben Shapiro’s take on Trump’s “masterstroke” in Ukraine, why Europe seems silent, whether violence in America is cultural or systemic, the future of Social Security vs Medicare, “late stage capitalism,” IRS audits, and more.If you want straight talk on economics, politics, and culture—without tribalism—this is the episode you can’t miss.Key Time Stamps: 01:05 Upcoming Shows Schedule02:20 Hasan Piker on capitalism33:30 Colombia Healthcare43:20 Intel51:00 Trump Theater56:45 India1:01:10 Lobbying1:04:35 Trump Theater Live Questions:1:10:02 Ben Shapiro just released a video titled “Could Trump’s MASTERSTROKE end the Russia-Ukraine war?”1:11:45 Wasn't Europe supposed to come here to scold Trump?1:16:36 Are you going to see the Veritas by Raffaele Monti, at Museu Almeida now that you are in Lisbon?1:18:02 Free markets are “out”, even on conservative media there is zero appetite or even lip service to capitalism. Have you seen this in your career?1:28:27 Do you think violence is so much higher in America than in any other western country because Americans are more immature and materialistic?1:30:22 do they feel more pressure to achieve wealth and status, and if they're not achieving it, do they become anxious and insecure and lash out violently? 1:31:07 You said social security is relatively easier to save with some tweaking, but are Medicare and Medicaid impossible? Will they collapse in your life time?1:35:11 Can you do a show on so called "late stage capitalism"? 1:36:46 The number of IRS audits has dropped significantly under Trump. Is he just protecting his crony friends who donated to his campaign?👉 [Watch](https://youtube.com/live/-B7vNGlSPzs)👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the [comments](https://youtube.com/live/-B7vNGlSPzs)—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](  / yaronbrookshow  )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/[Support the Show](  / yaronbrookshow  )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube Channel](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue 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)#socialism  #cronyism  #ukrainerussiawar  #russiaukrainewar #ww3  #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Live Show Title: 🚨 August 17, 2025 | Zelensky in DC; Mail-in; ICE Hiring; Wealth Tax; BBC; Gaza; Bolivia; Robot  | Yaron Brook ShowZelensky lands in Washington—what does it mean for U.S. foreign policy? Are mail-in ballots a safeguard for democracy or a gateway to chaos? The government wants to expand ICE hiring while politicians push wealth taxes that would cripple innovation and prosperity. Meanwhile, the BBC plays moral arbiter, Gaza remains a flashpoint, Bolivia takes an authoritarian turn, and—yes—robots are coming for your jobs (but maybe that’s good news).In this episode, Yaron Brook takes on the week’s headlines with clarity and unapologetic rational egoism. From tariffs and Xi Jinping to Gaza and Trump’s obsession with the Nobel Prize, we cut through the noise to ask: what’s really at stake for freedom and the future?🔹 Should happiness and self-sufficiency be at the core of politics—or is the welfare state designed to destroy them?🔹 Is Russia today more evil than the Soviet Union?🔹 Why is America so violent compared to its peers?🔹 Can any taxation ever be moral?🔹 And… would Ayn Rand accept a Nobel Prize?Big questions, bold answers, and no evasions—this is The Yaron Brook Show.Key Time Stamps:02:00 Zelensky in DC24:50 Mail-in Ballots32:30 ICE Hiring38:25 Wealth Tax54:40 BBC1:00:55 Gaza1:03:00 Bolivia1:05:30 Robot1:11:45 Xi1:15:05 TariffsLive Questions:1:26:25 Does the left not recognize that people need purpose and self-sufficiency to be happy? That the welfare state destroys all that? Or do they view the concept of 'happiness' as laughable and sophomoric?1:28:43 Do you think modern day Russia is more evil than the old USSR?1:31:57 How funny would it be if Trump was disqualified from the Nobel Peace Prize due to his alienating tariff policies?1:33:15 Does Trump even care about a Nobel Peace Prize at this point? Or he's only doing this so world leaders fly out to see him and kiss his azz?1:34:53 Any plans to go back on Destiny's show? 1:35:32 Are there any books about the history of antisemitism that you would recommend? 1:38:39 Any news on that alternative sweetener story (the based on protein) you mentioned before?1:39:12 why is the US such a violent country compared to its peers such as Europe, Australia, etc.?1:43:03 If you think there's going to be a massive debt crises, why wait until 70 to start taking social security? Should people under 40 not factor in social security at all?1:44:51 Is Dorado a nicer place to live in Puerto Rico than San Juan?1:45:40 Do you think Trump had people whacked when he was a sleazy mob affiliated real estate developer in New York?1:45:59 Is free will method, not content?1:46:23 What's the claim Ukrain provoked Russia to invade?1:46:42 Thoughts on rumors of Milei spying on opponents?1:47:05 Since taxation is immoral why isn’t it immoral to tax Americans to support one side in the Ukraineine Russia war ?1:49:51 Do you believe any taxation is moral?1:51:40 Thoughts on President Newsom, good, bad & ugly ?1:52:16 What'll future biographies about Trump look like?1:52:31 have you ever tried any Virtual Reality experiences?👉 [Watch](https://youtube.com/live/slvOiEjMdd8)👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the [comments](https://youtube.com/live/slvOiEjMdd8)—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](  / yaronbrookshow  )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/[Support the Show](  / yaronbrookshow  )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube Channel](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue 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)#foreignpolicy #americafirst #ukrainerussiawar  #russiaukrainewar #ww3  #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Live show original title: 🚨 August 17, 2025 | Trump, Putin & The Principles of A Rational, America First, Foreign Policy | Yaron Brook Show What would a *truly rational* “America First” foreign policy look like—one based on principle, not pandering? Yaron Brook takes on Trump, Putin, and the myth of “strongman diplomacy.” He exposes why authoritarian leaders feed off each other, why America’s real strength lies in moral clarity, and why today’s foreign policy debates are a matter of life, liberty, and civilization itself.🔥 Plus: an intense round of live audience questions ranging from the future of free will debates with Alex O’Connor, the morality of selling arms, and what justice for Putin should look like—down to sharp challenges on Gaza, Trump’s ego, George Washington’s foreign policy advice, collectivism vs. loneliness, nuclear war risks, and whether America is sliding toward a new Dark Age.Some standout Q\&A moments:* Should American arms sales be private—or government-controlled?* What does justice demand for Putin and other warmongers?* Is annexing Gaza morally defensible?* Are MAGA politics just watered-down Nazism?* Do collectivism and loneliness go hand-in-hand?* How should weaker free countries defend themselves against hostile neighbors?* Is George Washington’s “no foreign entanglements” principle still valid?* Does China’s lack of Christian altruism explain its missing welfare state?* Is privacy defensible in the digital age—or obsolete?* Would a collapsing Russia go nuclear?* Is forcing Western ideas in the Middle East moral—or doomed?* Do Germans today still bear a responsibility for the Holocaust?This episode dives into the moral foundations of foreign policy, the clash between freedom and authoritarianism, and what a principled “America First” should really mean.👉 [Watch](https://youtube.com/live/zTpzKIWKqNM)👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the comment section at (https://youtube.com/live/zTpzKIWKqNM)—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](  / yaronbrookshow  )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/[Support the Show](  / yaronbrookshow  )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube Channel](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue 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)#foreignpolicy #americafirst #ukrainerussiawar  #russiaukrainewar #ww3  #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

🚨 August 15, 2025 | Putin&Trump Meet; Intel; Drill; Age verification; Redistricting; Infowars; Kabul | Yaron Brook ShowPutin and Trump shake hands—what does it mean for America’s future? Intel struggles, the CFPB expands its grip, and the left manipulates redistricting while the right embraces conspiracy nonsense like Infowars. Meanwhile, “green” electric cars fail to deliver, Kabul is still a disaster, and America’s intellectual bankruptcy deepens.Yaron dives into the headlines and the underlying ideas:-- Putin & Trump meet — a dictator and a wannabe strongman. Dangerous or just pathetic?-- Intel — why U.S. innovation keeps falling behind.-- CFPB — more paternalism dressed up as “protection.”-- Redistricting & Infowars — democracy distorted by both sides.-- E-cars — are they really progress, or just virtue-signaling with subsidies?-- Kabul — the ongoing price of cowardice.Plus, a firestorm of audience questions: IQ vs choice, free will, dictatorship in America, optimism and freedom, guilt and reason, luxury vs vanity, humans on Mars, and much more.Key Time Stamps:01:20 Putin&Trump Meet27:45 Intel33:33 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau39:35 Drill43:50 Redistricting46:00 Infowars48:00 e-cars53:50 KabulLive Questions:1:15:19 Any good sources for the economic history and policies of Hong Kong?1:16:31 Have you seen Alex O'Connor's debate with Craig Biddle on free will? Can any Objectivists who actually know what they're talking about from ARI reach out to Alex for a proper debate/discussion?1:17:55 If less than 100 years after World War II, and 68 years after the publication of Atlas Shrugged, the United States collapsed into dictatorship, how incompetent would the advocates of a free society have to be?1:21:42 What do you think of the trend of using holograms of dead celebrities in concerts?1:25:18 Why do the Chinese want a regulatory state while rejecting the welfare state? Do they think welfare makes their population soft?1:27:25 You notice how Millei is so energetic and excited about life? Do optimistic people tend to gravitate towards free markets?1:28:18 What if Trump had Putin arrested during the meeting?1:28:47 If you didn't have to travel to make a living, would you be a homebody? Just relaxing on the beach and doing podcasts?1:29:27 I remember around a year ago you said something to the effect: “I need to rethink what I’m doing with this show because It’s too negative and too much news, that’s not what I want.” Have you thought more in that vein since?1:31:56 How do you think characters like RFK and Tulsi allign with the modern Right?1:33:01 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](  / yaronbrookshow  )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/[Support the Show](  / yaronbrookshow  )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube Channel](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue 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)#ukrainerussiawar  #russiaukrainewar #ww3 #gerrymandering    #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

🚨 August 14, 2025 | PPI; FDA; Arms Embargo; Toronto Film; China Model; Hyperloop?; Super Babies | Yaron Brook ShowFrom the latest inflation shock in the Producer Price Index to the FDA’s creeping paternalism, Yaron Brook dives into the economic, political, and cultural headlines shaping the future. He takes aim at the folly of arms embargoes, the propaganda-laden “China model,” and the hollow promise of Hyperloop mania. Plus—what’s behind the Toronto film scene’s latest implosion? And what exactly does “super babies” mean for the ethics of bio-enhancement? Expect sharp analysis, uncompromising principles, and more than a few challenges to conventional wisdom.Live Q&A Highlights:Viewers brought powerful, thought-provoking questions—from the moral tightrope of reconciling Israel’s strategic aims with the tragic human cost in Gaza, to the personal ethics of confronting a cheating colleague. Yaron explored Milei’s messaging in Argentina, the long-term outlook for principled free-market politics, and whether your next move matters more than your last mistake. Other questions tackled Trump’s interference with the Smithsonian, whether buying from communist regimes is morally defensible, the value of walking through Rand’s essays, and who today’s greatest minds and leaders might be. The conversation was candid, challenging, and, at times, deeply personal—capping off a show that combined big-picture analysis with real-world moral dilemmas.📺 [Watch now](https://youtube.com/live/nMryS9_f-J0)👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/YaronBrookShow)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/[Support the Show](https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrookShow)[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube Channel](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue 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)#inflation #racism #antisemitism #china #pharmaceutical  #gazawar2025 #hamas   #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

🚨 August 13, 2025 | Export Tax; Goldman; Putin/Trump; Tariffs; High Rents; Post-Modern; Super Babies | Yaron Brook ShowIn this *no-holds-barred* August 13, 2025 edition of the **Yaron Brook Show**, Yaron rips into the latest assaults on free markets and individual liberty. From Washington’s dangerous new export tax to Wall Street maneuvering at Goldman, from Trump’s flirtations with Putin to the bipartisan love affair with tariffs—nothing escapes scrutiny.He exposes how government overspending fuels your rent nightmare, why post-modern philosophy is rotting our culture from the inside, and what “super babies” reveal about the future of human potential.🔥 **Live Q\&A sparks even deeper debate:** the meaning behind the Statue of Liberty’s famous poem, MAGA’s Marxist drift, why only philosophy can cure cultural disorientation, the selfish case for aiding Ukraine, GDP spending for legitimate government, the morality of choice, WWII’s Vichy French, zoning laws strangling housing innovation, power-luster politics, Argentina’s economy, the art scene in Prague, Amsterdam travel tips, and whether the Left & Right are both sliding toward fascism.💥 Buckle up—this is Yaron in full battle mode.📺 [Watch now](https://youtube.com/live/iI0xmJLl7eU) Key Time Stamps:01:20 Export Tax13:45 Goldman Sachs22:10 Putin/Trump27:50 Tariffs44:05 Government Spending47:40 High Rents56:00 Post-ModernLive Questions:1:26:01 - What do you think of the poem “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus on the Statue of Liberty? “Give me your, your poor, your huddled masses yearning breathe free.”1:28:12 Did you see the piece in Fortune by a bunch of ex CEOs titled "Is MAGA going Marxist and Maoist? Trump’s assault on free-market capitalism"? 1:33:08 This is Woodstock week -- ever attend big rock festivals?  Also, shouldn't ARI be in a state like NH instead of CA?1:36:17 Why is it selfish for US to support Ukraine war?1:38:29 Given that the government’s legitimate function is the protection of individual rights, what percentage of GDP should be allocated to fund it?1:40:34 Do you think those who advocate against body autonomy (anti-choice) for women, are morally consistent when advocating against vaccination science (anti-choice) for everyone; both being anti-life for individuals?1:43:08 Can you explain who were the "Vichy French" during WW2?1:44:38 I feel there should be an easier way for people to pool money to build a condo complex with individually owned units, but zoning seems geared toward rental only developments. Should/could that change?1:46:21 How is the art scene in Prague?1:47:26 is Argentina's economy improving or booming?1:49:40 At Woodstock, Hendrix got paid; most other bands did not. That's because the giant crowd forced promoters to make it a free concert. Rock + socialism?1:50:53 I'm going to be in Amsterdam, what should I see there?1:52:47 I think the Left and Right are becoming Fascist. Do you agree?👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/YaronBrookShow)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/[Support the Show](https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrookShow)[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube Channel](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue 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 #ExportTax #GoldmanSachs #Putin #Trump #Tariffs #HighRents #PostModernism #SuperBabies #FreeMarket #Capitalism #Philosophy #IndividualRights #Objectivism #Liberty #Freedom #Economics #HousingCrisis #governmentspending #cronyism #racism #trade #russiaukrainewar #israelhamaswar #gaza #selfishness #egoism #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

🚨 August 12, 2025| Putin/Trump; BLS; Intel; Fuel-Econ; Bernie Sanders; Antisemitism | Yaron Brook ShowPutin’s power play, Trump’s pivot, Bernie’s blunders, and the bureaucratic rot in America’s stats machine.From the BLS’s cooked numbers to Intel’s future, from fuel-economy myths to the latest wave of antisemitism—Yaron takes the gloves off. Plus: why New Rochelle beats the housing crisis, why the EU fears a victorious Russia, and how America’s political class keeps selling out to power.📍 Timestamps:01:15 – Putin/Trump showdown19:35 – Bureau of Labor Statistics: lies, damn lies, and data35:45 – Intel and the innovation race45:05 – Fuel-Economy fakery50:40 – Bernie Sanders: economic vandal58:30 – Antisemitism on the rise1:11:50 – Upcoming Shows ScheduleLive Questions:1:16:36 It seemed that Trump was leaning away from Putin a few weeks ago. What changed? Putin must have played a card under the table no?1:20:39 Let’s assume Ukraine surrenders: what do you thinking are Russia’s next plans? How do you think the EU reacts?1:28:38 Can Ukraine sustain the battle and win with just European support?1:29:13 What would Ukraine winning, look like in reality?1:36:04 Do you think Bush Jr and Cheney purposefully lied about WMDs in Iraq? Or was it an intelligence failure? 1:37:18 What are your thoughts on the UK’s online safety act?1:38:50 If we fail to convince someone of Objectivism, is it their problem or our problem?1:39:22 Is Trumps plan to allow for more deregulation so there are more productive companies he can shake down and extort?1:40:10 Will the new leftist strategy no longer be Woke, but class consciousness like Mamdani?1:41:11 Instead of Sov wealth fund, could a regular corporation with lots of individual investors get into infrastructure and utilities and give dividends?🔗 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions📺 Watch now:  https://youtube.com/live/iI0xmJLl7eU 👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments—what topic should Yaron cover next? (https://youtube.com/live/iI0xmJLl7eU)👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/YaronBrookShow)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)[Support the Show](https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrookShow)[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube Channel](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue 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)#berniesanders  #cronyism #racism #trade  #russiaukrainewar #israelhamaswar #gaza #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

🚨 August 11, 2025|  | DC takeover; Export Tax; "Journalist" Killed; CDC; Gay Marriage; Rare earth; UBI | Yaron Brook ShowWashington’s Power Grab, Media Lies, and the Rise of State Capitalism: From a shocking D.C. takeover to dangerous new export taxes, Yaron dives into the latest threats to freedom and prosperity. He unpacks the killing of a so-called “journalist,” the CDC’s overreach, the fight over gay marriage, the geopolitics of rare earths, and why UBI could be economic poison.Along the way, Yaron answers your toughest live questions—on immigration crackdowns, the threat of dictatorship in the U.S. vs. the EU, the moral bankruptcy of both leftist and right-wing authoritarianism, free speech under fire, whether Ayn Rand prevented an even darker world, and more.If you care about capitalism, free speech, and the future of liberty, this is one you don’t want to miss.Key Time Stamps:01:10 Lisbon Reflections02:15 Upcoming Shows Schedule03:00 DC takeover24:30 Export Tax46:30 "Journalist" Killed59:25 CDC1:01:55 Gay Marriage1:05:05 Rare earth1:10:10 UBILive Questions:1:28:34 I am troubled by the last two episodes of My Country. The hero, who saved his old friend who had betrayed him so often, seemed altruistic and unjustified to me. Thoughts?1:33:07 Did you see ICE agents tearing up that Mexican restaurant?1:36:41 Emergency on immigration, in LA & now in Washington. I think we are witnessing the downfall of America & descend to authoritarianism. As a prediction would you think EU or US is more likely to see a dictatorship first?1:41:30 Is it possible humanity wipes itself out before Objectivism takes hold?1:41:55 Is Putin a nihilist or a power lusting mystic?1:42:22 Is anti-semtism worse today than anti-black racism?1:43:08 Should jury duty be mandatory?1:44:12 One of the arguments against allowing the Nazi's to march in Skoki was "They don't have a right to try and persuade other people to throw me in an oven". Is this legitimate?1:49:49 If Hitler had invaded England instead of Russia, could he have won the war?1:51:40 I was listening to Andy Bernstein complain about the left, and he kept saying they are all Marxists. Wouldn't the mainstream modern left be more postmodern/Rawlsian egalitarians rather than Marxist?1:55:47 Does JD Vance deserve any credit for shaming Europeans over their free speech restrictions?1:57:22 WSJ headline— The U.S. Marches Toward State Capitalism With American Characteristics. Is that deliberate perversion (Banner) or just misunderstood?1:59:26 Any good economic history books in favor of capitalism? 2:01:27 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions📺 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/OtF8IoS👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show: [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/YaronBrookShow)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)[Support the Show](https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrookShow)[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube Channel](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue 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)#gaymarriage #microprocessor #trade  #russiaukrainewar #israelhamaswar #gaza #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

🚨 August 8, 2025|  | Privatizing America’s Mortgage Giants, The Fed’s New Power Game, Crypto Mania, and the West’s Blind Spots on Israel & Ukraine | Yaron Brook Show🚨Yaron Brook takes on the week’s most explosive issues: the case for fully privatizing Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (and why both parties fear it), the dangerous politics of picking Federal Reserve leaders, and the wild speculation and fraud infecting the crypto space.From Israel’s lonely fight for moral clarity to the Ukraine War’s brutal cost-benefit reality, Yaron exposes the philosophical and political fault lines the media refuses to touch. Plus: an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal you didn’t hear about, the GOP’s IRS games, and the deeper reason Europeans can’t stomach Israel’s existence.In the live Q&A, Yaron tackles rights for dementia patients and people in comas, Bitcoin vs. T-Bills, the win-lose nature of investing, disturbing echoes between Hitler and Trump’s rhetoric, Germany’s dangerous free speech “fix,” and whether clever AIs deserve rights. It’s sharp, it’s uncompromising, and it’s a masterclass in moral clarity over political fog.📍 Key Segments:02:05 Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac14:40 Fed Picks23:55 Crypto Crazy43:25 Israel/World53:00 Ukraine War1:00:35 Azerbaijan and Armenia peace deal1:04:30 January 61:06:00 Media1:15:40 LisbonLive Questions:1:21:35 Children have rights because they have the potential to develop reason. But how does this apply to dementia patience, people in comas? There are a class of humans that will never regain or develop the use of reason, why are rights extended to them?1:25:29 If bitcoin becomes a national currency in America, does it then compete with T-Bills?1:27:28 Is every stock/bitcoin investment a venture towards a win-lose outcome, where the investor hopes to profit within the cloud of financial potential/chaos?1:30:46 What is it in the European’s philosophy that makes them so galled and animated by Israel? 1:32:48 Trump just fired the head of the IRS. Is this a signal to encourage more tax evasion? Is the GOP trying to make it harder for the IRS to operate?1:33:54 Even without Rand, doesn't humanity gradually learn to be more reasonable and less violent? 1:34:53 Did you know there is a Basque community in Boise, ID? 1:36:15 Is it worth for Putin to lose all the huge benefits of trade with the Western world over 15% of Ukraine? Won't Russians hate him for this for decades?1:38:33 is Milei privatizing water to the Israeli government owned company called Mekorot? if so, is that bad? also, do you think he'll win reelection?1:39:46 Thank you for the .com comparison. Apt.1:39:54 How Objectivism will consider really clever AIs (AGI)? They would poses reason, which makes them like us humans, but can we consider them a life form?🔗 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/XVK7kAz1L_E👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/YaronBrookShow)The 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/Join this channel to get access to perks:   / @yaronbrook  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 #freddiemac #fanniemae #mortgages #bitcoin  #russiaukrainewar #israelhamaswar #gaza #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

August 7, 2025 | Resizing Gov; Putin/Trump; Tariffs; Jones Act; mRNA; Satellites; Gaza | Yaron Brook ShowFrom shrinking government to the Putin–Trump power game, Yaron takes on tariffs, the Jones Act, mRNA breakthroughs, satellites, Gaza, and Hezbollah. No spin—just hard truths about economics, foreign policy, and freedom.Live Q&A: Revolutionary spirit vs. today’s complacency, falling TV prices vs. rising college costs, Gaza’s “starvation” claims, school choice ethics, moral judgment, Israel’s PR problem, animal rights, Trump’s tariffs myth, WWI, socialism’s war on the family, and more.Key Time Stamps:02:15 Resizing Gov17:50 Putin/Trump30:15 Tariffs49:05 Jones Act1:01:40 mRNA1:08:40 Satellites1:11:20 Gaza1:19:55 Hezbollah1:27:00 Putin/TrumpLive Questions:1:28:49  Did early Americans think they would win v Britain? What principle changed to make it tolerable now?1:39:10 Is this "starvation in Gaza" narrative nothing but a modern day anti-Semitic olood libel? Or has Hamas found a way to effectively starve its own population?1:39:58 What about late Andrew Coulson’s argument that non-refundable tax credits are only acceptable school choice option, with other options too coercive and associated with subsidization? Do ESAs facilitate single-payer education?1:49:41 College tuition went up 194.4% in the past 25 years. Has the VALUE of a college education gone up by at least that much since 2000?1:52:26 Rand had a principle that one must never fail to pronounce moral judgement. Could condemning and shaming someone who cheats on their spouse be an application of this principle?1:56:00 Are most Americans morally good most of the time and just don’t realize they’re being moral because altruism is the accepted morality? What are the consequences of denying egoism intellectually even if one practices it?1:57:02 Why is Israel so bad at PR? Or is antisemitism so entrenched, no matter what they do, they will be crushed by ignorance? Netanyahu tried to get on Joe Rogan's podcast and was turned down.1:58:22 Are animals our slaves?1:58:37 Some animals have demonstrated a limited but very real capacity for reason. Such as Elephants, Chimps, Magpies, and Dolphins. Should they have some limited rights to the degree of their limited reason?2:01:07 Who'd be in the coalition on Dodd-Frank repeal?2:01:38 Bill Maher, etc., are saying: “I guess Trump’s tariffs aren’t bad; economy is good; I was wrong.” But they’re not even in effect yet. What’s the deal?2:02:32 is it helpful to debate policy on social media?2:04:03 I've heard you say that USA shouldn't have entered WW1. Did you know that Germany bombed NY harbor in 1916 and were sinking US vessels in 1915 & 172:05:50 did you see any clips from the DSA (dem-soc of A) Town Hall? they want to abolish the family. Said marriage=prostitution; childhood=slavery2:08:10 Do you have time for Portugal/Spain recommendations if I send an itinerary? Mostly looking for great food.2:08:12 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions👉 Subscribe to the channel and join us live next time:    / @yaronbrookshow  🔔 Hit the bell to get notified for the next livestream!💥 Expect controversy. Expect insight. Expect truth.💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments—what topic should Yaron cover next?👉 This kind of bold, independent commentary only happens thanks to your support. Share your thoughts, re-watch the episode, and join the conversation. If you're not yet a member—now’s the time. Subscribe and support the show at: [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/YaronBrookShow)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/Join this channel to get access to perks:   / @yaronbrook  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 #trade #apple  #schoolchoice  #russiaukrainewar #adamsmith  #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.