

Yaron Brook Show
Yaron Brook
Yaron Brook discusses news, culture and politics from the principled perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Want more? Visit YaronBrookShow.com and become a Yaron Brook Show supporter to get exclusive content and support the creation of more content like this! Patreon.com/YaronBrookShow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 41min
Gena Gorlin & Yaron Discuss The Builder's Mindset and Much More | Yaron Interviews
Yaron interviews Gena Gorlin, an expert in the Builder's Mindset. They discuss the characteristics of the builder's mindset, the motivation behind great achievements, the role of philosophy in evolutionary psychology, the importance of relationships, and finding meaning in life. They also explore the concept of productive narcissism and address personal questions, burnout, and autism spectrum disorder.

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ukraine/Russia; Chile Constitution; No Whites; Hannibal; Abortion; AI | YBS: News Roundup Dec 14
Topics discussed in the podcast include the war in Ukraine, Russia's goals, Chile's constitutional transformation, the political situation in Chile, Denzel Washington and the movie 'Hannibal', racism in Africa and Thailand, the weaknesses of American foreign policy, and teaching kids martial arts.

Dec 13, 2023 • 51min
Tunnels; Rutgers; Cop28; Iran Dancing; Russia Army; DeepSouth | YBS: News Roundup Dec 13
Topics discussed include Gaza tunnels, Israel's special forces, Iran dancing incident, Russian state brutality, government funding of universities, and the psychological drama in Citizen Kane.

Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 58min
American Universities: Effects of Bad Philosophy & Mixed Economy | Yaron Brook Show
Yaron Brook, philosopher and host of the Yaron Brook Show, discusses the effects of bad philosophy and a mixed economy on American universities. Topics include the assault on reason and individualism, the radicalization of universities, the decline of universities, the need for alternative educational institutions, and the declining attendance at American colleges.

Dec 12, 2023 • 60min
Trump; Zelinski; Abortion in Texas; Biden vs Pharma; Housing | YBS: News Roundup Dec 12
Topics discussed in the podcast include signs of Palestinian will breaking in the Israeli Gaza war, Trump's motivations and Zalinski's visit, the controversial abortion laws in Texas, the potential of the pharmaceutical industry to extend human life, the housing crisis and its impact on the middle class, the impact of government regulations on making money from homes, the importance of education about the Holocaust, a water deal between Jordan and Israel, a breakthrough in cat healthcare, and the challenges faced by American universities.

Dec 11, 2023 • 48min
President Milei; Donor Rebellion; Binance; AI Regs; Nuclear in China | YBS: News Roundup Dec 11
Topics discussed in the podcast include President Milei and economic reform in Argentina, resignations and donor withdrawals at Ivy League universities, the importance of free speech on college campuses, addressing anti-Semitism, the need for a radical agenda, the origins of Palestine and Palestinian nationalism, and ideological differences and the rise of fascism.

Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 55min
Towards a Second Renaissance | Yaron Brook Show
Exploring cultural transformation and embracing beauty in art. Concentration of genius in the Netherlands and Florence. The importance of reason and individualism in changing the world. The significance of cultural change and supporting organizations. Influence of Kant and post-modernists on culture. Emphasizing gratitude and positivity in measuring success.

Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
Intifada; Gaza; Burning Quran; Guyana; Hunter Biden | YBS: News Roundup Dec 8
Topics discussed in this podcast include the controversy surrounding university presidents and the need for objective standards in universities, updates on the situation in Gaza, Israel's refusal to compromise on its defense and independence, the Israeli-American relationship and its impact on Israel's defense, the ongoing territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, the military takeover in a certain country and Hunter Biden's legal troubles.

Dec 8, 2023 • 2h 35min
Don Watkins & Yaron Discuss Effective Egoism | Yaron Interviews
They discuss effective egoism, the ethics and limitations of effective altruism, the importance of buying a home, art, relationships, and free will, the contradiction between ethics and determinism, finding your ideal career, exploring different career options, reason and survivor skills, movie recommendations, Ayn Rand's concept of non-contradictory joy, dealing with adversity through effective egoism, determinism and free will, using fables as propaganda, success and fulfillment in a career, the importance of being a generalist, marketing Objectivism and the role of ARI, the importance of intellectuals in changing the world, and fantasy artists and experiences with Van Gogh's art.

Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 12min
Pearl Harbor; Debate; Leaving China; Au Pairs; Unemployment: Ukraine | YBS: News Roundup Dec 7
Topics discussed include Republican Party's continued support for Trump, potential alternative candidates, frustration with immigration policy, shortage of doctors in the US, support for Ukraine, and the idea of removing the leadership of Hamas and the PLO for peace.