

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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Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 51min
"Doomerism" and How to Avoid It | Yaron Brook Show
The podcast explores the concept of 'doomerism' and ways to avoid it. It discusses the negative mindset prevalent in society and its manifestations, as well as the influence of intellectuals and motivations behind promoting doomerism. The speakers emphasize the importance of challenging pessimistic assumptions, focusing on progress, and maintaining perspective. They also discuss the benefits of technology, address the criticism of capitalism, and encourage spreading objectivism and freedom.

Sep 26, 2023 • 45min
Interest Rates; TED; Ukraine War; Usury; Battery Factory; Water Wars | YBS: News Roundup Sept 26
Exploring the impact of rising interest rates on mortgages and loans. Controversy surrounding a Ted Talk on colorblindness. Updates on the Ukrainian war and arrival of American tanks. Discussion of Russia's military actions and credit card regulation. Debate between Richard Wolf and Art Laffer. War update and upcoming livestream announcement.

Sep 25, 2023 • 53min
Strikes; Gov Shutdown; SEC; Space Capsule; Rare Earth | YBS: News Roundup Sept 25
This podcast covers a range of interesting topics including the recent Hollywood writer's strike, the SEC's strict regulations on financial industry communication, the successful return of a space capsule from asteroid Bennu, and more.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 32min
Week's News -- Armenia & Azerbaijan, Fox News, Kendi and More ; Reviews | Yaron Brook Show
The podcast covers topics such as the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Murdoch's retirement from Fox News, nuclear power and Microsoft, the role of Russia in the conflict, tribalism vs individualism, Azeri territory and Rupert Murdoch's retirement, differences in churches, financial difficulties and program reductions, Russia's geopolitical strategy, geopolitical consequences of Armenian defeat, psychological drama in a novella, book discussion on psychology and narcissism, the issue of recognition and division, the impact of collectivism and hatred, art and collectivism, and random conversations.

Sep 22, 2023 • 52min
European Conservatism | Yaron Brook Show
Topics discussed in this podcast include European conservative conferences, the role of religion in conservatism, grounding morality in science and reality, fear of the global south and immigration, and promoting mental health awareness.

Sep 19, 2023 • 60min
AnCap debate Recap; Impressions of NYC | Yaron Brook Show
Explore the hectic atmosphere of NYC during UN week and the speaker's experience staying at a hotel with heightened security. They discuss a recent debate on anarcho-capitalism and share their impressions of NYC. Discover a unique park on an old train track in Manhattan. Experience the vibrant food scene and energy of NYC. They also discuss the contrast between rationalism and empiricism in grounding liberty.

Sep 16, 2023 • 1h 46min
Flemming Rose & Yaron Discuss Free Speech in Europe | Yaron Interviews
Flemming Rose, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, joins Yaron to discuss free speech in Europe. They explore the battle for freedom of speech, the necessity of fighting for this right, the pursuit of truth, the culture of self-censorship, and the challenges faced by the European Union. They also discuss the slippery slope of free speech in Europe, the culture of free speech in different parts of Europe, the implications of victory for Ukraine, media freedom and language law in Ukraine, the significance of the second commandment, the decline of free speech globally, and the danger of a monopoly over truth.

Sep 16, 2023 • 2h 10min
Living Well in an Irrational World | Yaron Brook Show
The podcast explores topics such as the abundance of choices and opportunities in the 21st century, the potential of new industries and creating a desired life, the importance of introspection and self-evaluation, taking control and finding friends, contemplating values and striving for ambition, the rise and influence of Ayn Rand's ideas, the success of capitalism and freedom in America, living in Manhattan and marital happiness, leveraging relationships and going against parents' will, and the benefits of quant investing and economic freedom.

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 10min
Cold Medicine; Strike; China Corruption; Free speech; Books; SF Homeless | YBS: News Roundup Sept 15
Regulations and questionable effectiveness of cold medication, UAW auto workers' strike in Detroit, corruption in China and the disappearance of the defense minister, confusion around equity standards, San Francisco's homelessness issue, and closing statement with Denver arts and culture advertisements.

Sep 14, 2023 • 59min
Morocco/Libya; Ukraine; Auto Unions: Driverless Trucks; Artificial Womb | YBS: News Roundup Sept 14
Topics discussed include natural disasters in Morocco and Libya, progress of Ukrainian troops, union negotiations in the auto industry, advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, and the development of artificial wombs.