The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast

Elan Journo discusses Iran's attack on Israel, highlighting Iran's Islamic and imperial nature, the failure of America to confront Iran, and the moral justification for replacing Iran's regime. Topics include Iran's historical conflicts with Israel, America's foreign policy in the Middle East, and the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeuU6AbIDOo Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo give a preview of ARI’s 2024 presidential election coverage and comment on some of the major political issues at stake in the election. Among the topics covered: How ARI uses Objectivism to analyze elections and the wider political culture; What the Trump phenomenon says about the state of our political culture; The unprincipled nature of the political responses to recent domestic and foreign crises; Symptoms of growing political tribalism, such as people’s increasing willingness to protest; How bipartisan attacks on tech companies reveal a deeper turn against producers. Mentioned in this podcast is Onkar Ghate’s New Ideal article “One Small Step for Dictatorship." The podcast was recorded on April 11, 2024. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here.

Analyzing Argentinian President Javier Milei's views on collectivism, anarchism, and his controversial statements on abortion. The podcast delves into his rhetoric targeting journalists, defense of producers, and Ayn Rand's possible influence on his thinking about socialism's motivations.

Discussion on California's controversial ethnic studies mandate, critiquing its non-objective nature and promotion of prejudice. Exploring the curriculum's emphasis on narratives over facts and elevation of primitive ideas. Advocates for intellectual freedom and opposition to government monopoly in education.

The podcast delves into the UN resolution demanding an Israeli ceasefire, criticizing the lack of condemnation for Hamas and the moral bankruptcy of the resolution. It also explores the contrasting views of Trump and Biden on Israel, the complexity of ceasefire dynamics, and the necessity of ideological deprogramming to defeat Hamas.

Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo discuss the DOJ's antitrust case against Apple, defending Apple's success and innovation. They delve into the destructive nature of antitrust laws, drawing parallels with Microsoft's past struggles. Ayn Rand's perspective on antitrust as the 'rule of unreason' is explored, urging support for businesses like Apple.

Exploring the divisive immigration debate, they highlight the fear-based stances of both parties. They stress the importance of free economic migration. Biden's focus on security over migration is critiqued. They urge individuals to think independently amidst tribalism.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTvoxqlq9x4 Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Nikos Sotirakopoulos examine President Biden’s State of the Union address and what it reveals about the goals of today’s political leadership. They discuss the anti-mind premise driving both political tribes and how it leads to statist policies that destroy wealth and create economic hardship. Among the topics covered: Understanding the values of the current political leadership; Biden’s antipathy to the mind’s role in economic value creation; How contempt for the mind restricts and destroys the pharmaceutical industry; “Shrinkflation” as a distraction from the damage caused by anti-profit state policies; Statist policy effects on supply and demand as the cause of rising prices; How to think about “junk” fees and what underlies attacks on them; The true objective of Biden’s “Strike Force” as rule by fear and force; The anti-producer and anti-consumer motivations of Biden’s “Strike Force”; Why Republicans’ only response is to change the subject to the border crisis. Mentioned in this podcast are the interview “Understanding the Roots of the New Inflation: With Rob Tarr,” Onkar Ghate and Ben Bayer’s New Ideal Live episode “The Pure Hatred of the New Antitrust,” and Ayn Rand’s lecture “Egalitarianism and Inflation.” The podcast was recorded on March 13, 2024. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here.

In this podcast, Ben Bayer challenges the idea that a fear of God is necessary for morality, highlighting how it hinders moral wisdom. He discusses the impact of fear on moral guidance, love of virtue, and intellectual independence. The episode explores the relationship between faith, fear, and moral wisdom, shedding light on the importance of rational thought in ethics.

Discussing Zack Snyder's admiration for 'The Fountainhead' and debunking misconceptions about Ayn Rand's work. Exploring themes of integrity, independence, and individualism in the novel. Analyzing Howard Rourke's character and comparing Snyder's interpretation with the actual origin story. Examining Ayn Rand's impact on society and her radical philosophy on unity and integrity in life.