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Jun 14, 2023 • 1h

The Atlas Society Asks Ambassador Gordon Sondland

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 156 episode of The Atlas Society Asks with Ayn Rand fan and founder of Provenance Hotels, Gordon Sondland. Listen as they talk about Sondland's appointment in 2018 to serve as ambassador to the EU as recounted in his book "The Envoy: Mastering the Art of Diplomacy with Trump and the World."
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Jun 7, 2023 • 58min

The Atlas Society Asks Dr. Eamonn Butler

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 155th episode of the Atlas Society Asks with special guest and Co-founder of the Adam Smith Institute, Dr. Eamonn Butler. Join them as they celebrate the 300th birthday of Adam Smith, along with exploring Dr. Butler's numerous books on subjects, including "Ayn Rand: An Introduction," "Capitalism: An Introduction," and "An Introduction to Democracy."
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May 31, 2023 • 60min

The Atlas Society Asks Larry Elder

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 154th episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she interviews renowned libertarian political commentator and talk-radio host Larry Elder. Listen as they talk about his upcoming book "Ask Goes California: My Mission to Rescue the Golden State and Save the Nation" along with his entry into the 2024 presidential race. Larry Elder is host of The Larry Elder Show, a syndicated columnist, and bestselling author of numerous books, including "Ten Things You Can’t Say in America," "Double Standards: The Selective Outrage of the Left," and this September, he's releasing his latest book, "As Goes California: My Mission to Rescue the Golden State and Save the Nation." A previous candidate for Governor of California in 2021, Elder recently announced his candidacy for president of the United States in the 2024 election.
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May 24, 2023 • 58min

The Atlas Society Asks Lars Tvede

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 153rd episode of The Atlas Society Asks for a conversation with Swiss-based venture capitalist Lars Tvede about his views on Objectivism, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Don't miss it as they also discuss Tvede's latest book, "From Malthus to Mars: How to Live, Lead, and Learn in an Exponential World." Lars Tvede is a Swiss-based serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist who spent 11 years in portfolio management and investment banking before moving to the high-tech and telecommunications industries in the mid 1990s, where he has been the co-founder of several award-winning companies. He is also a bestselling author of numerous books, including "The Creative Society: How the Future Can be Won," "Supertrends: 50 Things You Need to Know About the Future" and the recently published "From Malthus to Mars: How to Live, Lead, and Learn in an Exponential World."
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May 17, 2023 • 60min

Art & Aesthetics with Rob Tracinski

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski for a special webinar discussion concerning the role and power of art and aesthetics in Objecitivst thinking. Listen as he also discusses  music, a subject not extensively covered by Ayn Rand, herself. 
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May 10, 2023 • 1h 1min

The Atlas Society Asks Jean Twenge

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 151st episode of The Atlas Society Asks, where she interviews psychologist Dr. Jean Twenge about her recent book "Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents--and What They Mean for America's Future." Dr. Jean Twenge is a psychologist who researches generational differences, including work values, life goals, and speed of development. She is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University and the author of more than 180 scientific publications and books including "The Narcissism Epidemic," "Generation Me," "iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood, and "Generations: The Real Difference Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents--and What They Mean for America's Future."
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May 3, 2023 • 1h 2min

Being An Optimistic American: The Atlas Society Asks Paul Johnson

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 150th episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she interviews CEO and Co-Founder of Redirect Health Paul E. Johnson about his recent book "Addictive Ideologies: Finding Meaning and Agency When Politics Fail You." Paul E. Johnson is the CEO and co-founder of Redirect Health with a background in business, politics, and government becoming the youngest mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, at 30 years old. He has managed several state campaigns for presidential candidates and is the host of "The Optimistic American podcast," which works to create space in the news media for a positive and hopeful view of America. Check Out More From Paul Johnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulitics Podcast: "The Optimistic American" - https://www.optamerican.com/ Book: "Addictive Ideologies: Finding Meaning and Agency When Politics Fail You." - https://amzn.to/3YW9cqI
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Apr 26, 2023 • 60min

Philosophy, Creativity, Communication: The Atlas Society Asks Leopold Ajami

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 149th episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she interviews Leopold Ajami, a public speaking coach, Creative & Strategic Consultant, and Objectivist. He integrates Philosophy with creativity and communication to help you design your voice above the noise and build a philosophical blueprint to live by. He is the co-host of the Ideas on Trial Podcast and the founder of the Novel Philosophy Academy. Check Out More from Leopold Ajami: Website: "Novel Philosophy Academy" - https://learn.novelphilosophy.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leopoldajami?lang=en Podcast: "Ideas on Trial" - http://ideasontrial.live/
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Apr 19, 2023 • 59min

In Defense of the Second Amendment: The Atlas Society Asks Larry Correia

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 148 episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she interviews bestselling author Larry Correia about his new non-fiction book "In Defense of The Second Amendment," which is a must-read for those looking for up-to-date news on the conversation surrounding gun policy and politics. Larry Correia is a multiple award-winning, nationally bestselling novelist (most famous for his Monster Hunter series) and popular blogger on issues involving Second Amendment rights. His famous essay “An Opinion on Gun Control” was a viral internet sensation, with over a million reads. In his latest book, In Defense of the Second Amendment, Correia hits hard on why “gun-free” zones are more dangerous for law-abiding citizens, why “red flag” laws don’t work, and how we can return to a society that has a safe and healthy relationship with guns, and more. Check Out More from Larry Correia: Website: http://monsterhunternation.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/monsterhunter45 Article: "An Opinion on Gun Control" - https://monsterhunternation.com/2015/... Book: "In Defense of the Second Amendment" - https://amzn.to/3Tu3ZVS
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Apr 12, 2023 • 60min

The Student Debt Trap: The Atlas Society Asks Josh Mitchell

Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 147 episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she interviews journalist Josh Mitchell about his book "The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe." Josh Mitchell is a journalist for The Wall Street Journal who spent fourteen years in the Journal's D.C. bureau, winning the Education Writers Association's 2016 award as the nation's top higher education reporter for his coverage. "The Debt Trap" explores the last seventy years of the student loan industry that would submerge a generation of Americans into $1.5 trillion in student debt. Check Out More From Josh Mitchell: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMitchellWSJ WSJ Articles: https://www.wsj.com/news/author/josh-... Book: "The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe" - https://amzn.to/3ysb8wr

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