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Capitalism & Benevolence | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 13, 2025👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow) ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow 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#Meaning #Purpose #CrisisOfMeaning #Philosophy #Objectivism #YaronBrook #Individualism #Freedom #Rationality #Ethics #StarTrekTNG #Andor #ElonMusk #Bitcoin #Marxism #PoliticalTribalism #Capitalism #Motivation #Psychology #WesternCivilization #ReligionDebate #FaithVsReason #HistoryOfReligion #EnlightenmentValues #AynRand #Secularism #AtlasShrugged #CulturalCommentary #christianity #islam #Liberty #HumanProgress #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #IndividualRights #Reason #Liberty #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralPhilosophy #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Populist Right in EU; Tate Release; Tucker on Israel; Indiana; Birthright | Yaron Brook Show📺 Recorded Live: December 12, 2025👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow) ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow 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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #WarnerDeal #Obamacare #EnergyPolicy #OilMarkets #BorderSecurity #DrugPolicy #CivilLiberties #IndianaPolitics #FreeMarkets #Capitalism #SpaceEconomy #PoliticalAnalysis #USPolitics #Philosophy #AynRand #Liberty #EconomicFreedom #Milei #CurrentEvents2025 #IndividualRights #USPolitics #Nationalism #FreeSpeech #DonaldTrump #FreedomAndLiberty #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #russiaukraineconflict #Philosophy #ForeignPolicy #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Warner Deal; Obamacare; Oil Tanker; Indiana; Border Search; Drugs; Space | Yaron Brook Show📺 Recorded Live: December 11, 2025🔗 Episode: https://youtube.com/live/IJaS4_htA8w“Warner, Obamacare, Oil, Borders & Space: Yaron Brook Breaks Down America’s Turning Points”📌 America is at a crossroads — from the Warner Deal to Obamacare, drug policy, border searches, energy warfare, and humanity’s future in space. In this episode, Yaron Brook slices through the noise with uncompromising clarity.If you want sharp economic insight, unapologetic moral analysis, and a roadmap for reclaiming freedom—start here.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:35 Preparing for Members-Only Show02:20 Warner Deal17:00 Obamacare22:05 Oil Tanker31:20 Indiana37:30 Border Search47:25 Drugs1:02:05 Space💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:25:27 Appeasing nihilists always backfires — why does appeasement empower the destroyers?1:27:42 Where are the charismatic free-market leaders? Why only Milei?1:29:52 Is Rand’s “pre-conceptual sense of life” formed directly from perception?1:33:27 Looking for a new car — why does Yaron like Audis? High maintenance or worth it?1:35:27 Does Yaron get even wittier with a drink?1:37:50 If we’re moving away from capitalism, why aren’t we getting poorer?1:39:13 Is Trump irrelevant — is the real issue a collapsed system of rights?1:39:51 Trump backing 10 new nuclear plants — Alex Epstein influence?1:40:41 How is Milei doing? Does he have votes for deeper reforms?1:41:07 Elliott Management connected to Trump’s tanker seizure?1:41:17 Has humanity outgrown the extremes of Communism/Nazism? Or not?1:42:08 Is Trump himself authoritarian, or is he being guided by worse people around him?1:43:29 Did civil libertarians fail? Why?1:44:31 Capitalism’s hidden values: Google Maps, real-time translation, electricity—what else?1:45:23 How has Fuentes had more cultural impact in 10 years than Objectivism in 60?📌 See pinned comment for a second list of timestamped questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook  Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or  / yaronbrookshow  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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #WarnerDeal #Obamacare #EnergyPolicy #OilMarkets #BorderSecurity #DrugPolicy #CivilLiberties #IndianaPolitics #FreeMarkets #Capitalism #SpaceEconomy #PoliticalAnalysis #USPolitics #Philosophy #AynRand #Liberty #EconomicFreedom #Milei #CurrentEvents2025 #IndividualRights #USPolitics #Nationalism #FreeSpeech #DonaldTrump  #FreedomAndLiberty #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #russiaukraineconflict #Philosophy #ForeignPolicy #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Trump Austerity; ICE; Thai War; ME Policy; Trade; Miami; Pride; Public Executions | Yaron Brook Show🎥 Recorded live: December 10, 2025🔗 Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/4PUFy2vQ3Dk“Trump Austerity, War Drums in Asia, Pride Politics & the Return of Public Executions? Yaron Brook Rips Through the News”America is drifting—toward austerity, tribal politics, war scares, and moral collapse.In this fiery episode, Yaron Brook breaks down the real meaning behind Trump’s ‘austerity,’ the ICE meltdown, looming conflicts in Southeast Asia, Biden’s failing Middle East policy, the trade debate no politician understands, and the disturbing cultural rise of pride-based identity and even calls for public executions.If you want clarity—not fearmongering—this episode is for you.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:30 — Trump Austerity12:35 — ICE Meltdown & Immigration37:15 — Thai War Threat47:45 — U.S. Middle East Policy56:30 — Trade, Tariffs & Economic Nationalism1:02:25 — Miami & the New American Urban Trend1:04:50 — Pride Politics1:08:30 — The Disturbing Return of Public Executions1:29:45 — Preparing for Members-Only Show💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:37:39 — Are we headed toward a civil war if tribalism keeps escalating?1:39:44 — Could Ellen Ripley have lived a normal life instead of facing her demons?1:41:06 — Is Trump secretly building “Project X”?1:48:24 — Is Trump becoming a racial collectivist? His Denmark/Scandinavia comment.1:49:56 — Yaron’s rising popularity—where will the movement be in 10 years?1:54:26 — Should environmentalists buy national parks if privatized?1:54:37 — Thoughts on Tracinski running for Congress as a Democrat?1:57:38 — F-35s for Turkey—wise or dangerous?📌 See pinned comment for the full list of questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook  Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or  /yaronbrookshow  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#YaronBrook #Politics2025 #TrumpAusterity #ImmigrationDebate #ICEMismanagement #ThaiWar #MiddleEastPolicy #TradeWar #EconomicNationalism #MiamiBoom #PrideCulture #PublicExecutions #Objectivism #Liberty #FreeMarkets #PoliticalPhilosophy #CurrentEvents2025 #USForeignPolicy #IndividualRights #Thailand-CambodiaConflict #trumptariffs #USPolitics #Nationalism #Capitalism #FreeSpeech #America2025 #AynRand #VenezuelaCrisis #DonaldTrump #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreedomAndLiberty #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #russiaukraineconflict #Philosophy #ForeignPolicy Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Fuentes vs Piers; Illegal Immigrants; Nvidia; Farm Subsidies; Japan; EU | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 9, 2025Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/b4J2EXAHpAMFuentes, Piers & the Collapse of Intellectual Courage | Immigration, Nvidia, Farm Subsidies & the Future of the WestWhy are our public intellectuals collapsing?Why is a nihilist like Nick Fuentes gaining traction—while Piers Morgan folds?And what do illegal immigration, Nvidia’s dominance, Japan’s stagnation, and EU decay all have in common?In this hard-hitting episode, Yaron Brook breaks down the intellectual rot behind today’s headlines—from America’s immigration panic to Europe’s slow-motion suicide. He exposes the cowardice of today's media class, the moral confusion of the nationalist right, and the economic fallacies crippling the West.Plus: a deep dive into Nvidia’s world-shaping innovation, the insanity of farm subsidies, and why Japan and the EU can't recover without a philosophical shift.⏱️ Topic Timestamps01:00 HumanProgress Interview04:30 Fuentes vs Piers18:25 Illegal Immigrants38:30 Nvidia45:15 Farm Subsidies57:50 Japan1:08:05 EU💬 LIVE Audience Questions1:22:23 Review the song Bailando Bachata?1:23:26 Is “anti-Boomer” really anti-Enlightenment?1:25:16 Why no modern equivalents of WFBjr? Is Piers too weak?1:26:24 Thoughts on the quote: “Every lie incurs a debt to the truth…”1:27:27 Why do you like The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?1:28:45 Value for value?1:28:49 Response to Matt Walsh’s “I have no self-esteem”?1:29:16 Why is Fuentes thriving despite constant manipulation?1:30:22 Thoughts on the DINK lifestyle?1:31:28 Was Nazi Germany full of Fuentes-types? Will he seek power?1:33:05 Why do people collapse into nihilism?1:33:18 Why is nihilism attractive to young people?1:38:48 How to persuade center-left people toward Objectivism?See pinned comment for questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook  Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or  / yaronbrookshow  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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #NickFuentes #PiersMorgan #ImmigrationDebate #IllegalImmigration #Nvidia #TechInnovation #FarmSubsidies #JapanEconomy #EUPolitics #IntellectualDecline #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #WesternCivilizationx#PoliticalAnalysis #Liberty #Egoism #RationalSelfInterest #Politics2025 #JDVance #USPolitics #Nationalism #IndividualRights #FreeSpeech #Liberty #AynRand #DonaldTrump #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreedomAndLiberty #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #Philosophy #ForeignPolicy Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺 Live December 8, 2025 | Yaron Brook ShowConversation with Jean Moroney -- Setting and Achieving Goals in the Coming Year | Yaron Brook ShowEpisode URL: https://youtube.com/live/UuR0b9ajLW0Want to make the coming year your most productive yet? In this episode, Yaron sits down with Jean Moroney to break down objective, rational, reality-based goal-setting—and how to actually follow through. Jean draws on decades of experience teaching thinking skills, using Objectivist epistemology and psychology to help individuals set clear aims, track progress, and correct course when life throws challenges your way.About Jean Moroney:Jean Moroney teaches ambitious people with challenging goals how to manage their minds so they make better decisions, set goals that motivate, and focus their thoughts for action. From Fortune 500 executives to independent entrepreneurs, techies, and writers, Jeanhas shown her clients how to embark with confidence on new, uncertain projects and finish what they start.Jean is the founder and president of Thinking Directions. You can learn more about her work, access resources, or join her programs on her website: ThinkingDirections.com.🕒 Topics Covered0:24 — Meet Jean Moroney1:26 — Jean’s Approach to Goal-Setting2:47 — Why Long-Term Goals Drive Happiness5:37 — Rationality, Success & the Trap of Altruism9:19 — Ethics, Integrity & Psychological Obstacles11:33 — What Predicts Goal Success?15:24 — Ambition vs. Flexibility in Big Goals19:22 — Continuous Improvement in a Changing World23:41 — What Happens When You Abandon Big Goals25:56 — Courage: Conquering Fear to Pursue Values32:30 — Ambition, Self-Esteem & Personal Growth38:54 — Handling Setbacks & Cultural Barriers47:52 — Overcoming Limiting Beliefs50:31 — Achievement, Celebration & Positive Psychology54:41 — Rational vs. Impossible Goals1:02:42 — Jean’s Coaching & Rand’s Day Conference1:07:52 — How to Improve Nonfiction Reading1:13:34 — Understanding Fear-Based Emotions1:26:49 — Pursuing Rational Values & Moral Priorities1:37:20 — Crisis of Meaning & Philosophy’s Role1:44:24 — Revenge, Espionage & Moral Psychology1:51:35 — Freud, Jung & Personal Development1:59:01 — Balancing Career and Family Aspirations2:03:44 — Staying Committed: Traits That Matter2:08:54 — Token Economies & Rand on Education👉 Don’t miss this timely and high-level conversation with Jean Moreoney, and stay tuned for a principled defense of capitalism and economic liberty.📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. 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/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow 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#YaronBrookShow #JeanMoroney #GoalSetting #Productivity #Rationality #Objectivism #ThinkingSkills #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #NewYearGoals #SuccessMindset #AchieveYourGoals #Psychology #Epistemology #Motivation #LifePlanning #CriticalThinking #EntrepreneurMindset #FocusAndDiscipline #PurposeDriven Life #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​ #AynRand #culturalanalysisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Pardons; Netflix; JD Vance; Tucker & Qatar; Millionaires; Russia; China; Hamas | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 8, 2025🔗 Full Episode: https://youtube.com/live/PLqnuw9av2QPardons, Power & the Death of the Right: Yaron Brook Breaks Down America’s Intellectual UnravelingAmerica is in a moral freefall — and tonight Yaron Brook breaks down the signs everyone else is afraid to name. From presidential pardons to Netflix’s cultural pivot, from JD Vance’s rise to Tucker Carlson’s Qatar alliance, to Russia, China, Hamas, and the intellectual collapse of the American Right — this episode pulls no punches.If you want clarity, principle, and unapologetic rational analysis… you’re in the right place.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:00 — Pardons: Power vs. Principle07:55 — Netflix: Cultural Decay or Correction?19:20 — JD Vance: Nationalism Goes Mainstream42:40 — Tucker & Qatar: Influence for Sale55:20 — Millionaires: Should We Celebrate Them?59:35 — Russia: The West Still Doesn’t Get It1:02:25 — China: A Rising Threat Misunderstood1:05:15 — Hamas: Moral Clarity vs. Evasion💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:12:42 — “Here is the mechanism of the blank-out…” Why magnitude matters.1:13:59 — Is the GOP now openly nationalist, theocratic, nihilistic?1:14:48 — Dubai & Qatar: Can you get skyscrapers without real freedom?1:17:37 — Why freedom alone doesn’t guarantee benevolence.1:18:48 — Objectivists praising Trump: intellectual collapse?1:20:58 — “God bless Donald Trump” — the gymnastics behind it.1:21:25 — Inflation: Why Shapiro ignores Trump’s role.1:22:29 — Abandoning Objectivism vs. corrupting it.1:23:32 — Tribalism: Nihilism or reaction to nihilism?1:25:21 — Why MAGA defends Nick Fuentes (and others) reflexively.1:25:58 — Are MAGA leaders cultivating hatred they can't control?1:26:38 — Warner Bros. M&A: Finance bros’ Taylor Swift moment.1:27:59 — Should people be restricted to one citizenship?➡️ See pinned comment for more viewer questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook  Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or  / yaronbrookshow  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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #Politics2025 #JDVance #TuckerCarlson #Qatar #Netflix2025 #ChinaThreat #RussiaPolitics #HamasTerror #USPolitics #Nationalism #IndividualRights #Capitalism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEastCrisis #America2025 #Liberty #AynRand #VenezuelaCrisis #DonaldTrump #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreedomAndLiberty #IndividualRights #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #russiaukraineconflict #Philosophy #ForeignPolicy Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Crisis of Meaning; Reviews | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 6, 2025Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/y4Q15YtpdoYWhy Modern Life Feels Empty — And What It Really Takes to Build a Life of MeaningWhy do so many people today feel unmoored, bitter, angry, or lost?Why does the richest, safest, most technologically advanced society in history feel like it’s drowning in anxiety, tribalism, and nihilism?In this episode, Yaron Brook tears apart the cultural, philosophical, and psychological roots of today’s Crisis of Meaning—and explains why the answer isn’t nationalism, tradition, community, or religion… but rational values, individual purpose, and a moral defense of personal achievement.We also dive into reviews of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Andor, and the bizarre Elon Musk scandal—plus a massive round of live audience questions on Marxism, racism, Objectivism’s future, Bitcoin, tribalism, and more.If you care about the future of freedom, your own happiness, and the battle of ideas… this is the episode.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:30 – The Crisis of Meaning💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS — ROUND 144:16 Trump voters & the “crisis of meaning” — why Brooks gets it wrong48:42 What does “contrafibularities” mean? (The missed superchat!)49:25 Blackadder’s invented nonsense word50:28 Why achievement at work feels so good51:30 Why do people think meaning exists only outside of work?📺 REVIEWS55:00 Star Trek TNG — “The Perfect Mate”1:06:20 Andor — key clips1:13:55 The Elon Musk cheating scandal💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS — ROUND 21:24:44 Racism as “automatic superiority”1:26:52 Wealth vs. benevolence vs. freedom1:29:14 Marxism, materialism, and mysticism1:31:10 Why people use YBS to learn to think better1:31:47 Nick Fuentes, anti-women views & demographic panic1:33:59 Bitcoin: optimistic vs. pessimistic case1:42:20 Will Objectivism become a household name?1:42:58 Crowder + Fuentes & the normalization of the alt-right1:44:01 Can anyone become a millionaire?1:44:56 Are conservatives as outraged as liberals?See pinned comment for full questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook  Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or  / yaronbrookshow  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#Meaning #Purpose #CrisisOfMeaning #Philosophy #Objectivism #YaronBrook #Individualism #Freedom #Rationality #Ethics #StarTrekTNG #Andor #ElonMusk #Bitcoin #Marxism #PoliticalTribalism #Capitalism #Motivation #Psychology #WesternCivilization #ReligionDebate #FaithVsReason #HistoryOfReligion #EnlightenmentValues #AynRand #Secularism #AtlasShrugged  #CulturalCommentary #christianity #islam #Liberty #HumanProgress #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #IndividualRights #Reason #Liberty #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralPhilosophy #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

National Security Strategy; Pipe Bombs; Eurovision--Why Care About Israel? | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 5, 2025Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/Z3JpLVcG3pY“National Security, Pipe Bombs & Eurovision: Why Israel Matters Now More Than Ever”Why is America’s National Security Strategy failing? What do pipe bombs in U.S. cities reveal about our cultural collapse? And what on earth does Eurovision have to do with Israel’s war for moral legitimacy?In this wide-ranging episode, Yaron Brook breaks down the moral, strategic, and geopolitical forces shaping today's world. From Washington’s broken foreign-policy premises, to rising political irrationality, to cultural battles raging across Europe and the Middle East — this is an episode for viewers who want clarity instead of chaos.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:55 — National Security StrategyWhat America must do (and stop doing) if it wants to win the 21st century.1:00:50 — Pipe BombsWhat this says about political violence, cultural decay, and America’s tolerance for evasion.1:03:20 — Eurovision — Why Care About Israel?A cultural microcosm of the West’s fight between civilization and nihilism.💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:15:31 — Is the Judeo-Christian glorification of meekness destroying Western moral confidence?1:17:22 — Netflix buys Warner Bros.—good for the market or a regulatory nightmare?1:20:30 — Why are “freedom” conservatives anti-freedom on personal rights?1:22:11 — Platform glitch: why do Super Chats still fail sometimes?1:22:45 — What’s the real meaning of the 5-hour Moscow meeting (Witkoff, Kushner, Putin)?1:24:44 — Will the U.S. ever stop blocking Europe from buying weapons for Ukraine?1:25:13 — Is this really the “Golden Age” of air travel?1:26:10 — “Race and IQ”—how should rational people respond?1:32:11 — Should life-saving tech (vaccines, self-driving cars) be mandatory?1:33:24 — Trump vs. JD Vance: Who actually drives the Right’s worldview?See the pinned comment for more questions.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook  Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or  / yaronbrookshow  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#YaronBrook #NationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy #Israel #Eurovision #Objectivism #AynRand #MiddleEast #UkraineWar #FreeMarkets #Liberty #IndividualRights #USPolitics #Geopolitics #CultureWars #Economics #Rationality #PipeBombs #WesternCivilization #Philosophy #VenezuelaCrisis #DonaldTrump #ChinaThreat #PoliticalPhilosophy #FreedomAndLiberty #MiddleEastPolitics #IsraelNews #Netanyahu #MoralPhilosophy #ReasonAndFreedom #russiaukraineconflict #presidentialpardon  #GoldenAge #Capitalism #ForeignPolicy #aynrandinstitute #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #Rationality #Reason #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Nostalgia; Birth Rates; Talent & Immigration; Climate Change; Hegseth; News |Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 4, 2025Episode url: https://youtube.com/live/T9Ls3SRup7wWhy the World Isn’t Falling Apart — And Why Everyone Thinks It IsThe world is richer, safer, smarter, and more opportunity-filled than ever…So why does it feel like everything is collapsing?Tonight, Yaron breaks down the psychology of nostalgia, the fear-driven narratives about birth rates, immigration, climate, and the culture war—and reveals what’s actually true.This is a high-speed, fact-driven, idea-centric episode cutting through the noise of collapse-porn media, pessimistic politics, and tribal narratives.If you value reason, freedom, individual choice, and reality—you’ll want to watch this one to the end.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:20 — Nostalgia: Why we rewrite the past29:45 — Birth Rates: Decline, choice, and the myth of civilizational doom50:35 — Talent & Immigration: The real engine of growth1:11:25 — Climate Change: Science, hysteria, and policy1:19:15 — Hegseth & the new populist “manliness” politics1:23:25 — News of the Week💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:33:02 — Is gaming a real art form—and a viable career?1:35:09 — Is fascism just socialism with a worse brand?1:35:27 — Hierarchies, altruism, and moral confusion vs egalitarianism1:37:42 — Why aren’t positive stories considered “news”?1:40:47 — Why do people say Ayn Rand is only for young people?1:41:55 — Tech progress vs nostalgia: comparing the 1980s to today1:45:27 — Are taxes/regulations worse today—and is that why people feel trapped?1:47:13 — Is Objectivism finally becoming a real cultural force?1:48:24 — Kirk or Picard? And why DS9 is underrated1:49:07 — The “white birth rate collapse” narrative, Japan’s incentives, and reality1:49:38 — Why many Millennials delay kids until after education1:49:51 — ARI YouTube: “ICE Raids vs Rule of Law”1:50:51 — What should a capitalist do in an entrenched union district?1:51:34 — Fred’s question: Would you tolerate a non-Jewish majority in Israel?2:00:41 — Can Yaron review an MBA ethics assignment on stream?See pinned comment for full questions👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook  Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or  / yaronbrookshow  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#YaronBrook #Objectivism #NostalgiaMyth #BirthRates #Demographics #ImmigrationDebate #ClimatePolicy #FreeMarkets #Individualism #RationalOptimism #Liberty #CulturalAnalysis #EconomicGrowth #WesternCivilization #Hegseth #Populism #Reason #Capitalism #ideasmatter #FreeSpeech #FreedomAndLiberty #IndividualRights #EconPolicy #ReasonAndFreedom #AynRand #Philosophy #ForeignPolicy #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #GlobalNewsAnalysis #Rationality #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #yaronbrookshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.