Conversation w/ Vincent Geloso: The Gilded Age & Inequality? | Yaron Brook Show

📺 Live December 16, 2025 Being a "Jew"; Susie Wiles; WMD; Heng Guan; Good News | Yaron Brook Show📌 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#israelhamaswar #antisemitism #trumpadministration #aynrand #Capitalism #FreeMarkets ##Objectivism #Liberty #CapitalismWinsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺 Live December 15, 2025 Conversation w/ Vincent Geloso: The Gilded Age & Inequality? | Yaron Brook Show👉 Watch the full episode:  https://youtube.com/live/BhMYy9Q9baU*“Vincent Geloso: The Truth About the Gilded Age in America’s -- Was it the Most Egalitarian Era?”*Was the Gilded Age really a time of runaway inequality and robber barons… or the most egalitarian boom in American history?In this riveting conversation, Yaron Brook sits down with economist and historian Vincent Geloso to explore his groundbreaking research showing that 1870–1913 may have been the era when America delivered the fastest gains to the poor in its entire history.Geloso argues that once we correct for hidden census data biases, rapid declines in cost of living for the poor, improvements in longevity, and other overlooked factors, a stunning picture emerges:👉 The poor improved their living standards as fast—or faster—than the top 1%👉 America during the Gilded Age functioned as a “lean and mean egalitarian growth machine”👉 And the cause was clear: unprecedented economic freedomThis interview previews Geloso’s forthcoming 2026 book from the University of Chicago Press, offering a bold challenge to conventional narratives about capitalism, inequality, and American history.📚 About Vincent GelosoVincent J. Geloso is an Assistant Professor of Economics at George Mason University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economic History from the London School of Economics. His research focuses on long-run living standards, inequality, population economics, economic history, and political economy.🔗 Learn more at: https://vincentgeloso.com⏱️ Key Topics 0:00 – Introduction: Was the Gilded Age Misunderstood?1:04 – Vincent Geloso’s Journey into Economic History4:54 – Tariffs, Trade, and Canada’s Economic Blind Spots15:24 – Milk Prices, Supply Management & Market Distortions22:44 – Rethinking Inequality: The Kuznets Curve Revisited26:46 – Property Rights, Innovation, and 19th-Century Growth33:15 – Barriers to Progress & the Great Migration40:56 – Upward Mobility Through Market Specialization44:11 – Immigration as an Engine of American Prosperity50:53 – Economic Mobility: Then vs. Now54:03 – China’s Growth Model: Sustainable or Fragile?57:02 – Inside Geloso’s Upcoming BookLive Audience Q&A1:00:02 – Can Star Trek Exist Without Markets?1:02:39 – Do Regulations and Taxes Kill Growth?1:07:49 – The Jones Act: Why No Silicon Valley in Europe or Canada?1:11:03 – Is American Pessimism at Odds with Reality?1:14:25 – AI, Tech, Education & the Future of Wealth1:20:28 – Why Markets Keep Winning—Even with Government Interference1:22:03 – Closing Thoughts📌 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/35qoEC3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Bondi Beach & Israel; ISIS; Brown; Reiner; Jimmy Lai; Chile; Animal Farm | Yaron Brook Show📺 Recorded Live: December 15, 2025Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/eEUlTNzqRS4Bondi, Brown, and Reiner’s “Murder”: How the West Excuses Terror and TyrannyWhat do Bondi Beach protests, ISIS, Hollywood elites, Communist China, and George Orwell’s Animal Farm all have in common?They expose the same moral collapse.In this explosive live episode, Yaron Brook connects the dots between global events that the media treats as unrelated—but which are united by a single theme: the West’s accelerating surrender of moral clarity. From Australia to Israel, from academia to Hollywood, from Chile to Hong Kong, Yaron takes on the ideas driving today’s chaos—and names the enablers protecting them.This is not a news roundup.It’s a moral indictment.If you’re tired of evasions, double standards, and intellectual cowardice—this episode is for you.👇 Watch, share, and challenge the premises.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Opening: Why Today’s Headlines All Point to One Moral Crisis04:12 – Bondi Beach & Israel: When “Neutrality” Becomes Moral Evasion12:40 – ISIS Rebranded: Why Terrorists Keep Winning the PR War21:05 – Brown University & the Collapse of Academic Standards29:18 – Rob Reiner & Hollywood’s Authoritarian Blind Spot37:46 – Jimmy Lai: Courage vs. the Cowardice of the West46:30 – Chile’s Political Backslide: Socialism’s Second Act55:02 – Animal Farm Was a Warning—Why We Ignored It🎤 Live Audience Q&A1:03:18 – Is Moral Relativism the Root of Western Weakness?1:09:44 – Can Israel Win the PR War Without Apologizing?1:15:31 – Why Do Intellectuals Always Side With Power?1:21:06 – Is Free Speech Already Lost in the West?📌 See pinned comment for a 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#YaronBrookShow #MoralClarity #Israel #ISIS #WesternValues #FreeSpeech#CulturalCollapse #Communism #JimmyLai #AnimalFarm #Totalitarianism#AcademicCorruption #HollywoodHypocrisy #Chile #MiddleEast#EnlightenmentValues #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Objectivism #PoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Capitalism & Benevolence | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live Dec 13, 2025👉 Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/bmW_hJ8j7fQWhy Capitalism Needs Benevolence — and Why the Mixed Economy Is Killing BothIs capitalism cold… or is it the only moral system built on human benevolence?In this wide-ranging and unapologetic episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dismantles the most persistent myth about capitalism—that it thrives on greed—and explains why voluntary trade, private property, and value creation are the moral foundations of a civilized society. From Marxist distortions to the collapse of trust in mixed economies, this episode connects philosophy, history, culture, and politics into one devastating case for capitalism.Along the way, Yaron tackles government power, environmental concerns, wartime economics, comedy and nihilism, Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, and explosive audience questions ranging from German culture and Hitler, to welfare, xenophobia, and the Great Depression.If you care about Western civilization, freedom, meaning, and moral clarity, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction: Western civilization, religion, meaning & capitalism2:38 Marxism’s fundamental misunderstandings of capitalism6:18 Capitalism as a social, political & economic system10:33 Capitalism’s principles and historical foundations15:02 Benevolence, trust, and why modern society is unraveling22:03 The proper role of government in capitalism26:26 Contract stability, production, and value creation30:13 How the mixed economy corrodes benevolence41:14 Why private property is non-negotiable46:24 The trader principle vs. socialism’s malevolence🔥 Live Audience Questions59:10 Comedy, German nihilism & free speech: Was Airplane!’s Ted Stryker a hero—or a buffoon?1:02:39 The $20 answer: How German culture became ripe for Hitler1:09:23 Infrastructure, welfare & the environment under capitalism: Was Poland right to ban the Communist Party?1:09:59 “How could private roads work?!” — the death of imagination1:11:13 “But what about the poor?”1:13:06 Air pollution and capitalism—how would it actually work?1:15:46 Atlas Shrugged and the moral simplicity of life1:17:26 Events, capitalism & separating state from economics1:19:57 How do you truly separate state and economics?1:22:58 Plato vs. Aristotle: primacy of consciousness or existence?1:23:00 Wartime government power & philosophical divides1:24:31 Xenophobia, the GOP & the Great Depression1:25:11 Are trucker crackdowns driven by right-wing xenophobia?1:28:49 Will the GOP ever abandon Christianity?1:29:08 What really caused the Great Depression?1:32:17 Would it have happened without the Fed?📌 See pinned comments for timestamps and 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#Capitalism #YaronBrook #FreeMarkets #WesternCivilization #AynRand #Objectivism #Benevolence #MixedEconomy #Socialism #Marxism #PrivateProperty #TraderPrinciple #FreeSpeech #AtlasShrugged #GreatDepression #CapitalismVsSocialism #PoliticalPhilosophy #Economics #MoralCapitalism #Liberty #Individualism #Freedom #Rationality #PoliticalTribalism #Capitalism #Motivation #Psychology#ReligionDebate #FaithVsReason #HistoryOfReligion #EnlightenmentValues ##Secularism #CulturalCommentary #christianity #HumanProgress #aynrandinstitute #Economics #IndividualRights #Reason #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.

Populist Right in EU; Tate Release; Tucker on Israel; Indiana; Birthright | Yaron Brook Show📺 Recorded Live: December 12, 2025Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/HLO7_1wiCy0Populism, Power, and the Death of Principles — From Europe to Birthright CitizenshipThe Populist Right is surging across Europe—but is it a rebellion against unresponsive elites… or a symptom of deeper philosophical rot?In this wide-ranging, no-holds-barred episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on the Populist Right in the EU, the release of Andrew Tate, Tucker Carlson’s comments on Israel, birthright citizenship, and the philosophical collapse driving today’s political chaos. Along the way, Yaron dismantles leftist economics, exposes the contradictions of populism, and answers sharp, wide-ranging questions from a live audience.If you’re looking for principled clarity in an age of tribalism, this episode delivers.👇 Watch, share, and jump into the debate in the comments.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:50 – Preparing for the Members-Only Show04:00 – The Populist Right in Europe: Revolt or Regression?41:30 – Andrew Tate Released: Justice, Rights, and Moral Confusion56:15 – Tucker Carlson on Israel: Nationalism vs. Civilization1:07:40 – Indiana and the State of American Governance1:11:00 – Birthright Citizenship: Principle or Political Football?💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:21:48 – Is Kantianism at the root of modern nihilism and hatred of reality?1:26:02 – Where does the Yaron Brook Show intro music come from?1:28:47 – If only labor creates wealth, why reward those who don’t work?1:30:47 – How can intellectuals identify Islamists without profiling?1:32:24 – How should you respond to coworkers who reject Christmas as “religious”?1:35:14 – Is populism a healthy check on disconnected elites?1:35:44 – Where’s the data on historically low noncombatant casualties?1:38:33 – Federalism in an Objectivist society: states’ rights or national law?1:40:14 – Wedding advice from Yaron: tips for first-time officiants📌 See pinned comment for full timestamps & 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 #Populism #EuropeanPolitics #PopulistRight #BirthrightCitizenship #AndrewTate #TuckerCarlson #Federalism #Nihilism #CultureWar #Politics2025 #intellectualdebate #IsraelDebate #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.