Robert & Amy discuss the opposites of independence ... dependence AND isolation ... how and why to engage profitably, zealously, rationally! Capitalizing on traders, partners, kindred spirits. Risk tolerance and emotional reserves. Rock & Roll as a celebration of life ... and independence in particular. And life's a beach (including at Lake Ontario)!

In which Robert & Amy celebrate successes, upcoming, ongoing, completed! On Narrating Quent Cordair's novel The Fruit Of The Tree, Idolatry Book III ... Five Minutes with Simon Paulson. Also, 300 miles in 30 days (day 23), Great Lakes Objectivists, Galt's Speech, Village Herb Associates, and Robert's Tenth Annual Rock & Roll Picnic!

In which Robert & Amy talk about The Benevolence Playlist! Pride, Values, Gratitude, Allies, Ethics, Positivity, Good Will and Unconditional Love. Focusing on what matters ... is being good, doing good, and having a good time, harder, easier, or just about the same as it's always been? Joining Team Dagny. Also, Rum & Roller Coasters (don't mix)!

In which Robert & Amy discuss rational strategies for discussing mixed cases, complex issues, current events (political and otherwise). Finding, celebrating, living, and leaving Ayn Rand and/or Objectivism. How to answer trolls, drive-bys, friends, and family. Also, Mary Poppins, Rock & Roll, and Happy National Book Lovers Day!

In which Robert & Amy discuss Saving the World, Cultivating Friendship, and Doom-Slaying. Also, the Veep, AI & Nukes, multi-instrumentalism & the Jack Of All Trades mentality, and the official start of the Hallowe'en Season!

In which Robert & Amy talk America 250 & The Freedom Plane, and ask, What Is Freedom For? Also, the USPS, the FBI, The Hustle, Dance, Cycling, Copper Pot Objectivism and complicated (and ineffable, even incommunicable) relationships, and The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!

In which Robert & Amy arrive just in time! Your questions, your answers. Also, Smoke On The Water, FIFA World Cup 2026, Karaoke vs. Guitar, and Happy Birthday, Quent Cordair!

In which Robert & Amy celebrate the virtue of Independence, Independence Day, The Declaration of Independence, and you ... unique, awesome, independent you! Ayn Rand on Independence. Also, Henry David Thoreau, Rachel Brosnahan, Rebounding, Idolatry, Anne of Green Gables, and the depths of despair ... and Happy Malala Day!

In which Robert & Amy recap OCON 2026, ten days in New Orleans, one night at Greenfield Village, and 250 years of American independence! Frederick Douglass, Amazon, Elvis Presley, P. T. Barnum, Huey Lewis, Dolly the Sheep, and Happy Birthday to the bikini!

In which Robert & Amy check in from New Orleans, and ask (and answer), Are Objectivists Different From Ordinary People? More honest? More principled? Non-negotiable standards and acting on values, nor fear. All this, and more!