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- 2026-02-22 - An Interview with Rob Tracinski - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 299
In which Robert Tracinski runs for Congress! An interview with candidate Tracinski ... including your questions! Why Rob Tracinski is running in Virginia's 5th Congressional District (currently represented by John McGuire, Republican), and what he intends to accomplish. Tracinski is also the author of the recently published Dictator from Day One: How Donald Trump is Overthrowing the Constitution and How to Fight Back, and we'll be sure to discuss some of those ways to fight back (besides running for Congress!). What you can do: how and why to support his writing and his campaign.
1 hr 4 min - 2026-02-15 - And Your Enemies Closer! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 298How to Win Enemies and Influence Ne'er-do-wells. (And everyone else!) Robert & Amy discuss strategies for success when dealing with allies and adversaries. Ayn Rand's letter to Dashiell Hammett (fiction writer and Communist ... in that order). Also, Galileo (Galileo Figaro!), Cinderella, Zangara, Lewis, Seymour, Groening, and a Valentines Day recap.1 hr 5 min
- 2026-02-08 - Fight Fire With Love - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 297
In which Robert & Amy fight Chaos with Order, fight The Irrational with Reason, fight evil & vices with values & virtues. How to change the world with just one small change in focus ... and have a great time in the process. Love, affection, kindness ... for others, and for oneself. Why choosing to take The higher Ground ... properly understood ... is a success strategy. Also, Mary Queen Of Scots (and why we no longer behead politicians), the mind/body dichotomy (and how NOT to fight it), and James Dean (drive carefully!). Plus, Valentine's Day, and the Superb Owl!
1 hr 8 min - 2026-02-01 - Ask Me Anything (But That)! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 296Join us (and Ask Us Anything!) as we celebrate Randsday Eve! Robert & Amy discuss current events (except for that one) and answer your questions (well, anything that that)! Also, the OED, Groundhog Day, National Freedom Day, Groundhog Day, and Happy Randsday Eve ... celebrate your fine self! (Also, tomorrow is Groundhog Day!)1 hr 23 min
- 2026-01-25 - The Tao Of Rand - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 295
Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, as a Source and System of Wisdom. Wisdom vs. knowledge. Metaphysics and gratitude. Rationality and equanimity. The primacy of values. The Three C's of Capitalism: Creation, Cooperation, Competition. Purposeful action. Being right in order to live right (versus chasing distractions, experiencing trivial (non-)victories, winning arguments). The value of debate, contrasted with the value of self-interest, self-composure, serenity. "We never had to take any of it seriously, did we?" What we never had to take seriously ... and what we must take very seriously.
1 hr 28 min - 2026-01-18 - Ninety-Six/Four? - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 294
What can one do? Let's have a war! Blind followers and blind rebels. "21st Century Schizoid Man." Something must be done. Beans on toast. Robert & Amy address current events (for a change)!
1 hr 18 min - 2026-01-11 - P.E.T. Interview with Catherine Dickerson - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 293Join Robert & Amy as we speak with Catherine Dickerson, an educator, long-time Objectivist, and Parent Effectiveness Training Instructor and Expert. We'll discuss Dr. Thomas Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Training, what the Gordon Training approach has to offer parents and others, and Catherine's upcoming course, 9 weekly sessions, beginning Tuesday, February 3, ending Tuesday, March 31!1 hr 4 min
- 2026-01-04 - Happy You Year! 2026, The Year Of Selfishness! - Five Minutes w/Robert & Amy Nasir #292In which Robert & Amy celebrate the New Year and join the movement to make 2026 The Year Of Selfishness! Celebrate your fine self, and make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! Reliving The Me Decade in a year. Looking back on 2025, and looking forward to a new year of virtues, values, and living large! Also, Pooh, Braille, Stipe, how to think about news, trends, war, and general mayhem in the culture. It's the 1980's All Over Again! Let's relive the Me Decade!1 hr 20 min
- 2025-12-21 - Christmas Special 2025! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 291
In which Robert & Amy celebrate the season, share our favorites for the holidays, and ask you to share your faves & traditions too! Films, music, fiction, audiobooks, traditions. Also, Basketball, Samuel L. Jackson, and Keifer Sutherland. Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? (Maybe not, but here's one that is!) And just this once ... DON'T Make Your Bed. Look sharp, friends ... Santa Claus is coming to town!
1 hr 24 min - 2025-12-14 - Do All The Things! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 290In which Robert & Amy say, Do All The Things!!! ...and ask your advice. Keep saying Yes! Explorers, Performers, Weddings, Weekends & Holidays, Christmas, and the Festival of Lights. Upping your adventurousness and risk tolerance the easy way ... just say YES!1 hr 19 min
About Five Minutes With Robert Nasir
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Five Minutes With Robert Nasir is a weekly discussion about life. Robert and co-host Amy Nasir talk about living well, with an emphasis on rationality, benevolence, and success.