August 6, 2025 | School Choice; Intl Students; Economic Data; Russia; Jones act; Ships; China  | Yaron Brook Show

In this thought-provoking episode, Yaron dives into a wide-ranging discussion on some of the most pressing issues in education, economics, and geopolitics. He opens with a passionate defense of school choice, warning against the creeping dangers of government strings attached to education savings accounts—even as they’re branded as “freedom-promoting.” He then turns to the topic of international students, their value to the American economy and innovation pipeline, and the rising threats posed by immigration restrictions.

Yaron unpacks the latest economic data, placing it in historical and philosophical context, before shifting to a sharp analysis of Russia’s current trajectory—its stagnation, authoritarianism, and growing irrelevance. From there, he tackles the Jones Act and the decline of American shipping, showing how protectionism chokes progress and innovation. Finally, he rounds off the main segment with a sobering look at China, its military buildup, and the West’s dangerously appeasing posture.

🔥 Live Q&A Recap:
The live audience came out swinging with bold, provocative questions. Yaron addressed concerns about the intellectual laziness of the general public—and why Objectivism remains such a challenge in today’s irrational culture. He praised ESA programs that allow kids to learn to think independently, and fielded a controversial query about Richard Hanania's take on Epstein as a “moral panic.”Other standout questions included whether Kant's absence would’ve saved the Enlightenment from Christianity, how seemingly rational people can support anti-capitalist movements, and if Democrats might someday dismantle public schools (spoiler: unlikely). Viewers explored themes of altruism, censorship (burqa bans), taxation, moral clarity, and even asked for Yaron’s thoughts on Katz’s Deli. The final questions tackled debt, democratic reform, and whether age restrictions on drugs and alcohol make philosophical or practical sense.

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