Thanksgiving - An American Holiday | Yaron Brook Show
🎙️ Recorded live November 27, 2025
 
Gratitude, Productivity & the American Spirit — A Thanksgiving Special with Yaron 

Thanksgiving isn’t about guilt, collective duty, or mystical gratitude. It’s about earned pride—a celebration of human achievement, abundance, and the uniquely American spirit of production.

In this Thanksgiving special, Yaron breaks down the holiday’s real meaning, its capitalist roots, its connection to Ayn Rand’s philosophy… and why gratitude matters most when it’s grounded in values you’ve earned.

Plus: reflections on Black Friday, wealth creation, innovation, benevolence, and a fascinating Q&A with listeners around the world.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction & Thanksgiving greetings
2:44 – Traditions, food & the real historical significance
5:28 – What Thanksgiving actually celebrates
9:29 – Ayn Rand on Thanksgiving & its capitalist root
16:23 – Personal gratitude & reflections on Black Friday
20:17 – Honoring producers, innovators & Rand’s legacy
37:24 – The value of business partnerships & friendships
40:35 – Thanksgiving as a celebration of wealth creation
41:21 – Gratitude to the listeners & supporters

🎤 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
44:49 – “I’m Aussie, but I love the American spirit—why does it resonate globally?”
47:29 – “Why shouldn’t we thank God for success? What did Rand mean about self-esteem?”
50:42 – “Post-Gaza war: has antisemitism peaked? What about MAGA?”
54:19 – “Your show keeps me sane—thank you!”
56:37 – “Why do so few people express generosity—even when they get value?”
1:02:34 – “Thanks for the show—Happy Thanksgiving!”
1:03:17 – “Why a Palestinian state? Why not integrate with other Arab countries?”
1:07:36 – “How do you express gratitude specifically?”
1:08:13 – “Lucille Ball stood against racism—thoughts?”
1:09:04 – “Missed the last 72 hours—recap?”
1:10:04 – “Should a 2028 Democrat president use lawfare or unite the country?”
1:12:10 – “Are participation trophies OK if winners get bigger ones?”
1:13:11 – “Where does gratitude appear in Objectivism?”
1:19:33 – “Recommend Thanksgiving movies?”
1:19:54 – “Thankful for your visit to Modena!”
1:20:29 – “Thank you for bringing Objectivism to life.”
1:20:37 – “How do you know which studies or news sources to trust?” & Uyghur genocide questions
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