Coercion & Free Speech; NYT Lawsuit; Democrats; Taiwan; China; Estonia | Yaron Brook Show
September 19, 2025

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Original Title: Kimmel; CEOs; Intel; Royal Pageantry; Saudi Arabia; Israel Isolated; Redford  | Yaron Brook Show 
September 18, 2025

From Hollywood censorship to Middle East power shifts—this episode exposes the assault on freedom at home and abroad. ABC fires Jimmy Kimmel for a “dangerous” monologue, the FCC and Congress tighten media control, and CEOs fold under political pressure. Meanwhile, Intel gets a $5B boost from Nvidia, Saudi Arabia deepens its military alliance with Pakistan, and Israel faces growing isolation despite Netanyahu’s laser defense gamble. Plus: Ayn Rand on censorship, the corruption of antitrust, immigration fears in Japan, and a tribute to Robert Redford.

This isn’t just news—it’s a battle over ideas, power, and liberty.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:15 – ABC fires Jimmy Kimmel over controversial monologue & media censorship
5:27 – FCC’s role, Nexstar’s plans, and government media influence
10:28 – Ayn Rand on FCC & broadcaster obligations
17:34 – Media ownership shifts, political leanings & CEOs caving
19:45 – Congressman Higgins, Lara Loomer & content removal
30:16 – The real threat to freedom: Government power
36:44 – Banks race to prove they’re not biased against conservatives
42:03 – Nvidia’s $5B investment in Intel
48:07 – Trump’s UK visit & Saudi-Pakistan military alliance
56:57 – Gaza conflict & Tony Blair’s post-Hamas plan
1:04:27 – Israel’s isolation, Netanyahu’s response & laser defense
1:14:18 – Tribute to Robert Redford
1:21:09 – Super chat Q&A & fundraising update
1:26:46 – Super chat: Atlas Shrugged, American greatness & pragmatism
1:41:06 – Public figures’ security & university debate risks
1:43:33 – Antitrust corruption, FCC regs & Objectivism’s impact
1:47:36 – Immigration in Japan & xenophobia
1:51:31 – ABC, Disney & FCC pressure
1:52:09 – AI & the future of the work week
1:53:12 – Free speech in Germany & Trump’s reaction
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Original Title: Political Violence; Fed Rate cut; IEEPA tariffs; Cocaine; Genocide; Pagers; IVF | Yaron Brook Show   
September 17, 2025 

In this hard-hitting episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron unpacks the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about political violence, radicalization, and media narratives. He challenges misconceptions about crime trends, warns about the creeping authoritarianism of government, and critiques the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut.

From the economic consequences of tariffs and the failed war on drugs, to IVF breakthroughs, a UN report on Israel, and the role of art in Renaissance Florence—this episode covers today’s most pressing issues with historical depth and philosophical clarity.

Yaron brings the Objectivist perspective to questions of freedom, morality, democracy’s limits, and the cultural forces shaping the future of the West.

Key Takeaways:

• Political violence in the U.S. is not escalating as many fear; overall crime rates are falling.
• The real danger is expanding federal authoritarianism, not random violence.Legalizing drugs is the only effective way to end cartel violence and corruption.

Timestamps:
0:53 – Charlie Kirk’s murder & societal reactions to violence
4:50 – Crime statistics, safety perception & historical comparisons
9:30 – Political violence: left vs right & non-lethal impacts
17:22 – Radicalization, jihadist support & catastrophizing
27:27 – Authoritarianism & the Fed’s rate cut
40:01 – Political violence, media bias & Trump’s IEEPA tariffs
46:48 – Tariffs, economics & the war on drugs
59:40 – UN report on Israel, Hezbollah pager ops & IVF progress

1:13:11 – Super Chat Q&A begins
1:19:16 – Puerto Rico migration & global politics
1:26:07 – Fabian Society, UK influence & Objectivism’s role
1:30:52 – Religion, diet & funding goals
1:34:20 – Viral Ukrainian girl video & authoritarian elections
1:37:57 – Democracy’s limits, safeguards & gold investments
1:42:20 – Renaissance Florence: art, history & emergencies
1:50:15 – The Fountainhead character insights & self-esteem
1:54:49 – Future of MAGA, morality focus & IP theft
1:59:19 – U.S. future scenarios & Florence travel tips
2:01:31 – Chinese-Western trade dynamics & consumer behavior
2:04:54 – Javier Milei’s election predictions
2:07:03 – Ayn Rand on self-esteem, envy & the Francisco–Galt dynamic
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Original Title: Free Speech/Hate Speech; TikTok; Corruption?; Fed; Russia; Gaza | Yaron Brook Show 
September 16, 2025

What counts as “hate speech”—and who decides? From the battle over free speech to TikTok’s influence, political corruption, the Fed’s failures, and the chaos in Gaza and Russia—Yaron Brook dives deep into today’s headlines with clarity and zero spin.

Key Timestamps:
03:10 – Free Speech/Hate Speech
26:15 – Upcoming Events
29:05 – TikTok
36:40 – Corruption?
46:50 – The Fed
51:10 – Mangione
54:10 – Russia
59:30 – Gaza

Live Q&A Highlights:
1:13:55 Can these morons realistically bypass the First Amendment?
1:17:15 Why do people want mindlessness and outrage? They want to be animals? Being a human being is too hard?
1:19:04 Do you think people can actually suffer from TDS? Is it not an anti-concept?
1:21:07 Have you ever been to Iceland? Thoughts? Could we theoretically get enough Objectivist to invade it in the next 20 years due to their unsuspecting nature?
1:22:59 How’s the Thatcher show prep going? Or did your forget again? 🤣
1:23:47 Are we already in a quasi-fascist dictatorship?
1:24:19 Why is Lex Fridman ghosting you?
1:25:43 How come evil is so good at finding flaws in the good? Shouldn't these people be completely incompetent?
1:26:28 To reach the level of depravity of celebrating October 7 or Charlie Kirk's murder require training? Some type of conditioning from evil college professors?
1:29:13 How has Mexico been able to raise its minimum wage without a significant negative impact on employment? 
1:31:24 When you pass, would you want a tomb stone next to Ayn Rand and Leonard Peikoff? Then in a few hundred years when the 3 of you are super famous, people can pay homage to you all in the same place?
1:35:02 Do you think Donald Trump actually cared one iota when Charlie Kirk passed?  Or will he use any loss as marketing material?
1:39:18 How hard is it to have drones or security monitoring roofs during events? 
1:40:15 Is our lack of gun control laws why Charlie Kirk is dead?
1:41:38 Would forcing all homeless/mentally ill people into psychiatric facilities, and passing stricter gun control measures have prevented the deaths of both the Ukrainian girl on the bus, and Charlie Kirk?
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Original Title: Assassin's Motive; TikTok; China; Nepal; EPA; London Demonstration; Puerto Rico | Yaron Brook Show 
September 15, 2025

What drives an assassin—and what does it reveal about the state of our culture? On today’s Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the headlines: the assassin’s motive and its deeper meaning, TikTok and China’s influence, Nepal’s political mess, EPA overreach, protests in London, and Puerto Rico’s future. These aren’t just news items—they’re symptoms of a civilization at war with reason.

The live audience brought the fire with some of the best questions yet: Gen Z listeners confessed that envy, nihilism, and hostility to reason dominate their peers—and that advocating Objectivism earns more hate than respect. Others pressed on whether Objectivism suffers from a charisma gap compared to Ayn Rand’s commanding presence, or whether the far left’s “words are violence” mantra contributes to real-world violence. It was debated whether a father turning in his assassin son is justice or betrayal, whether America’s endless government handouts are sustainable, and if history proves the Enlightenment always bounces back. Viewers also pushed Yaron on Charlie Kirk’s vest, secular mysticism, which Islamic countries are most pro-West, Trump’s raw appeal, Iran’s regime-survival despite mass disapproval, and even whether Ayn Rand really had a sense of humor.

Key Time Stamps:
2:08 Charlie Kirk assassination overview and suspect
3:50 Motive theories: Speech as violence and radical ideologies
5:24 Black-pilled groypers and nihilism
10:43 Online radicalization and dark internet corners
12:49 Defending free speech against offensive speech
17:05 Corporations' role in societal conflicts and conspiracy theories
18:13 Gen Z political perspectives
27:09 TikTok situation and US-China negotiations
34:15 China's economic struggles and BYD's stock plunge
40:52 China's Great Wall Company leak and surveillance tactics
43:32 Nepal's political unrest and Gen Z protests
50:55 British anti-immigration demonstration and Christian nationalism
1:00:05 US military activities in Puerto Rico
1:02:24 Hyundai plant immigration raid 

Super Chat questions
1:05:01 Objectivist community's charisma debate
1:09:18 Speech's role in countering far-left rhetoric
1:11:30 Government intervention in academia
1:13:28 Fathers and justice for criminal children
1:15:06 Critique of government handouts
1:16:06 Endurance of Enlightenment ideas
1:17:27 Charlie's bulletproof vest failure
1:18:49 Secular mysticism explanation
1:21:09 Pro-US Islamic countries in the Middle East
1:23:06 Trump's appeal and psychological analysis
1:24:50 Iranian surveys and regime change potential
1:26:13 Ayn Rand's humor and taking life seriously
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Original Title:  Assassin Caught; Free Speech; FBI; Demographics; Soybeans; Iran | Yaron Brook Show | September 12, 2025

America is at a breaking point. Political violence is rising, free speech is under attack, and trust in government is collapsing. Meanwhile, global threats—from Iran to economic pressures—are reshaping the future. On today’s Yaron Brook Show, Yaron delivers unfiltered analysis you won’t hear anywhere else:

⚡ Assassin Caught – What it exposes about America’s dangerous political climate
🗽 Free Speech Crisis – Why censorship and outrage culture are eroding liberty
🕵️ FBI Corruption – The scandals, the cover-ups, and why it matters
📊 Demographics & Soybeans – Hidden trends driving culture and economics
🌍 Iran Rising – How the Middle East is shifting against U.S. interest

Key Time Stamps:
0:51 Assassin of Charlie Kirk: Capture and Parents' Role
2:42 Assassin's background, political affiliations, and behavioral patterns
14:04 Historical context of political violence and media portrayal
20:22 Donald Trump and public reactions to the murder
22:54 Free speech implications and Charlie Hebdo parallels
27:49 Calls to action for free speech advocates
43:38 Trump's law enforcement appointees and their competency
52:19 Global population trends and US-China trade war impact
1:00:05 Debunking military action fears against Iran

Super Chat Audience Questions
1:13:48 Listener donation and officiating weddings
1:17:01 Marital green card applications advice
1:18:53 Political climate concerns and authoritarianism
1:26:59 Conspiracy theories versus evidence importance
1:31:12 Free speech significance and Muhammad cartoons
1:36:52 Emotions in cognition and education
1:39:22 Critique of Ben Shapiro, Charlie Kirk, and defense of liberty
1:44:35 American generals and Petraeus critique
1:46:17 Fall of Roman Republic parallels with modern America
1:49:26 Spike Lee's take on Kurosawa and upcoming Nepal coverage
1:51:22 Coincidence theories and Charlie Kirk's assassination
1:56:23 First Gulf War decisions and Charlie Kirk's family
1:58:55 School shootings and community opportunities
2:00:01 Trump's health speculation and speaking truth
2:01:23 Campus clubs, student leadership, and art protection
2:03:13 Legal protections for free speech and government intervention
2:07:07 Innovation potential in Africa and US military burials
2:11:04 Right to bear arms, Christianity
1:49:10 See pinned comment for timestamps and full questions

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Original Title: 9/11 to Charlie Kirk's Assassination -- The Unraveling of America | Yaron Brook Show 
September 11, 2025

On this solemn September 11th, Yaron Brook reflects on the legacy of 9/11 and connects it to America’s growing culture of violence, conspiracy, and intellectual decline. From the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk to the far-left/Islamist alliance on campuses, the erosion of free speech, and the rise of political extremism, Yaron examines how the West has failed to defend its values since 2001.

This episode dives into:
-- The lies told in the aftermath of 9/11
-- The Tea Party and the financial crisis fallout
-- How Islamist causes gained cultural victories in the West
-- The increasing collapse of intellectual leadership
-- The dangers of escalating political violence today

Yaron then tackles the live questions.  Viewers asked about the assassination of Charlie Cook, speculation on whether the killer was a professional, how violence against public figures affects politics, the morality of supporting controversial individuals, the role of intellectual leadership, and the broader psychological differences between creators and destroyers.

Key Time Stamps: 
0:41 – Show intro and remembering the impact of 9/11
2:03 – Niall Ferguson on the legacy of 9/11
4:28 – Charlie Cook’s assassination and conspiracy theories
7:16 – Political shifts and reactions to Cook’s death
10:25 – Rise of political violence and post-9/11 lies
13:20 – Campus reactions and far-left/Islamist alliance
17:25 – Erosion of American politics and conspiracy culture
20:09 – 2008 financial crisis and Tea Party response
23:00 – Cultural divides and unresolved lessons of 9/11
26:15 – Islamist movements and cultural influence in the West
29:50 – Erosion of free speech and Western self-confidence
32:35 – Free speech under attack: Salman Rushdie case
37:00 – Decline in sympathy for Israel and free expression
40:28 – Western divisions and defense of values
45:44 – The West’s weakness in defending free speech
51:07 – Failure of intellectuals after 9/11

Super Chat Live Questions 
57:03 – What do you think about the murder of Charlie Cook and the narratives forming around it?
1:06:47 – Do you believe both the left and right are increasingly embracing political violence as a path forward?
1:11:36 – How does the threat of violence affect public figures and the willingness of people to speak out?
1:14:18 – How should we think about mourning individuals who were controversial or divisive?
1:15:54 – Why is there such a lack of intellectual leadership in America today?
1:21:06 – Do you think the assassin who killed Charlie Cook acted like a professional?
1:24:14 – How worried should we be about the escalation of political violence in America?
1:28:16 – Should controversial or provocative ideas still be published despite the risks?
1:30:26 – What are the moral implications of supporting public figures who hold controversial views?
1:34:21 – How do you see the psychology of creators compared to destroyers?
1:35:43 – What lessons can we take from Charlie Cook’s life in light of Ayn Rand’s ideas?

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Original title: Charlie Kirk Shot; NATO; Stabbing; Abortion in SC; Test Scores | Yaron Brook Show | September 10, 2025

Yaron tackles the biggest stories of the week—without the partisan spin. From the shocking shooting of Charlie Kirk and what it means for free speech, to NATO’s uncertain future, a brutal stabbing, South Carolina’s abortion ruling, and America’s crumbling test scores. Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truth, and no mercy for Left or Right.

Key time stamps:
01:10 Charlie Kirk Shot
18:45 NATO
28:10 Stabbing
46:05 Charlie Kirk Shot
51:55 Abortion in SC
1:02:55 Test Scores
1:04:45 Charlie Kirk Shot

Live Questions:
1:20:22 – After the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Robert Kennedy confronted the public rage and helped calm the flames. Is there anyone today who could play that role?
1:23:30 – Do Ayn Rand’s  novels start the process of building the pride and self esteem necessary for the culture to embrace capitalism? Or do people need to have developed some degree of self esteem on their own to even respond positively to her works?
1:27:51 – Did you see Congress play a 2024 video of a U.S. Reaper drone firing a million-dollar Hellfire missile at a glowing orb off Yemen? 
1:29:40 – My friend argues that everyone has intrinsic value, and that’s where self-esteem should come from—not from achievements, jobs, or what others think. Do you agree?
1:41:17 – What does it mean for Charlie Kirk to be shot in a conservative state that’s ranked among the top 20 safest in the U.S.? How might this affect future campus speakers?

👉 If you want unfiltered truth about politics, economics, and culture—without the tribal spin—this is the episode to [watch](https://youtube.com/live/8rJe1Rg4krw).

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Original Title:  Israel Attacks Qatar; Jobs; Murdoch; US Military; Mamdani; Ethiopia; Architecture | Yaron Brook Show  | September 9, 2025

Israel hits Qatar. Jobs vanish. Murdoch bows out. The US military falters. Ethiopia burns. Mamdani misleads. And architecture—beauty or brutality?

Israel escalates by striking Qatar, raising questions about strategy, morality, and the broader Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, the U.S. faces a mounting jobs crisis that exposes the failures of both Left and Right economic policies. Rupert Murdoch exits the stage, leaving behind a broken legacy in media and politics. The U.S. military continues its decline—bloated budgets but weakening strength—while intellectual frauds like Mahmood Mamdani spread poisonous anti-Western narratives. Ethiopia burns as tribalism and statism destroy yet another nation, and in the background looms a cultural battlefield over architecture: do we still build for human flourishing, or have we embraced an era of ugliness? Along the way, Yaron tackles big questions from the audience on Objectivism’s demands, stagflation, Trump’s decline, Florida’s property taxes, and whether individualism still stands a chance against the collectivist tide. This episode pulls no punches—expect clear, unapologetic truth.

Key Time Stamps:
03:55 Israel Attacks Qatar
32:10 Jobs
44:50 Murdoch
48:20 US Military
55:30 Mamdani
1:04:00 Ethiopia
1:08:50 Architecture

Live Q&A Highlights:
1:23:01 Is Objectivism too demanding? Many think it expects people to be unrealistically self-sufficient long-range thinkers, and that it’s cruel to expect what most can’t live up to. How do you respond?
1:27:11 Left and Right policies look increasingly similar—doesn’t that give weight to “horseshoe theory”?
1:31:32 Can you explain how stagflation actually happens?
1:35:05 Do you expect America to fall into a “Dark Ages” collapse, or just stagnate in a mixed economy with no growth?
1:38:03 Did the tech sector create huge wealth before politicians knew how to regulate it—and now uses that wealth to block regulation?
1:42:10 Collectivists dominate elections on both Left and Right. Are individualists simply losing?
1:42:39 In Star Trek, the Prime Directive bans giving advanced tech to barbaric societies. Is there wisdom in this idea? How dangerous is advanced knowledge in the wrong hands?
1:44:29 Is it valid to cope with bad ideas by mocking them—“I laugh so I don’t cry”—or does that trivialize them?
1:46:36 Do merely having “evil thoughts” make a person evil?
1:47:15 Trump appears cognitively fading. Is he too old to cause major damage now?
1:48:15 Can America’s institutions and courts actually stop Trump from going authoritarian—or are they failing?
1:50:34 How will Israelis react if the war ends with hostages murdered?
1:50:37 If Florida abolished property taxes, would it become the freest state in America? Would others follow—and would you retire there?
1:53:09 Should I take a year off to travel, or is the career setback too big a risk?
1:55:23 Thoughts on the famous Card & Krueger minimum wage study, and the later Dube, Lester & Reich study across state borders?
1:59:02 Trump pushes for lower interest rates. Could his appointees be massaging economic data to pressure the Fed?
1:59:49 Would you consider interviewing Mosab Hassan Yousef (“Son of Hamas”)?
2:00:21 What’s your take on the Indonesian and Nepali protests?
📌 📌 See comments for more [questions](https://youtube.com/live/8rJe1Rg4krw)

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Original Title: Milei Defeat; ICE & S. Korea; National Defense Strategy; SCOTUS; Gaza; France? | Yaron Brook Show  | September 8, 2025

From the Argentina crisis after Milei’s shocking defeat to America’s immigration chaos at ICE, a broken National Defense Strategy, and a looming Supreme Court showdown—this episode dives into the political and cultural battles that will shape the future of freedom. Add the escalating Gaza war and France’s uncertain direction, and you’ve got a world in turmoil where liberty hangs by a thread. And that’s just the headlines.

In the live Q&A, Yaron tackles big questions few dare to ask! 

Key Time Stamps:
01:05 Upcoming Shows Schedule
 01:25 Milei Defeat
10:50 ICE 23:45 National Defense Strategy
32:55 SCOTUS
38:25 Gaza 
50:25 France?

Live Questions: 
1:03:11 What are your thoughts on stock option backdating in general, and on the case involving Steve Jobs?
1:08:21 As a social observer, my estimate would be that the percentage of the population that is actually happy is less than 10%. Does a small minority seem right to you? And why aren’t more Objectivists happy?
1:09:31 I read that the UCLA mathematician Terrence Tao is looking for funding for his department after Trump pulled federal funding. Is there any point in funding US universities when the federal government may take control? 
1:11:13 Great Depression question; 'Triumph of Econ Freedom' blames the Fed for failing to act as a lender of last resort in '29. Why didn't a JP Morgan type step up in 29 as in 1907? Was this related to the creation of the Fed?
1:15:26 What do you think of all the arrests in the UK for "bad" tweets"? Are there any tweets that the authorities should arrest people for?
1:20:49 You recommended a Mike Ryan on Twitter the other day. What's his handle?
1:20:51 What do think are the consequences of the US cutting funds to support the military in the Baltics? Is a Russian attack more likely? Do u think it is a plan that the EU is investing more in its military? What is cut next?
1:25:31 I was thinking about buying a property in Japan and creating an AirBnB in Kyoto. What do you think of Japan for expats?
1:28:03 What’s your favourite Greek food?
1:28:31 Can you already tell us where and when you’ll be speaking in Europe during your October tour?
1:32:29 If Millei wins re-election in a landslide, will it be a signal to other world leaders to at the very least be less afraid of moving in a substantial free market direction?
1:33:33 If ARI did a documentary on Objectivism, could they pay a platform like Dave Rubin or someone with a sizable audience to release it on their channel?
1:34:33 Will your Q&A with Harry Binswanger and Peter Schwartz be recorded and uploaded to YouTube?
1:37:02 In Germany there wasn't any pro-enlightenment opposition to Hitler; in America today there doesn't appear to be any respectable or decent sized pro-enlightenment opposition to Trumps barbarism? 
1:38:26 Does paying high taxes and sustaining a welfare state really make rich people "feel good about themselves"? 
1:39:11 Does it look like Mamdani will lose in NYC?
1:40:28 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions 

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