Live Feb 24, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
AI Impact; Russia War; Iran–Will He?; US Chips; Prediction Markets; Welfare Fraud | Yaron Brook Show

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📺  Live February 23, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Interviews
Bonus Episode Season 12, Episode 6
Conversation with Tara Smith, Valuing Other People | Yaron Brook Show

Valuing Others Without Sacrifice: Egoism, Virtue, and the Moral Psychology of Human Relationships

What does it really mean to value other people — without self-sacrifice, without sentimentality, and without moral confusion?
 
In this special bonus episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook sits down with philosopher Tara Smith for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood ideas in ethics: how to value other people rationally.

If morality is not about altruism…
If egoism is not selfishness in the crude sense…
Then what does it mean to love, respect, admire, or cherish others?

This episode explores the emotional, psychological, moral, and legal dimensions of valuing others. From the trader principle to family relationships… from empathy to narcissism… from the virtues to privacy rights and the Supreme Court of the United States… this is a sustained philosophical exploration you won’t find anywhere else.

We go beyond headlines and into fundamentals:
-- How valuing others fits within rational egoism
-- Why clarity about values is essential to living well
-- The connection between personal values and legal rights
-- Why privacy is both a moral and constitutional issue

If you care about ethics, relationships, Objectivism, virtue theory, the Fourth Amendment, or the foundations of individual rights — this conversation is for you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
Main Conversation
00:00 Introduction
01:05 What Does It Mean to Value Other People?
05:20 Charity and Benevolence
11:45 Why Valuing Requires Thinking
16:40 Family and Moral Obligation
20:00 Visibility and Recognition
27:40 The Trader Principle
38:00 The Supreme Court & Legal Method
41:10 Privacy as a Moral and Legal Value
47:15 Upcoming ARU Course on the Moral Virtues

💬 Live Audience Questions
49:38 Intellectual Candor in Social Life
49:54 Are Rand’s “Supreme & Ruling Values” Underappreciated?
52:25 How Do Rand’s Villains View Other People?
55:08 Donald Trump, Narcissism & Seeing Value in Others
58:21 What Is Empathy — and Why Is It Valuable?
1:00:22 Additional Questions (See Pinned Comment)

👤 About Tara Smith:
Tara Smith is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin and a leading scholar of Ayn Rand’s moral and political philosophy. Her work focuses on the nature and foundations of values and virtues, the requirements of objective law, and the philosophical underpinnings of individual rights. Her legal interests include proper methodology in judicial review, First Amendment questions of intellectual freedom, and proper applications of the Fourth Amendment. Her most recent books are Egoism Without Permission: The Moral Psychology of Ayn Rand’s Ethics (2024), The First Amendment: Essays on the Imperative of Intellectual Freedom (2024), and Judicial Review in an Objective Legal System (2015). 

Professor Smith’s current research explores privacy—both as a personal value and as a legal right—as well as the psychological dimensions of moral values. Learn more about her work: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/plan2/...

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Live Feb 23, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, episode 38
Carlson/Huckabee Interview; Mexico Cartels; Iran; Ukraine; Tariffs; Peru | Yaron Brook Show

Populism, Cartels & Collapse: Are We Watching the West Lose Its Moral Nerve?

Is the West drifting toward economic nationalism, moral confusion, and geopolitical weakness?

In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on the Carlson/Huckabee interview, the growing power of Mexican cartels, Iran’s regime, Ukraine, tariffs, Peru, and the deeper philosophical rot driving today’s chaos.

From border violence to economic self-sabotage… from nationalization fantasies to the morality of profit… this episode connects the headlines to the ideas behind them.

If you care about capitalism, individual rights, foreign policy, and the future of the West — this is one you can’t afford to miss.

⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
00:55 – Upcoming London Seminar: In Defense of Profit
02:15 – Carlson/Huckabee Interview: Populism vs. Principles
34:20 – Mexico Cartels: State Failure or Policy Failure?
43:30 – Iran: How Dangerous Is the Regime Really?
51:05 – Ukraine: Strategy, Morality & U.S. Interests
56:00 – Tariffs: Economic Suicide in Slow Motion?
1:04:10 – Peru: Political Instability & Economic Lessons

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 
1:13:43 – Voluntary army vs. conscription: Can a free nation survive without the draft?
1:16:09 – Why hasn’t Atlas Shrugged changed the world yet?
1:16:59 – Is “rational self-interest” redundant?
1:18:12 – Will Mamdani nationalize NYC housing — and trigger an exodus?
1:19:17 – Legalized suicide in a post-welfare state — moral or monstrous?
1:20:23 – How should open-source software be monetized?
1:20:51 – A blizzard reminder: Don’t forget how great the modern world is.
1:21:58 – When is the Jason Rheins interview?
1:22:05 – Sudan genocide: Should the U.S. arm the Sudanese army?
1:23:27 – Zionism: Liberal vs. religious? Druze secession?
1:25:26 – Alberta separation — justified pursuit of freedom?
1:26:29 – Netherlands unrealized gains tax — coming to U.S./Canada?
1:29:39 – Yaron & Craig Biddle: What was the philosophical split?
1:30:51 – Can CEO productivity really be measured?
1:35:10 – Cuba’s fuel crisis: Trump or communism?
1:35:12 – Will AI predict sports scores?
1:35:26 – FAA & merit-based hiring: Why didn’t markets fix it?
1:37:41 – Iran casualty numbers: What’s the truth?
1:38:27 – Bigger growth boost: Zero tariffs or zero corporate taxes?
1:38:56 – Who gets property when someone dies without heirs?
1:39:46 – Birthright citizenship: What’s at stake at the Supreme Court?
1:41:20 – If all states violate rights, do any have a “right to exist”?
1:42:40 – Planning ahead: Rational self-interest in emergencies
1:43:14 – Rob Tracinski for Congress — thoughts?
1:44:05 – Beyond drug legalization: How to stop the cartels?
1:45:20 – More questions in pinned comment: https://youtube.com/live/buf0SJSyfyI

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📺 Live Feb 22, 2026
Season 12, Episode 37
Trade & Tariffs: Everything You Need To Know; Song Reviews | Yaron Brook Show

Tariffs, Trade Wars & Economic Myths: Why Protectionism Always Fails (Plus Brutal Song Reviews)

Are tariffs patriotic—or just legalized looting?
Do trade deficits mean America is “losing”?
Can tariffs replace the income tax?

In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dismantles the economic myths driving today’s trade wars—starting with the fundamental idea of trade itself and ending with a clear verdict: nothing good comes from tariffs.

From Adam Smith to modern protectionism, from mercantilism to national security claims, this episode is a full-scale defense of free trade—and an unapologetic attack on cronyism, economic nationalism, and the idea that governments should control voluntary exchange.

Then we pivot hard: fiery audience Q&A on Triffin’s dilemma, Kantian epistemology, Intel as a crony company, Ayn Rand, Jeff Bezos—and whether dissonant classical music reflects a composer’s sense of life.

And yes—Yaron reviews everything from The Offspring to Johannes Brahms.

If you care about capitalism, economic freedom, manufacturing myths, or the real meaning of “Buy American,” this episode is essential viewing.

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⏱️ MAIN TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
07:10 – The Fundamental Idea of Trade
20:05 – Trade Happens Between Individuals
22:35 – The History of International Trade
28:35 – Nation States & the Rise of Economic Nationalism
34:40 – Adam Smith & The Moral Case for Free Trade
42:30 – The United States & Trade Policy
52:30 – Other Countries’ Tariffs
1:01:15 – Subsidies & Government Distortions
1:08:45 – Can Tariffs Replace the Income Tax?
1:12:15 – Onshoring & Manufacturing Myths
1:15:20 – National Security Arguments
1:18:15 – Cronyism & Political Favoritism
1:18:50 – Why Nothing Good Comes from Tariffs

🎵 SONG REVIEWS
1:43:50 – Let the Bad Times Roll – The Offspring
1:48:10 – It's My Life – No Doubt
1:52:10 – Hello Heaven, Hello – Yungblud
1:56:25 – Winning – Neffex
1:59:20 – Academic Festival Overture – Johannes Brahms

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS (HIGHLIGHTS)
1:22:11 – “Pro-Tariff Arguments”: Trade deficits, dependence on hostile nations, lost manufacturing jobs—are any of these valid?
1:30:19 – “Buy USA?” Why not just buy from your state—or your neighborhood?
1:31:58 – Who Actually Pays the Tariff? (Hint: Not China.)
1:35:10 – Mercantilism = Collectivism?
1:36:32 – Do Tariffs Add Billions to America?
1:38:12 – Why Does the Government Get a Say in Trade at All?
1:39:12 – Triffin’s Dilemma & Persistent Deficits
1:40:45 – National Security & Stockpiling
1:41:23 – Do Any Leaders Oppose Tariffs in Principle?
2:04:40 – Can You “Hold” Kantian Epistemology?
2:07:06 – Is Intel a Crony Company?
2:10:26 – Should Politicians Be Required to Be Educated?
2:15:19 – Has Jeff Bezos Read Ayn Rand?
2:16:32 – See pinned comment for additional timestamps

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Recorded live on Feb 21, 2026
Season 12, Episode 36
AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Feb 2026) | Yaron Brook Show

Courts, Tariffs, Mao & Musk: No Sacred Cows in This AMA

What happens when nothing is off-limits?

In this wide-ranging AMA, Yaron tackles everything from double jeopardy and military power… to Trump’s tariffs… to Mao vs. Hitler… to whether all cars will be electric by 2050. And yes — even Star Trek and Spike Lee make an appearance.

This episode cuts across law, economics, politics, culture, technology, and philosophy — exposing the moral premises underneath today’s biggest debates. If you want clarity instead of tribalism… principles instead of punditry… this is for you.

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⏱️ Timestamps
Main AMA Topics
1:00 – Double Jeopardy & Military Tank Capabilities: What does the Constitution really protect?
11:29 – OCON & Value Creation: Why tech creates value differently than manufacturing
16:59 – Left vs. Right in Objectivism: Is that even the right framework?

🔴 Live Audience Questions
21:20 – Spike Lee remake vs. Kurosawa original: Can modern Hollywood improve on genius?
23:16 – OCON, Cajun food & community building — why ideas thrive in culture
25:03 – “We are all one under Landru” — Is collectivism just sanitized authoritarianism?
43:02 – Is man fundamentally good and benevolent — or is that wishful thinking?
45:03 – Climate activism vs. energy realism — is the narrative collapsing?
45:55 – Did the court ruling on tariffs go far enough — or can Trump still wreak havoc?
51:49 – TDS: Psychological diagnosis or political smear?
52:05 – Mao vs. Hitler vs. Stalin: Does “intent” matter morally?
53:06 – By 2050, will all cars be electric and self-driving? Will pollution vanish?
1:11:25 – Gifting Ayn Rand: Which books make the biggest impact?

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Live Feb 20, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 35
SCOTUS Rules on Tariffs; Board of Peace; Trump; GDP; Hegseth; Gaza; Tucker | Yaron Brook Show

SCOTUS Slaps Tariffs, Trump Rages, and the Middle East Boils — Is America Defending Freedom or Drifting into Tribalism?

The Supreme Court just ruled on tariffs — and the political class is furious.

What does it mean when a small business owner can take the President of the United States to court… and win? Is this constitutional strength in action — or the start of an even bigger political war?

In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the Supreme Court’s tariff decision, Trump’s reaction, the state of the U.S. economy, rising Middle East tensions, and the cultural tribalism infecting politics from SCOTUS to Tucker Carlson.

From GDP to Gaza. From property rights to “holy wars.” From constitutional limits to the Dark Ages. Nothing is off limits.

If you care about capitalism, constitutional government, foreign policy, and the future of Western civilization — you can’t afford to miss this one.

🎯 Watch LIVE & bring your toughest questions:
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⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
01:20 – SCOTUS Rules on Tariffs: Constitutional limits or political flex?
39:25 – The “Board of Peace”: Bureaucracy vs. Freedom
45:55 – Trump: Strategy, ego, or escalation?
48:25 – GDP: What the numbers really say
55:30 – Hegseth: Religion, war, and politics
1:00:50 – Gaza: Escalation and moral clarity
1:05:15 – Tucker Carlson: Performance or principle?
1:15:05 – Upcoming London Seminar – In Defense of Profit

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
1:21:32 – Is America exceptional because citizens can beat the President in court?
1:22:52 – Will tariff humiliation push Trump toward foreign conflict?
1:23:49 – Do most “altruists” secretly want diluted selfishness?
1:26:17 – Why was Yaron interrogated by security?
1:28:27 – What’s the original source on the trade deficit spike?
1:29:19 – Thoughts on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
1:32:42 – Did SCOTUS time the ruling before the State of the Union on purpose?
1:33:25 – What percentage of tariffs were struck down?
1:33:38 – Can you convert Moses Hassan to Objectivism?
1:34:31 – Are taxes treated as metaphysically inevitable?
1:35:08 – Are property rights fundamentally human rights?
1:37:26 – Will tariffs simply return under a different statute?
1:38:15 – Why did Alito, Thomas, and Kavanaugh dissent?
1:39:41 – Tucker Carlson and the “demon” story — serious or spectacle?
1:39:50 – How do we save America from a new Dark Age?
1:44:17 – If America turns against Jews, is the American project over?
1:45:31 – When does Hegseth launch his “holy war”?
1:46:12 – Is MAGA treating the Epstein files like scripture?
1:49:15 – Why are Objectivists among Israel’s strongest defenders?

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Live Feb 19, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 34
Iran War?; Ukraine; Taiwan; Trade; Mamdani; Pentagon & Anthropic; MAGA & AI; Dugin | Yaron Brook Show

World on the Brink: Iran, Ukraine, Taiwan — and the Ideological War Driving It All

Is the world sliding toward a multi-front war — or are we already in one?

In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook tackles the escalating threat of war with Iran, the future of Ukraine, China’s designs on Taiwan, trade battles, AI militarization, and the ideological rot infecting the West.

From Pentagon deals with Anthropic to MAGA’s AI populism… from Marxist rhetoric to Alexander Dugin’s civilizational mysticism… this episode exposes the philosophical roots behind today’s geopolitical chaos.

If you care about freedom, capitalism, foreign policy, AI, or the survival of Western civilization — this is the episode you cannot afford to miss.

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⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
00:01:00 Upcoming Shows Schedule
00:01:40 Iran War? Are We About to Strike — and Why Announce It?
00:23:10 Ukraine: Stalemate, Strategy, or Surrender?
00:31:55 Taiwan: Will the U.S. Defend It?
00:39:10 Trade: Protectionism vs Capitalism
00:50:00 Zohran Mamdani & the New Marxist Rhetoric
01:01:15 Pentagon & Anthropic — The Militarization of AI
01:08:10 MAGA & AI: Populism Meets the Future
01:12:10 Alexander Dugin & the Ideology of Civilizational War
01:19:40 London Seminar — In Defense of Profit

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 
01:23:24 Is “capitalist exploitation” just Marxist envy dressed up as morality?
01:25:01 Why silence on Iran’s real atrocities — but outrage over “genocide” narratives elsewhere?
01:29:38 AI Revolution: Can Claude Code build an App Store-ready product in a weekend?
01:29:56 Should Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi lead Iran’s transition?
01:31:33 Can an Objectivist justify working in a union?
01:32:53 Why telegraph military strikes in advance?
01:34:02 If Trump hurts the GOP, why are Democrats at record lows?
01:35:09 Should more countries own nuclear weapons?
01:35:32 Is it time for a “Freedom Alliance” to replace the UN?
01:36:59 Thatcher on socialism — still true?
01:37:02 Should individuals own nukes?
01:37:25 Is the FCC’s “equal time” rule a rights violation?
01:39:25 Why has political discourse become so cruel?
01:39:39 A $10B U.S. contribution to a “Board of Peace” — wisdom or folly?
See time stamps in Comments for more questions.

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Live Feb 17, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 33
Censorship; Iran; Russia/Ukraine; Dugin; Tariffs; Mamdani; Jones Act; Spike Lee | Yaron Brook Show

Censorship Rising, Empires Colliding: Iran, Russia, Tariffs & the War on Individualism

Is the West drifting toward censorship, nationalism, and economic self-sabotage?

In this episode, Yaron Brook tackles the biggest cultural and geopolitical flashpoints shaking the world right now—from censorship and Iran to Russia/Ukraine, tariffs, and the dangerous ideas of Alexander Dugin.

We break down the philosophical roots driving today’s conflicts—and why bad ideas about nationalism, collectivism, and tribalism are fueling chaos from Washington to Moscow to Tehran.
Plus: The Jones Act, Mamdani, Spike Lee, China’s global strategy, secession movements, and whether fascism is making a comeback under Xi Jinping.

This episode connects politics, economics, culture, and philosophy into one powerful narrative about the future of Western civilization.

Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/HQsv4zotp-Y

⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
01:25 – Censorship: Who decides what you’re allowed to say?
12:20 – Iran: Regime instability & prospects for change
24:10 – Russia/Ukraine: What’s really at stake?
31:00 – Dugin: The anti-individualist philosophy driving Russian nationalism
39:20 – Tariffs: Economic ignorance or political strategy?
45:20 – Mamdani & the new collectivist politics
53:20 – The Jones Act: Protectionism strangling America
1:00:35 – Spike Lee & “Do the Right Thing”: Race, morality & cultural narratives
1:04:50 – Upcoming London Seminar – In Defense of Profit

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
1:10:11 – Value for value & supporting independent media
1:10:57 – “Rules for Life” & guidance for living rationally
1:11:24 – 1,000 new millionaires a day—what does that mean?
1:12:08 – Why is hatred so culturally dominant?
1:12:29 – Are immigrants today demonized like Jews in Germany?
1:13:28 – Thoughts on the new Palestinian constitution?
1:14:13 – Western Sahara & Morocco developments
1:14:48 – Reza Pahlavi & individual rights in Iran
1:16:16 – Secession movements: Should Catalonia be independent?
1:17:52 – Spike Lee’s moral question: Did Mookie do the right thing?
1:20:07 – Rubio, AOC & the culture clash
1:20:32 – Can Dugin reconcile racism with individualism?
1:21:23 – How fascist is China under Xi?
1:22:01 – China waives tariffs for Africa—strategic genius?
1:23:29 – Will rising prices be blamed on “corporate greed”?
1:23:47 – Should activism turn into organized protest?
1:24:40 – Did Milei manipulate inflation data?

#FreeSpeech #IranProtests #RussiaUkraineWar #Tariffs #Individualism #Capitalism #Geopolitics #China #WesternCivilization #objectivism 

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📺 Live February 16, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Interviews
Bonus Episode Season 12, Episode 5
Conversation with Agustina Vergara Cid -- Milei & Argentina; Immigration | Yaron Brook Show


What does a pro-freedom immigration policy actually look like—and why has America lost confidence in its own founding principles?

In this special bonus episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron is joined by Agustina Vergara Cid for a deep and timely conversation on immigration enforcement, American founding values, and the moral case for welcoming newcomers who seek freedom. Drawing on Ayn Rand’s own immigration story, they explore what America once stood for—and what it must reclaim to remain a nation of opportunity rather than bureaucracy and tribalism.

This episode cuts through slogans and fear-mongering to ask the hard questions:
Can immigration enforcement be compatible with individual rights?
What moral principles should guide U.S. immigration policy?
Why do America’s founding values continue to inspire immigrants—even as Americans themselves forget them?
What Ayn Rand’s experience as an immigrant reveals about freedom, ambition, and human flourishing

If you care about liberty, national identity, and the future of the United States, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

👤 About Agustina Vergara Cid
Agustina Vergara Cid writes and speaks for the Ayn Rand Institute (ARI) and serves as a teaching assistant at Ayn Rand University (ARU). Her work focuses on applying Ayn Rand’s philosophy to public policy, with a particular emphasis on American immigration policy.
She also speaks extensively to Latin American audiences about the moral foundations of freedom and the necessity of rejecting collectivism in favor of individual rights. Her writing has appeared in Newsweek, The Hill, and RealClear Politics, and she is a frequent guest on English- and Spanish-language media.

Ms. Vergara Cid holds an LLB from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina), an LLM from the University of Southern California, and is a graduate of ARU.

👉 Set your reminder and join us live for a principled, unapologetic discussion of immigration and American values.

#mileipresident #YaronBrookShow #ImmigrationDebate #AmericanFounding #AynRand #IndividualRights #FreedomAndReason #ProFreedom

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Live Feb 16, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 32
Rubio & AOC in Munich; Culture; Free Speech; Dollar; Iran; Gaza | Yaron Brook Show

Rubio & AOC Clash in Munich—Is the West Losing Its Nerve on Culture, Free Speech & Iran?

Is the West collapsing under bad ideas?
From Rubio and AOC in Munich to the future of the U.S. dollar, from free speech battles to Iran and Gaza, this episode connects the dots between culture, economics, and geopolitics in a way the mainstream media won’t.

In this explosive episode, Yaron breaks down what the Munich stage revealed about America’s intellectual divide, why culture—not politics—is the real battleground, and how weak thinking at home fuels danger abroad.Is free speech still a Western value?
Can the dollar survive reckless policy?
Are we sleepwalking into conflict with Iran?

And in the second half, the live audience brings the heat—AI vs free will, nuclear energy oversight, antisemitism accusations, protectionism delusions, finance innovation, Aristotle vs Ayn Rand, and much more.If you care about ideas—and their real-world consequences—this episode is essential.

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⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
01:55 Rubio & AOC in Munich – What was revealed?
57:35 Culture – The root of political decline
1:13:45 Free Speech – Is it dying in the West?
1:19:25 The Dollar – How long can it hold?
1:24:15 Iran – Strategic reality check
1:32:50 Gaza – Morality & war
1:38:15 Upcoming London Seminar – In Defense of Profit

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:40:50 Birthday shoutout & impact of the show 🎉
1:41:34 Overeducated, underpaid elites—fuel for revolution? (Part 1)
1:42:01 Resentment politics—from Tsarist Russia to today (Part 2)
1:46:33 Protectionism vs energy reality—China’s grid explosion
1:48:24 Asbestos lawsuits—ignorance vs responsibility
1:51:34 Nuclear energy & permitting reform—room for optimism?
1:53:34 Could AI discover Relativity? Or Objectivism?
1:55:10 Israel, Haredim, and accusations of antisemitism
1:56:37 Life on a CDO desk in 2005 + pro-finance movies?
1:59:00 Nuclear power & non-proliferation oversight
2:00:26 Most innovative financier since Milken?
2:02:08 RIP Robert Duvall
2:03:42 Aristotle vs Ayn Rand—intellectual impact
2:04:34 Why Dubai’s skyline dominates
2:06:03 Vivek 2028?
2:07:28 Repealing the Williams Act & poison pills
2:09:12 Is AOC “centrist” now?
2:09:54 AOC & geography
2:10:35 AOC vs JD Vance 2028 dynamics
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 #Capitalism #Tariffs #UkraineWar #Iran #JavierMilei #RFKJr #ImmigrationPolicy #CultureWars #Objectivism

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