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Live April 29, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 79)
Iran; ICC & Qatar; London Stabbing; Warships; Chinese Cars; Abortion; Lithium | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 Collapse, Chaos, or Clarity? Iran, the West, and the Moral Confusion Driving Today’s Crises

The world isn’t drifting into crisis — it’s choosing it.

From Iran’s possible collapse to the moral bankruptcy of the ICC, from violent chaos in London to the contradictions of “small government” politics — this episode exposes the ideas driving today’s most explosive global and cultural conflicts.

If you want to understand why the world feels like it’s unraveling — and what philosophy has to do with it — this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.  Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/EEAmQv5imWY

⏱️ MAIN TOPICS
02:30 — Iran: Collapse, War, and Strategic Failure
19:50 — ICC & Qatar: Justice or Political Theater?
27:20 — London Stabbing: Culture, Violence, and Responsibility
31:55 — Gerrymandering: Power vs Principles
38:10 — Chinese EV Cars: Innovation vs State Power
48:45 — Abortion: Rights, Contradictions, and Politics
53:15 — Lithium: The New Resource War

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
1:00:30 — Is a “half-battle” worse than defeat in war with Iran?
1:03:06 — Can egoism rise if Ayn Rand disappears from schools?
1:05:29 — OPAR 2027: What’s next?
1:07:53 — Why this show still delivers unmatched value
1:08:38 — Is Iran’s regime actually collapsing?
1:09:53 — Balancing philosophy with real life
1:10:42 — Free speech: Do people really believe in it?
1:11:43 — Who is Yaron’s audience?
1:12:50 — “Small government” vs big control: what’s going on?
1:13:33 — Can Latin America escape Marxism?
1:14:56 — Oil shocks and economic adaptation
1:16:26 — What is civilization’s true foundation: language, science… or philosophy?
1:18:22 — Immigration, blame, and moral responsibility
1:22:23 — The Malacca Strait and global power
1:22:40 — Should Yaron collaborate more?
1:23:46 — Are the economic risks of war being ignored?

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Live April 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 78)
Assassination Attempt; Iran “humiliating” the USA; OPEC; Ukraine| Yaron Brook Show

🔥 Assassination, Iran’s Power Play, and America’s Weakness: The World Is Testing Us—Are We Failing?

The world feels like it’s spinning faster—and more dangerously—by the day.

An assassination attempt shakes the political landscape. Iran openly humiliates the United States on the global stage. OPEC tightens its grip on energy. Ukraine fights on as the West hesitates.

What ties it all together? Weakness, moral confusion, and a failure to defend the values that made the West strong.

In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise to expose the deeper philosophical and political forces driving today’s chaos—from foreign policy failures to cultural decay at home.

If you want clarity in a world that thrives on confusion, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss.
Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/Yp7xmVsdIic

⏱️ Main Topics
00:00:00 Intro
00:05:00 Assassination Attempt – What it reveals about political violence
00:26:40 Iran “Humiliating” the USA – How did we get here?
00:36:05 OPEC – Energy power and global leverage
00:42:10 Ukraine – Strategy, stalemate, and Western weakness

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
00:57:03 Intelligence vs Integration – Why smart people reject good ideas
01:00:57 Why the Hate? – The psychology behind toxic comment culture
01:03:47 Is Confusion the Goal? – When “not making sense” becomes strategy
01:04:57 Are People Irrational—or Misunderstood?
01:05:50 Is It Immoral Not to Be Objectivist?
01:07:06 Media & Power – The Ben Sasse interview breakdown
01:09:27 Trump, Israel & Motives – Strategy or ego?
01:10:53 Should the FCC Exist? Free speech vs control
01:11:37 NYSE to Texas? What it signals about America’s future
01:12:14 Can Assassination Ever Solve Anything?
01:12:29 Political Prosecution? The Obama question
01:13:08 Fixing Elections – Random ballots & party labels
01:13:50 Lottery Government? Ancient ideas revisited
01:14:36 Do Intellectuals Ignore Reality?
01:15:12 Can Objectivism Take Over a City?
01:16:19 OPEC Winners – How UAE benefits
01:16:36 AI, Pentagon & Trust – What’s really going on?
01:17:38 Israel & Drone Warfare – Missed opportunity?
01:20:25 Controversial Literature – Roark & Dominique
01:23:14 Is Political Violence Escalating Toward Civil Conflict?

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Recorded live on April 25, 2026
(Season 12, Episode 77)
AMA & Hangout with Contributors (April 2026) | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 Trump vs. the IRS, Cultural Decay & the Future of Freedom — Are We Watching America Unravel in Real Time?

What happens when the rule of law collides with political power… and culture no longer knows the difference between heroes and villains?

In this wide-ranging April AMA, Yaron Brook takes on explosive topics—from Trump’s legal battles with the IRS to the deeper moral collapse behind modern anti-hero worship. This is not just politics—it’s a diagnosis of a culture drifting away from reason, justice, and individualism.

💥 Why are lawsuits becoming political weapons?
💥 Are we undermining innovation with creeping socialism?
💥 And are we losing the very moral framework that made progress possible?

If you want clarity on today’s chaos—and where it’s heading—this episode delivers.
👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/a9Z29iynPdU

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 — Introduction, travel plans, and overview
2:32 — Trump suing the IRS & government corruption
10:26 — Heroism vs. anti-heroism in modern culture
17:47 — Media defamation lawsuits

Live Audience Questions
24:29 — Do modern statists still need some freedom to exploit wealth creation?
25:47 — Big Pharma, profit motive & global “free-riding” (Part 1)
28:38 — Will socialized medicine destroy innovation & increase suffering? (Part 2)
50:09 — Is tax avoidance under socialism morally comparable to hiding assets under persecution?
52:48 — Do psychopaths feel guilt—or are they outside moral theory?
1:15:46 — India vs. China: who’s rising, who’s stagnating?
1:19:02 — Israeli soldiers & the destruction of a Jesus statue—strategic or senseless?
1:26:10 — Travel tips + how many supporters actually join these AMAs?
1:29:48 — What is a “perfect date”? (Yes, really.)
1:31:00 — If critics reject your ideas, what’s your value?
1:33:30 — Are people becoming more accepting of tax evasion?
1:34:06 — Taxing the rich vs. deregulating them—can compromise work?
1:35:16 — Should Yaron go on Logan Paul or Destiny’s podcast?
1:45:52 — AynRandCon Austin preview—what to expect
1:47:47 — Economics & geopolitics of isolated island nations

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Live April 24, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 76)
Iran; Lebanon; Gulf Bailout; Fed; Griffin; Insider Trading; Math; "Affordability" | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 War Abroad, Collapse at Home? Iran, the Fed, and the Dangerous Illusion of “Affordability"

What if the biggest threats to your future aren’t just coming from Iran—but from Washington, Wall Street, and the ideas we accept without question?

In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise on Iran, Lebanon, and Middle East power plays—then pivots to something even more dangerous: the economic and philosophical rot driving inflation, bailouts, and the myth of “affordability.”

From the Federal Reserve to insider trading… from elite CEOs like Griffin to the deeper failure of economic thinking… this episode connects the dots most commentators refuse to even see.

And in the second half: a relentless barrage of live audience questions—on politics, Marxism, Trump, media manipulation, narcissism, Objectivism, and whether truth actually has a chance in today’s culture.

If you want clarity in a world addicted to confusion—this is it.
👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/hCjWZ94tXVs

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
02:05 – Iran: Strategy, risk, and global stakes
18:05 – Lebanon: Collapse and consequences
27:30 – Gulf Bailout: What’s really going on?
32:15 – The Fed: Inflation, power, and distortion
38:20 – Ken Griffin: Capitalism vs cronyism
54:05 – Insider Trading: Who’s really guilty?
59:45 – Math: Why reasoning matters more than ever
1:06:10 – “Affordability”: The most dangerous economic myth

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 
48:47 – Is Ken Griffin actually saying the same thing as you?
51:21 – Would Mamdani respond better to your message?
1:23:06 – Can ANY politician be trusted?
1:25:11 – Why do millions watch—but don’t subscribe or explore Objectivism?
1:28:19 – Why aren’t rational ideas winning today?
1:31:30 – Could Hasan Piker and Nick Fuentes actually align?
1:31:39 – 3 killer sources to prove: privatized healthcare, inflation truth, and corporate taxes
1:33:49 – Could something like Nazi Germany happen again in the U.S.?
1:35:24 – The Fountainhead & the psychology of second-handedness
1:37:25 – Can politicians ever be honest in a proper system?
1:39:42 – Why did Marx attack the nuclear family?
1:40:34 – Trump, Venezuela, and Iran—strategy or conspiracy?
1:41:25 – Are Iran’s leaders actually afraid of U.S. action?
1:46:04 – Why would Trump restrain Israel?
1:47:05 – Are we heading toward a 1929-style collapse?
1:48:32 – Citizens vs subjects: when does a country lose its soul?
1:52:16 – Dogma vs real education: what’s the difference?
1:54:03 – How do you actually learn to think?
1:55:24 – Is reality beyond human understanding?
1:56:54 – Thoughts on Amadeus

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Live April 23, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 75)
War & Blockade Update; Trump Socialism; Gerrymandering; SPLC; Hasan Piker | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 War at the Brink, Politics in Collapse: From Iran to Trump, the Ideas Driving Chaos

The world is inching closer to the edge—and the ideas driving it there are more dangerous than ever.
In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the latest War & Blockade developments, the contradictions behind “Trump Socialism,” the growing threat of gerrymandering, the role of the SPLC, and the cultural influence of figures like Hasan Piker.

This isn’t just about headlines—it’s about the philosophy shaping the future of war, politics, and freedom.

💥 Why are bad ideas winning in politics while reason dominates science and business?
💥 Is the Iran conflict strategically coherent—or fundamentally flawed?
💥 And what happens when economic illiteracy meets political power?

If you want clarity in a world of noise, this episode delivers.
👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/vTewt6IvWME
 
🔹 MAIN TOPICS
01:55 War & Blockade Update – Strategy, stakes, and what’s being ignored
35:35 Trump Socialism – The contradictions no one wants to admit
47:30 Gerrymandering – Democracy or manipulation?
52:05 SPLC – Watchdog or political weapon?
1:04:40 Hasan Piker – Influence, ideology, and online radicalization

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
1:24:27 Is war too important to be left to politicians?
1:32:29 Why does Plato win over intellectuals more than Aristotle?
1:34:50 Why are humans so good at evading reality?
1:39:12 Is the Iran war strategically wasted without regime preparation?
1:39:15 NATO contradictions—why the double standard?
1:41:33 Would Ayn Rand write Ragnar differently today?
1:44:57 Reaction to the assault on Pahlavi in Berlin
1:45:32 JFK and Cuba—blockade vs. decisive force
1:46:15 Why reason thrives in business—but fails in politics & art
1:49:00 Will capitalism make millionaires the norm?
1:49:54 Could Israel act alone on Iran’s nuclear program?
1:51:06 Government-owned airlines—economic disaster?
1:53:02 Should the U.S. reshape the Middle East via a Kurdish state?
1:54:04 Where are today’s great artists?
See pinned comment for more questions.

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Live April 21, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 74)
Iran Deal; Trump; Nuclear Iran?; Piker; Antisemitic Dems; Tariff Refunds; Cancer | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 Nuclear Iran, Rising Antisemitism, and the Collapse of Moral Clarity — Are We Sleepwalking Into Disaster?

The world feels like it’s accelerating toward something dangerous—and few are willing to say it out loud.

In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles the Iran Deal, the growing threat of a nuclear Iran, Trump’s political trajectory, rising antisemitism, and the economic insanity behind tariffs and regulation. From geopolitics to culture to personal values, this episode connects the dots most commentators refuse to.

• Why is antisemitism surging before Israel even responds to attacks?
• What would a nuclear Iran actually mean for the West?
• Is Trump a solution—or a symptom?
• And are we witnessing the moral collapse of an entire generation?

This is not surface-level commentary. This is a deep dive into the ideas shaping our future—and the consequences of getting them wrong.

Stay through the live Q&A where Yaron tackles brutal audience questions on excellence vs abuse, nihilism, capitalism’s critics, and how to deal with betrayal in your personal life.

👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/R6BMzP2x4cI

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
01:45 – Iran Deal: Strategic Disaster?
17:50 – Trump: Pragmatism or Populism?
29:30 – Nuclear Iran: Real Threat or Political Theater?
37:30 – Hasan Piker & the Culture War
54:30 – Ceasefire Illusions
1:00:15 – Tariff Refunds: Economic Nonsense
1:04:15 – Cancer & Personal Reflections

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
1:16:06 – Does “abusive coaching” ever produce excellence—or just damage?
1:19:30 – Can evil survive indefinitely by feeding off the good?
1:22:11 – Stablecoins vs Treasury Bills: Hidden financial risks?
1:29:45 – Why did antisemitism explode before Israel responded?
1:31:32 – Is unemployment acceptable if minimum wages rise?
1:32:59 – Are we doomed to live under some form of fascism?
1:35:04 – Are lifelong friendships a myth?
1:36:28 – Why is irrationality winning in a “post–Atlas Shrugged” world?
1:38:07 – Did 2008 really turn people against capitalism—or something deeper?
1:39:03 – Have nihilists erased the optimism of the Reagan era?
1:42:03 – Taxing second homes: real policy or symbolic socialism?
1:43:36 – Iran political chaos: what does it signal?
1:44:40 – What’s louder today: hatred or ignorance?
1:44:55 – Why is Trump less anti-Israel than his base?
1:45:50 – Social media: preventing atrocities—or amplifying hatred?
1:46:37 – When is it right to confront someone who wronged you?
1:47:43 – Who is today’s “Ellsworth Toohey”?
1:48:57 – Are neo-fascist movements sustainable?
1:51:38 – Argentina’s rent collapse: proof markets work?
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Live April 16, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 73)
Live From Warsaw: Blockade; Lebanon; Orban; Mamdani; Yale/Harvard; AI | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 From Warsaw to the World: War, Weakness, and the West’s Intellectual Collapse

Wars aren’t just fought with weapons—they’re fought with ideas. And right now, the West is losing both.

Broadcasting live from Warsaw, Yaron Brook takes on the biggest global flashpoints—from escalating tensions in Lebanon to the moral confusion behind foreign aid, from Viktor Orbán’s nationalism to the intellectual decay at Yale and Harvard, and the rising power (and danger) of AI.

This episode pulls no punches. It challenges the narratives dominating media, academia, and politics—and asks the uncomfortable question: Is the West abandoning the very ideas that made it strong?

If you want clarity where others offer slogans, this is the episode to watch.
👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/zpj-4lJFp0g

⏱️  Main Topics
01:15 Recent Talks in Warsaw
06:05 Blockade & Lebanon – Strategy or Moral Failure?
36:10 Orbán – Defender of Values or Authoritarian Threat?
54:45 Mamdani – The Rise of Anti-Capitalist Politics
1:02:20 Yale/Harvard – Intellectual Collapse of Elite Institutions
1:10:45 AI – Tool of Progress or Existential Risk?

💬 Live Audience Questions
1:21:17 Why criticize aid to Israel but ignore Egypt? Double standards exposed
1:29:44 Do cold climates create stronger economies—or is that a myth?
1:32:04 Has the public turned against economic freedom? What changed since the 80s/90s?
1:33:35 Could Iran collapse into chaos—or transition peacefully?
1:36:00 Are young Objectivists too aggressive—or not aggressive enough?
1:36:04 Is teaching the unwilling a waste of time?
1:36:22 Can happiness exist with severe disability—and what about euthanasia rights?
1:40:30 More questions in pinned comment

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Live April 11, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 72)
Iran War: Cease Fire, Straits, Hezbollah, Arabs; Tariffs; Orbán | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 Ceasefire or Surrender? Iran, Power, and the Dangerous Illusion of Peace

What if “peace” isn’t peace at all—but a slow surrender?

In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dissects the latest developments in the Iran conflict—cutting through media narratives to expose what’s really at stake. From ceasefire politics to the strategic importance of global straits, from Hezbollah’s role to shifting Arab dynamics, this episode challenges everything you think you know about war, diplomacy, and power.
But it doesn’t stop there.

Yaron also takes on tariffs, nationalism, and Viktor Orbán—connecting global economics and authoritarian trends to the deeper philosophical battle shaping our world today.

If you care about freedom, capitalism, and Western values—this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

👇 Watch now and join the debate.
🎥 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/2xtwoF1Hq3E

⏱️ Main Topics
02:25 Upcoming Shows Schedule
03:40 Iran War: Ceasefire – strategy or surrender?
24:30 Straits – global choke points and power projection
31:05 Hezbollah – state within a state?
44:45 Arabs – shifting alliances and incentives
52:00 Tariffs – economic nationalism vs capitalism
56:15 Orbán – authoritarianism rising in the West

💬 Live Audience Questions 
1:08:59 “TACO Trump”—does Trump always back down?
1:09:17 Are accusations like “racist” losing their power—and why?
1:11:15 Why blame Israel or Jews instead of failed leadership?
1:11:41 Is tearing others down a sign of moral emptiness?
1:12:25 Do learners—not followers—sustain civilization?
1:12:54 Crypto tolls for straits—profit or policy?
1:13:48 Who’s going to OCON in Porto? 😎
1:13:55 Should ALL negotiations with evil regimes be rejected?
1:15:37 Is defending ICE philosophically consistent?
1:16:44 Is the ceasefire just a tactical deception?
1:17:21 Can Lebanon ever make peace with Hezbollah inside government?
1:17:47 “Rally with the left”—strategic or mistaken?
1:19:33 Who really walked away from the Iran deal?
1:21:10 Is “Love is Blind” truly great art?
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Live April 10, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 71)
Iran War -- Capitulation?; Lebanon; NATO; Ukraine; Economy; CA Oil; Vax | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 Iran on the Brink: War, Weakness, and the Collapse of Moral Clarity 

What happens when a war is fought without conviction? When leaders signal strength—but act with hesitation?

In this explosive episode, Yaron Brook tears into the unfolding Iran conflict and asks the question no one else will: Is this strategy—or capitulation?

From Iran and Lebanon to NATO, Ukraine, and the unraveling global economy, this episode connects the dots between foreign policy confusion and moral failure at home. Why is the West so reluctant to win? What happens when clarity is replaced with compromise? And how does this same mindset show up in energy policy, California’s collapse, and even the debate over vaccines?

🔥 This isn’t just geopolitics—it’s a diagnosis of a civilization losing confidence in itself.

Plus: a rapid-fire Q&A tackling forgiveness, heroism, anti-Semitism, nihilism, Trump, Kant, and the psychological roots of today’s chaos.

👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/E4GYecyCa8I

⏱️ Main Topics
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Alex Epstein's Conference
04:35 – Upcoming Shows Schedule
06:00 – Iran War — Strategy or Capitulation?
32:30 – Lebanon: Powder Keg or Sideshow?
44:40 – NATO: Strength or Hollow Alliance?
51:05 – Ukraine: What Are We Fighting For?
54:15 – Economy: Warning Signs Mount
59:50 – California Oil: Self-Sabotage
1:06:50 – Covid Vaccinations Debate

💬 Live Audience Q&A (Punchy & Engaging)
1:10:40 – Forgiveness: Healing Tool or Moral Cop-Out?
1:13:45 – Do You Have to Be a Hero to Be Rational Today?
1:14:45 – California Dream vs. Reality: Moral or Practical Tradeoff?
1:16:54 – Rising Anti-Semitism: Cultural Collapse in Real Time?
1:18:14 – Machiavelli Was Wrong? Fear, Love… or Independence?
1:20:19 – Art & Beauty: Thoughts on Anoushka Shankar
1:21:42 – Why Are the Best People Hated?
1:23:36 – Is Nihilism Humanity’s Default Setting?
1:25:03 – Trump & War: Predictable Disaster?
1:26:50 – Did Kant Kill the Enlightenment?
1:28:45 – The American Psyche: Narcissism + Duty Ethics?
1:30:12 – MAGA’s Mixed Signals on Iran
1:30:55 – Wasted War? The Cost of Half-Measures
1:32:57 – China “Suicide Nets”: Truth or Propaganda?
1:34:23 – IRS vs. Peter Schiff
1:35:48 – What the Hell Is Going On?!
1:38:21 – Objectivism & Political Alliances Debate
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Live April 8, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 70)
Cease Fire! | Yaron Brook Show

Ceasefire or Surrender? The Dangerous Illusion of Peace with Iran

Is this ceasefire a strategic breakthrough—or a catastrophic mistake?

In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dissects the newly announced US–Iran–Israel ceasefire and asks the question few are willing to confront: Are we rewarding aggression and empowering a regime that thrives on chaos?

From Iran’s manipulation of the Straits of Hormuz to the deeper failures of U.S. foreign policy, this episode pulls no punches. Yaron breaks down the geopolitical stakes, exposes the illusions behind “peace deals,” and challenges the moral framework guiding today’s leaders.

💥 If you think ceasefires bring stability—think again.  
Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/uTLXcSxMe0I

⏱️Main Topics
0:51 – Introduction & Ceasefire Context
3:08 – Negotiating with Iran: Strategy or Fantasy?
8:03 – The Straits of Hormuz: Iran’s Leverage Play
10:19 – Escalation, Desperation & Ceasefire Terms
13:28 – Iran’s 10-Point Proposal: What’s Really Inside?
19:31 – Global Reactions: Trump, Israel, Gulf States
24:55 – Media Spin vs Reality
30:13 – The Failure of U.S. Strategy

Live Audience Q&A
36:17 – Is Trump a Strategist or Opportunist?
38:45 – Can Regime Change in Iran Ever Work?
41:12 – Is the U.S. Encouraging Future Aggression?
44:30 – What Would a Moral Foreign Policy Look Like?
47:05 – Are Ceasefires Ever Justified?

#Iran #Ceasefire #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #Israel #USPolitics #WarAndPeace #YaronBrook #GlobalSecurity#Capitalism #Objectivism 

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Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.