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Live Mar 1, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 43
Iran War Update Day 2 -- 3/1 | Yaron Brook Show

Iran War – Day 2: Regime Change, Radical Islam & America’s Moral Test

War with Iran has begun. What happens next will shape the future of the Middle East — and America’s moral standing in the world.

In this explosive Day 2 update, Yaron Brook breaks down the military, political, and philosophical stakes of the Iran conflict. Is regime change realistic? Could radical Islam collapse? How should America think about retaliation, constitutional authority, long-term strategy — and the moral case for decisive action?

Plus: AI power plays between Anthropic and OpenAI, a terrorist attack in Austin, and your toughest live questions.

If you want clarity without apology — this episode is for you.
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⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
02:30 Iran War Update – Day 2
56:05 Upcoming Shows Schedule
56:55 Anthropic & OpenAI – AI Arms Race
58:05 Terrorist Attack in Austin, Texas

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
1:02:38 Could this become a prolonged conflict? Do Iranians want regime change?
1:10:17 FDA fear culture: Is overregulation driven by bureaucrats protecting themselves?
1:13:10 Polls show low U.S. support — are Americans morally confused about war?
1:15:39 Media double standards: Why is Israel judged differently?
1:19:44 Are Trump & Netanyahu learning that decisiveness maintains power?
1:20:34 Will radical Islam collapse if Iran falls?
1:22:49 Why does the U.S. treat Israel/Gaza differently than Iran?
1:26:38 What should the U.S. do in Iran long term? Can Trump be principled?
1:30:23 Was the strike unconstitutional — or morally necessary?
1:31:35 How could Iran retaliate? Are Americans at risk?
1:33:33 Will Saudi Arabia or GCC states strike next?
1:33:57 Could Iranian soldiers defect like in the Russian Revolution?
1:37:52 Has theocracy degraded Iranian culture beyond repair?
📌 See pinned comment for additional timestamps.

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Live Feb 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 42
Iran War Update -- 2/28* | Yaron Brook Show

“The Fall of a Theocracy? Israel Strikes, Khamenei Dead, and the Global Shockwaves Just Beginning.”

Is this the moment the Iranian regime finally collapses?

On February 28, Israel reportedly struck deep into Tehran — including an airstrike on Khamenei’s palace. If confirmed, this is not just a military escalation. It’s a geopolitical earthquake.

In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down what really happened, what it means for regime change in Iran, how the U.S. is involved, and whether we are witnessing the beginning of the end of theocratic authoritarianism in the Middle East.

Will oil markets explode?
Will Turkey step into the Islamist vacuum?
Will Trump benefit politically?
Should the West help write Iran’s next constitution?

This episode covers the military, political, moral, and philosophical dimensions of what may be one of the most consequential days in modern Middle East history.

Watch now. The world is shifting.
🎥 Episode Link: https://youtube.com/live/iL8_NsW3A4Q

⏱ Timestamps - Main Analysis
0:10 – Introduction
0:47 – February 28 events & Israeli strike on Khamenei’s palace
2:21 – Israeli intelligence & impact on Iran’s leadership
4:21 – U.S. & Israeli military coordination
5:53 – Regime change: Iranian military & public reaction
8:06 – Armed units supporting protesters?
10:03 – Israeli air force operations across the region
13:27 – International reactions & U.S. constitutional concerns
16:52 – Implications of Khamenei’s death
20:32 – Geopolitical shifts & oil market impact
27:55 – Media confirmation & credibility questions
29:44 – Strait of Hormuz & U.S. military strategy
31:07 – Strategic failures of Iranian leadership
33:17 – U.S. political reactions & oil implications

Superchat & Audience Q&A
35:58 – Rubio speech analysis
37:08 – Is birth tourism a real problem?
38:05 – Does someone who inherits $10M need philosophy?
39:21 – Translating Ayn Rand into Farsi—strategy for cultural change?
40:42 – Would you pick up $100 off the ground?
40:57 – Should we help draft Iran’s new Constitution?
44:32 – Why does Europe stay “weak” while the U.S. & Israel act?
49:37 – Judaism vs. Ayn Rand: moral comparison
55:19 – Should political parties lose legislative privileges?
55:55 – Are strikes strong enough to cripple the IRG?
58:58 – Will Turkey replace Iran as Islamist exporter?
1:01:40 – Trump’s motives: power, economics, or strategy?
1:04:18 – Is the theocratic model collapsing globally?
1:10:44 – Will this boost Trump’s midterms?
1:11:40 – Taliban, Wild Flower, and are we officially at war?
1:13:06 – Inside Trump’s war room: political implications
1:25:37 – Is running operations from Mar-a-Lago irresponsible?

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Live Feb 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 41
War!!! | Yaron Brook Show

🔥 “Regime Change or Global Chaos? The U.S.–Israel Strike That Could Redraw the Middle East”

War. Regime change. Constitutional limits. Global fallout.

In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook breaks down the coordinated U.S.–Israel strike on Iran, the strategic calculus behind it, and the political firestorm unfolding in Washington and across the world.

Is this the beginning of the end for Iran’s regime — or the start of a broader regional war?
Did Trump overstep constitutional authority?
How should America think about alliances, retaliation, and long-term strategy?

Yaron tackles the moral case for war, the practical realities of regime change, European reactions, Iranian propaganda, Saudi Arabia’s response, and what this could mean for the future of the Middle East — and American foreign policy.

If you care about national defense, constitutional government, capitalism, and America’s role in the world, you don’t want to miss this one.

Watch now:
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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Countdown
1:51 Introduction & episode overview
2:07 Capitalism seminar in London + future plans
2:20 U.S.–Israel coordinated strike on Iran: what happened and why
10:52 Constitutional concerns & Trump’s regime change declaration
14:56 Europe reacts, global fallout & Iranian propaganda
18:25 U.S.–Israeli coordination & Iranian public response
26:00 Congress, regional alliances & counterattacks
29:07 Saudi Arabia’s official response
31:05 Prospects for resolution & historical parallels

🎙️ Live Audience Questions
Q1: Did Trump violate the Constitution — or act within executive war powers?
Q2: Is regime change in Iran morally justified? Strategically viable?
Q3: What should Saudi Arabia and Gulf states do now?
Q4: Could this escalate into a wider regional war?
Q5: Is Europe enabling Iranian aggression through appeasement?
Q6: What is the long-term American interest in this conflict?

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Live Feb 27, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 40
Live From London | Yaron Brook Show

Iran on the Brink, AI in War, and the Moral Case for Capitalism — Live From London

Is Iran closer to collapse than the headlines admit?
Should AI companies refuse to support national defense?
And why does the moral defense of capitalism still terrify its critics?

In this explosive live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, broadcasting from London, Yaron tackles Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Anthropic’s refusal to work on defense AI, Biden’s State of the Union, and the enduring power of Ayn Rand’s ideas. From double jeopardy and OJ Simpson to monopoly myths and altruism, nothing is off-limits.

This is not political commentary.
This is a moral reckoning.

Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/31QGsS2G9iI

⏱ Timestamps - Main Topics
2:14 – Lessons from speaking at a UK grammar school
6:57 – Promoting Ayn Rand’s philosophy in education
8:55 – Upcoming events and seminars
10:12 – Iran’s nuclear program and global consequences
13:47 – Anthropic’s ethical stance on AI & defense
29:32 – Ayn Rand on capitalism, ethics & government
38:35 – Monetary vs non-monetary value
45:28 – Biden’s State of the Union: analysis

Audience Questions
49:56 – Is value primarily monetary, or more than price?
51:19 – Do book reviews cost money?
52:04 – Did you watch the State of the Union so we didn’t have to?
54:06 – Do people secretly know altruism is impractical?
1:00:24 – Is ICE retreating? Is Iran collapsing? Is Enlightenment winning?
1:03:42 – Double jeopardy & OJ Simpson: can justice fail?
1:06:59 – If you were Trump, what would you do about Iran?
1:09:18 – “Confidence is quiet. Insecurity is loud.”
1:10:10 – Does Trump want Israel to strike Iran first?
1:10:58 – Was the West demoralized by Kant before WWII?
1:16:10 – Why didn’t an assassination attempt change Trump?
1:17:48 – Can selfishness motivate charity?
1:24:44 – Was Jordan Belfort a criminal or scapegoat?
1:24:58 – Will Objectivism spread suddenly or gradually?
1:25:47 – Market regulation vs Fed intervention
1:27:39 – Do younger generations lack integrity?

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Live Feb 24, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, Episode 39
AI Impact; Russia War; Iran–Will He?; US Chips; Prediction Markets; Welfare Fraud | Yaron Brook Show
AI Disruption, Iran Showdown, and the War on Profit: Is the West Choosing Decline?

Is AI about to supercharge capitalism—or empower the surveillance state?
Is Iran bluffing—or is the West?
Are prediction markets smarter than politicians?

In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles the biggest geopolitical and economic flashpoints shaping 2026: artificial intelligence, the Russia war, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, U.S. semiconductor strategy, welfare fraud, and the cultural war consuming the West.

From the State of the Union to the future of profit, from MAGA populism to Europe’s socialist healthcare trap, this episode connects the dots between ideas, policy, and power.

If you care about freedom, markets, war, AI, and the moral case for capitalism — you don’t want to miss this one.

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⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:35 Upcoming London Seminar – In Defense of Profit
03:05 State of the Union Breakdown
07:20 AI Impact – Liberation or Leviathan?
34:20 Russia War – Strategy, Morality & Endgame
48:15 Iran – Will He Strike? What’s at Stake?
58:10 US Chips – Industrial Policy vs Free Markets
1:03:10 Prediction Markets – Outsmarting the Experts?
1:06:50 Welfare Fraud – Systemic Failure?
1:08:55 London Seminar – Why Profit Is Moral

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 
1:14:30 Why does the American right politicize even a hockey gold medal?
1:16:32 Is it rational to trade value with irrational minds? (DIM hypothesis)
1:18:10 Could AI judge politicians and legal decisions better than humans?
1:20:17 What would a truly “selfish America” look like globally?
1:22:57 Should you cut off parents who attacked your psycho-epistemology?
1:24:42 Does government regulation really prevent deadly market failures?
1:27:36 Is MAGA using “only we can stop the left” tactics like historical authoritarian movements?
1:28:37 Does the GOP have a growing authoritarian problem?
1:29:33 Should the NHS be fully privatized—even if it shocks Brits?
1:29:52 Can Europe become Objectivist—or is America the last hope?
1:30:45 If Iran falls, should Persia rise again?
1:31:17 CEO pay vs productivity—are the graphs misleading?
1:33:18 Can Trump be trusted with military action? Does Congress decide war?
1:34:33 How did the Enlightenment defeat Nazism and Communism?
1:35:24 Is Israel less welfare-dependent than Europe despite socialism?
1:36:26 Do prediction markets improve public decision-making?
1:36:48 Should democratizing Iran be a U.S. national security goal?

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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.

👉 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/XRH-ZEJkkiw

⏱️ 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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#Objectivism #Manufacturing #NationalSecurity #tradedeficit #mercantilism #tariffetrump

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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.

🎥 Watch the full episode here:
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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.

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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?

#SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #Tariffs #Trump #Capitalism #Objectivism #MiddleEast #Gaza #PropertyRights #FreeMarkets #Individualism

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