Yaron Brook Show

Original Title  AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Sep 27, 2025) | Yaron Brook Show 

A wide-ranging AMA & Hangout with Contributors — from the future of AI to cultural trends, philosophy, art, politics, history, and personal advice. Yaron Brook dives into deep questions and sharp insights with his audience.

⏱ Timestamps:
2:47 – Impact and foresight of AI in media
7:20 – South Korean TV shows and cultural impact
11:35 – Objectivist ideas and cultural traction
15:19 – Rising authoritarianism and monitoring violence
26:08 – Appreciating art: Technical and emotional aspects
32:12 – Renaissance impact and positive art reflections
36:35 – Progressive education and Trump’s impact on Israel
48:50 – Advice for newly engaged couples and ideal age for marriage
59:10 – Super chats and charismatic centrism in politics
1:02:19 – Elon Musk and political parties
1:04:04 – National Geographic on shipwrecks and spice trade history
1:06:53 – Book recommendation: A Splendid Exchange
1:08:50 – Divorce, implications, and military technologies
1:12:33 – AI in military and Trump’s cabinet
1:19:51 – Independent thinkers and Republican Party shifts
1:23:25 – Ben Shapiro vs. Tucker Carlson in the GOP
1:26:47 – Lord of the Rings as a power-corrupt story
1:29:00 – Evil, seduction, and America’s era of violent populism
1:31:45 – Future Republican leaders and Trump’s power approach
1:37:28 – FCC threats, Disney, and California’s leftist policies
1:41:25 – Liability, personal responsibility, and Buffett’s abilities
1:49:50 – Opposition to ID cards and Trump’s financial crisis response
1:51:49 – Documentary on Hitler’s philosophers
1:54:24 – Israel as a first world Catholic country and protectionism
1:55:30 – GOP’s evolution and global struggles
1:56:35 – Israel-Gaza conflict and civilian casualties
1:57:49 – Toxic friendships and moral obligations

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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.

Original Title:  Charlie Memorial; H1B; corruption; Pentagon; Baltic; Bagram; Argentina; Palestine | Yaron Brook Show 
September 22, 2025

Yaron Brook exposes America’s political contradictions, the fragility of free speech in an age of coercion, and why the survival of the West demands moral clarity and courage. From corruption in Washington to global flashpoints in the Baltics, Bagram, Argentina, and Palestine—Yaron unpacks the battles that define our future.

Key Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:25 Political Violence
10:00 Charlie Memorial
42:30 H1B
1:01:10 Corruption
1:08:20 Pentagon
1:11:00 Baltic
1:13:55 Bagram
1:20:35 Argentina
1:25:30 Palestine

Live Q&A Highlights:
1:38:07 Peikoff’s Ominous Parallels & Gray’s Thoughts After Liberalism
1:39:55 Could Lebanon have been a stable Western-aligned state?
1:42:12 Appetite for rational immigration reform?
1:43:57 Is Trump’s open corruption “better”?
1:46:49 Bush on Social Security & immigration reform
1:48:23 Brain injuries, consciousness & identity
1:52:39 Bernie vs. Bush on immigration; Phil Gramm impressions
1:53:01 Captain Kirk: “What does God need with a starship?”
1:54:07 A “Centrist” third party?
1:55:04 RFK, Tylenol & autism—bad science?
2:00:11 Best advice before having children
2:07:14 Yaron’s “Rules for Parents”?
2:09:14 Whatever happened to the Vincent Geloso interview?
2:09:35 Is a $100k H-1B fee innovation-killing?
2:10:56 Palmer Luckey & shaking up defense procurement
See pinned comment for timestamps and [questions](https://youtube.com/live/7hMQd_1ilBw)

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

From coercion disguised as “free speech” to the New York Times’ lawsuit circus, from Democrats’ power plays to Taiwan’s survival against China’s looming shadow, and Estonia’s defiance at the edge of Russia’s empire—today’s episode of the Yaron Brook Show doesn’t hold back.

Yaron takes on the deep contradictions in America’s political culture, the fragility of free speech in an age of coercion, and why the West’s survival depends on clarity, courage, and moral confidence.

🔥 Expect tough questions, bold answers, and uncompromising ideas—whether about Trump’s lawsuits, Jimmy Kimmel's firing, Tucker Carlson’s fan base, Victor Davis Hanson’s decline, or what dictatorship in America would really look like.

📍 Key Timestamps
01:25 – Coercion vs. Free Speech: When persuasion turns into force
14:50 – NYT Lawsuit: Journalism, power, and truth on trial
28:20 – Democrats: Division, weakness, and the road ahead
38:00 – Taiwan: Standing tall against China’s shadow
42:50 – China: Authoritarianism on the march
46:50 – Estonia: Defiance on the edge of Russia’s empire

💬 Live Q&A Highlights:
58:00 – Hate & Reality: Are millions blinded by rage, following Fuentes, Owens, and Carlson?
1:01:05 – Atlas Shrugged on Screen: Can DailyWire deliver a faithful Rand adaptation?
1:04:14 – Ayn Rand’s Reach: Was she more influential alive than today, despite millions of readers now?
1:05:25 – Weaponizing DOJ: Can a president unleash lawsuits on enemies, or must Trump pay his own way?
1:06:19 – Fragile Courts: Is a weakening judiciary enough to hold back assaults on the law?
1:08:55 – Free Speech Today: X, Substack, YouTube thrive—should Trump target dying broadcast media?
1:10:01 – Victor Davis Hanson: From honest scholar to partisan hack—what happened?
1:14:30 – Isolationism Extreme: Would Trump sacrifice Europe & Asia for U.S. hemisphere dominance?
1:16:01 – Trump Unbound: If dictator, what policies would he pursue with no opposition?
1:17:43 – Control & Collectivism: Why do those without self-mastery seek power over others?
1:19:05 – Putin’s Strategy: Wear down the West by pushing further each time—admiration or fear?
1:29:24 – Trump & Bribes: Would corruption perversely boost economic growth?
1:30:07 – Dynasty Dreams: Should Yaron’s kids run for president under his control?
1:30:34 – GOP & Violence: Would Charlie Kirk’s assassination shift the midterms?
1:31:23 – Center-Right Rising? Are moderates finally countering Trump effectively?
1:32:56 – Brain Power: What are the best books on neuroplasticity & brain health?
1:33:20 – Productivity Divide: Is wealth creation carried by a small minority of true contributors?
See pinned comment for questions

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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
See Comments for full [Questions](https://youtube.com/live/QXzcxZDVBcY)

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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
See [comments](https://youtube.com/live/ctHR8xI0bDc) for full questions.

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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.

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?
 -- See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions

👉 If you want clear, uncompromising analysis on politics, culture, and the battle of ideas—without tribal spin—this is your show. [watch](https://youtube.com/live/dt9zI8-mfVY.
💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left  and Right alike.
📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  
❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!

The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by: 

• The Ayn Rand Institute  (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)
• Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein  (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)
• Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)
• Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/

Join this channel to get access to perks:     / @yaronbrook  

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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.

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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