Yaron Brook Show

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

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

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

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

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

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#Israel #Qatar #MiddleEast #USMilitary #JobsCrisis #Murdoch #Media #Ethiopia #Mamdani #Architecture #Capitalism #Objectivism #Freedom #Individualism #Philosophy #Economics #Politics #Stagflation #Trump #YaronBrookShow


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

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

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

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

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

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Original Title:  Milei; Jobs Report; Tech CEOs & Trump; Hawley & AI; Immigration; Drug War; Musk | Yaron Brook Show  | September 5, 2025

Why are “pro-capitalist” CEOs kneeling to Trump? Why is Hawley using AI as a new excuse for government control? Why do politicians lie about jobs, immigration, and the drug war? And what does Milei’s battle in Argentina tell us about freedom’s future?

Key Time Stamps:
01:35 Milei
06:30 Jobs Report
15:55 Tech CEOs & Trump
27:45 Musk
34:30 Hawley & AI
40:35 Immigration
46:10 Drug War

Live Questions:
56:26 Is being passive-aggressive a sign of moral cowardice? 
59:55 I'm planning my 1st ever trip to South America! Which cities are a 'must-do'? When I talk about Rio, friends give dire warnings on security. Is it so bad that I should stay away from Rio on my trip?
1:03:55 Are you surprised that American businessmen are kneeling to politicians in the year 2025, or does it make sense given the philosophy in the culture?
1:05:00 Your comments about the intensification of the Drug War sparked this question: why does the violation of a right beget further violation of rights?
1:06:54 Have you ever explored England outside of London? 
1:09:55 Is this the modern mixed economy model? Have a few cities where all the wealth and innovation occur, and everyone else in the country lives on benefits?
1:10:46 All government attempts to redistribute wealth and income smother productive incentives and lead toward general impoverishment.
1:11:09 You really believe the guy making $50k a year can be as happy as the guy making $500k a year?
1:15:33 What motivated LP to write DIM? What was he observing in the culture to make him want to put in writing these predictions when things were looking pretty good 15 years ago, when he began writing?
1:18:35 What would you do in that situation? How would you deal with Trump as the CEO of a company, knowing he would want to associate with you?
1:19:28 Could ARI produce a movie or documentary about Objectivism?
1:20:56 This makes a Christian-altruist society very uncomfortable, but isn’t the truth that sometimes the strong have to use force against the weak if it’s in retaliation for aggression?
1:22:06 Is there any hope left for Taiwan? Do you think the world is ready to have TSMC in the hands of the CCP?
1:23:13 Aside from health and family issues, I have trouble understanding unhappy wealthy people. Is it value-related? Lack of goals to use the money?
1:25:23 We could use a reverse DIM that identifies and celebrates the causes of the Enlightenment. Is there a book out there that does that?

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Original Live Title RFK & Miran at Senate; FL Vaccine Mandates; Abortion Pill; Tariffs &Deportation | Yaron Brook Show | September 4, 2025

When politics descends into a circus, who’s really paying the price? From RFK’s Senate drama and Miran’s grandstanding to Florida’s authoritarian vaccine mandates, America’s culture wars rage on. Add in the Left/Right battle over the abortion pill, Trumpian tariff lies, and calls for mass deportation—and you get the perfect storm of bad ideas.

Yaron Brook slices through the noise with unapologetic clarity, exposing the irrationality, tribalism, and dangers behind today’s politics. Neither Left nor Right escapes critique—because freedom, reason, and individual rights demand honesty.

Key Time Stamps:
01:15 Free Press
07:05 National Conservatism Conference
37:05 RFK
43:20 Miran
45:45 FL Vaccine Mandates
49:20 Abortion Pill
54:50 Tariffs
56:30 Deportation
1:00:00 Announcement https://randsdaycon.thebvh.com/

Live Questions:
1:11:47 Another interesting thing about Rand was that she frequently thought of and identified the motives behind ideas and actions without resorting to psychoanalyzing. Do you think that’s difficult to do? What are your thoughts on how to do it?
1:13:31 How do you objectively assign a weight to your gut feelings? 
1:18:09 Even if you're healthy, is it possible to be consistently happy if you're not wealthy?
1:20:51 With Trump everything is horrible, a disgrace, a Hellhole, etc., unless he’s responsible for it. I’m highlighting his negativity and malevolence. Do you think that’s correlated with skepticism/cynicism?
1:22:06 Why do some grow up trying to think in principles despite their education, and others don't?
1:23:52 Does the Left have more respect for human rights than the Right? Respect for due process and humane treatment of detainees and prisoners?
1:25:46 On yesterday's show, you said: "Ayn Rand didn't convince that many people, but maybe she convinced the most important people". What did you mean by that?
1:27:10 When Tom Snyder asked Rand what she meant by selfishness, she referenced self-esteem, and that one should “respect one’s mind”. What does respecting one’s mind entail?
1:29:08 When a crony politician is accused of acting in "self-interest" against the "interest" of the people, what's a better term than "self-interest"?
1:30:37 When evaluating selfishness, are people not so much put off by the idea of you pursuing your values and achieving your happiness, but a perceived ugliness of not caring about others?
1:32:20 Could hospitals now say, “Want to deliver your baby at Hospital A, B, or C? You must get these specific vaccines for our NICU ward’s protection.” ?
1:32:50 If the S&P500 booms 4k points after the tariffs are shut down, would Trump reconsider tariffs? Or is he too deep into mercantilism to think otherwise?
1:34:00 Are you planning on becoming a genocide scholar?
📌  See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions

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Original Live Show Title: Google; Taxes & GDP; Epstein; Drug War; Genocide; China Parade: Ukrainian Drones | Yaron Brook Show  | September 3, 2025

Big Tech, taxes, Epstein’s shadow, the drug war, genocide, China’s military pageantry, and Ukrainian drone warfare—this episode rips into the moral and political fault lines of our age. Yaron Brook doesn’t just cover the news, he dissects the lies behind it: how governments distort GDP, how intellectual rot fuels cognitive egalitarianism, why both left and right collude to keep Epstein’s truth buried, and what today’s wars reveal about morality, technology, and freedom.

🔴 Watch the full show here: https://youtube.com/live/sO2gYpIm9x8

Key Topics:
01:55 Google’s grip on speech
11:05 Taxes & GDP myths
20:15 Epstein revelations
28:20 Drug War insanity
33:45 Genocide: moral clarity or evasion?
42:10 China’s parade of power
59:00 Ukrainian drone warfare

Plus, live questions on Objectivist activism, water privatization, cognitive egalitarianism, Gaza, the Norwegian oil fund, early retirement, Italian culture—and more.

Live Questions:
1:09:30 Do you think it's immature for Objectivists to be frustrated or impulsive about not being able to change the culture yet? Or should we be morally ambition and demanding/expecting of our fellow citizens to be moral enough to recognize the truth in this philosophy?
1:13:52 I spoke to a colleague about a British water company scandal today. I realized that I knew very little about how privatized water would/have been supplied. Would franchising be valid, like the system they have in France?
1:16:55 What's your assessment of how [others] promote the idea that every individual has the exact same cognitive capacity, and therefore, all beliefs are equal based on that premise, e.g., cognitive egalitarianism, etc.?
1:20:15 Do you think both the right and left political parties are working together against American citizens, since they seem to be actively working to prevent the public from accessing information surrounding the Epstein debacle?
1:22:11 Maybe the lies are a cover for a deeper plan?
1:24:01 Do you think the current Gaza offensive will finally put an end to Hamas’ rule?
1:24:56 Have you heard of the Norwegian oil funds ethical committee pulling the fund out of companies involved in Israel? Any Opinions? What do you think are the long term effects, politically, diplomatically?
1:26:48 You said don’t save when you’re young but what if I want the option to retire early and travel the world for a few years?
1:29:43 Thoughts on the Italian people and Italian culture?
1:33:33 A lot of similarities between Israeli’s and Italian’s?
1:34:26 If a weapon ‘good on paper’ turned out to be bad in practice, would this entail a re-evaluation of the initial paper? (theory)

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Original Show Title Use of Troops; Trump Health; Manufacturing; Tips; Dissatisfaction; Stock Market | Yaron Brook Show | September 2, 2025

In this episode, Yaron Brook tackles some of the most pressing—and controversial—issues shaping America today. Should U.S. troops be deployed domestically? What does Trump’s declining health mean for the country? Can America’s obsession with “bringing back manufacturing” survive economic reality? Yaron breaks down the myths around tipping culture, the roots of widespread dissatisfaction, and the truth behind stock market movements.

Along the way: insights on equality, U.S. Space Command, and the forgotten Department of War. Plus, sharp live Q&A covering Atlas Shrugged, trade tribalism, Alaska’s decline, capitalism’s long struggle, and whether America today looks disturbingly like pre-Nazi Germany.

Key Time Stamps:
01:50 Equality
05:30 US Space Command
07:50 Department of War 
11:25 Use of Troops
18:45 Trump Health
22:40 Manufacturing
32:40 Tips
39:40 Dissatisfaction
1:03:50 Stock Market
1:16:45 Charlie Kirk

Live Questions:
1:30:57 Does anti-trade sentiment come from tribalism and fear of the other? Is it reasonable to decline trade that might prolong a culture antithetical to your own, e.g. Russia,Saudi Arabia. But can't it still be win-win?
1:40:25 “How do we win? We lose, and lose, and lose . . . until we are ready.” —Andor (Rebel mentor to Rebel recruit)
1:41:20 Do you think Trump being a compulsive liar and oppressor is causing his health to decay? Is it possible he doesn't make it out of his second term?
1:42:30 Does this feel like pre-Nazi Germany to you at all?
1:44:00 What is the best way to monitor the flow of investment and capital out of the US? Is this easy to see amongst all the other economic data out there?
1:46:09 A bit ago, you said young people don’t need to focus on savings. But modest investing (index funds) early compounds safely/greatly. Why wait?
1:50:14 Are intellectuals our only hope for the objectivist movement?
1:52:01 Most debates are framed as capitalism vs socialism where the takeaway is “let’s avoid extremes and go for social democracy.” Don’t you think the focus should be against social democracy?
1:54:42 Thoughts on the emotion of fear. What does the word identify? Causes?
1:57:38 See pinned comment for timestamps of [additional questions](https://youtube.com/live/WH29SryiAE0)

👉 If you want unfiltered truth about politics, economics, and culture—without the tribal spin—this is the episode to watch.

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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 Show Title: Tariff Lies; Xi, Modi, Putin; Tourism; Chinese Visas; DC; Min Wage; UK Asylum | Yaron Brook Show | September 1, 2025

Are tariffs “protecting” American jobs—or just ripping you off? Yaron tears apart the myths and exposes the real victims of tariff lies. From Xi’s authoritarian grip to Modi’s nationalist illusions and Putin’s thuggery, the show dives into the strongmen shaping global politics.

Yaron will also tackle the decline of tourism, the mess of Chinese visas, the swamp of DC politics, and the economic insanity of minimum wage hikes. Across the Atlantic, the UK asylum crisis reveals the moral collapse of Western immigration policies.

Plus, a fiery Q&A on crime stats, Trump’s tariff obsession, Rand’s cultural impact, drones vs. tanks, why Americans have AC but Europeans don’t—and the deeper question of whether fear of independence defines today’s culture.

Key Time Stamps:
02:35 Florence Reflections
04:55 Tariff Lies
38:35 Xi
39:35 Modi
47:40 Tourism
51:45 Chinese Visas
56:30 DC
1:02:45 Min Wage
1:08:35 UK Asylum

Live Questions:
1:37:58 What are the most positive trends in the world today? What gives you greatest cause for optimism?
1:44:52 What if somebody told Trump that his chances of getting the Nobel Prize would dramatically increase if he eliminated all tariffs?
1:46:14  Will we see capitalism in our lifetime?
1:46:51 Is looking at how many hours a person must work to afford an item a better way of looking at prices today, compared to prices in the past?
1:50:56 Back to the issue of maturity, how do you explain the phenomenon of the degree of immaturity of the Trump administration?
1:54:37 Rand diagnosed most people as having a fear of independence. Whatever one feels about being independent, one’s metaphysical independence is a biological fact. Why would one form a fear of acknowledging that fact of nature?
1:56:22 Are drones making armored fighting vehicles obsolete?
1:59:09 Would you agree that to learn, an individual has to revise a previously held belief (accept that being wrong is a path to learning), and/or... accept being ignorant about some topic/information, and [honestly] learn from a position of ignorance?
2:05:51 Is it really fair to say all the smart people are in Blue cities? Is it because of current Democrat policies or relics of times past?
2:08:55 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions

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 #epping #china #russia #foreignpolicy #americafirst  #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politics

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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 Live Show Title: David; Jordan Peterson & Maturity; Gold; Review-Forks in The Road | Yaron Brook Show | August 31, 2025

What does Michelangelo’s David reveal about art, heroism, and the human spirit? Is Jordan Peterson right that maturity requires parenthood—or is that a dangerous myth? Yaron Brook dives into the meaning of real maturity, the enduring value of gold, and the forks in the road we all face.

Along the way:
Michelangelo’s David as the ultimate symbol of human greatness (04:35)
Peterson’s flawed take on maturity and the real meaning of adulthood (24:15)
Gold—why it matters and what it represents (42:40)
Forks in the Road: choices, consequences, and the future (52:30)

Live audience questions tackle art, racism, AI economics, Israel, immigration, property rights, and whether caring for children more than yourself is a virtue—or a trap.

Key Time Stamps:
04:35 Michelangelo's David
24:15 Jordan Peterson & Maturity
42:40 Gold
52:30 Review-Forks in The Road 

Live Questions:
1:11:47 Harry B. to AR: Do you feel that you are always maturing? She said no, a bit shocked. He: “Do you feel that you are constantly learning more about life?’ She: Yes, and wonder how I ever survived not knowing what I know now. How do you interpret this?
1:14:39 Are you not the author of your thoughts? You're just the editor?
1:24:25 When reading online comment sections, it is appears the culture is saturated with racism and hatred. Is this due to immaturity? Fear of taking the risks necessary to make your life something?
1:27:16 Economists are saying Hayak was right about the past, but AI changes the game. "The calculation problem"? 
1:30:46 can you go over some PBDs capitalist answers from todays show on jubile?
1:31:10 How would you address private investors buying property and developing areas therefore increasing property tax and pricing people out? 
1:32:33 @maribbens: Love your YouTube channel! Don’t love immigrants coming in, bringing their uncles with weird-sounding names. They’re gonna take our Bobs!
1:33:07 Can you try and get on Graham Stephans' show? 
1:33:35 I think it’s dangerous to care for your children more than yourself. What happens when the child doesn’t need or want that level of care anymore?
1:34:10 80% of Pakistanis are the product of first cousin marriages. Do you think this is part of their high crime rate of Pakistanis in the Uk?
1:38:00 Do you think people are able to have multiple careers in life?
1:38:50 Would it be justified to displace the Gazans and have Israel absorb the land in order to keep Israelis safe?
1:41:04 If someone films me in public and posts it online for clicks, isn’t that using my image/property without consent? Why should free expression in this context override image rights

📌 If you’re tired of clichés, conformity, and cultural decline, this episode will challenge you to rethink what maturity, responsibility, and greatness really mean.
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 #michaelangelo #inflation #jordanpeterson #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​ ​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politics

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Original Live Show Title: Tariffs' Legality; Fed Independence; Houthis; Iran Sanctions; Venezuela | Yaron Brook Show | August 30, 2025

From the legality of tariffs to the future of Fed independence, Yaron Brook dives into the economic and political battles shaping America’s future. Are tariffs constitutional—or just legalized theft? Is the Federal Reserve still independent, or already captured by political forces?

Shifting to global flashpoints, Yaron examines the Houthis’ threat to stability, the failures of Iran sanctions, and Venezuela’s ongoing collapse. Along the way, he tackles tough audience questions on Jordan Peterson, Trump’s authoritarian appeal, Congress’s cowardice, and the Supreme Court’s abdication.

This is a wide-ranging, unapologetically honest look at the erosion of freedom—at home and abroad.

Key Time Stamps:
04:00 Italy Reflections
10:35 Upcoming Shows Schedule
11:50 Tariffs' Legality
25:30 Fed Independence
41:10 Houthis
43:45 Israel
45:55 Iran Sanctions
48:15 Venezuela

Live Questions:
53:04 Jordan Peterson said: "You are not mature until someone else matters more than you". Obviously taking care of a child or having to care for a sick loved one does mature you, but can this sentiment be framed in egoistic terms?
57:30 Can you talk about the formal training you received in Objectivism?
1:00:38 Why can't congressional Republicans see where we are headed with Trump? Do they want a tyranny? 
1:06:38 Congress in my view is largely to blame for bringing us closer to authoritarianism. It takes them for ages to pass crazy laws and all they do is talk. Trump gives the illusion of being pro-action. Thoughts?
1:08:33 Has the Supreme Court abdicated its responsibilities of safeguarding our Republic?
1:09:08 Is major crime down in Blue cities because DA's are bumping felonies down to misdemeanors?
1:10:23 Is Trump successfully making dictatorship more palatable to the American public?
1:11:05 If Blake Scholl is super successful with BOOM, maybe he could run for president in 10-15 years?
1:11:30 Is Al performing so well due to anything Trump is doing? Or is it purely coincidental, and he's just riding the wave? Will Trump be bad for Al's development? Or deregulate to help expand it?
1:12:52 Can you do a show where you catch up on all music and movie reviews all in one shot?
1:16:16 Is the CEO of Intel a coward for partnering with Trump?
1:17:55 Thoughts on Kevin O'Leary? 
1:18:35 Dr. Mike Israetel often talks about how he absolutely loves Big Pharma. Something hopefully you can discuss on his channel.
1:19:26 Were you & LP closest while he was writing DIM?

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Original Live Show Title: 📺  AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Aug 2025) | Yaron Brook Show

In this wide-ranging Contributor AMA, Yaron Brook opens with travel updates before diving into the real-world issues shaping politics, culture, and economics. He unpacks tax incidence theory and the hidden burden of tariffs on consumers, sparking a debate over dress codes and workplace culture. From there, the conversation expands into cultural communication norms, antisemitism, and the destructive pull of egalitarianism.

Other highlights include:
-- The ripple effects of corporate taxes on wages and prices
-- Alma Deutscher’s latest concert and the brilliance of young talent
-- John Bolton’s prosecutions and what they reveal about U.S. politics
-- Stagflation, intelligent design, and the lessons of historical atrocities
-- AI’s growing role in coding and technological disruption
-- Insights on Nikki Haley’s career trajectory
-- Educational competition and Poland’s shifting economic policies

Live Audience Q&A:
-- Are young Objectivists stuck in Galt’s Gulch fantasies—blaming the world for their failures?
-- Did Close Encounters of the Third Kind capture Rand’s concretes/abstractions by accident—or is there another source?
-- Will Blake Scholl (Boom Supersonic) go public with Objectivism if supersonic travel takes off?
-- Israel accused of starving Gazans—does Yaron regret earlier advice?
-- Is evolutionary psychology just Nazi-style determinism repackaged?
-- Have Israelis lost altruism since October 7—now demanding Gaza’s total destruction?
-- Would you risk your career by going public with controversial ideas?
-- And a shoutout to a listener tuning a piano while tuning in. 🎹
See comments for questions.

👉 Full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/X2y_9BtVcI8

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