Yaron Brook Show Carlson/Huckabee Interview; Mexico Cartels; Iran; Ukraine; Tariffs; Peru | Yaron Brook Show
Feb 23, 2026
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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
#Capitalism #Iran #UkraineWar #MexicoCartels #Tariffs #Objectivism #FreeMarkets #Geopolitics #AtlasShrugged #Individualism #WesternCivilization
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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.
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
#Capitalism #Iran #UkraineWar #MexicoCartels #Tariffs #Objectivism #FreeMarkets #Geopolitics #AtlasShrugged #Individualism #WesternCivilization
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/
-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook
Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx
Support the Show and become a sponsor:
/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow
Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ
Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )
Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.
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.