Ben Bayer
Senior Fellow who hosts the Ayn Rand Institute podcast and moderates interviews about Objectivism and Ayn Rand-related scholarship, guiding conversations and introducing guests.
Top 3 podcasts with Ben Bayer
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Dec 11, 2025 • 50min
How Drug Boats Could Be Used to Rationalize an Unjust War with Venezuela
Ben Bayer, a policy analyst from the Ayn Rand Institute, dives into the controversial U.S. strikes on drug boats linked to Venezuela. He questions the legitimacy of claims labeling the Venezuelan military a threat and explores how drug prohibition fuels militarized responses. The discussion critiques the application of international law and warns against expanding presidential power in military actions. Bayer argues that any intervention in Venezuela lacks justification and could escalate into an unjust conflict.
May 20, 2024 • 49min
Why Today’s Universities Don’t Care About Plagiarism: An Interview with Ben Bayer
Ben Bayer, an expert in academic plagiarism, discusses the morality of altruism in academia and the indifference towards combating plagiarism. Topics include personal experiences combating plagiarism, the value of honesty in achieving personal values, and the relationship between academic dishonesty and individual value creation.
Mar 13, 2024 • 19min
Does Fear of God Ground Morality?
In this podcast, Ben Bayer challenges the idea that a fear of God is necessary for morality, highlighting how it hinders moral wisdom. He discusses the impact of fear on moral guidance, love of virtue, and intellectual independence. The episode explores the relationship between faith, fear, and moral wisdom, shedding light on the importance of rational thought in ethics.
