Brandon Lisi
Associate Archivist at the Ayn Rand Archives and co-author of the featured article, providing primary-source archival expertise and contextual evidence about Ayn Rand's immigration.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 37min
Ayn Rand, Immigrant: The Story of Her Journey to America
Brandon Lisi, associate archivist who unearthed primary documents, and Agustina Vergara Cid, an editor and immigrant-scholar, trace Ayn Rand’s journey to America. They discuss archival surprises, why Rand chose the U.S., the visa hurdles she overcame, vivid anecdotes like her reaction to New York, and how her work pressed America to live up to its ideals.
Dec 16, 2024 • 35min
Behind-the-Scenes of Ayn Rand’s Second Interview with Mike Wallace
Brandon Lisi, the Archivist at the Ayn Rand Institute and an expert on Rand's life, joins the discussion to shed light on the newly-found 1960 interview with Mike Wallace. They explore the historical context of the 'lost' interview, highlighting Rand's dynamic role as a public intellectual during the Cold War. Lisi reveals how Rand's intellectual confidence emerged, her sharp critiques of American leadership, and the significance of preserving such pivotal archives. Exciting upcoming projects from the Ayn Rand Archives are also teased!
