The Daily Objective

Greg Salmieri joins Nikos and Mark to look at the moments that shaped US & the West's route in the last 40 years and the lessons drawn from recent history.Support the show

A handful of stores in San Francisco have closed permanently, despite surviving one year of the pandemic. Would closing businesses have endured if they fought the draconian lockdown regulations earlier in the pandemic?Today, discussing this with Jonathan Hoenig is Quent Cordair, who opened his art gallery late last year when it was illegal to do so.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

A few short years ago, Ted Cruz seemed to be the closest thing to a defender of capitalism that American politics had to offer. What made him turn away from paying lip service to principles, to instead become a cheap Trump knock-off? Mark, Jonathan & Rucka discuss on today's episode of The Daily Objective.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

How do you defend your principles before an audience of hundreds of thousands while having a friendly chat with one of the most popular podcasters? Rucka, fresh from the Tim Pool Daily Show, discusses with Nikos.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

With many countries pausing the AstraZeneca vaccine distribution, the precautionary principle is again at the forefront. Nikos discusses its history and how it fits with various negative philosophical trends’.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Today, Nikos, Rucka, Mark and Jonathan celebrate the 200th episode of The Daily Objective, recall their favourite moments and think about the future.Support the show

To mark the occasion of Nikos’s book being available for pre-order, he and Jonathan will discuss its theme: the impact of tribalism in politics, culture and one’s mind.Support the show

Vaccines are a triumph of the human mind and of the will to live and flourish. Yet, they are often under attack. What goes on in the faulty epistemology of an anti-vaxxer? Mark and Rucka discuss.Support the show

Piers Morgan recently came under fire for his remarks on Meghan Markle, particularly in his disbelief that she sought help for her suicidal thoughts and was turned down by the Royal institution. Now, his remarks are being investigated by the UK media regulator, Ofcom, under their harm and offence rules.Nikos and Jonathan discuss on today’s episode.Support the show

Princess Diana & Meghan, with their public displays of openness & vulnerability, have been viewed as the faces of a changing, more caring & emoting Britain. Is this something to celebrate? Nikos & Rucka discuss.Support the show