Yaron Brook Show

Recorded live on Feb 21, 2026Season 12, Episode 36AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Feb 2026) | Yaron Brook ShowCourts, Tariffs, Mao & Musk: No Sacred Cows in This AMAWhat happens when nothing is off-limits?In this wide-ranging AMA, Yaron tackles everything from double jeopardy and military power… to Trump’s tariffs… to Mao vs. Hitler… to whether all cars will be electric by 2050. And yes — even Star Trek and Spike Lee make an appearance.This episode cuts across law, economics, politics, culture, technology, and philosophy — exposing the moral premises underneath today’s biggest debates. If you want clarity instead of tribalism… principles instead of punditry… this is for you.🎥 Watch the full episode here:👉 https://youtube.com/live/rVuP6Qq2QYw⏱️ TimestampsMain AMA Topics1:00 – Double Jeopardy & Military Tank Capabilities: What does the Constitution really protect?11:29 – OCON & Value Creation: Why tech creates value differently than manufacturing16:59 – Left vs. Right in Objectivism: Is that even the right framework?🔴 Live Audience Questions21:20 – Spike Lee remake vs. Kurosawa original: Can modern Hollywood improve on genius?23:16 – OCON, Cajun food & community building — why ideas thrive in culture25:03 – “We are all one under Landru” — Is collectivism just sanitized authoritarianism?43:02 – Is man fundamentally good and benevolent — or is that wishful thinking?45:03 – Climate activism vs. energy realism — is the narrative collapsing?45:55 – Did the court ruling on tariffs go far enough — or can Trump still wreak havoc?51:49 – TDS: Psychological diagnosis or political smear?52:05 – Mao vs. Hitler vs. Stalin: Does “intent” matter morally?53:06 – By 2050, will all cars be electric and self-driving? Will pollution vanish?1:11:25 – Gifting Ayn Rand: Which books make the biggest impact?#Objectivism #TrumpTariffs #MaoVsHitler #ClimateChangeDebate #ElectricVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #FreeMarkets #PoliticalPhilosophy #aynrand 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:   / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow  Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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/35qoEC3Become 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.

Live Feb 20, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 35SCOTUS Rules on Tariffs; Board of Peace; Trump; GDP; Hegseth; Gaza; Tucker | Yaron Brook ShowSCOTUS Slaps Tariffs, Trump Rages, and the Middle East Boils — Is America Defending Freedom or Drifting into Tribalism?The Supreme Court just ruled on tariffs — and the political class is furious.What does it mean when a small business owner can take the President of the United States to court… and win? Is this constitutional strength in action — or the start of an even bigger political war?In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the Supreme Court’s tariff decision, Trump’s reaction, the state of the U.S. economy, rising Middle East tensions, and the cultural tribalism infecting politics from SCOTUS to Tucker Carlson.From GDP to Gaza. From property rights to “holy wars.” From constitutional limits to the Dark Ages. Nothing is off limits.If you care about capitalism, constitutional government, foreign policy, and the future of Western civilization — you can’t afford to miss this one.🎯 Watch LIVE & bring your toughest questions:👉 https://youtube.com/live/fgYGL-dU7Us⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:20 – SCOTUS Rules on Tariffs: Constitutional limits or political flex?39:25 – The “Board of Peace”: Bureaucracy vs. Freedom45:55 – Trump: Strategy, ego, or escalation?48:25 – GDP: What the numbers really say55:30 – Hegseth: Religion, war, and politics1:00:50 – Gaza: Escalation and moral clarity1:05:15 – Tucker Carlson: Performance or principle?1:15:05 – Upcoming London Seminar – In Defense of Profit💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:21:32 – Is America exceptional because citizens can beat the President in court?1:22:52 – Will tariff humiliation push Trump toward foreign conflict?1:23:49 – Do most “altruists” secretly want diluted selfishness?1:26:17 – Why was Yaron interrogated by security?1:28:27 – What’s the original source on the trade deficit spike?1:29:19 – Thoughts on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?1:32:42 – Did SCOTUS time the ruling before the State of the Union on purpose?1:33:25 – What percentage of tariffs were struck down?1:33:38 – Can you convert Moses Hassan to Objectivism?1:34:31 – Are taxes treated as metaphysically inevitable?1:35:08 – Are property rights fundamentally human rights?1:37:26 – Will tariffs simply return under a different statute?1:38:15 – Why did Alito, Thomas, and Kavanaugh dissent?1:39:41 – Tucker Carlson and the “demon” story — serious or spectacle?1:39:50 – How do we save America from a new Dark Age?1:44:17 – If America turns against Jews, is the American project over?1:45:31 – When does Hegseth launch his “holy war”?1:46:12 – Is MAGA treating the Epstein files like scripture?1:49:15 – Why are Objectivists among Israel’s strongest defenders?#SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #Tariffs #Trump #Capitalism #Objectivism #MiddleEast #Gaza #PropertyRights #FreeMarkets #IndividualismThe 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:   / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow  Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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/35qoEC3Become 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.

Live Feb 19, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 34Iran War?; Ukraine; Taiwan; Trade; Mamdani; Pentagon & Anthropic; MAGA & AI; Dugin | Yaron Brook ShowWorld on the Brink: Iran, Ukraine, Taiwan — and the Ideological War Driving It AllIs the world sliding toward a multi-front war — or are we already in one?In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook tackles the escalating threat of war with Iran, the future of Ukraine, China’s designs on Taiwan, trade battles, AI militarization, and the ideological rot infecting the West.From Pentagon deals with Anthropic to MAGA’s AI populism… from Marxist rhetoric to Alexander Dugin’s civilizational mysticism… this episode exposes the philosophical roots behind today’s geopolitical chaos.If you care about freedom, capitalism, foreign policy, AI, or the survival of Western civilization — this is the episode you cannot afford to miss.👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/1RGAZ-yx4B0👍 Like, Subscribe & Support the Show via Super Chats!⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS00:01:00 Upcoming Shows Schedule00:01:40 Iran War? Are We About to Strike — and Why Announce It?00:23:10 Ukraine: Stalemate, Strategy, or Surrender?00:31:55 Taiwan: Will the U.S. Defend It?00:39:10 Trade: Protectionism vs Capitalism00:50:00 Zohran Mamdani & the New Marxist Rhetoric01:01:15 Pentagon & Anthropic — The Militarization of AI01:08:10 MAGA & AI: Populism Meets the Future01:12:10 Alexander Dugin & the Ideology of Civilizational War01:19:40 London Seminar — In Defense of Profit💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 01:23:24 Is “capitalist exploitation” just Marxist envy dressed up as morality?01:25:01 Why silence on Iran’s real atrocities — but outrage over “genocide” narratives elsewhere?01:29:38 AI Revolution: Can Claude Code build an App Store-ready product in a weekend?01:29:56 Should Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi lead Iran’s transition?01:31:33 Can an Objectivist justify working in a union?01:32:53 Why telegraph military strikes in advance?01:34:02 If Trump hurts the GOP, why are Democrats at record lows?01:35:09 Should more countries own nuclear weapons?01:35:32 Is it time for a “Freedom Alliance” to replace the UN?01:36:59 Thatcher on socialism — still true?01:37:02 Should individuals own nukes?01:37:25 Is the FCC’s “equal time” rule a rights violation?01:39:25 Why has political discourse become so cruel?01:39:39 A $10B U.S. contribution to a “Board of Peace” — wisdom or folly?See time stamps in Comments for more questions.#IranWar #TaiwanCrisis #Geopolitics #Capitalism #ArtificialIntelligence #Pentagon #MAGA #foreignpolicy #IranProtests #RussiaUkraineWar #Tariffs #Individualism #objectivismThe 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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/35qoEC3Become 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.

Live Feb 17, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 33Censorship; Iran; Russia/Ukraine; Dugin; Tariffs; Mamdani; Jones Act; Spike Lee | Yaron Brook ShowCensorship Rising, Empires Colliding: Iran, Russia, Tariffs & the War on IndividualismIs the West drifting toward censorship, nationalism, and economic self-sabotage?In this episode, Yaron Brook tackles the biggest cultural and geopolitical flashpoints shaking the world right now—from censorship and Iran to Russia/Ukraine, tariffs, and the dangerous ideas of Alexander Dugin.We break down the philosophical roots driving today’s conflicts—and why bad ideas about nationalism, collectivism, and tribalism are fueling chaos from Washington to Moscow to Tehran.Plus: The Jones Act, Mamdani, Spike Lee, China’s global strategy, secession movements, and whether fascism is making a comeback under Xi Jinping.This episode connects politics, economics, culture, and philosophy into one powerful narrative about the future of Western civilization.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/HQsv4zotp-Y⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:25 – Censorship: Who decides what you’re allowed to say?12:20 – Iran: Regime instability & prospects for change24:10 – Russia/Ukraine: What’s really at stake?31:00 – Dugin: The anti-individualist philosophy driving Russian nationalism39:20 – Tariffs: Economic ignorance or political strategy?45:20 – Mamdani & the new collectivist politics53:20 – The Jones Act: Protectionism strangling America1:00:35 – Spike Lee & “Do the Right Thing”: Race, morality & cultural narratives1:04:50 – Upcoming London Seminar – In Defense of Profit💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:10:11 – Value for value & supporting independent media1:10:57 – “Rules for Life” & guidance for living rationally1:11:24 – 1,000 new millionaires a day—what does that mean?1:12:08 – Why is hatred so culturally dominant?1:12:29 – Are immigrants today demonized like Jews in Germany?1:13:28 – Thoughts on the new Palestinian constitution?1:14:13 – Western Sahara & Morocco developments1:14:48 – Reza Pahlavi & individual rights in Iran1:16:16 – Secession movements: Should Catalonia be independent?1:17:52 – Spike Lee’s moral question: Did Mookie do the right thing?1:20:07 – Rubio, AOC & the culture clash1:20:32 – Can Dugin reconcile racism with individualism?1:21:23 – How fascist is China under Xi?1:22:01 – China waives tariffs for Africa—strategic genius?1:23:29 – Will rising prices be blamed on “corporate greed”?1:23:47 – Should activism turn into organized protest?1:24:40 – Did Milei manipulate inflation data?#FreeSpeech #IranProtests #RussiaUkraineWar #Tariffs #Individualism #Capitalism #Geopolitics #China #WesternCivilization #objectivism 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:   / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow  Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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/35qoEC3Become 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.

📺 Live February 16, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show InterviewsBonus Episode Season 12, Episode 5Conversation with Agustina Vergara Cid -- Milei & Argentina; Immigration | Yaron Brook ShowWhat does a pro-freedom immigration policy actually look like—and why has America lost confidence in its own founding principles?In this special bonus episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron is joined by Agustina Vergara Cid for a deep and timely conversation on immigration enforcement, American founding values, and the moral case for welcoming newcomers who seek freedom. Drawing on Ayn Rand’s own immigration story, they explore what America once stood for—and what it must reclaim to remain a nation of opportunity rather than bureaucracy and tribalism.This episode cuts through slogans and fear-mongering to ask the hard questions:Can immigration enforcement be compatible with individual rights?What moral principles should guide U.S. immigration policy?Why do America’s founding values continue to inspire immigrants—even as Americans themselves forget them?What Ayn Rand’s experience as an immigrant reveals about freedom, ambition, and human flourishingIf you care about liberty, national identity, and the future of the United States, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.👤 About Agustina Vergara CidAgustina Vergara Cid writes and speaks for the Ayn Rand Institute (ARI) and serves as a teaching assistant at Ayn Rand University (ARU). Her work focuses on applying Ayn Rand’s philosophy to public policy, with a particular emphasis on American immigration policy.She also speaks extensively to Latin American audiences about the moral foundations of freedom and the necessity of rejecting collectivism in favor of individual rights. Her writing has appeared in Newsweek, The Hill, and RealClear Politics, and she is a frequent guest on English- and Spanish-language media.Ms. Vergara Cid holds an LLB from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina), an LLM from the University of Southern California, and is a graduate of ARU.👉 Set your reminder and join us live for a principled, unapologetic discussion of immigration and American values.#mileipresident #YaronBrookShow #ImmigrationDebate #AmericanFounding #AynRand #IndividualRights #FreedomAndReason #ProFreedomThe 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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/35qoEC3Become 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.

Live Feb 16, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 32Rubio & AOC in Munich; Culture; Free Speech; Dollar; Iran; Gaza | Yaron Brook ShowRubio & AOC Clash in Munich—Is the West Losing Its Nerve on Culture, Free Speech & Iran?Is the West collapsing under bad ideas?From Rubio and AOC in Munich to the future of the U.S. dollar, from free speech battles to Iran and Gaza, this episode connects the dots between culture, economics, and geopolitics in a way the mainstream media won’t.In this explosive episode, Yaron breaks down what the Munich stage revealed about America’s intellectual divide, why culture—not politics—is the real battleground, and how weak thinking at home fuels danger abroad.Is free speech still a Western value?Can the dollar survive reckless policy?Are we sleepwalking into conflict with Iran?And in the second half, the live audience brings the heat—AI vs free will, nuclear energy oversight, antisemitism accusations, protectionism delusions, finance innovation, Aristotle vs Ayn Rand, and much more.If you care about ideas—and their real-world consequences—this episode is essential.🎟️ Upcoming London Seminar: In Defense of Profit – Details at yaronbrookwhow.com.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:55 Rubio & AOC in Munich – What was revealed?57:35 Culture – The root of political decline1:13:45 Free Speech – Is it dying in the West?1:19:25 The Dollar – How long can it hold?1:24:15 Iran – Strategic reality check1:32:50 Gaza – Morality & war1:38:15 Upcoming London Seminar – In Defense of Profit💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:40:50 Birthday shoutout & impact of the show 🎉1:41:34 Overeducated, underpaid elites—fuel for revolution? (Part 1)1:42:01 Resentment politics—from Tsarist Russia to today (Part 2)1:46:33 Protectionism vs energy reality—China’s grid explosion1:48:24 Asbestos lawsuits—ignorance vs responsibility1:51:34 Nuclear energy & permitting reform—room for optimism?1:53:34 Could AI discover Relativity? Or Objectivism?1:55:10 Israel, Haredim, and accusations of antisemitism1:56:37 Life on a CDO desk in 2005 + pro-finance movies?1:59:00 Nuclear power & non-proliferation oversight2:00:26 Most innovative financier since Milken?2:02:08 RIP Robert Duvall2:03:42 Aristotle vs Ayn Rand—intellectual impact2:04:34 Why Dubai’s skyline dominates2:06:03 Vivek 2028?2:07:28 Repealing the Williams Act & poison pills2:09:12 Is AOC “centrist” now?2:09:54 AOC & geography2:10:35 AOC vs JD Vance 2028 dynamics📌 See pinned comment for additional timestamps. #Capitalism #Tariffs #UkraineWar #Iran #JavierMilei #RFKJr #ImmigrationPolicy #CultureWars #ObjectivismThe 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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/35qoEC3Become 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.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Feb 15, 2026Season 12, Episode 31Horseshoe Political Theory -- What is it? What it Gets Wrong?; Reviews | Yaron Brook ShowThe Myth of Extremes: Why the Left & Right Aren’t Mirror Images — And What the “Horseshoe” Gets Dangerously Wrong Are the far Left and far Right basically the same? 🤔That’s the claim of Horseshoe Political Theory — the idea that political extremes bend toward each other.But is that true? Or is it a lazy framework that blurs crucial philosophical differences?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down what Horseshoe Political Theory gets right… and what it dangerously misunderstands. He contrasts it with a more accurate model of political ideology — and explains why today’s authoritarian Right is not just “the mirror image” of the Left, but something philosophically distinct.Plus: Javier Milei, AI girlfriends, the 2024 election, Gen Z demoralization, Rand, capitalism, art, authoritarianism — and five music reviews you don’t want to miss.If you care about liberty, capitalism, and the future of Western civilization, this episode is essential viewing.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/DGOsV8EegEc⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:30 Upcoming London Seminar – In Defense of Profit03:30 Horseshoe Political Theory — What Is It?13:50 The Modern Left24:30 The Far Right31:25 What Horseshoe Theory Gets Wrong35:35 Arrow Political Theory41:50 Javier Milei47:00 Song Review: Hayes Carll – She Left Me for Jesus51:05 Song Review: King Crimson – The Night Watch1:02:10 Song Review: Crown Lands – Starlifter: Fearless Pt. II1:06:10 Song Review: Scorpions – Wind of Change1:10:00 Song Review: Bruce Springsteen – Streets of Minneapolis1:16:20 Book Review: Quent Cordair – Genesis (Idolatry Book 1)💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:24:45 Is the “perfect partner” a Platonic fantasy? How do you deal with flaws in love?1:31:29 If capitalism can’t prevent fraud, why would it reduce lawsuits?1:37:52 AI girlfriends programmed to be “perfect” — liberation or dystopia?1:42:04 Was 2024 the last free U.S. election?1:44:51 Are we more like 1920s Germany than we think?1:47:33 Would art exist in an Objectivist society?1:50:11 Has the authoritarian Right hijacked capitalism and the American flag?1:51:54 Without Ayn Rand, would a new Dark Age be inevitable?1:53:42 Is Gen Z uniquely demoralized — and why?1:57:11 Are conservatives turning against Trump’s drug pricing controls?1:59:24 What does it mean that “entities, not actions, are causes”?2:00:45 More questions in the pinned comment 👇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: / @yaronbrookLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshowOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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#politics  #horseshoecurve  #republican  #democratic #collectivism #capitalism #individualrights   #Objectivism #AynRand #moralphilosophy  #selfinterestBecome 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.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Feb 14, 2026Season 12, Epiosde 30Romantic Love -- Be Selfish | Yaron Brook Show🔗 Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/mpxEHC0S0cgLove Isn’t Sacrifice — It’s the Highest Form of Rational Self-InterestWhat if everything you’ve been taught about love is backwards?On this Valentine’s Day episode, Yaron Brook takes on one of the most dangerous myths in our culture: that love is about sacrifice. Instead, he argues that romantic love is the ultimate act of rational selfishness — a celebration of your values, your happiness, and your life.Is love about giving up for someone else? Or is it about finding someone who reflects your deepest convictions and makes your life richer?From Atlas Shrugged to open relationships, from Romeo & Juliet to modern Korean dramas, this episode dives deep into the philosophy of love, sex, marriage, jealousy, passion, and long-term commitment.If you care about freedom, morality, and happiness — you cannot afford to miss this.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:40 Romantic Love — Be Selfish55:45 UK Event Reminder: In Defense of Profit – Why Prosperity Doesn’t Need Permission[RSVP](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-defense-of-profit-why-prosperity-doesnt-need-permission-tickets-1981960272528?aff=oddtdtcreator)💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS57:41 If you fall in love with someone’s “sense of life,” what happens if their philosophy changes?1:00:51 “All you need is love” — is that profound or dangerous nonsense? (Moulin Rouge)1:02:13 Rearden & Dagny: Was their relationship moral? Would Lillian’s virtue change the moral equation? (Atlas Shrugged)1:07:54 “Nagging” vs. asserting your needs — is this a sexist double standard?1:12:34 Kind but direct — is that Yaron’s love language at home?1:14:57 Why are so many Korean shows great at portraying romantic relationships?1:21:44 Can selfish people morally choose an open relationship?1:25:39 Is love the ultimate act of rational selfishness?1:26:04 Is sex before marriage immoral — or is NOT having it the real mistake?1:29:48 Is platonic love real? Or are we confusing categories?1:30:55 Should marriage and kids be your primary goal in your early 20s?1:32:10 Was Romeo & Juliet’s passion irrational?1:34:14 How can couples preserve romantic love over decades?1:36:40 Should you “get your life together” before pursuing someone you admire?1:37:43 The tragedy of love: one of you dies first — how do you face it?1:41:08 Is an OPAR class coming?1:44:25 Does true love require deep knowledge beyond first sight?📌 See pinned comment for additional timestamps.#RomanticLove #SelfishLove #RationalSelfInterest #Love #Objectivism #AynRand #LoveAndMarriage #ValentinesDay #PhilosophyOfLove #Relationships #SelfInterest 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: / @yaronbrookLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshowOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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/35qoEC3Become 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.

Live Feb 13, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 29Tariffs wind down?; Noem; Ukraine; Iran; Milei; "White Culture"; RFK; Penis-Gate | Yaron Brook Show🔥 Tariffs Fade, Ideas Don’t: Culture Wars, Capitalism & the Collapse of Moral Clarity -- What happens when tariffs “wind down”… but statism doesn’t?When “free” grocery stores pop up in Manhattan… and people cheer Soviet-style lines?When “White Culture” becomes a talking point… and nobody defines culture?In this explosive episode, Yaron Brook tears through the week’s biggest headlines—from tariffs and immigration to Ukraine, Iran, Milei, RFK, and the absurdity of “Penis-Gate.” But beneath the politics lies a deeper theme: the moral confusion driving America and the West.If ideas shape history, what happens when we abandon them?This episode dives into tariffs, culture, socialism, epistemology, immigration enforcement, sovereign immunity, and the moral meaning of integrity—connecting today’s chaos to deeper philosophical failures.🎥 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/hLmA09_NyT4⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:50 Upcoming Shows Schedule02:20 Tariffs Wind Down?22:50 Noem28:55 Ukraine39:05 Iran43:25 Milei48:30 "White Culture"58:15 RFK1:01:15 Penis-Gate1:07:40 Reminders🎟️ UK Event: In Defense of Profit – Why Prosperity Doesn’t Need Permissionhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-defense-of-profit-why-prosperity-doesnt-need-permission-tickets-1981960272528?aff=oddtdtcreator💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:14:28 Are intellectuals more Christian than Christians? Why do elites embrace altruism more than religion?1:17:45 “Free” grocery store in Manhattan—why Soviet optics in the wealthiest ZIP codes?1:18:55 20th Century Motors déjà vu—are we repeating the same moral-economic mistakes?1:20:35 ICE targeting Europeans—has the quota-state devoured itself?1:22:19 Are “white lies” moral if truth makes people uncomfortable?1:25:35 Why do communes only survive when they secretly rely on capitalism?1:27:08 If our crisis is epistemological, how do we fix how people think?1:29:05 Did the collapse of ideas lead to Trump—or expose it?1:32:29 Rand: “Integrity is consistency”—but what about consistent evil?1:39:14 Sovereign immunity—why can government evade accountability?1:44:19 Thailand–Cambodia: Who was morally right—and why?1:45:44 More questions in pinned commentThe 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:   / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow  Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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/35qoEC3Become 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.

Live Feb 13, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 28ICE/MN; Tariffs; Save Act; Taiwan & Japan; Iran; Venezuela; EU Deregulation? | Yaron Brook ShowBorders, Ballots & Bluster: Is the West Choosing Power Over Principle? Is America defending freedom—or drifting toward executive power, economic nationalism, and political theater?In this explosive Episode 28 of Season 12, Yaron Brook takes on ICE and Minnesota, the tariff delusion, the SAVE Act, rising tensions with Iran, threats to Taiwan, the future of Japan, chaos in Venezuela, and whether the European Unionis finally waking up to deregulation.Are tariffs a path to prosperity—or just another tax?Is the SAVE Act protecting elections—or consolidating control?Is Trump strengthening America—or reshaping global power politics?If you care about individual rights, capitalism, and the moral defense of Western civilization, this is the episode you cannot miss.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:05 Upcoming Shows & Schedule03:30 ICE & Minnesota – Federal authority vs. state resistance20:45 Tariffs – Economic nationalism or economic self-sabotage?40:40 SAVE Act – What exactly are we “saving”?48:45 Taiwan & Japan – The future of U.S. alliances in Asia1:05:40 Iran – Confrontation, calculation, or chaos?1:14:30 Venezuela – Socialism’s slow collapse1:17:00 EU Deregulation? – Is Europe rediscovering capitalism?💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:25:35 Song request: “It’s My Life” – the No Doubt version (2003)1:25:46 “Hello Heaven, Hello” by Yungblud1:26:02 Reviewing “Winning” by Neffex – influenced by Ayn Rand?1:27:01 Why a show like Mr. Sunshine couldn’t be made in the West1:35:32 Trump, Qatar, and executive power1:37:02 Are immigrants just “capitalists” in action?1:37:28 Why tech (think SpaceX) is viewed differently than finance1:38:54 The Vienna Philharmonic playing Ludwig van Beethoven at the Super Bowl halftime show?1:40:13 Is Trump the best thing to happen to Europe?1:41:06 Property rights: What happens if someone dies with no heirs?1:43:30 Trump, isolationism, and attacking Iran1:44:55 Renaming Penn Station “Trump Station”?1:46:29 Thoughts on Total Boomer Luxury Communism by Russ Greene1:50:02 Were tariffs supposed to replace income tax?1:51:07 The Atlas Society and ICE1:52:44 What exactly are they “saving” the election from?1:53:30 Personal condolencesThe 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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#Capitalism #FreeMarkets #PoliticalCommentary #ElPaso #BigTechRegulation #GrandJury #Starlink #Intel #Cuba #Objectivism #IndividualRightsBecome 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.