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The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism.

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Podcast audio: This talk by Robertas Bakula was recorded live on July 2nd in Boston, MA as part of the 2025 Objectivist Summer Conference and is available on the Ayn Rand Institute Podcast stream. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your... more

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuyhO8xssYY Podcast audio: In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Tristan de Liège, Mike Mazza, Gregory Salmieri and Ben Bayer discuss Kevin Mitchell’s book, Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Fr... more

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Noor Siddiqui
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Douglas Murray
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Mike Mazza
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Bud Brigham
Energy entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector.
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Episode: Interview with Energy Entrepreneur Bud Brigham: ARI Donor Roundtable
Ben Bayer
Colleague at the Ayn Rand Institute who analyzes political themes
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Episode: The Democrats’ Devious Appeal to ‘Freedom’
Paul Taske
Associate Director for the Litigation Center at NetChoice
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Episode: The Supreme Court’s NetChoice Decision: Online Free Speech on the Brink
Adi Dynar
Former student in ARI's education programs, now an attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation.
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Episode: Chevron Overturned
Robert Sapolsky
Neuroscientist and author of 'Determined, the Science of Life Without Free Will'.
Episode: Has Neuroscience Debunked Free Will?: Response to Robert Sapolsky
Tara Smith
Professor of philosophy at University of Texas at Austin and author of 'Egoism Without Permission'.
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Egoism Without Permission: An Interview with Tara Smith

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Nikos Tsotirakopoulos
Speaker and discussion facilitator specializing in philosophical discussions at the Ayn Rand Institute.
Ben Bayer
Fellow and Director of Content specializing in Objectivist philosophy, engaging in deep discussions about contemporary issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Ideologue clap trap

    Too many takes that are just emotional derangement & unthinking. As a “small L libertarian” I was hopeful but it’s just more talking points based on feelings & bias.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JMNC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rich exchange of relevant ideas

    I look forward to these podcasts every week. They always offer a highly professional analysis, discussion, and application of rational ideas to many of today’s ethical and political issues. The intellectuals who appear on this program are well schooled in philosophical thought at large and in Ayn Rand’s radical philosophy of Objectivism in particular. I know. I’ve been studying these ideas for thirty years and yet I get so much out of these sessions. They also allow time for questions on YouTube... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abdellat
    United States2 years ago
  • Frauds

    These people are pretentious hedonists, and their movement is a cargo cult.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Adam Spong
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you ARI, for making available, to us. This is so great to have quality content…. Anyone who wants to know more about objectivism should listen to that. I highly recommend….

    Audible
    5
    Matt
    United States4 years ago
  • I am so glad those are available…

    Thank you ARI, for making available, to us. This is so great to have quality content…. Anyone who wants to know more about objectivism should listen to that. I highly recommend….

    Audible
    5
    Matt
    United States4 years ago

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Q: What do you think the role of culture plays in the relationship with institutions?
Culture is important as it influences political institutions, but I think of culture as dominant ideas that need to be championed and protected.
Do Nobel Prize-Winning Economists Get Why Nations Fail?
Q: Where do you see Adam Smith?
Reading Adam Smith would not be enough. It is crucial to consider dominant ideas in culture and how they influence political institutions.
Do Nobel Prize-Winning Economists Get Why Nations Fail?
Q: Do you see him much more as an apologist of capitalism, not as a defender?
I would say he is closer to an apology of capitalism than a defender given his theory of moral sentiments.
Do Nobel Prize-Winning Economists Get Why Nations Fail?
Q: What is your assessment of Adam Smith? Do you think we should go back and read more of him, and because he did have a lot to say?
Reading Adam Smith is important for our foundation to know where ideas that gave rise to and supported a lot of the development in the 19th century came from, but I wouldn't say he is the cure.
Defending Embryo Screening from Irrational Opposition
Q: What is this tech that Orchid has brought to the market, and what does it change for parents?
It allows parents to screen embryos prior to pregnancy to test the entire genome sequence for over 1200 different diseases.

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Exploring contemporary cultural issues through the lens of a unique philosophical perspective, the content features a range of topics that often critique widely accepted beliefs and assumptions in society. Listeners can expect discussions on political climate, individual rights, and the implications of economic policies, all anchored in Objectivist philosophy. Notably, the podcast engages with current events and debates, aiming to challenge listeners' viewpoints and encourage critical thinking about morality, freedom, and the role of government in personal lives. Unique segments frequently touch on the importance of reason, capitalism, and the individual, highlighting the radical ideas of its philosophical foundation.

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