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Yaron Brook, the Radical for Capitalism, discusses news, culture and politics from the principled perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism.Want more? Visit YaronBrookShow.com and become a Yaron Brook Show supporter to get exclusive content and support the creation of more content like this! Patreon.com/YaronBrookShow.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/yar... more

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Live Sep 5, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show

Answering Capitalism’s Critics #3: Hasan Piker — “Technofeudalism” | Yaron Brook Show

#Capitalism #socialism #feudalism #marxism #technology #ObjectivismExplained #AynRand #FreeMarkets #Economics2026 #WealthInequa... more

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Live Sep 4, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show

Economy; Meta; Galliano; Clancy; Piacenti; Volkswagen; Falkland; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

#interestrates #jobsreport #economy #milei #falklandswar #NationalDebt #FreeMarkets #GeopoliticsToday #Capitalism #Fo... more

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Live Sep 3, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show

(Season 12, Episode 146)

Hegseth; Iran; Russia; JDVance; Debt; Oil; Golden Shares; Founders; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

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Live Sep 2, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show

(Season 12, Episode 145)

The Meaning of 9/11—25 Years Later: Objectivism, Islamic Totalitarianism, and America’s Crisis of Ideas with Elan Journo, Onkar Ghate & Yaron Brook

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Michael Israetel
PhD in sport physiology, co-founder and chief content officer of RP Strength; YouTube educator on fitness and philosophy; admirer of Ayn Rand
Renaissance Periodization (RP Strength)
Episode: Commenting on Dr. Mike Israetel -- Capitalism, Pharma, Drugs & FDA | Yaron Brook Show
Sasan Paikham
Commentator on Elon Musk and related topics
Episode: MOU; SpaceX; CIA; Piker on Musk; Liberty Justice Center; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show
Candace Owens
Conservative political commentator
Public commentator
Episode: Total Surrender; G7; Anthropic; Swiss Vote; Peru; Candace/Russia; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show
Josh Windham
Senior attorney at the Institute for Justice
Institute for Justice
Episode: Protecting Freedom in the Courts -- Conversation with Joshua Windham | Yaron Brook Show
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Guest speaker referenced in a video clip discussing policy and math mistakes
Public figure, environmental attorney and author
Episode: Iran; Lebanon; Gulf Bailout; Fed; Griffin; Insider Trading; Math; "Affordability" | Yaron Brook Show
Hasan Piker
Guest on the show, political commentator
Episode: War & Blockade Update; Trump Socialism; Gerrymandering; SPLC; Hasan Piker | Yaron Brook Show
Amesh Adalja
Leading expert in infectious disease, pandemic preparedness, biosecurity; Johns Hopkins senior scholar and adjunct professor
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Conversation with Dr. Amesh Adalja — Infectious Diseases & Risky Health Policies| Yaron Brook Show
Don Watkins
Marketing at the Ayn Rand Institute; author
Ayn Rand Institute
Episode: Conversation w/ Don Watkins: Why the West Is Losing Confidence & How to Fix It | Yaron Brook Show
Andrew Fox
Guest with military and academic background, affiliated with Henry Jackson Society
Henry Jackson Society
Episode: Conversation with Andrew Fox -- Iran War, Gaza | Yaron Brook Show

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Yaron Brook
Host of The Yaron Brook Show (frequent host on the program, with a focus on philosophy, economics, and current events)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 764 ratings
  • Want a no-nonsense political podcast that criticizes BOTH sides of politics? Want to hear someone who dismantles conservatives and progressives? This is the podcast for you!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sebastian L.
    a month ago
  • Impartiality at its best

    This show is well worth anyone’s time who is interested in learning about current events as well as values based life lessons and fundamentals of thinking. Very few podcasts can you listen to regularly because they are just not good enough but Yaron constantly challenges you to think and reflect and consider how the world works philosophically. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPWilson
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • The libertarians of life extension

    Libertarians believe that they are defenders of liberty, simply by virtue of asserting their support for capitalism on a narrowly political level—even as they repudiate the entire philosophical foundation on which true freedom depends. Similarly, the Objectivist movement has spent 4 decades systematically evading the application of survival as the standard in ethics to aging and life extension. Now ARI intellectuals, with Yaron’s endorsement, have formally rejected egoism applied to aging—all wh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Adam Spong
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    The Yaron Brook show is an excellent substitute to your general sources of knowledge. All in one you can find interest in Economics, principles in philosophy and a lot of common sense. If you don’t enjoy thinking to the extent that your life is important to you... then this show is not for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martialhd
    France9 months ago
  • Fraud

    Yaron is not an egoist, and his movement is a cargo cult.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Adam Spong
    United States10 months ago

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Audience sentiment highlights the show's depth, challenging perspectives, and educational value for understanding economics and philosophy.
Some criticisms note harshness and ad-read pacing, but many appreciate the strong defense of liberty.
A subset expresses disagreement with some political positions, yet values the intellectual rigor and consistency.
Listeners praise the show for clear, principled reasoning and thought-provoking takes on current events.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AI Manifesto; Cards; Munitions; Gaza; C/Attacks; Economy; AirTraffic; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show
Q: How should one think about the balance between government involvement and AI innovation?
The host argues for limited government intervention, warning against formal partnerships that grant broad access to private data or control, and emphasizes voluntary market mechanisms and open competition as healthier paths.
War; Missiles; Tariffs; DEA; Fed; AI; Cockroach; Millionaires; Lithium; Milei | Yaron Brook Show
Q: What is the main driver of the new wave in defense tech?
Private sector entrepreneurship and venture capital funding are accelerating the development and mass production of advanced, cheaper, autonomous weapons systems, such as Anduril's Fury and other startups, which could outpace traditional procurement bottlenecks.
Ronald Reagan -- GOAT or Overhyped? | Yaron & Nikos Dialogues
Q: Jennifer asks, why did Ayn Rand oppose Reagan so strongly?
Ayn Rand opposed Reagan because she believed he allowed the religious right to dominate the GOP and felt he paid lip service to capitalism without living up to it on key issues like abortion, taxation of Social Security, and overall fiscal restraint.
In the mind of Curtis Yarvin | Yaron & Nikos Dialogues
Q: Does Yarvin's story provide a useful lesson for growing influence of objectivism?
Yes, in that Yarvin demonstrates how charisma, timing, and environment (like Silicon Valley) can amplify ideas even when the underlying philosophy is controversial; the takeaway is that effective communication and aligning with a receptive audience can matter as much as the ideas themselves.
Iran Latest; Cuba; Economy; CIA/Gold; Drones; Ukraine; Israel/UN; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show
Q: Paul, is NASA cooperating with other countries for its moon landing, or is that against the bi-American principle?
The host suggests cooperation may be part of a broader strategy and is not ruled out, though it's framed as a competitive, potentially bipartite effort rather than exclusive national project.

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A thought-provoking libertarian-leaning program that analyzes current events, politics, economics, and culture through a principled, Objectivist lens. Across episodes, topics range from geopolitics and policy debates to technology, AI, and media narratives, all framed around individual rights, free markets, and rational inquiry. The host(s) frequently challenge conventional wisdom, mix long-form analysis with Q&A, and spotlight debates on capitalism, government intervention, and ethics. A notable strength is the ability to synthesize complex issues with clear philosophical underpinnings, often citing historical examples and contemporary policy implications. The show stands out for its unapologetic advocacy of reasoned debate, strong stance ... more

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