The possibility of vaccine passports being the gateway towards a return to travelling, venues, bars etc has created controversies. Are they an infringement of one’s rights, and if yes, when? Nikos and Rucka discuss on today’s TDO. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Apr 08, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Why does Bronze Age Pervert (BAP) have such an appeal on the fringes of the Right? What does his allure indicate, & what is the essence of his ideas? Nikos & Rucka discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Apr 06, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Stoicism is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, seen as a path to self-development and a virtuous character. So is it a good philosophy for life? ARI fellow Aaron Smith will join Nikos and Mark to discuss Stoicism this Monday in The Daily Objective. Support the show
Apr 05, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Governments throwing money to the economy and stimulus packages have been the go-to solution in many countries to prevent an economic meltdown during the months of the lockdowns. But where does that money come from, and who is to pay for it? Jonathan and Nikos discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Apr 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Membership of churches and organised religion has hit a low in the United States. Does this indicate a triumph of reason and of a this-worldly attitude? Jonathan and Mark discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Apr 01, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 214
After showing cartoons of Muhammad in class, a teacher was suspended from his school and is now in hiding, fearing for his life. Nikos and Rucka discuss what this indicates about the culture in the UK. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 31, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 213
Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard, Labour MP Jess Philips & others have claimed that the UK is an unsafe place for women. Spiked editor Brendan O'Neill, Nikos, and Rucka discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Mar 30, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 212
Nikos, Rucka, and Mark will discuss critical race theory: what it is, where it is coming from, and where it can lead. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 29, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 211
When Senator Elizabeth Warren said that she would fight to break up Amazon so they wouldn’t have the power to “heckle senators with snotty tweets,” Amazon responded heroically. Today, for a special episode of The Daily Objective, Razi and Rucka discuss with guest Greg Salmieri. Support the show
Mar 28, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Today on The Daily Objective, Jonathan Hoenig, Seth Levine and Keith Weiner discuss: is gold the next Bitcoin? Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 26, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Mark and Rucka discuss Objectivist intellectual John Ridpath's life and work, who passed away earlier this week. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership Support the show...
Mar 25, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Rucka chats with the Objectivists of TikTok. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 24, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Despite the country’s success story with vaccination, the UK government announced that citizens are forbidden by law to exit the borders unless strictly authorised or face penalties. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 23, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 206
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
Mar 22, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 205
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...
Mar 19, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 204
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...
Mar 19, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 203
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...
Mar 18, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 202
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
Mar 16, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 201
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
Mar 15, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 200
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
Mar 12, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 199
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
Mar 11, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 198
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
Mar 11, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 197
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
Mar 10, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 196
On today's Women's Day special, Mark and Rucka discuss their favourite Randian heroines. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 09, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 195
David Birnbaum has recently shared his personal experience with gender dysphoria. On this episode of The Daily Objective, he will discuss with Nikos his journey and how it has made him reflect on some of the controversies around the issue of gender. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 06, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 194
In a move that Joe Biden characterised as ‘Neanderthal thinking’, Texas announced the lifting of many COVID-related restrictions, followed by Mississippi. Mark and Jonathan react on The Daily Objective. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 05, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Watched by 675k+ viewers, Craig Biddle’s discussion with Dennis Prager highlighted the differences between Objectivism and religion. On today’s episode, Craig Biddle of Objective Standard & Objective Standard Institute joins Nikos & Rucka for a recap. Support the show...
Mar 04, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Wokeness is a supposedly radical worldview, and yet it’s more and more embraced by big business and becoming part of the corporate culture. Why? Nikos and Rucka discuss with Spiked editor Brendan O’Neill. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 04, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Despite, or because of, its vaccine program’s success, Israel is bashed by SNL to the Guardian. Mark and Rucka are joined by Yaron Brook to discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Mar 02, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Coca-Cola, in a recent training session, told its employees to “be less white.” Is the crusade to be anti-racist, producing ghastly forms of racism? Rucka and Dr. Maxham discuss on The Daily Objective. Support the show
Feb 26, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 187