Socialism vs Individualism: The Battle for Human Rights and Freedom Welcome to this episode of The Rational Egoist, hosted by Michael Liebowitz. In this episode, Michael interviews Todd Feinburg, host of The Todd Feinburg Show on WTIC. They dive into a discussion about the principles laid out in the founding documents, particularly the Declaration of Independence, which they argue are obvious statements of human nature but not upheld in reality by socialism. Michael and Todd explore the concept ...
Mar 25, 2023•34 min•Ep. 12
The Rational Egoist - Examining Unicorn Governance and the Messiah Complex In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Michael Munger, an economist and professor at Duke University, on the topic of unicorn governance and the messiah complex. Munger discusses his article on the conceptions that people have about what the economy should look like, and how this often leads to people on the left wanting an ideal government with benevolent motives. However, this model do...
Mar 23, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Rational Egoist - Understanding Prison Computations and the Failures of Rehabilitation Programs In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Carlos Rebollo on the topic of prison sentence computations and the failures of rehabilitation programs. The discussion focuses on the psychology of criminal behavior and the need for proper psychological frameworks in designing effective rehabilitation programs. The conversation also delves into the challenges with the comp...
Mar 23, 2023•33 min
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Rational Egoist, where host Michael Liebowitz delves into thought-provoking topics from a rational perspective. In this episode, Michael is joined by renowned journalist and author Jacob Sullum to discuss the controversial and complex issue of the War on Drugs.The conversation explores the unintended consequences of drug prohibition and its impact on individual rights and freedom. Our hosts examine how prohibiting people from taking drugs leads to t...
Mar 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Murray Sabrin, an emeritus professor of finance and author of several books, including "Health Care: Navigating the Boom/Bust Cycle" and "From Immigrant to Public Intellectual: An American Story." They discuss how injecting money into the economy impacts and manipulates the markets artificially, leading to unsustainable boom and bust cycles. Sabrin argues that taxes, spending, regulation, and subsidies have ruined the econ...
Mar 21, 2023•42 min
In this episode of "The Rational Egoist" podcast, hosts Michael Liebowitz and Andy Duncan delve into the contentious topic of secession in America. Is it possible for a state or group of individuals to legally secede from the Union without violating individual rights? Michael explores this question from an objectivist perspective, examining the principles of individual freedom and the right to rebel against tyrannical governments if you are an individual or consenting group of individuals, but c...
Mar 19, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of "The Rational Egoist" podcast, Michael Liebowitz interviews James Valliant to delve into the philosophy of Objectivism and its applications in daily life.Valliant explains Ayn Rand's philosophy that rights are inherent to human nature and not granted by society or government. He highlights how every individual has the right to life, liberty, and property by virtue of their existence as a rational being.Liebowitz and Valliant discuss the Objectivist perspective on morality, whi...
Mar 19, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
From Socialist to Capitalist - A Journey of Reason and Logic | The Rational Egoist In this insightful interview, Michael Liebowitz, The Rational Egoist, sits down with Andy Duncan, a former socialist turned capitalist. Andy shares his personal journey of transformation from blindly accepting socialist ideology to becoming a capitalist through the use of induction, observation, and logical reasoning.Throughout the interview, Andy reflects on his previous beliefs in socialism and how he realized t...
Mar 18, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Individuals have the right to secede from a tyrannical government that is violating their fundamental rights and freedoms. However, the practicalities of secession can be complex and challenging and state secession may violate the vary principles of freedom that it is based on. In this Video Lance Leduc and Michael Liebowitz discuss the complex practicalities involved in secession
Mar 17, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Breaking Through the Overton Window: A Discussion on Economics, Philosophy, and Law with Dr. David Friedman In this video and podcast, Michael Liebowitz, the rational egoist, interviews Dr. David Friedman, a renowned economist, legal scholar, and political philosopher. The discussion covers a range of topics, including economics, political philosophy, criminal law, and the Overton Window. The conversation delves into the principles of rational egoism and how they relate to economics and politica...
Mar 15, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Breaking Through the Overton Window: A Discussion on Economics, Philosophy, and Law with Dr. David Friedman In this video and podcast, Michael Liebowitz, THE RATIONAL EGOIST, interviews Dr. David Friedman, a renowned economist, legal scholar, and political philosopher. The discussion covers a range of topics, including economics, political philosophy, criminal law, and the Overton Window. The conversation delves into the principles of rational egoism and how they relate to economics and politica...
Mar 15, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this podcast, Michael Liebowitz explores the various political structures and minimum wage restrictions from an objectivist view point
Mar 13, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this podcast Michael Liebowitz explores the ongoing debate surrounding the philosophical theory of objectivism and whether it should be considered an open or closed system of thought. Objectivism, as developed by Ayn Rand, is a comprehensive philosophical system that emphasizes reason, individualism, and laissez-faire capitalism. Those who argue that objectivism is a closed system contend that it is a self-contained and self-justifying worldview that does not allow for the possibility of revi...
Mar 13, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1
