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Yaron Brook Show

Yaron Brook discusses news, culture and politics from the principled perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism.

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PPI; FDA; Arms Embargo; Toronto Film; China Model; Hyperloop?; Super Babies | Yaron Brook Show

🚨 August 14, 2025 | PPI; FDA; Arms Embargo; Toronto Film; China Model; Hyperloop?; Super Babies | Yaron Brook Show From the latest inflation shock in the Producer Price Index to the FDA’s creeping paternalism, Yaron Brook dives into the economic, political, and cultural headlines shaping the future. He takes aim at the folly of arms embargoes, the propaganda-laden “China model,” and the hollow promise of Hyperloop mania. Plus—what’s behind the Toronto film scene’s latest implosion? And what exa...

Aug 14, 20251 hr 57 min

Export Tax; Goldman; Putin/Trump; Tariffs; Gov Spending; High Rents; Post-Modern | Yaron Brook Show

🚨 August 13, 2025 | Export Tax; Goldman; Putin/Trump; Tariffs; High Rents; Post-Modern; Super Babies | Yaron Brook Show In this *no-holds-barred* August 13, 2025 edition of the **Yaron Brook Show**, Yaron rips into the latest assaults on free markets and individual liberty. From Washington’s dangerous new export tax to Wall Street maneuvering at Goldman, from Trump’s flirtations with Putin to the bipartisan love affair with tariffs—nothing escapes scrutiny. He exposes how government overspendin...

Aug 13, 20251 hr 56 min

Putin/Trump; BLS; Intel; Fuel-Econ; Bernie Sanders; Antisemitism | Yaron Brook Show

🚨 August 12, 2025| Putin/Trump; BLS; Intel; Fuel-Econ; Bernie Sanders; Antisemitism | Yaron Brook Show Putin’s power play, Trump’s pivot, Bernie’s blunders, and the bureaucratic rot in America’s stats machine. From the BLS’s cooked numbers to Intel’s future, from fuel-economy myths to the latest wave of antisemitism—Yaron takes the gloves off. Plus: why New Rochelle beats the housing crisis, why the EU fears a victorious Russia, and how America’s political class keeps selling out to power. 📍 T...

Aug 12, 20251 hr 42 min

DC takeover; Export Tax; "Journalist" Killed; CDC; Gay Marriage; Rare earth; UBI | Yaron Brook Show

🚨 August 11, 2025| | DC takeover; Export Tax; "Journalist" Killed; CDC; Gay Marriage; Rare earth; UBI | Yaron Brook Show Washington’s Power Grab, Media Lies, and the Rise of State Capitalism: From a shocking D.C. takeover to dangerous new export taxes, Yaron dives into the latest threats to freedom and prosperity. He unpacks the killing of a so-called “journalist,” the CDC’s overreach, the fight over gay marriage, the geopolitics of rare earths, and why UBI could be economic poison. Along the w...

Aug 11, 20252 hr 12 min

Privatizing Fannie; Fed Picks; Crypto Crazy; Israel/World; Ukraine War; Media | Yaron Brook Show

🚨 August 8, 2025| | Privatizing America’s Mortgage Giants, The Fed’s New Power Game, Crypto Mania, and the West’s Blind Spots on Israel & Ukraine | Yaron Brook Show 🚨Yaron Brook takes on the week’s most explosive issues: the case for fully privatizing Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (and why both parties fear it), the dangerous politics of picking Federal Reserve leaders, and the wild speculation and fraud infecting the crypto space. From Israel’s lonely fight for moral clarity to the Ukraine...

Aug 08, 20251 hr 43 min

Resizing Gov; Putin/Trump; Tariffs; Jones Act; mRNA; Satellites; Gaza | Yaron Brook Show

August 7, 2025 | Resizing Gov; Putin/Trump; Tariffs; Jones Act; mRNA; Satellites; Gaza | Yaron Brook Show From shrinking government to the Putin–Trump power game, Yaron takes on tariffs, the Jones Act, mRNA breakthroughs, satellites, Gaza, and Hezbollah. No spin—just hard truths about economics, foreign policy, and freedom. Live Q&A: Revolutionary spirit vs. today’s complacency, falling TV prices vs. rising college costs, Gaza’s “starvation” claims, school choice ethics, moral judgment, Isra...

Aug 07, 20252 hr 12 min

School Choice; Intl Students; Economic Data; Russia; Jones act; Ships; China | Yaron Brook Show

August 6, 2025 | School Choice; Intl Students; Economic Data; Russia; Jones act; Ships; China | Yaron Brook Show In this thought-provoking episode, Yaron dives into a wide-ranging discussion on some of the most pressing issues in education, economics, and geopolitics. He opens with a passionate defense of school choice, warning against the creeping dangers of government strings attached to education savings accounts—even as they’re branded as “freedom-promoting.” He then turns to the topic of in...

Aug 06, 20251 hr 42 min

Gerrymandering; Epstein; Banks; Tariffs; Gaza; Costs | Yaron Brook Show

A ugust 5, 2025 | Gerrymandering; Epstein; Banks; Tariffs; Gaza; Costs | The Yaron Brook Show 📺 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/M_ruSaoWSSI On this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dives deep into some of the most pressing and controversial issues shaping headlines and policies today. He kicks off with a sharp takedown of gerrymandering, exposing its anti-democratic roots and why both parties exploit it to entrench power. He then unpacks the latest developments and ongoing mysteries ...

Aug 05, 20251 hr 59 min

Trade & Tariffs in American History | Yaron Brook Show

📺 The Yaron Brook Show | August 2, 2025 | Trade & Tariffs in American History 👉 [https://youtube.com/live/BoTCWQxD96I](https://youtube.com/live/BoTCWQxD96I) What if the biggest threat to American prosperity isn’t foreign nations—but our own economic ignorance? In this fiery episode, Yaron Brook takes you on a journey through the forgotten history of trade and tariffs in the United States. From Alexander Hamilton’s protectionist dreams to the Smoot-Hawley disaster and today’s populist trade...

Aug 02, 20251 hr 20 min

Jobs/Tariffs/Economy; Russia; Maxwell; Public Broadcasting; Gaza; Great Jeans | Yaron Brook Show

📺 The Yaron Brook Show | August 1, 2025 | Jobs/Tariffs/Economy; Russia; Maxwell; Public Broadcasting; Great Jeans From misguided trade policies to media hypocrisy, this episode packs a punch. Yaron Brook launches a full-scale intellectual assault on the economic ignorance driving tariffs and protectionism, exposing how both political tribes are failing American workers—not helping them. He then shifts gears to dissect Russia’s long game, the media’s bizarre Ghislaine Maxwell fixation, and the i...

Aug 02, 20252 hr 8 min

Tariffs; Inflation; DOGE; EPA; Gaza; Russia; Thriving; Trucks | Yaron Brook Show

📺 The Yaron Brook Show | July 31, 2025 | Tariffs; Inflation; DOGE; EPA; Gaza; Russia; Thriving; Trucks In this packed episode, Yaron Brook tackles the week’s hot-button issues with his signature clarity and boldness. He begins by weighing in on Jordan Peterson’s new “Peterson Academy,” then delivers a sharp critique of the Biden-Trump tariff war and its destructive impact on American prosperity. Yaron dives into inflation, government overreach in digital age verification, the DOGE coin’s latest...

Jul 31, 20251 hr 50 min

Gaza Update; Trade Deals | Yaron Brook Show

**🔥 Gaza, Trade, and the Fight for Civilization** The Yaron Brook Show | July 27, 2025 In this explosive episode, Yaron Brook opens with a **hard-hitting Gaza update** that cuts through the fog of propaganda. He exposes how Hamas weaponizes civilian suffering while the West—media, governments, and NGOs—rushes to play moral equalizer. Yaron defends Israel’s right to win decisively, and calls out the moral cowardice of those who treat self-defense and terrorism as morally equivalent. The conversa...

Jul 28, 20252 hr 4 min

Epstein; Tariffs; GM; Fed; Energy; Sugar; Cronyism; Russia; China; Fusion; AI | Yaron Brook Show

Epstein; Tariffs; GM; Fed; Energy; Sugar; Cronyism; Russia; China; Fusion; AI | The Yaron Brook Show | July 22, 2025 In this packed and provocative episode, Yaron dives into the latest headlines—from the moral rot surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the cowardice of those in power, to the destructive resurgence of protectionism in the form of tariffs. He takes on General Motors and the growing web of corporate-state entanglement, lambasting the Federal Reserve for its continued economic manipulation...

Jul 25, 20251 hr 32 min

Trump/WSJ; Abortion; Coldplay; Colbert; Equal Pay?; Insider Dealing; Japan | Yaron Brook Show

July 21, 2025 | Trump/WSJ; Abortion; Coldplay; Colbert; Equal Pay?; Insider Dealing; Japan | Yaron Brook Show In this wide-ranging and high-energy episode of *The Yaron Brook Show*, Yaron dives into a mix of headlines and cultural flashpoints. He kicks things off by dissecting the *Wall Street Journal*'s recent editorial stance on Donald Trump and exposes the dangers of the right’s increasing embrace of authoritarianism. From there, he shifts to a searing takedown of anti-abortion laws in Americ...

Jul 22, 20251 hr 43 min

Conversation W/George Selgin -- Lessons from The Great Depression | Yaron Brook Show

📺 Yaron Brook Show | July 21, 2025 | Conversation W/George Selgin -- Lessons from The Great Depression | Yaron Brook Show What really caused the Great Depression—and what prolonged it? Economist and monetary historian **George Selgin** joins Yaron Brook for a penetrating conversation about the misunderstood economic catastrophe of the 20th century. Drawing on insights from his latest book *False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933–1947*, Selgin exposes the flawed policy decisio...

Jul 22, 20251 hr 50 min

The Evil of Socialism -- Why it Won't Go Away | Yaron Brook Show

July 20, 2025 | *The Evil of Socialism — Why It Won’t Go Away* | The Yaron Brook Show Why does socialism—despite its history of death, destruction, and dysfunction—still seduce the minds of so many? In this fiery and insightful episode, Yaron Brook takes on the moral, psychological, and cultural roots of socialism’s enduring appeal. From the altruist ethics that make it seem noble to the intellectual cowardice that allows its ideas to persist, Yaron shows how and why socialism keeps returning in...

Jul 21, 20251 hr 53 min

AMA & Hangout with Contributors (July '25) | Yaron Brook Show

📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas! 👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo. 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 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: ht...

Jul 19, 20251 hr 57 min

Syria/Gaza Update; CocaCola; Spending Cuts; Battery; NYC Subway; Farming; Genome | Yaron Brook Show

📺 July 17, 2025 | Syria/Gaza Update; Coca Cola; Spending Cuts; NYC Subway; China; Farming; Genome | Yaron Brook Show In this fast-paced episode, Yaron Brook offers sharp, unapologetic commentary on today’s headlines—from the latest developments in Syria and Gaza to CocaCola’s corporate cowardice and the myth of government "spending cuts." He unpacks the economics behind a new breakthrough battery technology, critiques the state of the NYC subway system, and explores how farming and genome editi...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 15 min

Syria/Israel; Epstein; Powell; Min Wage; Taxes; Tariffs; Ship Building | Yaron Brook Show

**📺 Yaron Brook Show | July 16, 2025 | Syria/Israel; Epstein; Powell; Min Wage; Taxes; Tariffs; Ship Building In this wide-ranging episode, Yaron Brook delivers sharp commentary on the latest developments in global and domestic policy. He begins with a deep dive into the escalating Syria-Israel tensions, examining the strategic and moral dimensions of the conflict. The show then turns to updates surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein saga and its troubling implications for the U.S. justice system. Nex...

Jul 16, 20251 hr 56 min

Inflation/Stocks/Bitcoin; NPR; Lawfare; Israel; Russia; China; Scans | Yaron Brook Show

📺 Yaron Brook Show | July 15, 2025 ** *Inflation/Stocks/Bitcoin; NPR; Lawfare; Israel; Russia; China; Scans * In this wide-ranging and fast-paced episode, Yaron Brook breaks down the latest economic trends, highlighting the persistent inflation pressures, stock market reactions, and the role of Bitcoin amid financial uncertainty. He critiques NPR’s ideological slant and funding model, and addresses the dangerous politicization of the legal system in the U.S. under what he calls “lawfare.” Brook...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 58 min

Bitcoin; Bonds; Tariffs; Dept of Ed; Ukraine; Asylum; Biotech & China | Yaron Brook Show

📺 July 14, 2025 | Yaron Brook Show | Bitcoin; Bonds; Tariffs; Dept of Ed; Ukraine; Asylum; Biotech & China In this episode, Yaron Brook dives into a whirlwind of global and domestic issues shaping the future. He opens with the latest on Bitcoin’s evolving role in freedom and finance, and then examines the bond market and its warnings. The discussion sharpens around protectionist tariffs and the ongoing attacks on free trade, followed by sharp critiques of the Department of Education and the...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 47 min

Conversation W/Norbert Michel -- How Stagnation Narrative is Threatening the American Dream | YBS

📺 Yaron Brook Show | July 14, 2025 | Title: Conversation w/ Norbert Michel — How the Stagnation Narrative is Threatening the American Dream In this illuminating conversation, Yaron Brook is joined by Norbert J. Michel, one of the sharpest minds in financial policy, to explore the myth of America’s economic stagnation and its dangerous cultural implications. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Crushing Capitalism, Michel unpacks how false narratives about inequality and economic decline are fueli...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 13 min

Blood & Soil Nationalism: Making Sense of the Trump Admin | Yaron Brook Show

Blood & Soil Nationalism: Making Sense of the Trump Admin | Yaron Brook Show | July 12, 2025 original title - Nationalism: Making Sense of the Trump Admin | Yaron Brook Show In this urgent and wide-ranging episode, Yaron Brook dissects the dangerous ideological roots of the Trump administration’s growing nationalism—particularly the disturbing resurgence of “blood and soil” thinking. He explains how this brand of collectivism, cloaked in patriotism, undermines the core American principles of...

Jul 13, 20252 hr 9 min

Deportations; Immigration; Tariffs; Air Conditioning; De-industrialization; Putin | Yaron Brook Show

**🇺🇸 Deportations, Immigration & America’s Future | Yaron Brook Show – July 11, 2025** In this urgent and passionate episode, Yaron Brook tackles the moral and political crisis surrounding **mass deportations and immigration policy** in the U.S., defending the rights of individuals against the growing power of agencies like **ICE**. He dissects the **economic harm of tariffs**, celebrates the **virtue of air conditioning**, and warns against the dangers of **de-industrialization**. Turning...

Jul 12, 20251 hr 49 min

Milei; Birthright; Denaturalize; ICE; Tariffs; Grok & AI; Rare-Earth; France/UK | Yaron Brook Show

**July 10, 2025 | Yaron Brook Show** 🔥 In this wide-ranging episode, Yaron dives into the continued rise and contradictions of Argentine President Javier Milei, including economic wins and political red flags. He offers a sharp critique of birthright citizenship and the debate over denaturalization, as well as the role of ICE in a just immigration system. Then it's on to tariffs, the latest on Grok & AI, global competition for rare-earth minerals, and the surprising results of the recent Fr...

Jul 10, 20252 hr 19 min

Vance; ICE; IRS; Twitter; Google; Gaza; Houtis; Russia Windows; Crazy 2; Weather | Yaron Brook Show

🎙️ Yaron Brook Show | July 9, 2025 — Vance, ICE, IRS, Gaza, AI & More In this packed episode, Yaron Brook takes on the latest political absurdities and ideological trends, from JD Vance’s nationalist posturing and ICE's expanding overreach to the IRS’s abuse of power and the dangers of growing regulation. He breaks down the recent moves by Twitter and Google, gives a hard-hitting take on the Gaza situation and Houthi attacks, and explores the chilling news out of Russia. Plus, reflections o...

Jul 09, 20252 hr 28 min

J.Epstein; Floods; Tariffs; TSA; Crazy Prof; Tucker; Building; Ukraine; Milei | Yaron Brook Show

🎙️ July 9, 2025 | J.Epstein; Floods; Tariffs; TSA; Crazy Prof; Tucker; Ukraine; Milei | Yaron Brook Show In this jam-packed episode, Yaron Brook takes on a whirlwind of topics dominating the headlines and lurking under the surface. He opens with a sharp analysis of the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein saga and what the latest developments reveal about power, corruption, and media failure. From there, he tackles the devastating floods and the predictable politicization of climate narratives. Then comes a...

Jul 08, 20252 hr 9 min

Conversation with Scott Lincicome -- Trade & Tariffs | Yaron Brook Show

📺 July 7, 2025 | Yaron Brook Show Why does free trade still matter—and why are so many turning against it? In this essential episode, Yaron Brook is joined by Scott Lincicome, one of today’s sharpest voices on trade, globalization, and economic policy. Together, they break down the resurgence of protectionism and make a compelling case for why free trade remains vital to prosperity in a globalized world. From Trump-era tariffs to bipartisan economic nationalism, this conversation cuts through t...

Jul 08, 20251 hr 29 min

Iran Fatwa; Big & Beautiful; Tariffs; Pharma; Billionaires; Xi | Yaron Brook Show

🇺🇸 Iran Fatwa, Big & Beautiful, Tariffs, Pharma, Xi | Yaron Brook Show | June 29, 2025 —Yaron pulls no punches in this bold, truth-telling episode. Tune-in now! 📌 In this hard-hitting episode, Yaron Brook takes on some of the most explosive and misunderstood topics in today’s headlines: 🔹 Iran Fatwa – Yaron challenges the moral cowardice and strategic blindness surrounding Iran's “fatwa” and the world’s appeasement. 🔹 Big & Beautiful? – A searing takedown of the growing cultural tre...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 48 min

AMA & Hangout with Contributors (June '25) | Yaron Brook Show

Can you eat just one chip? 😂 Plus: Trump, Peikoff, Israel, and if Capitalism is too big to specialize in. A must-listen YBS AMA! In this special June AMA & Contributor Hangout episode, Yaron Brook answers a wide-ranging mix of light-hearted, philosophical, and deeply political questions from his most engaged fans and supporters. The session blends laughter, serious cultural critique, and deep dives into philosophical principles—all with Yaron’s signature clarity and conviction. The show kic...

Jun 28, 20251 hr 41 min
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