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Live Feb 3, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Iran; ShutDown; Manufacturing; Courts; Fraud; Abortion Pill | Yaron Brook Show The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #TrumpOpEd #EpsteinFiles #IranCrisis #PoliticalCorruption #Capitalism #GoldAndSilver #Republicans #FreeMarkets #IndividualRights #TradePolicy #USDollar #Authoritarianism #CostOfSilence ##Objectivism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Live Feb 1, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Season 12, Episode 23 Trump Op-ed; Epstein Files; Corruption; Iran; Repub Defeat; Good News | Yaron Brook Show 🔥 Trump on Defense, Epstein Unsealed, Iran on Edge—Is the System Rotten to the Core? What does it mean when a president has to write an op-ed to defend himself?  Why do the Epstein files still matter—and what do they expose about power and corruption? And as Iran teeters, Republicans falter, and markets flash warning signs… is anyone still defending reason, capitalism, and individual rights? On this February 1, 2026 live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise on Trump’s latest op-ed, the Epstein revelations, systemic corruption, Iran’s future, Republican defeats—and ends with rare good news worth holding onto. Plus: an electric live Q&A tackling capitalism’s moral defense, inflation myths, courts vs. Trump, tribalism, propaganda, education reform, philosophy, culture—and even music. If you’re tired of evasions, tribal loyalty, and moral cowardice, this episode is for you. 👉 Watch live / replay here: https://youtube.com/live/e_86PrX_BLA ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 02:50 Gold & Silver – What markets are really signaling 05:50 Trump Op-Ed – Strength or surrender? 38:35 Epstein Files – What power still wants hidden 52:40 Corruption – Not a bug, but a feature? 1:01:00 Iran – Regime change… at what cost? 1:05:45 Republican Defeat – Why conservatives keep losing 1:10:10 Good News – Yes, there is some 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS (SELECTED) 1:17:47 Does a president writing an op-ed mean he’s already lost? 1:19:51 Does therapy reinforce destructive altruistic guilt? 1:23:46 Are courts the last barrier before civil unrest? 1:25:32 Can printing money ever “solve” government debt? 1:31:01 Why defend capitalism morally—not just economically? 1:34:43 Star Trek DS9 “Duet” — moral meaning worth revisiting? 1:37:12 Is ICE mainstreaming white supremacy? 1:40:36 Germany warns citizens about US travel—how bad is it? 1:44:12 Iran regime change—who fills the vacuum? 1:46:20 Philosophy book recommendations? 1:47:08 Is there any appetite left for deregulation? 1:49:26 See pinned comment for more audience questions The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3   #TrumpOpEd #EpsteinFiles #IranCrisis #PoliticalCorruption #Capitalism #GoldAndSilver #Republicans #FreeMarkets #IndividualRights #TradePolicy #USDollar #Authoritarianism #CostOfSilence ##Objectivism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Live January 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Season 12 - Episode 22 Iran; Trade & Immigration; US Dollar; Ukraine; AI& IP; Silence | Yaron Brook Show From Iran to AI: Trade Wars, Dollar Decay, and the Deadly Price of Silence The world is drifting toward chaos—and too many people are staying silent. On this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise to tackle the biggest threats facing America and the West: Iran’s ambitions, trade and immigration distortions, the weakening U.S. dollar, Ukraine’s future, the war over AI and intellectual property—and the moral cost of choosing silence in the face of authoritarianism. Why does silence empower the worst actors? Are tariffs and immigration controls destroying prosperity? Is America sliding toward banana-republic status? And what happens when fear replaces reason? This is a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred episode connecting geopolitics, economics, technology, and philosophy—ending with a powerful meditation on why silence is never neutral. 👇 Watch, engage, and join the conversation live. 🎥 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/sM3Km9Y_xls ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:00 Upcoming Shows & Schedule 02:00 Iran: Threats, Appeasement, and Western Weakness 19:50 Trade & Immigration: Protectionism vs Prosperity 35:20 The U.S. Dollar: Decline, Inflation, and Global Confidence 51:50 Ukraine: Strategy, Morality, and the West’s Resolve 59:35 AI & Intellectual Property: Innovation or State Control? 1:06:30 The Cost of Silence: Why Moral Evasion Fuels Tyranny 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS  59:15 🇨🇭 What can the Swiss Franc teach us about sound money? 1:23:31 If Democrats gain supermajorities, will they unleash ICE-style crackdowns on the wealthy? Where does this end? 1:25:33 Netanyahu credits free markets for Israel’s skyscraper boom—what’s the lesson for the U.S.? 1:27:58 Why does reason scare people more than ignorance? 1:29:56 Thoughts on Ben Shapiro’s comments on ICE and the Alex Pretty shooting? 1:30:44 Is MAGA collapsing—and will the GOP be forced to rebuild? 1:31:25 If courts uphold Trump’s tariffs, are we drifting into dictatorship? 1:32:05 If you’re wealthy, is California still the best place to live? 1:32:49 Has the U.S. become a banana republic? 1:33:12 Is it illegal to be in public without ID—and how far can federal power go? 1:33:51 Is constant noise better than silence—or does silence still matter? 1:34:47 Has Minnesota shattered the myth of the “warmth of collectivism”? 1:36:18 Final thoughts on gold, dollars, and monetary reality See timpstamps in comments for questions. The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #Iran #TradePolicy #ImmigrationDebate #USDollar #UkraineWar #AIRegulation #FreeMarkets #Authoritarianism #CostOfSilence #IndividualRights #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #Objectivism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Live January 27, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Season 12, Episode 21 ICE Retreat? Israel Hostages; Tariffs & Trade; Iran; China Purge | Yaron Brook Show ICE Retreats, Israel Fights, China Purges — and the World Drifts Toward Midnight Is the U.S. already backing down on ICE enforcement—or just retreating into something worse? As Israel fights for its hostages, Iran escalates, China purges dissent, and tariffs threaten global trade, one question hangs in the air: are we watching the slow collapse of freedom—or its last stand? In this explosive live episode, Yaron Brook cuts through the hysteria to expose what’s really driving today’s political chaos—from immigration crackdowns and economic nationalism to nihilism, altruism, and America’s creeping constitutional crisis. No slogans. No tribalism. Just ruthless clarity. 🔥 Topics include: • Is ICE doomed to fizzle—or morph into something more dangerous? • Why Israel’s hostage crisis matters to the entire free world • Tariffs, trade wars, and the myth of “economic nationalism” • Iran, China, and the authoritarian model’s hidden weaknesses • Are we drifting closer to midnight—or can reason still win? Stick around for a wide-ranging, brutally honest AMA covering civil war fears, MAGA, altruism, birthrates, capitalism vs communism, and whether evading reality has become America’s national pastime. 👇 Jump to the segments below and join the fight for ideas worth defending. 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/fOKSyCm6910 ⏱️ Topic Timestamps 01:25 – ICE Retreat? Is brute force unsustainable in the West? 29:20 – Israel Hostages: Moral clarity vs diplomatic evasion 40:15 – Tariffs & Trade: Why protectionism always backfires 52:10 – Iran: Deterrence, appeasement, and regime survival 1:04:15 – China Purge: Strength or panic from the CCP? 💬 Live Audience Questions  1:14:39 – Did Rand underestimate how long mixed economies can survive before collapse? 1:17:48 – Why can subtle evil last longer than explicit brutality? 1:19:25 – Is the Doomsday Clock just nihilism in lab coats? 1:20:33 – Are we in a constitutional crisis—and do we need a crisis clock? 1:22:34 – Is staying silent to protect your income moral cowardice? 1:24:05 – Did South Park nail the ICE hysteria? 1:24:25 – Why does altruism treat evil as all-powerful? 1:26:35 – Would red states really beat blue states in a civil war? 1:27:28 – Is MAGA a reflection of cultural nihilism? 1:28:15 – Is MAGA inherently racist—or is that evasion? 1:29:22 – Why do people cling to lies no matter the evidence? 1:29:55 – How would Israel fare in a war with China? 1:31:09 – Why are Americans so poorly traveled despite high incomes? 1:33:12 – Why deny assimilated illegals a path to citizenship? 1:34:33 – Why have education and career outcomes flipped for men and women? 1:36:12 – Thoughts on Valiant no longer identifying as Objectivist? 1:36:34 – Can the midterms restrain Trump—and how would he react? 1:38:01 – Are falling birthrates a crisis or a liberation? 1:40:14 – Milton Friedman, Bitcoin, and the future of freedom 1:40:42 – Is joining Heritage to change it from within a mistake? 1:41:14 – China vs U.S.: Are cheap, reliable products proof communism works? See pinned comment for additional timestamps The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #ICE #IsraelHostages #ChinaPurge #Iran #Tariffs #FreeMarkets #IllegalImmigration #Authoritarianism #Inflation #IndividualRights #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #Objectivism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺  Live January 23, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Interviews Bonus Episode Conversation with Ben Bayer - Tribalism, “Cancel Culture” and More | Yaron Brook Show Tribalism vs. Truth: Cancel Culture, Moral Judgment, and the Fight for Free Speech What is “cancel culture”—and is it always wrong? Or is it sometimes a necessary form of moral judgment in a tribalized age? In this bonus interview episode, Yaron Brook sits down with philosopher Ben Bayer for a wide-ranging, unsparing conversation on free speech, tribalism, moral sanction, and how ideas actually shape culture and politics. From ICE raids and immigration to de-platforming, emotionalism, and the abuse of non-objective laws, this episode goes beyond slogans to ask the hard questions most commentators evade. When does criticism become a witch hunt? When is de-platforming just—and when is it an injustice? How should rational people respond to cultural pressure, mass protest, and ideological warfare? If you’re tired of shallow takes and want a principled framework for navigating today’s most heated controversies, this conversation is for you. 🔴 Watch live / replay here: https://youtube.com/live/Hbu8JD4vacs 👤 About Ben Bayer Ben Bayer is a Fellow and Director of Content at the Ayn Rand Institute, a teacher at Objectivist University (ARU), and Managing Editor of New Ideal. He holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and specializes in applying philosophical principles to contemporary cultural and political issues. Ben is the author of Why the Right to Abortion Is Sacrosanct and has published widely in both scholarly and public-facing outlets. ⏱️ Topic Timestamps 00:50 – Who is Ben Bayer? 01:25 – The ICE shooting: facts vs. emotionalism 07:05 – Why free speech actually matters 10:20 – Tribalism and moral blinders 14:10 – Do rights apply only to citizens? 17:15 – What’s really happening in Minneapolis 21:20 – What should be done instead? 26:00 – Is mass civil disobedience rational? 29:55 – Why Congress is dysfunctional 36:10 – The danger of non-objective laws 39:40 – What people get wrong about “cancel culture” 48:25 – When is de-platforming just? 51:00 – The injustice of morally sanctioning evil ideas 57:20 – “Witch hunt” vs. justice: retire the slogan? 💬 Live Audience Questions 57:50 – Is cause-and-effect the first casualty of emotionalism? 58:46 – Has Ben seen Andor—and who’s his favorite character? 1:03:34 – Is it tribal to say no good person could disagree with me? 1:08:32 – Did Trump’s rhetoric dehumanize immigrants and shape ICE behavior? 1:10:55 – How do you respond to claims that videos are “one-sided”? 1:14:32 – Why doesn’t cancel culture stop the anti-Jewish left? 1:16:26 – Is Manousos the closest thing to an Objectivist TV character? 1:17:48 – Braverman, Farage, Reform UK—where is Britain headed? 1:22:24 – Does Ben read fiction? Favorite genres or authors? 1:25:00 – Should governments ban social media for minors? 1:26:13 – Are you willing to get arrested—or just others? 1:27:46 – If mass protest is irrational, what’s the rational alternative? 1:29:29 – Does “open borders” rhetoric worsen immigration dysfunction? See pinned comment for additional timestamps The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #BenBayer #CancelCulture #FreeSpeech #Tribalism #MoralJudgment #Deplatforming #ImmigrationDebate #Objectivism #CultureWars #PhilosophyInAction #Objectivism #AynRandInstitute Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Live January 26, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Season 12, Episode 20 ICE Latest Killing; Illegal Immigration; China Purge; Price Changes | Yaron Brook Show ICE as Judge, Jury, and Executioner? Immigration, China’s Purge, and the Price We’re Paying for Political Nihilism ICE is no longer just enforcing the law—it’s igniting outrage, fear, and a fundamental debate about state power and individual rights. In this live January 26, 2026 episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles the latest ICE killing, the broader crisis of illegal immigration, China’s internal purge, and why rising prices reflect far more than “corporate greed.” What emerges is a chilling picture of a society drifting toward nihilism—cheered on by political tribes who care less about truth than about winning. 🔥 Are Americans right to be furious with ICE? 🔥 Is immigration being weaponized to expand government power? 🔥 What does China’s purge tell us about where authoritarianism really leads? 🔥 And why are prices rising even when politicians swear they’ve “fixed” the economy? The live audience Q&A goes even deeper—covering free speech, Islam vs. Christianity, Ayn Rand, envy, socialism, MAGA, travel advice, and whether a free people will ultimately fight back. If you care about reason, individual rights, and the future of freedom, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ONuCh5HhusQ ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 03:40 ICE Latest Killing – law enforcement or state violence? 47:00 Illegal Immigration – borders, work, welfare, and rights 1:09:05 China Purge – authoritarian power in action 1:15:40 Price Changes – inflation, policy, and reality 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:25:53 Why nihilists cheer Trump’s worst impulses 1:27:15 “Basket of deplorables” – right vs. left brutality 1:28:48 Are we just coasting on Ancient Greek ideas? 1:30:59 Rush’s Witch Hunt—45 years later, nothing’s changed? 1:31:38 NSA, FISA, and real surveillance limits 1:34:04 Will Islam outgrow Christianity long-term? 1:35:38 Has any politician ever run on rational immigration? 1:38:03 A note of appreciation in insane times 1:38:20 Porto travel recommendations 🇵🇹 1:39:12 Gestapo vs. ICE—why public pushback matters 1:40:12 Is socialism compatible with anarchy? 1:41:24 Who’s actually in charge of enforcement? 1:42:23 ICE or gang violence—why perception matters 1:42:44 Is envy weaker in Asia than the West? 1:44:15 Will free people ever surrender freedom? 1:44:32 The hardest Ayn Rand writings to grasp 1:45:39 Can a future president dismantle ICE? 1:46:06 Budget travel strategy for Porto & ARC 1:47:21 MAGA as a permanent state of agitation 1:48:49 China vs. MAGA—what really deserves attention 1:51:31 Gold, Trump, and ballroom economics 😄 1:52:01 Austin trip details - see http://yaronbrookshow.com The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #ICE #IllegalImmigration #Authoritarianism #China #Inflation #IndividualRights #FreeSpeech #AynRand #Capitalism #GoldStandard #Statism #WesternValues #Objectivism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Recorded live on Jan 24, 2026 Season 12, Episode 19 AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Jan 2026) | Yaron Brook Show ICE, Trump, and the Battle for America’s Soul | Freedom, Masculinity & the Enlightenment Under Fire Federal agents in the streets. Allies treated like enemies. Intellectuals sidelined while power politics reign. In this wide-ranging live AMA & Hangout with Contributors, Yaron Brook takes on the growing authoritarian impulse in America—from ICE actions in Minneapolis to Trump’s erratic foreign policy threats against Canada, Iran, and beyond. The conversation expands into deeper territory: the collapse of intellectual culture, the meaning of heroic masculinity, the Enlightenment’s role in preserving freedom, and whether the American experiment itself is nearing a breaking point. Expect unfiltered analysis, tough moral questions, and direct engagement with supporters asking what reason, courage, and defiance demand right now. 📌 Topics include: * ICE, civil disobedience, and federal power vs. local authority * Trump’s tariffs, threats, and incoherent foreign policy * Authoritarianism vs. the Enlightenment tradition * Masculinity, joy, and moral confidence in dark times * Immigration, borders, and the rule of law * Whether America is losing its identity—and what that means for the world 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/XwiURn9TirM 👉 Join future AMAs by supporting the show on Patreon: / yaronbrook ❤️ Subscribe, like, and share if you value independent, reason-based commentary. ⏱️ MAIN TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Introduction & show opening 1:02 – ICE incident in Minneapolis & legal open carry in Minnesota 3:21 – Iran, military action 4:12 – Ideologies: dictatorships, anarchism & power 12:30 – Political turmoil & competing views on ICE 25:50 – Near-term predictions 29:31 – Trump, authoritarianism & Europe’s response 32:25 – Joy in life & myths about masculinity 37:13 – Heroic masculinity & the triumph of good over evil 41:35 – Freedom, Israel & public defenders 49:20 – The adversarial legal system & the American experiment 🎙️ LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 51:13 – Is the American experiment coming to an end? 51:48 – Why do so many people seem to enjoy the suffering of others—was it always this way? 54:33 – Are ICE units becoming America’s Gestapo? What happens after the midterms? 57:06 – How do you stay close to family who are hardcore MAGA supporters? 1:03:01 – Should we worry about Canada’s growing ties with China? 1:05:02 – “Defiance, not obedience”—what would Ayn Rand demand today? 1:23:32 – Why is mysticism and “consciousness primacy” gaining ground again? 1:26:14 – Is America losing its identity—and does the world depend on it? 1:27:35 – Machiavelli, Robert Greene, and power politics: useful or corrupting? 1:28:58 – Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada—serious policy or reckless bluster? 1:33:01 – Is oppression always rooted in fear? 1:35:35 – Should Objectivists be willing to get arrested resisting ICE? 1:36:24 – Is Trump mentally and physically deteriorating—and could pressure force him out? 1:52:39 – Are we closer to authoritarianism under Trump than under FDR? 1:56:28 – Does the adversarial court system best protect the innocent? 1:58:43 – Open immigration vs. open borders—what’s the real difference? 2:05:33 – Is rising hatred toward immigrants driven by modern Volkism? See Yaron's timestamped comment for full questions  The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3  #AynRand #Objectivism #FreeMarkets #WesternCivilization #IndividualRights #ICE #Authoritarianism #TrumpPolitics #FreeSpeech #EnlightenmentValues #AmericanExperiment  #ReasonAndFreedom #PoliticalPhilosophy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Live January 23, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Evaluating ICE; Free Speech; Trump FP; BOP; Iran; Gold; Intel; Murder | Yaron Brook Show Season 12, Episode 18 ICE, Free Speech, and the Moral Collapse of the State From Trump’s Foreign Policy to Iran, Gold, and the War on Competence Is ICE a necessary arm of the rule of law—or a symptom of statism run amok? Is free speech dying by censorship… or by cowardice? And does Trump’s foreign policy represent realism—or raw evasion? In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on ICE, free speech absolutism, Trump’s foreign policy, Iran, gold, intelligence failures, and America’s rising murder rates—through the ruthless lens of reason, individual rights, and moral clarity. The second half is pure fire: live audience questions on Nazism vs. modern statism, Islamic fundamentalism, narcissism, deportation, culture change, Ayn Rand’s immigration status, economic equilibrium, and whether America is sprinting toward National Socialism. If you’re tired of evasions, moral fog, and “moderate” nonsense—this episode is for you. 👉 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/bZ6vPkKyJJ4 ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 02:35 – ICE: Rule of Law or Rule of Men? 24:30 – Free Speech: Absolute or Empty Slogan? 30:20 – Trump’s Foreign Policy: Strategy or Chaos? 41:40 – The “Board of Peace” Explained 44:15 – Iran: Deterrence, Appeasement, or War? 50:15 – Gold, Money, and Monetary Illusions 1:10:40 – Intelligence Failures and National Security 1:13:05 – Murder Rates and Cultural Breakdown 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS  1:22:24 – Did Communism & Nazism target the competent—while modern statism feeds off them? 1:22:27 – Why do mixed economies lurch toward evil so easily? 1:23:38 – How do you reach “moderates” who deny Islamic fundamentalism? 1:25:33 – ICE, ISIS, and moral equivalence—serious or satire? 1:26:44 – Is Trump quietly dismantling the UN? 1:28:17 – Are Americans more eager for National Socialism than Europeans? 1:29:03 – Does Trump suffer from narcissism—or an inferiority complex? 1:31:09 – Travel question: Cape Town—worth it? 1:34:22 – Are critics of ICE blinded by media hysteria? 1:37:56 – Dementia claims about Trump: credible or smear? 1:39:24 – Was Ayn Rand an illegal immigrant—and does it matter? 1:41:26 – Does economic equilibrium mean anything in currency markets? 1:43:19 – Is deportation an admission of judicial failure? 1:45:15 – How does Objectivism explain U.S. dominance amid anti-reason culture? 1:51:42 – Why are rights-violating nations almost always the aggressors? See comment for full questions with time stamps The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #ICE #FreeSpeech #TrumpForeignPolicy #Iran #Objectivism #IndividualRights #GoldStandard #Statism #WesternValues #Objectivism #Capitalism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Live January 22, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Season 12, Episode 17 Zelensky; Board of Peace; Gaza; Iran; Trump's FMs; Jack Smith; Interest Rates | Yaron Brook Show “Strongmen, Free Speech, and the Road to Tyranny: From Zelensky to Trump” Is the world drifting toward strongman rule—and cheering it on? From Zelensky’s moral clarity to Trump’s flirtation with dictatorship, this episode of The Yaron Brook Show dives head-first into the collapse of liberal values, the rise of authoritarian instincts, and the intellectual confusion poisoning global politics. Yaron takes on the so-called “Board of Peace,” the moral catastrophe in Gaza, Iran’s growing threat, and the dangerous erosion of free speech and free markets—while answering hard-hitting live questions about Trump, intelligence vs. cunning, international law, ICE raids, and whether America could slide into dictatorship or theocracy. If you care about individual rights, moral clarity, and the future of freedom, this is a must-watch. 👉 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/K13WTPYP_Ms 👇 Jump to the topics that matter most to you below. ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 03:40 Zelensky: Moral clarity in an immoral world 16:05 The “Board of Peace” & the fantasy of global governance 24:00 Gaza: Moral evasion and the war on reality 35:55 Iran: Appeasement, force, and Western weakness 44:35 Free speech under pressure—Left & Right 54:15 Jack Smith, Trump, and the mob-boss model of power 1:06:50 Emily Schrader on Israel, culture, and moral courage 1:39:30 Trump’s “Free Markets”: Rhetoric vs. reality 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS  1:12:40 Is it possible to win two elections without real intelligence—or is it just luck? 1:16:58 China’s quiet takeover of Iceland: coincidence or strategy? 1:18:49 Trump, Hitler, and the danger of popular tyrants. Why people ignore dictators when they tell you exactly who they are  1:20:44 Ayn Rand, protests, and the morality of blocking public roads 1:22:59 Smart vs. intelligent: what actually matters? 1:26:10 Could Trump use force to stay in power? What are the warning signs? 1:29:04 Could America become a Christian theocracy? 1:34:00 If Yaron were president: how to secure Ukraine’s victory—without nukes 1:46:46 If ICE enters your home without a warrant—what are your moral rights? 1:47:15 How ordinary people rationalize state violence done “in their name” 📌 See pinned comment for additional timestamps. The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #Trump #Zelensky #Authoritarianism #FreeSpeech #Iran #Gaza #IndividualRights #FreeMarkets #Objectivism #IranPolicy #UkraineWar #WesternCivilization #GlobalElites #Capitalism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺  Live January 21, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Season 12, Episode 16 Davos -- Greenland, EU, European Defense, Ukraine, Iran; Fed & SCOTUS | Yaron Brook Show Davos Delusions: Greenland Grabs, EU Power Plays, Trump’s Whiplash & the Collapse of Western Resolve The global elites gathered in Davos—but are they steering the world… or running it straight into the ground? In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the Davos fog to expose the real meaning behind Greenland geopolitics, EU centralization, European defense fantasies, Trump’s erratic foreign policy, Iran, Ukraine, and the growing rot at the heart of Western civilization. From the cult of political strongmen to the moral vacuum driving today’s global institutions, this is a no-holds-barred analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Is Europe serious about defending itself—or outsourcing responsibility while expanding bureaucracy? Is Trump a dealmaker… or a bully who folds the moment he’s challenged? And is Islamism merely a symptom—or the consequence of a civilization that’s lost confidence in its own values? 💥 Add in fiery live audience questions on Trump’s cult following, international law, economic controls, white supremacist rallies, and whether Western civilization is already finished—and this episode becomes essential viewing. 👉 Watch, share, and join the fight for reason, capitalism, and Western values. 🎥 Watch live here: https://youtube.com/live/NsYmgio-GZo ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 02:00 – Greenland & Global Power Politics 10:12 – EU INC Proposal: When Bureaucrats Borrow Yaron Brook Ideas 11:30 – The EU: Centralization vs. Sovereignty 16:00 – European Defense: Reality or Fantasy? 27:10 – Trump’s Davos Speech: A Masterclass in Whiplash 38:50 – Iran: Appeasement, Confusion, or Strategy? 53:35 – Ukraine & the Moral Failure of the West 55:55 – The Fed, SCOTUS & Economic Manipulation 1:00:20 – Lutnick at Davos 1:09:10 – Why Islamism Is the Problem 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:15:05 – Can love really defeat evil? Where MLK gets it wrong 1:17:42 – Do elites need the Islamist threat to stay in power? 1:20:38 – If Trump flips on Greenland, will Iran be next? 1:23:36 – Sherman or Patton: who had the right moral clarity? 1:25:41 – Should “efficient” EU-style governance be the goal? 1:27:17 – Is Western civilization already over? 1:28:02 – Why does Trump inspire cult-like devotion? 1:31:39 – The real economic damage of Trump’s credit card caps 1:35:05 – Was LBJ a thug—and how does that compare to Trump? 1:37:01 – Should international law override U.S. law? 1:38:49 – White supremacist rallies & moral collapse 1:40:52 – Is insider trading driving Trump-era policy swings? 1:45:42 – Rand vs. the post-WWII world order 1:47:53 – Could Trump invade the wrong island? The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #Greenland #Syria #ISIS #CanadaPolitics #Authoritarianism #IndividualRights #Objectivism #WorldPolitics #Davos2026 #GreenlandCrisis #EuropeanUnion #Trump2026 #IranPolicy #UkraineWar #WesternCivilization #GlobalElites #Capitalism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺  Live January 20, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Season 12, Episode 15 A New World Order – Greenland, EU, Russia, China, ME, The Dollar, & Trade | Yaron Brook Show Global Chaos or Capitalist Order? Trump, Tariffs, and the Fight for the Free World The world order is cracking—and no one wants to admit why. From Greenland and NATO to China, Russia, the Middle East, tariffs, AI, and the fate of the U.S. dollar, this episode takes on the geopolitical earthquake reshaping global power. Are we witnessing the collapse of American leadership—or its reckless reinvention? In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron delivers a no-nonsense, philosophically grounded analysis of the emerging “New World Order,” cutting through media hysteria and nationalist fantasies to expose what’s really driving today’s global instability. 🔥 Trump’s tariffs. 🔥 Trade wars and market crashes. 🔥 NATO, Europe, and military responsibility. 🔥 Imperialism vs. Americanism. 🔥 AI growth masking economic damage. 🔥 China, Russia, and the illusion of strength. The second half features hard-hitting live audience questions—from Enlightenment philosophy and Objectivism to Trump’s psychology, imperial ambition, and whether constitutional government itself is being discredited in real time. If you care about freedom, capitalism, and Western civilization, this is a must-watch. 👇 Join the debate. Like, share, and challenge the narrative. 🎥 Watch live or replay: https://youtube.com/live/vCXuplAdfu0 ⏱️Timestamps 🌍 Main Topic  00:50 A New World Order – Greenland, EU, Russia, China, Middle East, the Dollar & Trade 💬 Live Audience Questions 52:29 Does inconsistent show timing hurt SuperChat revenue? 58:10 Can the Enlightenment survive without universities? 59:50 If Trump were a Navy captain, would he be ruled unfit? 1:01:26 Why does Trump treat Russia better than NATO allies? 1:03:22 Do tariff threats directly tank markets—and can courts stop them? 1:04:53 Is Trump miserable—or addicted to chaos and attention? 1:06:35 Will Wall Street rein Trump in to protect markets and Greenland? 1:06:58 Did voters underestimate how radical Trump would be? 1:07:38 Europe should pay more—how can it rebuild American trust? 1:10:16 Does NATO actually make the world safer—and richer? 1:11:51 Is AI growth masking the real damage of tariffs? 1:15:57 Is “wokeness” preferable to imperialism and ICE authoritarianism? 1:16:42 Has Trump discredited constitutional government itself? 1:17:58 How do you morally cope with leaders who cause mass harm? 1:19:17 Trump’s prescription drug plan—real reform or populism? 1:20:51 Why wasn’t Greenland handled through NATO cooperation? 1:21:34 Is Americanism visibly dying? 1:21:59 Trump’s “Greater America” AI image—authoritarian symbolism? 1:23:19 Is Ayn Rand really “for teenagers”? 1:24:56 Is Trump textbook primacy of consciousness? 1:25:21 How do you promote Rand on hostile campuses today? 1:26:38 Bring Scott McDonald back to discuss China? 1:26:58 Crypto memecoins and impeachable offenses? 1:27:39 Does Trump worship strength—or just its appearance? 1:28:16 Rand on intellectual honesty vs. modern politics 1:29:20 Original sin, Judaism, and Christianity explained 1:32:26 See pinned comment for additional questions The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #ICE #Greenland #Syria #ISIS #CanadaPolitics #Authoritarianism #IndividualRights #Objectivism #NewWorldOrder #GlobalPolitics #TrumpTariffs #NATO #ChinaVsUS #FreeMarkets #Capitalism #WesternValues Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺  Live January 19, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Season 12, Episode 14 Greenland; Board of Peace; Syria & ISIS; Canada; Army-Navy; ICE | Yaron Brook Show Greenland Grabs, ICE Raids & the Collapse of Sovereignty — The West at a Breaking Point The world is shifting fast—and not in a good direction. From Greenland’s strategic importance to the rise of a so-called “Board of Peace,” from Syria and ISIS to ICE raids, Canada’s alliances, and America’s moral collapse, this episode of The Yaron Brook Show takes no prisoners. Yaron Brook cuts through the propaganda and exposes the ideas driving today’s chaos: authoritarianism disguised as order, nationalism without individual rights, and a West unsure whether it even wants to survive. If you’re tired of evasions, tribalism, and moral cowardice—this episode is for you. 👇 Watch live, challenge the ideas, and join the conversation. https://youtube.com/live/hz-wYyZyeEQ ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 02:00 – 🇬🇱 Greenland: Why the Arctic suddenly matters—and what’s really at stake 36:05 – ☮️ The “Board of Peace”: Moral fraud or dangerous fantasy? 48:50 – 💣 Syria & ISIS: What happens when evil is tolerated 1:04:55 – 🇨🇦 Canada: Sovereignty, China, and moral compromise 1:10:10 – ⚔️ Army–Navy: Militaries, masculinity, and national purpose 1:13:50 – 🚨 ICE: Law enforcement or authoritarian theater? 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS  1:33:39 – Is the Trump administration losing public support—or doubling down on authoritarianism? 1:35:22 – Rand’s warning: Is America being morally devoured by global altruism? 1:36:31 – From Wozniak to Microsoft: What antitrust really destroys 1:38:00 – Is sovereignty defined by borders—or by individual rights? 1:43:59 – Canada & China: Strategic alliance or national self-betrayal? 1:45:25 – ICE, enchiladas, and the absurdity of power 1:46:43 – Healing after betrayal: Can philosophy guide personal recovery? 1:47:28 – Is the 25th Amendment inevitable? 1:48:35 – Should Objectivists act—or focus purely on ideas? 1:49:35 – Trump, Hitler, and the danger of false comparisons 1:50:07 – When antisemitism explodes, is society already dying? 1:50:57 – Supreme Court delays: Division, pressure, or political fear? 1:52:02 – What replaces masculinity when it’s demonized? 1:53:22 – Jason Rheins vs. Trump: Will it happen? 1:54:50 – Was Hitler more popular than Trump early on? 1:55:19 – Sisu and WWII Finland: Who really stood where? 1:55:55 – Can Republicans survive politically after alienating Hispanics? 1:56:20 – GoFundMe, ICE, and moral inversion 1:56:37 – Goebbels then, Stephen Miller now? 1:57:11 – IDF marching: Does it matter? 1:57:46 – Mark Carney & Qatar: Canada’s next compromise 1:58:10 – Is sovereign immunity morally defensible? 1:59:08 – Do syllogisms still matter in modern thinking? ➡️ See pinned comment for additional timestamps The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #ICE #Greenland #Syria #ISIS #CanadaPolitics #Authoritarianism #IndividualRights #Objectivism #WorldPolitics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺  Live January 19, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Interviews Bonus Episode Conversation with Jared Rhoads, Reinier Schuur, Colleen Smith - Health Care in US | Yaron Brook Show “Why U.S. Healthcare Is Broken — and How Freedom, Prices, and Markets Could Fix It” America spends more on healthcare than any nation on earth—yet patients are frustrated, doctors are trapped, and costs keep exploding. Why? In this no-holds-barred bonus episode, Yaron Brook sits down with Jared Rhoads, Reinier Schuur, and Colleen Smith to dismantle the biggest myths about U.S. healthcare and expose the real culprits: regulation, distorted incentives, and the absence of real prices. From price transparency and HSAs to concierge medicine, Medicare reform, and lab-grown organs, this conversation challenges everything you’ve been told about healthcare “solutions.” If you think more government control will fix medicine—this episode will make you think again. 👇 WATCH. SHARE. CHALLENGE THE CONSENSUS. 🔗 Episode Link: https://youtube.com/live/QVh6KomxXmQ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS – MAIN DISCUSSION 0:00 – Introduction & overview with healthcare reform experts 1:02 – Reinier Schuur on AFCAM, health policy conferences, and reform strategy 1:59 – Meet Colleen Smith & Jared Rhoads: running a think tank against the grain 5:11 – Launching the Center for Modern Health: goals and vision 10:14 – How to engage the public on health policy (and why it’s so hard) 17:33 – Cultural expectations, entitlement, and America’s healthcare mindset 26:17 – Big-picture healthcare reform & the role of HSAs 33:28 – Price transparency myths—and why Americans misunderstand healthcare 41:07 – Free markets vs. regulatory strangulation in medicine 49:47 – Public vs. private healthcare: Medicare, hybrids, and hard tradeoffs 55:19 – Long-term insurance & serious proposals to fix Medicare 1:01:26 – The crisis facing rural & suburban healthcare clinics 🎤 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:03:17 – Why is it so hard for healthcare systems to operate profitably today? 1:17:22 – Is concierge medicine growing—or has it hit a ceiling? 1:22:57 – Without government, what payer model actually works for doctors & hospitals? 1:30:41 – Robotics vs. lab-grown organs: what’s the future of limb & organ replacement? 1:33:57 – Is “free healthcare” just another word for enslaving doctors? 1:35:35 – Do rigid clinical guidelines undermine real medical innovation? 1:39:28 – “Real markets and real prices would fix healthcare”—is that true? 1:39:41 – Are high healthcare costs driven by supply, demand, or both? 1:41:09 – Is Joint Commission accreditation helping—or hurting—medicine? 1:46:24 – Will taking Social Security affect future healthcare coverage? 1:47:10 – Is Trump actually deregulating healthcare? 1:51:45 – Will seniors eventually be forced to pay retail for care? 1:53:18 – Why do Americans think U.S. healthcare is “capitalist”? 1:56:44 – How can patients choose the right concierge or cash-pay doctor? 1:57:53 – Are Certificates of Need finally on the chopping block? 2:01:44 – Healthcare in China: what’s better, what’s worse? 2:03:47 – Why do concierge doctors warn against Medicare Advantage? The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor:    / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow   Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #healthcarepolicy  #freemarkets #Objectivism #selfinterest #HealthcareReform #FreeMarketHealthcare #MedicareCrisis #ConciergeMedicine #HealthPolicy #PriceTransparency #Capitalism #MedicalInnovation #HSAs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show 📺 Live Jan 17, 2026 Season 12, Episode 13 Constitutional Republic - If You Can Keep It; Iran Tragedy; Review | Yaron Brook Show “A Republic on the Brink: Can America Survive Tribalism, Tyranny, and Moral Collapse?” “If you can keep it.” Benjamin Franklin’s warning has never sounded more urgent. In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dissects the accelerating collapse of America’s constitutional republic—from creeping authoritarianism and tribal politics to the moral vacuum driving today’s cultural and geopolitical crises. 🔥 Is the U.S. sliding toward dictatorship? 🔥 Has Trump’s foreign policy sealed Iran’s fate? 🔥 Are ICE and federal power becoming instruments of arbitrary rule? 🔥 Why do people love Atlas Shrugged—yet miss its philosophy entirely? Yaron breaks down what a constitutional republic actually requires to survive, why law and order often masks authoritarian impulses, and how hatred—not ideas—now binds political movements on both left and right. The episode also features a thoughtful review of Forks in the Road by Larry Radtke, a philosophical reflection on choice, character, and moral direction—precisely what our culture is failing to grasp. 💬 Live audience questions push the conversation even further, confronting: -- ICE, deportations, and historical parallels to authoritarian regimes -- Proof-of-citizenship demands and the boundaries of executive power -- Will, focus, and moral agency in an age of despair -- Free speech betrayals by today’s “conservatives” -- The growth of government from constitutional limits to leviathan This is not partisan commentary. It’s a moral and philosophical reckoning with the future of freedom. 👇 Watch. Share. Defend the republic—while it can still be kept. ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 04:10 – Constitutional Republic: “If You Can Keep It” 1:06:15 – Iran Tragedy: Trump, Weakness, and Consequences 1:15:50 – Book Review: Forks in the Road – Larry Radtke 🔗 https://www.amazon.com/FORKS-ROAD-LARRY-RADTKE-ebook/dp/B0D1CWY8HD/ 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS  1:26:42 – Can people live better lives from Rand’s novels without grasping the philosophy? 1:31:19 – “Is there no one who can help us?” — Andor, Ghorman, and moral collapse 1:32:16 – Is tribal hatred replacing ideas as the glue of politics? 1:34:52 – DHS mocking deportations: Authoritarian culture or moral rot? 1:36:36 – Is “law and order” just obedience to power? 1:39:16 – Will, focus, and choosing consciousness 1:41:05 – Mandatory proof of citizenship: Are we nearing dictatorship? 1:42:02 – Auschwitz, ideology, and history repeating 1:43:17 – ICE vs. Gestapo: What stops the slide? 1:45:10 – AI, China, and preemptive imperialism? 1:48:01 – Did Trump lose Iran? 1:48:43 – Free speech frauds on the right 1:49:43 – Members-only shows & OPAR strategy 1:50:29 – Posting ICE locations: Incitement or resistance? 1:51:44 – “Preemptive fascism” to stop the left? 1:52:46 – Objectivism under fire—and standing firm 1:53:15 – How did limited government become massive? 1:53:37 – More questions in pinned comment The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #TrumpIran #PoliceState #FreeSpeech #Authoritarianism #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Objectivism #AynRand #freedom #IranCrisis #ConstitutionalRepublic #LimitedGovernment #IranCrisis #AmericanFounding #Liberty Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show 📺 Live Jan 15, 2026 Season 12, Episode 12 Iran Betrayed?; Insurrection Act; Gaza; Russia; Germany; Musk; Abortion Pill | Yaron Brook Show Iran Betrayed? Trump’s Emergency Powers, Gaza’s Future & the Collapse of Moral Clarity Is America sleepwalking into authoritarianism—while betraying its allies and its own principles? In this explosive live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dissects the moral, political, and philosophical chaos shaping today’s world—from Iran and Gaza to Trump’s flirtation with emergency powers, Europe’s drift, and the collapse of truth in science and politics. If you’re tired of evasions, moral cowardice, and tribal thinking, this episode pulls no punches. Yaron tackles the Insurrection Act, geopolitical betrayal, Germany’s failures, Russia’s aggression, Elon Musk’s influence, the abortion pill debate—and the absurdities defining modern culture. 💥 Plus: a marathon of hard-hitting live audience questions on dictatorship fears, nihilism on the Right and Left, Iran’s tipping point, tariffs, Greenland, currency collapse, and whether the Objectivist movement is fighting hard enough. 👉 Watch, share, and join the fight for reason. https://youtube.com/live/W1knTi4Tyyk 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss future live shows. ⏱️ Topic Timestamps 01:05 – Iran Betrayed? 23:25 – Insurrection Act & Trump’s Emergency Powers 37:05 – Gaza: Moral Clarity or Strategic Failure? 46:25 – Russia and the Future of Western Resolve 52:40 – Germany’s Drift and Europe’s Crisis 54:30 – Elon Musk: Hero, Threat, or Symptom? 1:00:05 – The Abortion Pill Debate 1:06:30 – Can Men Get Pregnant? The Collapse of Reality 💬 Live Audience Questions  1:15:21 – Should OPAR study groups include professional philosophers—or is that unnecessary? 1:18:18 – Can Rand’s aesthetics counter today’s political death spiral? 1:19:39 – Is North Korea “sustainable” without China propping it up? 1:24:03 – Could Trump use the Insurrection Act to impose de facto martial law? 1:24:30 – Is Trump accelerating America toward dictatorship? 1:31:44 – If Iran’s revolution fails, does Trump share the blame? 1:34:41 – Is the Right now more nihilistic—and more dangerous—than the Left? 1:36:49 – Is the Objectivist movement aggressive enough to win long-term? 1:38:00 – 80 years after the Holocaust—why is this ideology resurging? 1:41:30 – Why is Trump eager to use force at home but timid abroad? 1:44:54 – Is ICE a legitimate function of government in a rational society? 1:46:13 – See pinned comment for additional questions & timestamps The Yaron Brook 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) -- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) 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: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #ICEraids #TrumpIran #PoliceState #FreeSpeech #Authoritarianism #Capitalism #TradeWars #IndividualRights #Objectivism #AynRand #freedom #IranCrisis #InsurrectionAct #GazaWar Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.