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Live Feb 24, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
AI Impact; Russia War; Iran–Will He?; US Chips; Prediction Markets; Welfare Fraud | Yaron Brook Show

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📺  Live February 23, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Interviews
Bonus Episode Season 12, Episode 6
Conversation with Tara Smith, Valuing Other People | Yaron Brook Show

Valuing Others Without Sacrifice: Egoism, Virtue, and the Moral Psychology of Human Relationships

What does it really mean to value other people — without self-sacrifice, without sentimentality, and without moral confusion?
 
In this special bonus episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook sits down with philosopher Tara Smith for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood ideas in ethics: how to value other people rationally.

If morality is not about altruism…
If egoism is not selfishness in the crude sense…
Then what does it mean to love, respect, admire, or cherish others?

This episode explores the emotional, psychological, moral, and legal dimensions of valuing others. From the trader principle to family relationships… from empathy to narcissism… from the virtues to privacy rights and the Supreme Court of the United States… this is a sustained philosophical exploration you won’t find anywhere else.

We go beyond headlines and into fundamentals:
-- How valuing others fits within rational egoism
-- Why clarity about values is essential to living well
-- The connection between personal values and legal rights
-- Why privacy is both a moral and constitutional issue

If you care about ethics, relationships, Objectivism, virtue theory, the Fourth Amendment, or the foundations of individual rights — this conversation is for you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
Main Conversation
00:00 Introduction
01:05 What Does It Mean to Value Other People?
05:20 Charity and Benevolence
11:45 Why Valuing Requires Thinking
16:40 Family and Moral Obligation
20:00 Visibility and Recognition
27:40 The Trader Principle
38:00 The Supreme Court & Legal Method
41:10 Privacy as a Moral and Legal Value
47:15 Upcoming ARU Course on the Moral Virtues

💬 Live Audience Questions
49:38 Intellectual Candor in Social Life
49:54 Are Rand’s “Supreme & Ruling Values” Underappreciated?
52:25 How Do Rand’s Villains View Other People?
55:08 Donald Trump, Narcissism & Seeing Value in Others
58:21 What Is Empathy — and Why Is It Valuable?
1:00:22 Additional Questions (See Pinned Comment)

👤 About Tara Smith:
Tara Smith is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin and a leading scholar of Ayn Rand’s moral and political philosophy. Her work focuses on the nature and foundations of values and virtues, the requirements of objective law, and the philosophical underpinnings of individual rights. Her legal interests include proper methodology in judicial review, First Amendment questions of intellectual freedom, and proper applications of the Fourth Amendment. Her most recent books are Egoism Without Permission: The Moral Psychology of Ayn Rand’s Ethics (2024), The First Amendment: Essays on the Imperative of Intellectual Freedom (2024), and Judicial Review in an Objective Legal System (2015). 

Professor Smith’s current research explores privacy—both as a personal value and as a legal right—as well as the psychological dimensions of moral values. Learn more about her work: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/plan2/...

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Live Feb 23, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Season 12, episode 38
Carlson/Huckabee Interview; Mexico Cartels; Iran; Ukraine; Tariffs; Peru | Yaron Brook Show

Populism, Cartels & Collapse: Are We Watching the West Lose Its Moral Nerve?

Is the West drifting toward economic nationalism, moral confusion, and geopolitical weakness?

In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on the Carlson/Huckabee interview, the growing power of Mexican cartels, Iran’s regime, Ukraine, tariffs, Peru, and the deeper philosophical rot driving today’s chaos.

From border violence to economic self-sabotage… from nationalization fantasies to the morality of profit… this episode connects the headlines to the ideas behind them.

If you care about capitalism, individual rights, foreign policy, and the future of the West — this is one you can’t afford to miss.

⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
00:55 – Upcoming London Seminar: In Defense of Profit
02:15 – Carlson/Huckabee Interview: Populism vs. Principles
34:20 – Mexico Cartels: State Failure or Policy Failure?
43:30 – Iran: How Dangerous Is the Regime Really?
51:05 – Ukraine: Strategy, Morality & U.S. Interests
56:00 – Tariffs: Economic Suicide in Slow Motion?
1:04:10 – Peru: Political Instability & Economic Lessons

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 
1:13:43 – Voluntary army vs. conscription: Can a free nation survive without the draft?
1:16:09 – Why hasn’t Atlas Shrugged changed the world yet?
1:16:59 – Is “rational self-interest” redundant?
1:18:12 – Will Mamdani nationalize NYC housing — and trigger an exodus?
1:19:17 – Legalized suicide in a post-welfare state — moral or monstrous?
1:20:23 – How should open-source software be monetized?
1:20:51 – A blizzard reminder: Don’t forget how great the modern world is.
1:21:58 – When is the Jason Rheins interview?
1:22:05 – Sudan genocide: Should the U.S. arm the Sudanese army?
1:23:27 – Zionism: Liberal vs. religious? Druze secession?
1:25:26 – Alberta separation — justified pursuit of freedom?
1:26:29 – Netherlands unrealized gains tax — coming to U.S./Canada?
1:29:39 – Yaron & Craig Biddle: What was the philosophical split?
1:30:51 – Can CEO productivity really be measured?
1:35:10 – Cuba’s fuel crisis: Trump or communism?
1:35:12 – Will AI predict sports scores?
1:35:26 – FAA & merit-based hiring: Why didn’t markets fix it?
1:37:41 – Iran casualty numbers: What’s the truth?
1:38:27 – Bigger growth boost: Zero tariffs or zero corporate taxes?
1:38:56 – Who gets property when someone dies without heirs?
1:39:46 – Birthright citizenship: What’s at stake at the Supreme Court?
1:41:20 – If all states violate rights, do any have a “right to exist”?
1:42:40 – Planning ahead: Rational self-interest in emergencies
1:43:14 – Rob Tracinski for Congress — thoughts?
1:44:05 – Beyond drug legalization: How to stop the cartels?
1:45:20 – More questions in pinned comment: https://youtube.com/live/buf0SJSyfyI

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📺 Live Feb 22, 2026
Season 12, Episode 37
Trade & Tariffs: Everything You Need To Know; Song Reviews | Yaron Brook Show

Tariffs, Trade Wars & Economic Myths: Why Protectionism Always Fails (Plus Brutal Song Reviews)

Are tariffs patriotic—or just legalized looting?
Do trade deficits mean America is “losing”?
Can tariffs replace the income tax?

In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dismantles the economic myths driving today’s trade wars—starting with the fundamental idea of trade itself and ending with a clear verdict: nothing good comes from tariffs.

From Adam Smith to modern protectionism, from mercantilism to national security claims, this episode is a full-scale defense of free trade—and an unapologetic attack on cronyism, economic nationalism, and the idea that governments should control voluntary exchange.

Then we pivot hard: fiery audience Q&A on Triffin’s dilemma, Kantian epistemology, Intel as a crony company, Ayn Rand, Jeff Bezos—and whether dissonant classical music reflects a composer’s sense of life.

And yes—Yaron reviews everything from The Offspring to Johannes Brahms.

If you care about capitalism, economic freedom, manufacturing myths, or the real meaning of “Buy American,” this episode is essential viewing.

👉 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/XRH-ZEJkkiw

⏱️ MAIN TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
07:10 – The Fundamental Idea of Trade
20:05 – Trade Happens Between Individuals
22:35 – The History of International Trade
28:35 – Nation States & the Rise of Economic Nationalism
34:40 – Adam Smith & The Moral Case for Free Trade
42:30 – The United States & Trade Policy
52:30 – Other Countries’ Tariffs
1:01:15 – Subsidies & Government Distortions
1:08:45 – Can Tariffs Replace the Income Tax?
1:12:15 – Onshoring & Manufacturing Myths
1:15:20 – National Security Arguments
1:18:15 – Cronyism & Political Favoritism
1:18:50 – Why Nothing Good Comes from Tariffs

🎵 SONG REVIEWS
1:43:50 – Let the Bad Times Roll – The Offspring
1:48:10 – It's My Life – No Doubt
1:52:10 – Hello Heaven, Hello – Yungblud
1:56:25 – Winning – Neffex
1:59:20 – Academic Festival Overture – Johannes Brahms

💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS (HIGHLIGHTS)
1:22:11 – “Pro-Tariff Arguments”: Trade deficits, dependence on hostile nations, lost manufacturing jobs—are any of these valid?
1:30:19 – “Buy USA?” Why not just buy from your state—or your neighborhood?
1:31:58 – Who Actually Pays the Tariff? (Hint: Not China.)
1:35:10 – Mercantilism = Collectivism?
1:36:32 – Do Tariffs Add Billions to America?
1:38:12 – Why Does the Government Get a Say in Trade at All?
1:39:12 – Triffin’s Dilemma & Persistent Deficits
1:40:45 – National Security & Stockpiling
1:41:23 – Do Any Leaders Oppose Tariffs in Principle?
2:04:40 – Can You “Hold” Kantian Epistemology?
2:07:06 – Is Intel a Crony Company?
2:10:26 – Should Politicians Be Required to Be Educated?
2:15:19 – Has Jeff Bezos Read Ayn Rand?
2:16:32 – See pinned comment for additional timestamps

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Recorded live on Feb 21, 2026
Season 12, Episode 36
AMA & Hangout with Contributors (Feb 2026) | Yaron Brook Show

Courts, Tariffs, Mao & Musk: No Sacred Cows in This AMA

What happens when nothing is off-limits?

In this wide-ranging AMA, Yaron tackles everything from double jeopardy and military power… to Trump’s tariffs… to Mao vs. Hitler… to whether all cars will be electric by 2050. And yes — even Star Trek and Spike Lee make an appearance.

This episode cuts across law, economics, politics, culture, technology, and philosophy — exposing the moral premises underneath today’s biggest debates. If you want clarity instead of tribalism… principles instead of punditry… this is for you.

🎥 Watch the full episode here:
👉 https://youtube.com/live/rVuP6Qq2QYw

⏱️ Timestamps
Main AMA Topics
1:00 – Double Jeopardy & Military Tank Capabilities: What does the Constitution really protect?
11:29 – OCON & Value Creation: Why tech creates value differently than manufacturing
16:59 – Left vs. Right in Objectivism: Is that even the right framework?

🔴 Live Audience Questions
21:20 – Spike Lee remake vs. Kurosawa original: Can modern Hollywood improve on genius?
23:16 – OCON, Cajun food & community building — why ideas thrive in culture
25:03 – “We are all one under Landru” — Is collectivism just sanitized authoritarianism?
43:02 – Is man fundamentally good and benevolent — or is that wishful thinking?
45:03 – Climate activism vs. energy realism — is the narrative collapsing?
45:55 – Did the court ruling on tariffs go far enough — or can Trump still wreak havoc?
51:49 – TDS: Psychological diagnosis or political smear?
52:05 – Mao vs. Hitler vs. Stalin: Does “intent” matter morally?
53:06 – By 2050, will all cars be electric and self-driving? Will pollution vanish?
1:11:25 – Gifting Ayn Rand: Which books make the biggest impact?

#Objectivism #TrumpTariffs #MaoVsHitler #ClimateChangeDebate #ElectricVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #FreeMarkets #PoliticalPhilosophy #aynrand 

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