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The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 12, 2026Season 12, Episode 10Trump The Viking? – Foreign & Economic Policy | 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: / @yaronbrookLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshowOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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#IranProtests #FederalReserve #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #ImmigrationDebate #MiddleEastPolitics #AynRand #uspoliticstoday #Venezuela #Iran #CentralPlanning #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Freedom #Politics #iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #MaduroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

📺  Live January 12, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show InterviewsConversation with Gena Gorlin -- Defining a Life of Genuine Ambition | Yaron Brook ShowDefining a Life of Genuine Ambition: Why Self-Trust, Not Hustle or Status, Separates the Builders from the BurnoutsWhat does real ambition look like—when it’s not driven by insecurity, people-pleasing, or hollow status chasing?In this wide-ranging and intellectually explosive conversation, Yaron Brook sits down with psychologist, entrepreneur-coach, and forthcoming Penguin Random House author Dr. Gena Gorlin to expose the hidden beliefs that sabotage ambitious people, kill great startups, and quietly erode self-trust.If you’re driven—but often frustrated… successful—but oddly unsatisfied… or building something meaningful while battling self-doubt—this episode is for you.We dive deep into:-- The psychology of genuine ambition vs. performative striving-- Why secondhandedness is ambition’s silent killer-- The role of self-trust in entrepreneurship, relationships, and creativity-- Whether psychology should aim at human flourishing, not just pathology-- Narcissism, sociopathy, Trump, Elon Musk, ketamine, neuroplasticity, pornography, pride, Freud, Jung—and much moreThis is not pop psychology.This is a serious, values-driven examination of what it means to build a life worth wanting.📌 Tune in for sharp analysis, bold ideas, and live audience Q&A👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.🔗 Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/4gq_ptDzxCAAbout Dr. Gena Gorlin (Ph.D.) :Dr. Gena Gorlin (Ph.D.) is a clinical associate professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a licensed therapist. As a founder/entrepreneur coach, she works with leading innovators in Silicon Valley and globally. She is currently working on a forthcoming book with Penguin Random House about her unique approach to ambition.  For more about Dr. Gorlin, see her website: https://genagorlin.com⏱️ MAIN TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:00 – Who is Dr. Gena Gorlin?01:45 – The book: ambition redefined04:55 – What ambitious people actually need09:50 – Major themes: self-trust, values, agency15:15 – The hidden belief that kills great startups22:55 – Who this book is really for25:10 – Self-trust vs. self-esteem33:20 – Secondhandedness and borrowed ambition35:40 – Book release timeline36:40 – Gena’s Substack: https://builders.genagorlin.com/💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 39:07 – Is the reason/emotion dichotomy rooted in brain hemispheres—or is that a myth?41:46 – What does “visibility” mean in relationships—and why does it matter?46:24 – What does it mean when visibility flows only one way?48:05 – Would Ayn Rand still have used the word selfishness if she’d raised toddlers?51:52 – Should psychology aim at happiness, not just treating neurosis?57:12 – Can neuroplasticity really change a mind through persuasion?1:00:03 – Should a healthy adult with no interest in sex see a therapist?1:03:14 – Pride vs. mercy: overcoming resistance to moral ambition1:05:59 – What is “narcissistic supply”?1:08:23 – Narcissist vs. sociopath: kind or degree?1:09:04 – Psychological analysis of Donald Trump: genuine ambition or not?1:09:42 – Is self-doubt the default human setting?1:12:48 – Will there be an audiobook?1:12:55 – Is pornography psychologically harmful—what does the evidence say?1:14:22 – Is “Trump Derangement Syndrome” real psychology?1:16:08 – Freud vs. Jung: any value left?1:18:31 – Ketamine and depression: what does science actually show?1:20:29 – Gena’s PhD research on rumination1:22:38 – How long-range should ambitious goals be?📌 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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:   / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow  Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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#GenuineAmbition #PsychologyOfSuccess #YaronBrookShow #SelfTrust #EntrepreneurMindset #HumanFlourishing #ClinicalPsychology #Objectivism #StartupPsychology #PersonalDevelopmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 12, 2026Season 12, Episode 9Iran; Fed vs Trump; ICE; Homeland; Plato in TX; CA Billionaires; Dems & Hamas | Yaron Brook ShowEpisode URL: https://youtube.com/live/IyvE5EFl480Iran Is Burning, the Fed Is Cornered, and the Left Is Losing the Plot Iranian protesters are risking their lives—while Western elites look away.The Federal Reserve is under political fire.ICE, billionaires, universities, and even Plato are suddenly front-page news.What ties it all together?👉 A collapsing moral framework in the West—and the price we’re paying for it.In this wide-ranging and unapologetic episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through media evasion, political tribalism, and economic confusion to expose what’s really driving today’s chaos—from Tehran to Texas, Washington to California.Expect hard truths, philosophical clarity, and zero concessions to fashionable lies.💬 Join the live discussion, challenge the ideas, and support the show via Super Chat.🔗 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/IyvE5EFl480⏱️ Timestamps & Key Questions0:25 – Why are freedom, rational self-interest, and individual rights under global attack?0:43 – Why independent media matters more than ever1:34 – What do Iran, Trump, the Fed, ICE, and Plato have in common?2:27 – Iran’s uprising: Why is the West silent while Iranians fight for freedom?6:07 – U.S. military options: Should America confront Iran—or stay out entirely?7:19 – Media hypocrisy: Why do leftists excuse Islamism but condemn Western values?14:00 – Historical roots: How did the Left become allies of theocrats?17:06 – Iranian voices: What Western media refuses to report24:04 – Media bias exposed: Why “nuance” always favors tyrants30:19 – Western consequences: What Iran reveals about America’s moral collapse32:40 – Powell vs politics: Is the Fed finally losing its immunity?41:22 – Gold, debt & inflation: What happens if confidence in the dollar cracks?45:13 – Audience Poll: Should Objectivism be studied—systematically?48:43 – ICE & immigration: Is enforcement immoral—or essential?1:02:53 – Department of Labor rhetoric:When nationalism replaces individual rights1:05:04 – Universities & Texas law: Can woke ideology be legislated away?1:14:10 – Free speech: Who decides what ideas are allowed?1:19:43 – California’s billionaire tax: Why punishing success destroys prosperity1:26:16 – Democrats & Hamas: Is the party cracking—or radicalizing further?1:31:05 – Political realignment: Are we watching a historic shift unfold?1:41:17 – Objectivism & immigration: What does a rights-based border actually mean?1:50:18 – Fear of the Left: Why tribalism is the enemy of reason1:54:00 – Altruism vs independence: Can a free society survive moral self-sacrifice?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: / @yaronbrookLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshowOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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#IranProtests #FederalReserve #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #Capitalism #ImmigrationDebate #MiddleEastPolitics #AynRand #uspoliticstoday #Venezuela #Iran #CentralPlanning #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Freedom #Politics #iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #MaduroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live January 10, 2026Season 12, Episode 8Iran; The Meaning of Life; Review - Ride The Tiger by Evola | Yaron Brook ShowEpisode URL: https://youtube.com/live/Pci4oor-Ty0Iran on the Brink, Life Without Meaning, and the Temptation of Collapse — Why the Modern World Is FailingIs Iran closer to collapse than the West realizes?Does the modern world still have a meaning of life worth living for—or are we drifting toward nihilism, faith, and tribalism?In this wide-ranging and provocative episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles three explosive themes:• The real state of Iran, its regime, and prospects for freedom• A philosophical takedown and critical review of Julius Evola’s Ride the Tiger• A hard-hitting discussion on the meaning of life, reason vs. faith, beauty vs. abstraction, and why so many people feel lost in the modern worldThe live Q&A goes even further—covering Christianity vs. reason, MAGA vs. Nazism, Trump as mafia boss or fascist, sexual desire, mental health, chaos theory, and whether reason can truly defeat faith.This episode is raw, unscripted, and intellectually fearless.📌 Watch. Think. Argue. Share.👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge dogma, expose bad ideas, and defend reason, freedom, and human flourishing.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:25 – Iran: Regime stability, repression, and prospects for collapse25:15 – Book Review: Ride the Tiger by Julius Evola58:00 – The Meaning of Life in a disintegrating culture1:10:35 – Iran revisited: geopolitics and moral clarity💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:20:46 – Christianity vs. Nietzsche: What did each get right—and disastrously wrong?1:25:15 – Does science make us miss the beauty of life?1:30:30 – Would Iran be collapsing now if Harris had won?1:31:54 – Is reason stronger than faith—and how does this relate to mental health?1:35:54 – Chaos theory, abstraction, and the limits of mathematical models1:42:48 – Sexual desire: healthy rationality vs. MGTOW, domination, and Christian guilt1:48:48 – ICE, civil unrest, and escalating political violence1:51:32 – MAGA vs. Nazism: thugs, ideology, or something worse?1:55:50 – Is life about struggle? Jason Goggins vs. Ayn Rand1:58:39 – Trump: fascist or mafia boss—and does corruption fuel growth short-term?2:01:25 – Acting on emotion vs. valid emotional responses2:03:26 – Why Ayn Rand made philosophy finally make sense2:05:48 – Do Christian principles logically lead to a malevolent universe premise?2:09:20 – A future trip to a free Iran📌 See pinned comment for full timestamps and additional questions.📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas!  👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.  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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:   / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow  Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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#meaningoflife  #mysticism  #Individualism #CulturalWars #aynrand  #Objectivism #Liberty #virtue #morality #egoism #selfishnessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 9, 2026Iran Revolution; Venezuela; ICE Murder; Muslim Brotherhood; Jobs; Fentanyl | Yaron Brook ShowEpisode URL:  https://youtube.com/live/QgBtEPArF9UIran on the Brink, America Losing Its Mind — Revolution Abroad, Force at HomeIs Iran finally cracking under the weight of its own tyranny—or is the West too weak to recognize a real revolution when it sees one?On this live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron delivers unfiltered moral clarity on the most explosive issues dominating global and domestic politics: the potential Iranian Revolution, the collapse of Venezuela, the shocking ICE shooting, the growing influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, the meaning of work and jobs, and the devastating reality of the fentanyl crisis.This episode isn’t about slogans or tribal outrage. It’s about cause and effect, justice vs. force, and what happens when governments abandon individual rights—at home and abroad.The live Q&A goes even deeper, tackling Ayn Rand on moral perfection, independence and self-esteem, neuroscience and causality, ICE accountability, Trump’s role, dystopian politics, and why intellectuals fear selfishness.If you’re tired of moral confusion and looking for principled analysis, this episode is for you.👇 Watch, share, and join the discussion.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:00 – Iran Revolution: Is the regime finally facing collapse?22:45 – Venezuela: Socialism’s long, ugly aftermath34:10 – ICE Murder: When law enforcement becomes lawless1:04:00 – Muslim Brotherhood: Ideology, power, and Western blindness1:06:45 – Jobs: Work, productivity, and economic reality1:13:10 – Fentanyl: Government failure and deadly consequences💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:22:02 – Should Yaron do a deep-dive on the ICE case with James Valiant?1:23:20 – Can learning the causes of love help guide moral choices?1:24:42 – Why did Ayn Rand define the ideal man by rationality, independence, and self-esteem?1:27:43 – What reforms (short of abolishing ICE) could prevent future abuses?1:32:56 – Can cause and effect happen simultaneously? What does neuroscience say?1:36:55 – Moral perfection vs. moral error in Objectivism—how do they coexist?1:42:15 – Is Mamdani an accidental check on Trump and ICE?1:46:57 – Are we living in dystopian times?1:49:29 – “The pain you avoid is the strength you’ll never get”—true or false?📌 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: / @yaronbrookLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshowOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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 #ImmigrationDebate #Venezuela #Iran #CentralPlanning #Capitalism #IndividualRights #Freedom #Politics #iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #aynrandBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.