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Live July 13, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
Graham; Ukraine; Iran; Oil; ICE; 1776; Greedflation; Cronyism; Ebola; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

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Live July 12, 2026
(The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 7)
Egalitarianism, Khmer Rouge & the Killing Fields of Cambodia | Yaron & Nikos Dialogues

What Happens When Equality Becomes an Absolute? The Deadly Lessons of Pol Pot's Cambodia

Could the pursuit of equality become one of history's deadliest ideas?

The Khmer Rouge didn't simply commit mass murder—they attempted to erase individuality itself. Under Pol Pot, Cambodia became history's most radical experiment in egalitarianism, where intelligence, achievement, family, love, private property, and even wearing glasses could become death sentences.

In this episode, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos examine the philosophical roots behind one of the twentieth century's greatest atrocities. They explore how egalitarian ideals became totalitarian terror, why many Western intellectuals excused the regime, and what Cambodia still teaches us about collectivism, freedom, and human nature.

The discussion also includes updates on the Yaron Brook documentary project, film recommendations, and the return of the show's music segment.

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Main Topics
00:00 Introduction, World Cup & documentary update
10:26 Why Cambodia matters
12:21 Cambodian genocide overview
16:03 French colonialism & Pol Pot's influences
22:18 Rise of the communist movement
25:10 Vietnam War & revolutionary momentum
29:04 Origins of the Khmer Rouge
30:12 Mao's influence
33:19 U.S. bombing & communist recruitment
38:01 Radical egalitarianism becomes terror
45:02 Emptying Phnom Penh
49:34 S-21 prison & ideological purges
54:00 Love and family under communism
59:31 Starvation, terror & Vietnam's invasion
1:04:28 Fate of Khmer Rouge leaders
1:07:18 Western intellectuals and Cambodia
1:12:31 Film recommendations
1:13:51 Justice after the Khmer Rouge
1:13:59 Music Review: R.E.M. – Stand
1:23:20 Next Dialogue: Ronald Reagan & Ayn Rand

Live Audience Q&A
1:18:50 Simple Minds – Don't You Forget About Me
1:26:27 Brad Pitt on Atlas Shrugged & The Fountainhead
1:31:23 Could Western egalitarianism lead to another Cambodia?
1:34:22 China's support for the Khmer Rouge
1:36:12 Germany, Argentina & defeating bad ideas
1:39:39 Is cynicism rational today?
1:43:21 Christian New Right vs. Democratic Socialists
1:45:00 Why does collectivism demand self-sacrifice?
1:48:13 The cost of anti-profit morality
1:51:05 Connor McGregor—an egoist?
1:54:42 Did Pol Pot use starvation as a purge?
1:58:56 Was Vietnam heroic for ending the Khmer Rouge?
2:00:19 Richard Wolff revisited
2:02:51 Does France owe Cambodia an apology?
2:04:42 World Cup red card controversy
2:05:53 Did communist leaders think Pol Pot went too far?
2:08:00 Why Vietnam embraces capitalism today
2:09:25 Did Ayn Rand comment on Pol Pot?
2:11:43 Resistance inside Cambodia
2:15:35 Why didn't Mao invade Hong Kong?
2:16:38 Cambodia reading recommendations
2:21:18 London's Muslim neighborhoods & the documentary
2:23:55 John Galt's real message
2:26:56 Ayn Rand on censorship
2:33:49 Why communist Poland & Cuba tolerated Christianity
2:34:33 Did Tito prove socialism works?
2:37:21 Lisbon event with Nikos?
2:39:53 Is colonialism part of Western civilization?

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Live July 11, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 121)
Commenting on Dr. Mike Israetel -- Capitalism, Pharma, Drugs & FDA | Yaron Brook Show

Is profit immoral—or is it the greatest force for human progress ever discovered?

From World Cup fever and elite athletic performance to pharmaceutical innovation, patents, healthcare freedom, altruism, religion, and the philosophy behind capitalism, Yaron Brook takes on some of today's biggest intellectual controversies.

Why do so many people resent profit? Why do we praise scientists while ignoring the entrepreneurs who make innovation possible? Should individuals—not governments—decide what medical risks they're willing to take? And why do ideas like altruism and collectivism continue to dominate modern culture?

The discussion concludes with an outstanding live Q&A covering guilt and altruism, truth and rationality, aging and end-of-life ethics, Adam Smith on monopolies, radical Islam and the political spectrum, sunscreen myths, religion and freedom, and Richard Hanania's Kakistocracy.

Whether you're interested in economics, philosophy, politics, healthcare, entrepreneurship, or Objectivism, this episode offers a perspective you won't hear anywhere else.

Main Topics:
00:00 Introduction & World Cup excitement
02:13 What soccer teaches about virtue and excellence
09:32 Why elite athletes deserve our admiration
11:06 Enjoying sports without making them your life
13:02 Bodybuilding, fitness, and Michael Israetel
15:21 Michael Israetel's intellectual journey
19:12 Why profit benefits everyone
22:45 The myth of "excess profits" and collectivism
30:21 Ambition, culture, and economic productivity
32:25 Money vs. intrinsic motivation
35:10 Property rights, freedom, and capitalism
37:44 Pharmaceutical profits drive innovation
40:28 Did Jonas Salk reject patents?
43:21 Why patents matter
47:10 Altruism versus self-interest in science
49:02 Why businessmen are innovators too
50:30 Passion and financial incentives
54:00 The myth of sacrificing for society
57:03 How profit improves everyone's lives
1:00:37 Incentives, trade, and globalization
1:03:17 Why FDA regulation slows innovation
1:05:25 Should patients decide their own medical risks?
1:10:09 Healthcare: individualism vs. collectivism
1:13:14 Patient-doctor decision making
1:14:13 Fighting today's anti-science movement
1:15:58 London Documentary fundraising update
1:17:17 The truth about ancient life expectancy
1:19:27 Upcoming Phoenix courses
1:21:24 Ayn Rand Institute conference in Austin
1:23:06 Alex Epstein, AI, and the future of energy

Live Audience Questions
1:25:34 Is altruism really driven by guilt—and why do facts fail to persuade true believers?
1:28:45 How can people go through life without treating truth as an objective standard?
1:30:06 What is the rational approach to aging, dependence, and end-of-life care?
1:32:02 Why classify radical Islamists with the political left rather than the right?
1:33:44 Did Adam Smith actually support government regulation to prevent monopolies?
1:35:02 A practical question: Should you wear sunscreen every day—even when it's cloudy?
1:37:26 Which poses the greater threat to individual freedom today—Catholicism or Islam?
1:43:54 Richard Hanania's Kakistocracy: Is it worth reading despite its philosophical inconsistencies?

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Live July 10, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 120)
Platner; Far Left; ICE; Cronyism; Rent Control; Freya; Climate; Kirk; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

Is America Choosing Tribalism Over Reason? ICE, Rent Control, Climate Panic & the Collapse of Politics

Has America abandoned reason for tribalism? Why do political scandals disappear, bad ideas keep winning, and conspiracy theories flourish while serious debate dies?

In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron examines the Graham Platner controversy, the Democratic Party's drift toward the far left, the continued collapse of America's political center, ICE enforcement, immigration rights, rent control, climate litigation, Ukraine's newest defense technology, Bayer's Supreme Court victory, and why conspiracy thinking has become mainstream across both the left and right.

Along the way, Yaron explores what these stories reveal about today's political culture—and why philosophy ultimately matters more than politics.  

Topics include:
00:00 Introduction & Bonnie Tyler tribute
03:00 Graham Platner scandal & Democratic Party response
10:16 Stephen King, cancellation & resignation
14:04 Tribalism, religion & political morality
16:24 Abdul El Sayed's agenda examined
27:15 Why isn't anyone challenging bad ideas?
29:09 The future of Democrats & Republicans
31:03 Trump and the collapse of the political center
32:59 Michigan politics, UAW & electoral strategy
34:57 ICE shooting in Houston
37:28 Mistaken identity and legal responsibility
39:14 Media bias and accountability
44:00 Illegal immigration, rights & ICE authority
47:11 Supreme Court ruling on Haitian refugees
54:19 Bayer wins at the Supreme Court
59:15 Glyphosate, tariffs & farmers
1:02:15 Why rent control remains popular
1:07:03 Ukraine's new anti-ballistic missile system
1:12:54 International Court of Justice climate ruling
1:17:43 Candace Owens & Charlie Cook conspiracy theories
1:27:16 Americans are living longer
1:33:08 Right-wing vs. left-wing political violence
1:34:41 Documentary fundraising update
1:36:31 Preview: Egalitarianism in Cambodia
1:37:33 Dr. Mike Israel on capitalism
1:40:42 Ayn Rand, individualism & philosophy

Live Audience Questions
1:40:39 Choosing life over religion—how should someone respond?
1:42:26 Michael Jackson: genius or something else?
1:43:50 Should Yaron cover Ayn Rand's "Man's Rights"?
1:47:33 Is ICE's leadership the real problem?
1:48:12 Should ICE agents face criminal charges?
1:48:25 Why is Mamdani succeeding politically?
1:49:18 Is Trump's administration fundamentally unserious?
1:49:58 Is Kash Patel the weakest member of the administration?
1:50:28 Japan, Europe & China's attitudes toward failure
1:51:08 Would an Objectivist society eliminate "weirdness"?
1:51:36 Gulags vs. concentration camps—which was worse?

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Live July 9, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
(Season 12, Episode 119)
War?; ICE; Cronyism; Soccer; Homeschooling; Chat Control; Costco; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

Iran on the Brink, ICE Backlash, Crony Capitalism & the Real Drivers of Human Achievement

Is the world moving closer to another major war—or are politicians making every crisis worse? Why is ICE becoming increasingly controversial? Is "crony capitalism" really capitalism? And what actually creates human achievement?

In this wide-ranging live episode, Yaron Brook tackles the latest developments in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, critiques Trump's foreign policy, examines the growing political controversy surrounding ICE, exposes government-created cronyism in autonomous vehicle regulation, and discusses everything from equal pay in soccer and homeschooling to Europe's proposed chat-control laws.

He also explores major developments in AI, nuclear energy, SpaceX, Micron's massive U.S. investment, Argentina's nuclear ambitions, and what these trends reveal about innovation, freedom, and the future of capitalism.

The live Q&A dives into some of today's biggest philosophical and political questions—including loneliness, property rights, religion and morality, AI competition between China and the West, housing affordability, entrepreneurship, Peterson Academy, family obligations, Europe's economic decline, and whether eliminating income taxes could dramatically increase prosperity.

If you enjoy serious analysis grounded in reason, individual rights, capitalism, and Objectivism, subscribe and join us live every week.

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Main Topics
00:00 Introduction
01:10 World Cup update & announcements
06:25 Iran, recent events & the Strait of Hormuz
12:54 Attacks inside Iran & Gulf state involvement
15:23 Trump's Iran strategy under scrutiny
16:45 ICE raids, politics & public reaction
29:46 Why is ICE becoming so unpopular?
31:16 Robotaxis, New Jersey & cronyism
34:19 U.S. Soccer's equal pay debate
40:28 Brazil homeschooling victory
45:20 Europe's "Chat Control" controversy
49:54 The remarkable Costco employee story
56:57 SpaceX's nuclear-powered satellite plans
59:03 Micron's massive U.S. investment
1:01:36 Argentina embraces nuclear energy

Live Audience Questions
1:17:21 Is collectivism the real cause of the loneliness epidemic?
1:20:06 Do property rights include your view and sunlight?
1:23:34 How heavily will Costco retirement savings be taxed?
1:24:34 How is Yaron designing his Peterson Academy course?
1:29:04 Would a self-hosted AI assistant benefit Yaron?
1:29:53 Does ARI have a plan if America becomes authoritarian?
1:30:44 Can morality exist without God?
1:31:34 Is China winning the AI race through less regulation?
1:32:09 Has statism crippled Europe's tech sector?
1:35:20 Is inflation—not housing supply—the real housing crisis?
1:42:56 What does Trump skipping his son's wedding say?
1:43:56 What's the best order for Peterson Academy courses?
1:45:39 Has Jordan Peterson watched Yaron's lectures?
1:46:21 Would ending income taxes create millions more millionaires?
1:47:06 Which poses the bigger threat: Catholic integralism or evangelical politics?
1:47:17 Does Europe's welfare state discourage innovation?
1:48:26 Can free banking support long-term investment?

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