Yaron Brook Show

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 9, 2026Iran Revolution; Venezuela; ICE Murder; Muslim Brotherhood; Jobs; Fentanyl | Yaron Brook ShowThe 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.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 8, 2026Season 12, Episode 6ICE Murder; Venezuela; Iran Update; Netflix; Central Planning; Military | Yaron Brook ShowICE Shooting Fallout, Venezuela’s Collapse, Iran on the Brink, and the Deadly Illusion of Central PlanningWas this ICE shooting self-defense—or cold-blooded murder?As government power expands, chaos follows. On this live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on one of the most explosive ICE shootings yet, the accelerating collapse of Venezuela, new developments in Iran, Netflix’s business model, the myth of central planning, and the proper role of the military in a free society.This episode pulls no punches—covering state violence, immigration enforcement, authoritarian decay, cultural decay, and the moral foundations of freedom. The live audience Q&A pushes the discussion even further, tackling civil unrest, far-right politics, policing, lobbying, and whether America is heading toward something darker.👇 Watch live. Think deeper. Challenge everything.🔗 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/0TFf7-wfZ8E⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:55 ICE Shooting: Murder or Justified Force?37:45 Venezuela: Socialism’s Endgame53:35 Iran Update: Regime Pressure & Instability1:02:30 Netflix, Markets, and Creative Destruction1:12:50 Central Planning: Why It Always Fails1:20:25 The Military’s Proper Role in a Free Society💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:29:48 Can freedom address public insecurity without becoming authoritarian?1:33:38 Is life suffering—or a rational pursuit of happiness?1:34:49 Should YBS bring on big-name debaters like Alex O’Connor?1:35:49 “We stole your dictator—now steal ours.” Dark humor or deep truth?1:36:09 Why do ICE agents hide their faces?1:36:59 Are protests against ICE morally justified?1:38:00 Was the ICE shooting clearly murder based on the footage?1:38:13 Should more people have resisted Jim Crow like modern activists?1:39:43 Is anyone in Washington still listening to Yaron?1:40:05 Can lobbying exist in a semi-free economy without corruption?See comment for time stamps and full questionsThe 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.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 7, 2026Season 12, Episode 5Tanker Seized; Venezuela Oil; Iran; Ukraine; Jan 6 Website; MAHA; Hiring; Housing | Yaron Brook ShowGlobal Chaos, Moral Clarity: Tanker Seizures, Venezuela’s Oil Games, Iran on the Brink, Ukraine’s Future, and Why Housing, Hiring, and MAHA Expose America’s Real CrisisThe world is on fire—and the moral fog is thicker than ever.From the seizure of a tanker to Venezuela’s oil blackmail, Iran’s revolutionary moment, Ukraine’s war, and America’s own political decay, Yaron Brook cuts through the noise with ruthless moral clarity. This episode connects geopolitics, economics, and culture to expose the ideas driving global chaos—and the policies making it worse.Is the West still capable of defending freedom?Is America drifting toward nihilism while everyday life gets richer?And why do housing, hiring, and “compassionate” policies keep sabotaging prosperity?🔥 This is not punditry. This is philosophy applied to real-world crises.👉 Watch live and join the conversation:🔗 https://youtube.com/live/3-mr1UZVbSA⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS01:35 Tanker Seized – What it means for global trade & power11:00 Venezuela Oil – Dictators, leverage, and U.S. appeasement28:50 Iran – Revolution, guns, and the limits of resistance36:10 Ukraine – War, Western resolve, and moral ambiguity42:40 January 6 Website – Narrative warfare and political theater47:00 MAHA – Populism, policy, and economic ignorance53:30 Hiring – Why regulations strangle opportunity56:50 Housing – How bad policy makes homes unaffordable1:01:25 YBS Anniversary – 11 years of reason and independence💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS (SELECTED)1:12:14 Are we richer than ever—but talking ourselves into decline?1:13:25 Does Trump really act without Congress knowing?1:14:02 Gun ownership, revolution, and Iran—what actually works?1:19:45 Why Oct 7 succeeded—and why Iran may not1:22:43 Arresting dictators: justice or farce?1:24:21 Deregulation vs tax cuts—what matters more?1:24:54 Why did Ayn Rand choose the name “Ayn”?1:26:14 Do Europeans embrace altruism while Americans resent it?1:28:03 How many wars are coming this year?1:30:06 MLK, individualism, and the triumph of egalitarianism1:33:08 Does Trump prefer a corrupt Venezuela?1:34:21 Is anti-housing policy driven by older voters?1:35:06 🎉 11 YEARS of The Yaron Brook ShowSee pinned comment for additional questionsThe 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#iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #aynrand #Geopolitics #IranProtest #Venezuela #UkraineWar #Capitalism #HousingCrisis #FreeMarkets #ForeignPolicy #IdeasMatterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 6, 2026Season 12, Episode 4Jan. 6; Iran Update; Venezuela Oil; Greenland; Welfare Fraud; AI; The Pitt | Yaron Brook ShowTrump, Tyranny & Theater: Iran, Venezuela, AI—and the Moral Collapse of PowerWhat happens when power becomes performance—and morality is treated as optional?In this explosive January 6th live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise on Trump, Iran, Venezuela, Greenland, welfare fraud, AI, and cultural decay—asking not who has power, but whether power without moral restraint is ever justified.From U.S. foreign policy theatrics to welfare-state corruption, from AI hype to Hollywood propaganda, this episode exposes the ideas driving today’s chaos—and why intentions don’t redeem irrational or authoritarian actions.The live audience Q&A takes things even deeper:-- Can you morally do business with immoral people?-- Is Trump turning politics into pure theater?-- Does “might make right” explain today’s nationalism?-- And what happens when dictators start treating kidnapping like deal-making?If you want principled clarity instead of partisan spin, this episode is required viewing.▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ig5E0tKhElU⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:30 – Trump & the nature of power14:15 – January 6: hysteria vs. reality27:50 – Iran update: deterrence or disaster?33:55 – “Give Trump some credit?”34:30 – Venezuela & oil politics50:00 – Greenland and imperial posturing58:00 – Welfare fraud and moral corruption1:14:00 – AI: progress, panic, and policy1:21:55 – The Pitt and cultural signaling💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:34:53 – Can you morally do business with immoral people? (Henry Ford problem)1:37:43 – Is Trump going for a “Nobel Violence Prize”?1:38:49 – Is opposition to Trump just TDS—or rational fear?1:39:34 – If Trump moved on Greenland, would anyone stop him?1:43:23 – Has Trump turned power into theater?1:45:09 – Is the Monroe Doctrine obsolete in a globalized world?1:46:42 – Is redefining war as “law enforcement” ominous?1:48:38 – Are dictators hoping Trump kidnaps them to “do a deal”?1:49:54 – Is “might makes right” the new political philosophy?1:50:51 – Boston Dynamics, AI, and the future of laborThe 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#iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #aynrand #Trump #Venezuela #Iran #Capitalism #WelfareState #ArtificialIntelligence #FreeMarkets #MoralPhilosophy#iranianrevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #Maduro #USForeignPolicy #Trump2026 #Objectivism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #aynrandBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

The Yaron Brook Show📺 Live Jan 5, 2026Iranian Revolution?; Venezuela Update; Mearsheimer; Waltz; Kelly; Mamdani | Yaron Brook ShowRevolution or Regime Change? Iran, Venezuela, and the Moral Limits of U.S. PowerIs the Iranian regime finally on the brink of collapse—or is “revolution” just another Western fantasy?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tackles the biggest foreign-policy questions of the moment: the possibility of an Iranian revolution, Trump’s shocking military action in Venezuela, and what real moral foreign policy should look like in an age of regime change, deterrence theory, and rising authoritarian powers.Yaron dissects the ideas of John Mearsheimer and Kenneth Waltz, challenges conventional realist thinking, and exposes the philosophical failures behind America’s incoherent use of force abroad. From Iran and Venezuela to Mamdani, Kelly, altruism, Objectivism, and even Star Trek—this episode ranges widely, but always cuts to fundamentals: reason, morality, and individual rights.The live Q&A goes deep and controversial, tackling Trump’s motives, U.S. military power, altruism, capitalism, foreign intervention, and whether Objectivism can help you flourish in an irrational world.If you care about freedom, realism vs morality in foreign policy, and the future of Western civilization—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.🔗 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/kxl2zy1Qqko⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS03:00 – Iranian Revolution?29:45 – Venezuela Update57:40 – Mearsheimer1:05:30 – Waltz1:12:10 – Kelly1:18:30 – Mamdani💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS1:34:10 – Andor S2E10: “Make It Stop” — worth reviewing?1:35:29 – Profit motive vs quality: McDonald’s vs Toyota1:43:01 – Are Objectivists too timid about spreading their ideas?1:43:52 – Trump in Venezuela: motive, message, and precedent1:48:54 – Is feeling bad for the “less fortunate” a moral weakness?1:50:50 – Can Objectivism help you flourish in an irrational world?1:57:00 – Why is the stock market up today?2:01:04 – Does altruism negate moral credit for helping?2:06:07 – Does a president have unilateral authority to invade?2:10:53 – Is Trump cognitively declining—and does it matter?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#IranRevolution #VenezuelaCrisis #ForeignPolicy #Objectivism#Trump #MiddleEast #Capitalism #Altruism #GeopoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.