The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast

The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism.

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Effective Altruism’s Faith-Based Sacrifice for the Future

Posted May 5, 202300:18:11

In this episode, Ben Bayer reads aloud his article, “Effective Altruism's Faith-Based Sacrifice for the Future.” In that essay, he examines "longtermist"...

Libertarian Apologists for Putin

Posted May 1, 202300:58:57

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss the libertarian support for Putin and other authoritarian regimes. They...

Ayn Rand vs. 'Liberals'

Posted April 21, 202301:13:54

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Elan Journo discuss Ayn Rand’s philosophic analysis and critique of “liberals.” They explain...

Robert Reich’s Unjust Crusade against Billionaire Producers

Posted April 17, 202300:58:32

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Agustina Vergara Cid and Nikos Sotirakopoulos challenge Robert Reich’s unjust crusade against billionaires. Agustina...

Exciting New Courses at the Ayn Rand University

Posted April 7, 202301:23:47

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer, Ziemowit Gowin, Harry Binswanger, Shoshana Milgram, and Don Watkins discuss new course offerings at the...