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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Powerful Life Lessons from Ayn Rand

Posted February 7, 202201:02:58

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Aaron Smith discuss major life lessons that we can learn from Ayn Rand. The discussion was held on...

The Tyranny of Need and the Rational Alternative

Posted January 31, 202200:51:14

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo interviews Peter Schwartz, former chairman of the board and currently a distinguished fellow at the Ayn...

Health Care Workers’ Battle with ‘Moral Distress’

Posted January 24, 202200:58:40

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Elan Journo discuss the philosophical ideas that worsen the “moral distress” currently plaguing...

Ayn Rand’s Unique Understanding of Racism

Posted January 17, 202201:01:40

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss Ayn Rand’s distinctive understanding of racism. Among the topics covered: Why...

Philosophy, Science, Religion: Álvarez Interviews Mayhew

Posted January 12, 202200:40:00

Religion threatens the human mind and scientific progress.