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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Stoicism vs. Objectivism: Is Free Will Magic?

Posted December 13, 202100:13:48

In this episode, Aaron Smith reads aloud his article, "Stoicism vs Objectivism: Is Free Will Magic?" In that essay, he argues that a common (but mistaken)...

<em>Roe v. Wade</em> on the Brink

Posted December 13, 202101:10:18

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Ben Bayer discuss the recent oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization...

Talking with John McWhorter about the Racist ‘Woke’ Religion

Posted December 8, 202100:38:26

“Woke” anti-racism is ascendant in our culture. But contrary to the claims of its advocates, it encourages, rather than combats, racism. And it...

Objectivism Q&A with Aaron Smith and Mike Mazza

Posted December 6, 202101:00:56

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Mike Mazza, Aaron Smith and Sam Weaver address questions about Objectivism submitted by the podcast’s audience. Among...

Steven Pinker’s Half-Hearted Defense of Rationality

Posted November 22, 202101:14:39

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Ben Bayer discuss Steven Pinker’s latest book, Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, and...