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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The Fuel on the Fire of 'Cancel Culture'

Posted July 27, 202001:03:26

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Elan Journo discuss the recent controversy surrounding a letter published in Harper’s magazine....

The False Promise of Stoicism

Posted July 25, 202000:20:53

In this episode, Aaron Smith reads aloud his article, “The False Promise of Stoicism.” In that essay, he examines the ancient philosophy of Stoicism,...

Latest Pandemic Developments with Dr. Amesh Adalja

Posted July 20, 202000:29:07

With coronavirus cases rising across the country and some states closing up again, it’s worth asking: Have government officials learned the lessons...

The Agenda Behind Shaming ARI for Taking Government Relief

Posted July 13, 202000:57:49

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Onkar Ghate discuss the controversy surrounding ARI’s acceptance of a Paycheck Protection Program...

The Tribal Mentality Behind Hit Pieces on Ayn Rand

Posted July 6, 202000:53:45

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Keith Lockitch discuss Journo’s recent article “When Tribal Journalists Try to ‘Cancel’ Ayn...