The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast

Recent Episodes

Why U.S. Failed in Afghanistan. No, It’s Not What You Think.

Posted September 3, 2024 • 00:06:17

The U.S. the US withdrew from Afghanistan 3 years ago on August 26, 2021. Blame our political and intellectual leaders, across two decades, for evading...

The Democrats’ Devious Appeal to 'Freedom'

Posted September 2, 2024 • 00:59:50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBhhQHNCAFI Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss the Democratic...

Debunking the Supernaturalism That Haunts Secular Ethics

Posted August 27, 2024 • 00:26:08

In this episode, Ben Bayer reads aloud his article, “Debunking the Supernaturalism That Haunts Secular Ethics.” In that essay, he examines secular...

The Problem with Pro-Immigration Arguments

Posted August 26, 2024 • 01:14:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjAt5kXxxBs Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Agustina Vergara Cid criticize various...

The Supreme Court’s NetChoice Decision: Online Free Speech on the Brink

Posted August 19, 2024 • 01:01:26

https://youtu.be/fC2PeuDuR5E Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer interviews Paul Taske, associate director of litigation at...