The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast

Recent Episodes

The Manosphere: Tonic or Poison for Men?

Posted January 8, 2024 • 00:51:26

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Nikos Sotirakopoulos and Mike Mazza discuss the emergence of the manosphere. They explore issues such as why it appeals...

<em>New Ideal:</em> From, And To, Intellectual Mavericks

Posted January 1, 2024 • 00:25:21

In this end-of-year episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Nikos Sotirakopoulos celebrate another year of unique cultural analysis and commentary...

Should Universities Dump the Humanities?

Posted December 25, 2023 • 01:10:58

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Sam Weaver discuss the humanities "crisis" in American universities. They explain the most common arguments...

The Real Scandal Underlying Campus Antisemitism

Posted December 18, 2023 • 00:47:19

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Onkar Ghate discuss the recent congressional hearings of the presidents of America’s most prestigious...

<em>Effective Egoism:</em> Making the Case for Selfishness

Posted December 11, 2023 • 01:04:29

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Nikos Sotirakopoulos interviews Don Watkins about his new book Effective Egoism: An Individualist’s Guide to Pride,...