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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Engaging Honestly with Critical Race Theory’s Irrationality

Posted July 24, 202201:08:59

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss critical race theory — a theory that claims to address racial injustice...

Whitewashing a ‘Pariah’ State: Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

Posted July 17, 202200:51:18

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss President Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia and meet with Crown...

Panel on America’s Culture: Live from OCON 2022

Posted July 11, 202201:15:46

In this episode of New Ideal Live, broadcast live from OCON 2022, Onkar Ghate, Gregory Salmieri, Tara Smith and Yaron Brook discuss the tumultuous events...

The Death of Abortion Rights in America: A Postmortem

Posted June 30, 202201:35:25

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate, Ben Bayer and Yaron Brook discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...

<em>Roe</em> Is Overturned: ARI's Response

Posted June 26, 202200:26:17

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer, Agustina Vergara Cid and Don Watkins discuss their initial reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision...