Archive for August, 2009


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17 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #77

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: ominous developments in the government’s involvement in health care; the possibility of government regulation of the Internet; and how to evaluate professional societies such as the AMA.

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17 min. An Economic Update, and Oil’s 150th Birthday

Yaron Brook is a guest in this general discussion of the economy on Pajamas TV. Also discussed, the 150th birthday of the oil industry. (Pajamas TV interview; 17 min.)

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11 min. The Politics of a Senator’s Death

Yaron Brook appears on Pajamas TV to discuss the influence of Ted Kennedy, and the cultural response to his death. (Pajamas TV interview; 11 min.)

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31 min. The Teachings of Ayn Rand

In this interview from the “Taking Back America” podcast, Onkar Ghate offers an overview of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, the importance of the self, and philosophical reasons for today’s erosion of freedom. (Podcast interview; 31 min.)

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84 min. Conservatism: An Obituary

Ayn Rand discusses the appalling spectacle of conservatives trying to defend capitalism—while scurrying to evade its actual meaning; also, why conservatives are an impediment to laissez-faire capitalism.

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6 min. The Great Depression

Yaron Brook explains how government intervention was to blame for the Great Depression. This Q-&-A excerpt was recorded at an ARC Lecture Series event.

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45 min. Ayn Rand: Radical for Capitalism

This talk was delivered by Dr. Yaron Brook on October 11, 2007, at the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Atlas Shrugged. (Video presentation; 45 min.)

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5 min. Does Morality Require Religion?

Yaron Brook and Onkar Ghate explain why morality and the fulfillment of human needs are not dependent on religion. Excerpted from an ARC Lecture Series Q-&-A session.

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18 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #76

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: Dr. Peikoff’s career plans after the completion of his forthcoming book; the requirements of happiness; and the character of Andrei Taganov in We the Living.

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19 min. The "Public Option"

Yaron Brook discusses the harmful influence of government on the health care industry. (Pajamas TV interview; 19 min.)

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