Archive for May, 2011


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15 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #166

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: lying to expose the truth; responsibilities to one’s spouse; and why one should not accept government money to promote ideas.


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28 min. Dialogue with Doti & Dodge

Yaron Brook discusses recent public interest in Ayn Rand’s novels, and his perspective on current events. Posted by Chapman University on May 18, 2011.

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28 min. Capitalism vs. Communism

The conflict between capitalism and communism, Ayn Rand says, is really a war of reason vs. mysticism. She warns businessmen: “You do not hire witch doctors as mechanics or engineers; do not hire them as PR men.” Recorded in 1961.

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63 min. 9/11—Two Years Later: Why America Is Still Losing the War!

This talk by by Yaron Brook was recorded September 8, 2003, as part of the ARC Speaker Series.

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12 min. The Worst Study Ever? ObamaCare Predicated on Flawed Health Care Research

Alex Epstein discusses allegations that the study used to promote ObamaCare was fundamentally flawed. (PJTV interview; May 23, 2011; 12 min.)


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25 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #165

This edition of Leonard Peikoff’s weekly podcast is the second part of a two-part interview with Yaron Brook, focusing on the recent killing of Osama bin Laden. (The first part is available through the same link.)


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4 min. DC’s Light Bulb Lunacy

Alex Epstein discusses the government’s ban on incandescent light bulbs. Posted by PJTV on May 20, 2011.

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12 min. Israel and Palestine

Alex Epstein discusses President Obama’s recent statements on Israel’s borders. (PJTV interview; May 20, 2011; 12 min.)


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4 min. Lincoln-Douglas (LD) Resolution for National Forensic League Debate

Yaron Brook analyzes the National Forensic League’s Lincoln-Douglas debate resolution, which questions whether a just government ought to prioritize universal human rights over its national interest. This video is designed to help students participating in the 2011 Policy Debate at the nationals in Dallas. For more information, please visit http://www.aynrand.org/debate.

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4 min. Public Forum Resolution for National Forensic League Debate

Yaron Brook comments on the current resolution for the National Forensics League Policy Debate, which examines whether the United States should intervene in other nations’ struggles for freedom. This video is designed to help students participating in the 2011 Policy Debate at the nationals in Dallas. For more information, please visit ARI’s Debate Resources page.

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