Archive for December, 2011


97 min. Government: What Is Its Proper Role?

Yaron Brook debates David Callahan of Demos on the proper role and function of government. This debate was recorded in Seattle, Washington, on November 30, 2011. (Debate hosted by C-SPAN; recorded November 30, 2011; 97 min.)

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6 min. Economic Self-Defense

Yaron Brook discusses how a young person can protect himself from the government’s destructive economic policies. This is an excerpt from the Q&A at a talk delivered at George Mason University on November 3, 2011. The talk was titled “Wall Street or Washington: Who’s to Blame?”

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6 min. Religion and Government

Yaron Brook discusses whether America was founded on religious ideals. This is an excerpt from the Q&A at a talk delivered at George Mason University on November 3, 2011. The talk was titled “Wall Street or Washington: Who’s to Blame?”

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14 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #196

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: Nobel Prizes; short selling in the stock market; and public displays of affection.

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3 min. GOP Front-Runners Lack Principles, Says Ayn Rand Institute Head

Yaron Brook explains why neither Newt Gingrich nor Mitt Romney are pro-business. This interview with The Street was posted on December 19, 2011.

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47 min. Why Atlas Shrugged Matters

Yaron Brook is a guest on Sounds of Film to discuss the Atlas Shrugged movie. Recorded November 17, 2011.

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21 min. Life Before the Entitlement State

Yaron Brook appears on The Mike Slater Show to discuss claims that entitlement programs have made life better. Recorded December 16, 2011.

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14 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #195

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: Steven Mallory’s character and actions in The Fountainhead; why many people resist explicit, systematic philosophies; and jazz music.

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6 min. Big Labor & NLRB Twist Boeing’s Arm

Yaron Brook discusses the efforts to stop Boeing from opening a plant in South Carolina. (PJTV interview; December 19, 2011; 6 min.)

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8 min. Payroll Tax Cut

Yaron Brook discusses the political battle over the payroll tax cut. (PJTV interview; December 16, 2011; 8 min.)

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