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On the latest episode of Power Hour—Alex Epstein’s monthly Internet radio show in which he interviews today’s top energy experts to discuss today’s top energy issues—Mr. Epstein brings in philosopher Dr. Onkar Ghate, a senior fellow at the Ayn Rand Center, to question many assumptions about the relationship between human beings in our environment. Dr. Ghate discusses everything from the political, philosophical, and religious origins of modern environmentalists (the leaders of Earth Day) to the Japanese nuclear situation to how industrialization has positively impacted our environment to the danger of “moderate” environmentalist policies.

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In this guest appearance on The Wall Street Shuffle, Alex Epstein discusses the proper role of government. Recorded March 2, 2011.

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Alex Epstein examines assertions that the economy might be improving. (Pajamas TV interview; March 28, 2011; 9 min.)

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Alex Epstein discusses similarities between the current recession and the Great Depression, and what that could mean for recovery prospects. (Pajamas TV interview; March 26, 2011; 13 min.)

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Alex Epstein discusses the confused mission and lack of discernible goals in Libya. (Pajamas TV interview; March 24, 2011; 11 min.)

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On the latest episode of Power Hour—Alex Epstein’s monthly Internet radio show in which he interviews today’s top energy experts to discuss today’s top energy issues—Mr. Epstein talks to Michael Lynch, President of Strategic Energy & Economic Research, about the widespread theory of Peak Oil: the idea that the world faces an inevitable, imminent, and disastrous decline in oil production.

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Alex Epstein appears on KLEE (Otumwa, Iowa) to discuss his recent article on energy sources. Recorded January 18, 2011.

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Alex Epstein discusses allegations that the NFL has succeeded by practicing socialism. (Pajamas TV interview hosted on Facebook; February 4, 2011; 7 min.)

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Alex Epstein discusses the judicial ruling that ObamaCare’s individual mandate is unconstitutional, and analyzes the meaning of the Commerce Clause. (Pajamas TV interview; February 7, 2011; 12 min.)

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“Power Hour” is a new monthly podcast by Alex Epstein of the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights. This interview show brings in today’s top energy experts to break down today’s top energy issues. With in-depth interviews of experts on controversies such as “green energy,” offshore drilling, “energy independence,” fossil fuels, etc, “Power Hour” seeks to help listeners get clear on these complex but vital issues.

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