Archive for Tag “bailouts”


98 min. From the Government and Here to Help

From the financial crisis to Obamacare to the budget debates, the size and scope of government is being debated across the country. One side calls for more regulation to foster equitable prosperity, while the other side says government has grown too big and intrusive. David Callahan, co-founder of Demos, and Yaron Brook join Ford Hall Forum president Dominick Ianno to debate the fundamental social, economic, and moral ideas that underlie politics in America today. Recorded September 29, 2011.

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7 min. Au Revoir Euro-Zone?

Yaron Brook discusses the financial crisis in Europe. This PJTV interview was posted on October 28, 2011.

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9 min. The European Banking Crisis

Don Watkins discusses the financial crisis engulfing European governments. This PJTV interview was posted September 30, 2011.

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5 min. Alan Greenspan Betrayed Ayn Rand and Ruined the Economy, Says Ayn Rand Institute President

Yaron Brook discusses Alan Greenspan’s record as head of the Federal Reserve. Posted May 9, 2011, by Yahoo! Finance’s “The Daily Ticker.”

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10 min. Big Banks and the Fed

Yaron Brook appears on Freedom Watch to discuss the Federal Reserve’s policy towards the banking industry. Dr. Brook’s appearance begins after the 5:00 mark. Recorded December 2, 2010.

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10 min. Stimulus Turns One Year Old

Yaron Brook participates in a review of government economic policy since the downturn. (Pajamas TV interview; 10 min.)

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21 min. What Would Ayn Rand Say?

The Vertex hosts this two-part interview with Yaron Brook, encompassing a brief overview of Objectivism, and how Objectivism can help to understand today’s events. A two-part recording of the interview can be downloaded, and a partial transcription is also given. (The Vertex interview; 21 min.)

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9 min. Bernanke as Person of the Year?

Yaron Brook discusses Time‘s choice of Ben Bernanke as Person of the Year. (Pajamas TV interview; 9 min.)

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10 min. 2009: The Year in Bailouts

Yaron Brook participates in this year-end review of government financial policy. (Pajamas TV interview; 10 min.)

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8 min. Fit to Print?

Harry Binswanger, a member of the Ayn Rand Institute’s board of directors, makes a guest appearance on Glenn Beck to discuss proposals for government to bail out struggling newspapers.

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