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Recorded live on April 30, 2026 (Season 12. Episode 97) AMA & Hangout with Contributors (May 2026) | Yaron Brook Show **Trump, Iran, Taiwan, Immigration & the Collapse of Political Sanity | AMA with Yaron Brook** Is the world becoming more dangerous—or are our leaders simply incapable of facing reality? In this wide-ranging AMA, Yaron Brook tackles some of today's most controversial issues: America's failures toward Iran, China's ambitions for Taiwan, NATO's future, the rise of extremist ideologies, immigration, military spending, AI-driven transportation, GLP-1 drugs, and even whether government employees should vote. Along the way, Yaron discusses self-esteem, Peter Thiel's move to Argentina, the future of driverless cars, California politics, Swiss immigration policy, and lessons from Rome and the Renaissance. Whether you're interested in geopolitics, economics, philosophy, technology, or personal development, this episode delivers sharp analysis and provocative insights you won't hear anywhere else. Join the conversation and let us know in the comments: Which issue poses the greatest threat to freedom today—Iran, China, immigration policy, government spending, or something else entirely? Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/Zn2FULk5lCw #Timestamps 00:00 Introduction, AMA Session & Super Chat Details 02:12 Is "Disminding" a Real Concept? 06:04 Why Does Europe Struggle to Produce Strong Leaders? 08:24 The Rise of Extreme Ideologies in America 10:34 Is the U.S. Military Prepared for Future Threats? 15:28 Iran, Regime Survival & American Foreign Policy Failure 19:27 Women in Trump's Administration 24:46 Building Self-Esteem as a Young Adult Live Audience Questions 28:34 Trump, NATO & America's Commitments Abroad 33:09 Why Is Peter Thiel Moving to Argentina? 35:07 Feynman on Expectations, Success & Personal Growth 37:23 Personal Updates & Audience Responses 38:17 Is China Preparing to Take Taiwan? 43:19 Taiwan's Defense Strategy & U.S. Involvement 46:51 Chip Wars, Industrial Policy & Economic Nationalism 56:40 Driverless Cars: Revolution or Disruption? 1:00:36 Can Autonomous Vehicles Handle Snow and Ice? 1:03:31 The Growing Education Gap in American Politics 1:08:10 Is Oxnard, California Worth Living In? 1:10:26 Switzerland Votes to Limit Immigration 1:13:12 California's Billionaire Tax Proposal 1:14:24 Russia Attacks Romania—What Should Happen Next? 1:17:26 GLP-1 Drugs: Benefits, Risks & Side Effects 1:22:13 A Different Perspective on Immigration Policy 1:26:36 Should Customs Agents Leave Blue-State Airports? 1:29:30 Should Everyone Have the Right to Vote? 1:31:06 Should Government Employees Vote? 1:32:24 Public Pensions, Benefits & Government Privilege 1:33:32 Rome, Renaissance Art & the Lessons of Civilization 1:38:49 Book Recommendation: The Agony and the Ecstasy Subscribe for more analysis on politics, economics, philosophy, technology, and the ideas shaping the future. #Trump #Iran #Taiwan #China #NATO #Immigration #Politics #IRS #FreeMarkets #Capitalism #Objectivism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by -- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere) -- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/) -- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron) -- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/ -- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx Support the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC ) Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

Israel/Iran/Lebanon/Trump; Russia; Interview; H1B; N. Korea; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show

Live June 8, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show (Season 12, Episode 100) Israel/Iran/Lebanon/Trump; Russia; Interview; H1B; N. Korea; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show Israel vs. Iran: Is Trump Saving Hezbollah, Betraying Israel, and Rewriting Reality? Plus: Russia's grinding war, the H-1B battle, North Korea's weapons boom, and the technological breakthroughs changing the future. Israel strikes. Iran retaliates. Hezbollah refuses to disappear. And Donald Trump inserts himself into the center of the Middle East's most dangerous conflict. In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron returns to break down a dramatic weekend in the Middle East, the escalating Israel-Iran-Hezbollah confrontation, Trump's pressure campaign on Israel, and what the conflict reveals about America's role in the region. But that's only the beginning. Yaron also examines the state of Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump's latest claims about January 6 and the 2020 election, the growing fight over H-1B visas and legal immigration, North Korea's surprising economic gains from arms sales, and several astonishing technological breakthroughs—from autonomous trucking and Parkinson's treatments to supersonic flight. Then, in a wide-ranging Q&A, Yaron tackles everything from Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kant to Elon Musk, altruism, capitalism, immigration, gun rights, Netanyahu, Hezbollah, and the future of Objectivism. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode pulls no punches. Watch now and join the conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for more analysis on politics, economics, philosophy, technology, and current events. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtube.com/live/eed4W668dMA TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Yaron's Return & Episode Overview MIDDLE EAST CRISIS 01:59 Weekend Events in the Middle East 02:31 Israel-Hezbollah Conflict & Iran's Role 04:21 Hezbollah's Origins and Iranian Support 05:24 Israel's Operations in Southern Lebanon 08:17 The Iran Ceasefire Deal 09:40 Trump, Israel, and the Beirut Bombings 12:43 Iran's Missile Response 15:03 Netanyahu's Strategic Calculus 28:19 What Happens Next? 33:26 Possible Endgames for the Conflict GLOBAL POLITICS 39:55 Russia-Ukraine War Update 45:48 Russia's Economic and Political Challenges 51:42 Trump's NBC Interview and Election Claims IMMIGRATION & POLICY 57:10 H-1B Visas and Legal Immigration 1:04:50 Rights, Immigration, and American Principles TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION 1:06:22 North Korea's Arms Boom 1:10:39 Driverless Trucks Are Here 1:16:10 New Treatment for Parkinson's Tremors 1:19:54 Supersonic Flight Returns LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A 1:32:46 Is Hate Winning Over Love in America? 1:33:40 Neil deGrasse Tyson: Scientist or Celebrity? 1:35:02 Does Trump Believe His Own Narratives? 1:36:02 Are Statists Trying to Cripple Producers? 1:37:22 Does Kant Lead to Cruelty? 1:40:59 Why Is Independence So Rare? 1:41:21 Must Success Make You Ruthless? 1:41:55 Critiques of Rand and Objectivism 1:42:45 Is Altruism About Sacrifice for Its Own Sake? 1:44:43 Why Does the Left Oppose Gun Ownership? 1:48:46 America vs. Europe on Freedom 1:49:34 Did the U.S. Help Israel Attack Iran? 1:50:48 The Rise of Radical Islam and Black Wave 1:51:30 Why Doesn't Capitalism Collapse Faster? 1:52:49 Why Force Employers to Hire Citizens? 1:55:14 Thoughts on Peptides? 1:55:47 Why Is Trump Protecting Hezbollah? 1:56:13 Will Israel Finish Off Iran? 1:56:37 Elon Musk and the Trillionaire Question 1:57:38 Paul Krugman vs. Jeff Bezos 1:57:59 Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov 1:58:48 Wuthering Heights Revisited 1:59:06 Is Objectivism a Philosophy or a Movement? 2:01:38 Netanyahu: Is Morality Enough? #irandeal #iranwar #hizbullah #IsraelIran #Trump #MiddleEast #Hezbollah #RussiaUkraineWar #H1B #Immigration #Capitalism #Objectivism The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by [The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere) [Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/) [Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron) [Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) & (https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/) [Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com) [Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow ) [Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/) [One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ) Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook ) Like what you hear? 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