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  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    War; Drones; Oil; ISIS; Piers Morgan; New AI; Nuclear; Flying Cars | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Mar 10, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    War; Drones; Oil; ISIS; Piers Morgan; New AI; Nuclear; Flying Cars | Yaron Brook Show

    #IranWar #IsraelIranConflict #MiddleEastWar #RegimeChange #NATO #USForeignPolicy #Capitalism #WelfareState #HousingCrisis #TuckerCarlson #IranRegime

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    10 March 2026, 9:29 pm
  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    New Supreme Leader; War Update; Taxes & Welfare state; Housing; Tucker | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Mar 9, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12 - Episode 48
    New Supreme Leader; War Update; Taxes & Welfare state; Housing; Tucker | Yaron Brook Show

    Iran After the Ayatollah: War, Welfare, Housing, and the Rise of the New Right 

    The Middle East may be entering a historic turning point.

    With a new Supreme Leader emerging in Iran, the war against the Iranian regime enters a dangerous new phase. What happens next? Will the regime collapse—or double down?

    On this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the latest war developments, Hezbollah’s role, and the strategic mistakes that created decades of “forever wars.” He also dives into the deeper ideological battles shaping today’s politics—from the failure of the welfare state to the housing crisis, and the disturbing rise of right-wing anti-Semitism pushed by figures like Tucker Carlson.

    Why has the welfare state failed to eliminate poverty?
    Why are housing prices exploding?
    Why is the new populist right flirting with ideas that echo the worst ideologies of the 20th century?
    And what would it actually take to defeat the Iranian regime once and for all?

    🔥 Yaron answers these questions and more in a wide-ranging episode that connects war, politics, economics, and ideology.

    If you want clarity about what’s happening in the world right now—this episode delivers it.

    ⏱️ MAIN TOPICS
    05:05 New Supreme Leader 
    19:55 War Update 
    39:40 Hezbollah 
    48:10 Taxes & Welfare state 
    54:00 Housing 
    1:01:35 Tucker

    💬 AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
    1:15:37 – “Forever War” Strategy: Were Iraq and Afghanistan distractions from confronting Iran?
    1:18:42 – Hitler and the Nature of Evil: Why didn’t Hitler personally attend the Wannsee Conference or visit concentration camps?
    1:21:33 – Trump vs Spain: Is banning trade with Spain a justified response?
    1:22:46 – Biography of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader: What shaped the man who ruled Iran for decades?
    1:23:33 – The Iranian Revolution: Could a future show explore the history behind it?
    1:23:51 – Opening the Strait of Hormuz: What would it actually take militarily?
    1:25:12 – Welfare vs Poverty: Do Democrats believe welfare can eliminate poverty?
    1:28:16 – Depression vs Nihilism: How does someone move from despair to destructive nihilism?
    1:29:24 – The Politics of Taxing the Rich: How the logic of redistribution spreads.
    1:30:11 – Housing Policy: Would restricting corporations from buying homes lower prices?
    1:31:08 – Supporting the Show: A listener shares their vaccine study payment with the show.
    1:31:51 – Religion and War: If God exists, why the silence amid so much death?
    1:33:01 – Objectivist Movement History: Were there political intrigues surrounding Leonard Peikoff’s succession?
    1:34:56 – Regime Change in Iran: Why haven’t Iranians risen up yet?
    1:35:39 – Anti-Semitism on the Right: Is it simply a modern form of Nazism?
    1:36:53 – Expert Interviews: Why conversations with specialists matter.
    1:37:10 – Tucker Carlson’s Incentives: What does he gain from amplifying anti-Semitic narratives?
    1:37:56 – Supreme Court & Tariffs: Was the ruling too weak to stop Trump’s economic nationalism?
    1:38:51 – The Charlie Kirk Assassination: What does it mean when intellectuals are targeted for their ideas?
    1:40:18 – Right vs Left: Is today’s right becoming more dangerous than the left?
    1:41:23 – Regime Change in Iran: Would dismantling the IRGC be necessary?

    #IranWar #IsraelIranConflict #MiddleEastWar #RegimeChange #NATO #USForeignPolicy #Capitalism #WelfareState #HousingCrisis #TuckerCarlson #IranRegime

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    10 March 2026, 12:45 am
  • 58 minutes 42 seconds
    Conversation with Andrew Fox -- Iran War, Gaza | Yaron Brook Show
    📺  Live March 9, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show Interviews
    Bonus Episode Season 12, Episode 7
    Conversation with Andrew Fox -- Iran War, Gaza | Yaron Brook Show

    Frontline Intelligence: Iran’s War, Gaza’s Lessons, and the Future of Modern Conflict 

    What is really happening in the Iran war—and where could it lead?

    In this special interview episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron sits down with frontline conflict researcher Andrew Fox to break down the strategic realities behind the headlines.

    Fox has visited Gaza, Hezbollah tunnel networks in Lebanon, and the front lines in Ukraine, giving him rare insight into how modern conflicts actually unfold. In this conversation, Yaron and Andrew analyze the military and geopolitical dynamics shaping the Iran war and what the long-term consequences might be.

    They discuss:
    • Could the war lead to regime change in Iran?
    • How serious is Iran’s nuclear ambition?
    • What role could Hezbollah play in escalating the conflict?
    • Could Iran threaten the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets?
    • What strategic role is China playing?
    • What the Gaza war teaches about the future of urban warfare

    Fox’s experience—from service in the British Army to teaching at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst—offers a unique perspective on how military professionals assess modern warfare.

    If you want serious strategic analysis beyond media narratives, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

    ⏱️ Episode Timeline
    00:40 Who Is Andrew Fox?
    02:00 Iran War: What’s Really Happening
    05:05 Could This Lead to Regime Change in Iran?
    10:20 Iran’s Nuclear Goal — How Close Are They?
    12:55 Iran’s Missile Capabilities
    14:30 The Strait of Hormuz — Could It Be Shut Down?
    22:05 US & Israel Military Capabilities
    24:05 China’s Strategic Calculations
    26:50 Will Hezbollah Join the War?
    30:55 Possible Long-Term Outcomes
    33:30 The Role of Gulf States
    53:10 Lessons From Gaza: The Future of Urban Warfare

    About Andrew Fox
    Andrew Fox is a frontline conflict researcher and former Major in the Parachute Regiment of the British Army, where he served for 16 years (2005–2021). During his military career he completed three tours in Afghanistan—including one embedded with U.S. Army Special Forces—as well as deployments in Bosnia, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. He later served as a senior lecturer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, teaching war studies, military theory, and leadership to officer cadets.

    Andrew now specializes in defense analysis, Middle East conflict, and the psychology of disinformation. He is a Senior Associate Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and has conducted field research in Gaza, Hezbollah tunnel networks in Lebanon, and the front lines in Ukraine. A frequent media contributor and author, he has appeared on outlets including Fox News, BBC Newsnight, and Sky News, and his work has been published in The Spectator, The Daily Telegraph, and the New York Post.

    Andrew Fox Links
    -- Official website: https://www.andrewfox.online/
    -- Henry Jackson Society:  https://www.henryjacksonsociety.org
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    9 March 2026, 7:59 pm
  • 2 hours 7 minutes
    War Update; Tucker; Dugin; More | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Mar 8, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12, Episode 47
    War Update; Tucker; Dugin; More | Yaron Brook Show

    Iran’s Regime Shaking, Tucker’s Madness, and Dugin’s Dark Vision — What the West Still Doesn’t Understand

    The Middle East may be on the brink of a historic turning point.

    As the Iranian regime weakens and war reshapes the region, the West faces a deeper ideological crisis: a growing alliance of authoritarian mysticism, nationalism, and anti-Western nihilism represented by voices like Tucker Carlson and Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin.

    In this episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron analyzes the latest war developments, explains why the collapse of Iran’s regime could reshape the Middle East, and breaks down the disturbing intellectual trends gaining influence in the West.

    Why are figures like Tucker Carlson suddenly echoing narratives that align with authoritarian regimes? Who exactly is Alexander Dugin—and why do his ideas matter? And what does all of this reveal about the philosophical vacuum in Western culture today?

    Yaron also answers a wide range of live audience questions—from the meaning of a successful life, to Trump’s motivations in foreign policy, to whether Russia and China should be confronted if they back Iran.

    If you want to understand the ideas driving global conflict—not just the headlines—this episode is essential viewing.

    Subscribe for more analysis of politics, philosophy, and the future of Western civilization.

    ⏱️ Topic Timestamps
    01:10 War Update — What’s happening now and why it matters
    43:15 Upcoming Shows & Events
    44:55 Tucker Carlson — Why his rhetoric on Israel and the Middle East is dangerous
    1:03:45 Alexander Dugin — The ideology behind Russia’s anti-Western movement

    💬 Live Audience Questions
    1:24:07 Is caring about how you’ll be remembered after death second-handed?
    1:27:07 “Tomorrow is promised to no one” — wisdom or malevolent universe thinking?
    1:28:12 What are Trump’s real motivations in confronting Iran?
    1:31:30 Is Trump unique in rejecting the intellectual establishment?
    1:33:54 Listener appreciation and reflections on Yaron’s Middle East analysis
    1:36:53 Iran documentaries: Why portrayals of the country differ so dramatically
    1:37:11 How did Tucker Carlson and Alexander Dugin become so influential?
    1:38:07 Should Yaron interview Reza Pahlavi about Iran’s future?
    1:39:12 What’s happening in Gaza and the West Bank now?
    1:40:15 Is issuing Treasury bonds a proper function of government?
    1:41:50 Could Trump secretly have a strategy toward Iran?
    1:43:18 Is the U.S. Constitution the right philosophical standard?
    1:47:18 Why do people struggle to see cause-and-effect relationships?
    1:47:48 If Russia and China support Iran, should they be confronted?

    #IranWar #IsraelIranConflict #MiddleEastWar #RegimeChange #NATO#USForeignPolicy #MiddleEastPolitics #TuckerCarlson #AlexanderDugin

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    8 March 2026, 9:09 pm
  • 2 hours 14 minutes
    Iran War -- One Week Evaluation | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Mar 7, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12, Episode 46
    Iran War -- One Week Evaluation | Yaron Brook Show

    One Week Into the Iran War: Is the West Finally Fighting to Win—or Repeating the Same Strategic Mistakes?

    After seven days of strikes, missile barrages, and escalating regional tensions, the critical question is not whether the West has military superiority—but whether it has a strategy for victory.
    On this episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook breaks down the first week of the Iran war: what has gone right, what has already gone wrong, and what it would actually take to bring down the Iranian regime.

    From air dominance and Iranian drone attacks to the strategic choke point of the Strait of Hormuz, Yaron analyzes the military realities shaping the conflict. He also explains why regime change must be the goal, why the Kurds could be decisive allies, and why the West may already be repeating the strategic mistakes that have doomed past wars.

    The show closes with a wide-ranging audience Q&A tackling everything from constitutional war powers and Trump’s role to Ayn Rand, Objectivism, and whether Iran could ever become a Western country.

    If you want a clear, morally unapologetic analysis of the war—and what victory would actually require—this episode is for you.

    Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/rK5AJnbKVRc

    Timestamps 
    1:13 Where the Iran War Stands
    3:24 One Week In: Military Balance and Early Outcomes
    7:19 U.S. & Israeli Air Dominance
    9:06 Iran’s Missile and Drone Barrages
    12:49 The Rising Drone Threat in the Gulf
    18:37 Key Iranian Targets and Counterstrikes
    24:14 Hezbollah’s Role and Israel’s Response
    29:02 What Is the Actual Goal of This War?
    31:41 The West’s Strategic Planning Failure
    35:02 Why the Kurds Could Be Decisive Allies
    43:02 The Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Energy Chokepoint
    48:38 What a Strategy for Victory Would Look Like
    58:23 China’s Stakes in the Conflict
    1:06:02 Why Gulf Allies Must Be Brought In
    1:09:11 What a Real Campaign to Defeat Iran Would Require

    Audience Q&A
    1:12:30 Property taxes, DeSantis, and political strategy
    1:19:35 Why has Objectivism spread so slowly?
    1:20:21 Why do leftists claim to love workers but treat them poorly?
    1:22:38 Is the Iran war unconstitutional without Congress?
    1:25:02 Ayn Rand’s influence on the business world
    1:25:58 Is Trump chasing a legacy of strength over peace?
    1:26:27 Does understanding Objectivism make you intellectually stronger?
    1:27:16 How to challenge Keynesians at a conference
    1:29:28 Who hit the Iranian girls’ school?
    1:30:38 Is praising Trump for attacking Iran morally comparable to Hitler attacking the USSR?
    1:31:14 Can empathy ever be selfish?
    1:32:15 Could Iran become a Western country in our lifetime?
    1:33:06 Podcasts vs universities for learning ideas
    1:33:58 Lessons from Stuxnet cyber warfare
    1:36:25 Why wasn’t there a real plan to win?
    1:38:55 Could the Kurds lead a future Iran?
    1:42:19 Why Europe remains hesitant in this war
    1:44:52 Could Beirut become the Paris of the Middle East again?
    1:45:55 Why intellectuals seem to crave a new Dark Age
    1:49:49 Supporting regime change while opposing Trump
    1:53:44 Optimism about Iran’s future after the war
    1:54:30 Can regime change happen without harming civilians?
    1:56:59 Has Iran’s regime been weakened enough for revolt?
    1:59:52 Trump’s pressure campaign on Cuba
    2:00:18 Thoughts on Pierre Poilievre
    2:04:59 Should government insure shipping in wartime?
    2:09:00 Could an Objectivist ever win an election?
    2:10:39 The idea of an “AI Yaron”
    2:12:01 Will this war restore American confidence?

    #IranWar #IsraelIranConflict #MiddleEastWar #RegimeChange #NATO #AbrahamAccords #USForeignPolicy #StraitsofHormuz #MilitaryStrategy #Objectivism

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    7 March 2026, 9:17 pm
  • 56 minutes 23 seconds
    Iran War Day 4 -- March 03 | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Mar 2, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12, Episode 45
    Iran War Day 4 -- March 03 | Yaron Brook Show

    🔥 Day 4: Israel Escalates, NATO Shifts, and the Case for Regime Change in Iran

    War is no longer theoretical. It’s here — and the geopolitical map is shifting in real time.

    On Day 4 of the Iran War, Yaron Brook breaks down Israel’s escalating strategy, NATO’s quiet realignment, the future of the Abraham Accords, and the explosive debate over regime change in Tehran. Is this the beginning of a decisive transformation in the Middle East — or the prelude to a much wider conflict?

    From Tucker Carlson’s controversy to Qatar’s shifting alliances… from U.S. constitutional questions to the Straits of Hormuz… nothing is off limits.

    If you want clarity without moral equivocation — this is the episode.
    Watch, share, and join the conversation.
    🔴 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/rY25x6nGgy0

    ⏱️ Timestamps
    1:13 Iran War Update & NATO Realignment
    3:08 Israel’s Strategic Strike — What It Signals
    9:33 Lebanon’s Political Shift & Middle East Alliances
    15:39 The Future of the Abraham Accords
    19:20 Tucker Carlson Controversy & Qatar’s Position
    21:25 Israel’s Systematic Strategy Against Iran
    23:48 Preemptive War & The Case for Regime Change

    Audience Questions
    27:27 Should the U.S. Get Directly Involved?
    30:03 Upcoming UK & Zurich Talks
    31:59 The Moral Case for Israel’s Actions
    33:37 Trump’s Policy on Israel & Iran
    34:37 What Would Leonard Peikoff Say About Regime Change?
    36:52 Iran’s Leadership vs. Israel’s Intelligence
    39:22 Turkey’s Geopolitical Ambitions
    40:37 Is U.S. Action Constitutional?
    47:28 The Straits of Hormuz & U.S.–Iran History
    52:00 Can Regime Change Actually Succeed?
    54:36 Supreme Court Ruling 

    #IranWar #IsraelIranConflict #MiddleEastWar #RegimeChange #NATO #AbrahamAccords #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #StraitsofHormuz

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    3 March 2026, 6:43 pm
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    Iran War Update Day 3 -- 3/2 | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Mar 2, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12, Episode 44
    Iran War Update Day 3 -- 3/2 | Yaron Brook Show

    🔥 Regime on the Brink? U.S.–Israel Escalation, Tehran in Chaos & the Fight for Iran’s Future

    War is no longer a headline — it’s a turning point.

    On Day 3 of the Iran War, the stakes escalate dramatically. The U.S. and Israel intensify airstrikes. Iran fires ballistic missiles. Senior IRGC and Hezbollah leaders are killed. Markets react. Qatar signals pressure. And inside Tehran, the regime faces mounting internal and external strain.

    Is this the beginning of the end for the Islamic Republic — or the start of a far more dangerous regional war?

    In this episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook analyzes the military strategy, political consequences, economic fallout, and the philosophical battle underlying the conflict. He also takes hard-hitting live audience questions on religion, Trump, Reagan, Taiwan, regime change, markets, Bitcoin, and the future of freedom in Iran.

    This is not cable-news speculation. This is strategic clarity.
    Watch now — and decide for yourself. https://youtube.com/live/D_Hhu6yZv1k

    ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
    04:30 – Iran War Update: Day 3 Overview
    04:21 – U.S. & Israeli airstrikes vs. Iran’s ballistic missile attacks
    11:57 – U.S. vs Israeli air power; Hezbollah and Israel’s defense systems
    17:17 – Lebanon, Hezbollah & expanded bombing missions
    22:22 – Market reactions & Iranian threats toward Cyprus
    27:19 – U.S. sinks Iranian drone carrier; impact on military leadership
    33:42 – Qatar’s stance & regional strategic shifts
    36:17 – IRGC & Hezbollah leaders killed; Tehran retaliation
    39:19 – Natural gas spikes; realism vs wishful thinking on regime change
    41:50 – Domestic pressure on Trump & radical Iranian leadership
    44:35 – Killing of Ali Larijani — what does it change?
    46:32 – Is peaceful transition possible? What is U.S. war strategy?
    50:19 – U.S. Fifth Fleet & B-2 bombers: operational implications
    53:42 – U.S.–Israel targeting coordination

    💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
    56:00 – Religion & “selfishness”: Why are strong self-defense advocates often religious?
    1:00:26 – Was Reagan–Thatcher the first political win for Objectivism?
    1:03:10 – Why is mainstream war reporting so abysmal?
    1:08:47 – Do Iran & Venezuela make China less likely to attack Taiwan?
    1:11:06 – How many Iranians are ready to overthrow the mullahs?
    1:12:43 – Is success “you vs the world” — or “you vs you”?
    1:13:41 – Were Objectivists naive about changing the culture?
    1:18:54 – Bitcoin drop: regime insiders dumping crypto?
    1:20:15 – No clear Iranian opposition — can Pahlavi lead?
    1:23:01 – Is Trump’s presidency strategic or emotional?
    1:23:19 – How to trade an optimistic regime-change scenario?
    1:24:30 – Why can’t the Fed print unlimited money forever?
    1:26:09 – Qatar Energy suspends operations — economic pressure or rational move?

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    2 March 2026, 2:37 pm
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Iran War Update Day 2 -- 3/1 | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Mar 1, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12, Episode 43
    Iran War Update Day 2 -- 3/1 | Yaron Brook Show

    Iran War – Day 2: Regime Change, Radical Islam & America’s Moral Test

    War with Iran has begun. What happens next will shape the future of the Middle East — and America’s moral standing in the world.

    In this explosive Day 2 update, Yaron Brook breaks down the military, political, and philosophical stakes of the Iran conflict. Is regime change realistic? Could radical Islam collapse? How should America think about retaliation, constitutional authority, long-term strategy — and the moral case for decisive action?

    Plus: AI power plays between Anthropic and OpenAI, a terrorist attack in Austin, and your toughest live questions.

    If you want clarity without apology — this episode is for you.
    👉 Watch & share: https://youtube.com/live/PN7Om910fiA

    ⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
    02:30 Iran War Update – Day 2
    56:05 Upcoming Shows Schedule
    56:55 Anthropic & OpenAI – AI Arms Race
    58:05 Terrorist Attack in Austin, Texas

    💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
    1:02:38 Could this become a prolonged conflict? Do Iranians want regime change?
    1:10:17 FDA fear culture: Is overregulation driven by bureaucrats protecting themselves?
    1:13:10 Polls show low U.S. support — are Americans morally confused about war?
    1:15:39 Media double standards: Why is Israel judged differently?
    1:19:44 Are Trump & Netanyahu learning that decisiveness maintains power?
    1:20:34 Will radical Islam collapse if Iran falls?
    1:22:49 Why does the U.S. treat Israel/Gaza differently than Iran?
    1:26:38 What should the U.S. do in Iran long term? Can Trump be principled?
    1:30:23 Was the strike unconstitutional — or morally necessary?
    1:31:35 How could Iran retaliate? Are Americans at risk?
    1:33:33 Will Saudi Arabia or GCC states strike next?
    1:33:57 Could Iranian soldiers defect like in the Russian Revolution?
    1:37:52 Has theocracy degraded Iranian culture beyond repair?
    📌 See pinned comment for additional timestamps.

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    1 March 2026, 10:59 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Iran War Update -- 2/28* | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Feb 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12, Episode 42
    Iran War Update -- 2/28* | Yaron Brook Show

    “The Fall of a Theocracy? Israel Strikes, Khamenei Dead, and the Global Shockwaves Just Beginning.”

    Is this the moment the Iranian regime finally collapses?

    On February 28, Israel reportedly struck deep into Tehran — including an airstrike on Khamenei’s palace. If confirmed, this is not just a military escalation. It’s a geopolitical earthquake.

    In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down what really happened, what it means for regime change in Iran, how the U.S. is involved, and whether we are witnessing the beginning of the end of theocratic authoritarianism in the Middle East.

    Will oil markets explode?
    Will Turkey step into the Islamist vacuum?
    Will Trump benefit politically?
    Should the West help write Iran’s next constitution?

    This episode covers the military, political, moral, and philosophical dimensions of what may be one of the most consequential days in modern Middle East history.

    Watch now. The world is shifting.
    🎥 Episode Link: https://youtube.com/live/iL8_NsW3A4Q

    ⏱ Timestamps - Main Analysis
    0:10 – Introduction
    0:47 – February 28 events & Israeli strike on Khamenei’s palace
    2:21 – Israeli intelligence & impact on Iran’s leadership
    4:21 – U.S. & Israeli military coordination
    5:53 – Regime change: Iranian military & public reaction
    8:06 – Armed units supporting protesters?
    10:03 – Israeli air force operations across the region
    13:27 – International reactions & U.S. constitutional concerns
    16:52 – Implications of Khamenei’s death
    20:32 – Geopolitical shifts & oil market impact
    27:55 – Media confirmation & credibility questions
    29:44 – Strait of Hormuz & U.S. military strategy
    31:07 – Strategic failures of Iranian leadership
    33:17 – U.S. political reactions & oil implications

    Superchat & Audience Q&A
    35:58 – Rubio speech analysis
    37:08 – Is birth tourism a real problem?
    38:05 – Does someone who inherits $10M need philosophy?
    39:21 – Translating Ayn Rand into Farsi—strategy for cultural change?
    40:42 – Would you pick up $100 off the ground?
    40:57 – Should we help draft Iran’s new Constitution?
    44:32 – Why does Europe stay “weak” while the U.S. & Israel act?
    49:37 – Judaism vs. Ayn Rand: moral comparison
    55:19 – Should political parties lose legislative privileges?
    55:55 – Are strikes strong enough to cripple the IRG?
    58:58 – Will Turkey replace Iran as Islamist exporter?
    1:01:40 – Trump’s motives: power, economics, or strategy?
    1:04:18 – Is the theocratic model collapsing globally?
    1:10:44 – Will this boost Trump’s midterms?
    1:11:40 – Taliban, Wild Flower, and are we officially at war?
    1:13:06 – Inside Trump’s war room: political implications
    1:25:37 – Is running operations from Mar-a-Lago irresponsible?

    #IranWar #IsraelIran #MiddleEastConflict #RegimeChange #Geopolitics #TrumpForeignPolicy #OilMarkets #Islamism #AynRand

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    28 February 2026, 9:30 pm
  • 32 minutes 36 seconds
    War!!! | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Feb 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12, Episode 41
    War!!! | Yaron Brook Show

    🔥 “Regime Change or Global Chaos? The U.S.–Israel Strike That Could Redraw the Middle East”

    War. Regime change. Constitutional limits. Global fallout.

    In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook breaks down the coordinated U.S.–Israel strike on Iran, the strategic calculus behind it, and the political firestorm unfolding in Washington and across the world.

    Is this the beginning of the end for Iran’s regime — or the start of a broader regional war?
    Did Trump overstep constitutional authority?
    How should America think about alliances, retaliation, and long-term strategy?

    Yaron tackles the moral case for war, the practical realities of regime change, European reactions, Iranian propaganda, Saudi Arabia’s response, and what this could mean for the future of the Middle East — and American foreign policy.

    If you care about national defense, constitutional government, capitalism, and America’s role in the world, you don’t want to miss this one.

    Watch now:
    👉 https://youtube.com/live/YBrRRLIqrMA

    ⏱️ Timestamps
    0:00 Countdown
    1:51 Introduction & episode overview
    2:07 Capitalism seminar in London + future plans
    2:20 U.S.–Israel coordinated strike on Iran: what happened and why
    10:52 Constitutional concerns & Trump’s regime change declaration
    14:56 Europe reacts, global fallout & Iranian propaganda
    18:25 U.S.–Israeli coordination & Iranian public response
    26:00 Congress, regional alliances & counterattacks
    29:07 Saudi Arabia’s official response
    31:05 Prospects for resolution & historical parallels

    🎙️ Live Audience Questions
    Q1: Did Trump violate the Constitution — or act within executive war powers?
    Q2: Is regime change in Iran morally justified? Strategically viable?
    Q3: What should Saudi Arabia and Gulf states do now?
    Q4: Could this escalate into a wider regional war?
    Q5: Is Europe enabling Iranian aggression through appeasement?
    Q6: What is the long-term American interest in this conflict?

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    28 February 2026, 12:40 pm
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Live From London | Yaron Brook Show
    Live Feb 27, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show
    Season 12, Episode 40
    Live From London | Yaron Brook Show

    Iran on the Brink, AI in War, and the Moral Case for Capitalism — Live From London

    Is Iran closer to collapse than the headlines admit?
    Should AI companies refuse to support national defense?
    And why does the moral defense of capitalism still terrify its critics?

    In this explosive live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, broadcasting from London, Yaron tackles Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Anthropic’s refusal to work on defense AI, Biden’s State of the Union, and the enduring power of Ayn Rand’s ideas. From double jeopardy and OJ Simpson to monopoly myths and altruism, nothing is off-limits.

    This is not political commentary.
    This is a moral reckoning.

    Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/31QGsS2G9iI

    ⏱ Timestamps - Main Topics
    2:14 – Lessons from speaking at a UK grammar school
    6:57 – Promoting Ayn Rand’s philosophy in education
    8:55 – Upcoming events and seminars
    10:12 – Iran’s nuclear program and global consequences
    13:47 – Anthropic’s ethical stance on AI & defense
    29:32 – Ayn Rand on capitalism, ethics & government
    38:35 – Monetary vs non-monetary value
    45:28 – Biden’s State of the Union: analysis

    Audience Questions
    49:56 – Is value primarily monetary, or more than price?
    51:19 – Do book reviews cost money?
    52:04 – Did you watch the State of the Union so we didn’t have to?
    54:06 – Do people secretly know altruism is impractical?
    1:00:24 – Is ICE retreating? Is Iran collapsing? Is Enlightenment winning?
    1:03:42 – Double jeopardy & OJ Simpson: can justice fail?
    1:06:59 – If you were Trump, what would you do about Iran?
    1:09:18 – “Confidence is quiet. Insecurity is loud.”
    1:10:10 – Does Trump want Israel to strike Iran first?
    1:10:58 – Was the West demoralized by Kant before WWII?
    1:16:10 – Why didn’t an assassination attempt change Trump?
    1:17:48 – Can selfishness motivate charity?
    1:24:44 – Was Jordan Belfort a criminal or scapegoat?
    1:24:58 – Will Objectivism spread suddenly or gradually?
    1:25:47 – Market regulation vs Fed intervention
    1:27:39 – Do younger generations lack integrity?

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    27 February 2026, 11:30 pm
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