Putin vs Zelensky, Russia vs Ukraine, American Interests | Yaron Brook Show

00:00 Intro
01:56 Show Outline
06:19 Sweden joining NATO
09:10 Why criticize Putin?
10:44 What we know about Zelensky
18:38 Compare this with Putin
28:20 Some people think Putin and Zelensky are the same
33:08 More about Putin
57:10 American Interests
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Live Questions:
1:11:36 Why do so many people think NATO is somehow a threat to world peace?
1:14:56 What should have been our response to Russia blowing up the big dam? Why did we not give Ukraine long-range missiles to hit high-value Russian targets, e.g. ships that launch missiles on Ukraine; Kertch bridge? Your opinion?
1:15:58 I think that an ‘anti-war’ stance is nonsensical and a copout because it suggests one is evading having to make a moral judgment. Do you think if people view all politicians as crooks that it makes it easy to defend a thug?
1:17:25 Last week you denounced Des Moines, Iowa for a place to hold OCON. Wouldn’t it be substantial to hold one during Iowa caucuses. Since Iowa kicks off the presidential nomination for both parties. Lots of media/press. ❤️ show
1:18:36 Which individual has done the most to promote rand’s ideas ? Excluding yourself and peikoff
1:22:55 Why do most Americans (especially young) have a completely distorted view of the world/ history and America’s role?. They think europe is just as rich, and have no idea about capitalism’s role in America’s success
1:28:20 When I lived in Moscow in the late 90s in a JV with GasProm.. I could see it then.. ie.. One big box fur store was hit during the day by a swat team and i saw a murder of 2 young people. We lost $ to russian corruption.
1:28:56 You should try and get Razorfist on your show to argue/discuss things with. He has been increasingly sympathetic to Objectivism recently. He is however unfortunately also sympathetic to the irrational stances the right takes.
1:29:21 You probably have spoken about it. What is your opinion on the Marshall plan after WW2? How would an objectivist leader handle it after the destruction of Europe?
1:31:39 How do you see the US evolving over the next five years? It appears the country is only getting more political and us vs them mentality. Are there any things you are excited about happening in that time period? Anything that makes you think we are on the wrong track as a country?
1:34:55 what are your thoughts on an individual developing principles around one's personality profile, such as myers-briggs, or talent profile, such strengthfinders?
1:36:50 What do you make of the common saying “I don’t judge”, or “I don’t judge a book by its cover”. I cringe when I hear it, but can’t put my finger on why.
1:38:29 I’m originally from Ukraine,now in CA, was great to see everyone seeing the war how it is at first.Then the right got hooked on Russian conspiracies..
1:38:52 I mean this figuratively, but I feel like the right has ran me out of town with their ridiculous anti Ukraine nonsense? I'm just so sick and tired of it. They don't even make good arguments.
1:39:14 In an objectivist society, would the government ban you as a private citizen/business from trading with Russia?
1:40:19 What’s your opinion on John Mearsheimer? He insists Russia will win because of advantages in artillery and population.
1:43:16 Maybe moral subjectivity has a cognitive angle...Dr. Pat Churchland posits relationship between science and reasoning. Have you heard of her?
1:44:02 How did Trump become a successfully businessman when he is clearly irrational and incompetent.
1:45:23 I'm excited for the interview with Prof. Lennox!
1:45:33 Zelensky sounds like Churchill Give us the tools, we'll finish the job.
1:45:55 I'm only 22 with no money. Do I get a past for not traveling as much? all i know is English and some Russian. I'm also a geography nerd I agree with you America needs to do better with Geography
1:47:20 What does it take for the world to embrace individualism again ? What allowed it to happen 200 years ago? I feel the culture is drifting further apart…Ayn Rand google search trends are down since 2000s
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1:50:52 Outro

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