Being a "Jew"?; Susie Wiles; WMD; Heng Guan; Good News | Yaron Brook Show

📺 Live December 16, 2025 Being a "Jew"; Susie Wiles; WMD; Heng Guan; Good News | Yaron Brook ShowIdentity, Power, and Irrationality: From “Being a Jew” to WMDs, Trumpism, and the Fight for ReasonWhat does it mean to be a “Jew” in a world collapsing into tribalism? Why are Western elites paralyzed in the face of evil—from WMDs to Islamist terror—while irrational populism rises at home?In this wide-ranging and unscripted live episode, Yaron Brook takes on identity, antisemitism, foreign policy realignment, Trumpism, Christian nationalism, Russia, Iran, hate-speech laws, and the philosophical roots of today’s cultural breakdown—plus surprising moments of good news, Beethoven, and why principles matter more than rules.This is not punditry. It’s a philosophical diagnosis of a civilization under siege—and what reason demands next.👇 Watch live or catch the replay👉 https://youtube.com/live/ARV1VQcCagY⏱️ MAIN TOPICS00:50 — What Does “Being a Jew” Even Mean?26:45 — Susie Wiles & Power Behind the Throne36:45 — WMDs: Why the West Refuses to Think Seriously40:30 — Heng Guan & the Cost of Appeasement48:15 — Good News (Yes, Really)💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:06:45 — Did your kids have bar mitzvahs?1:07:22 — Is antisemitism growing in Puerto Rico?1:09:05 — Is the US building a Middle East alliance without Israel?1:10:27 — If Russia is an enemy, are Vance & his allies traitors?1:11:42 — Is Afrikaner immigration about race—or something else?1:15:22 — Tipping: irrational social rule or principled choice?1:17:34 — Favorite Beethoven 7th Symphony recording?1:25:12 — Christianity vs. Islam: which is the bigger threat—and why no immigration bans?1:27:33 — Rationality vs. objectivity—what’s the difference?1:30:00 — Do hate-speech laws fuel Islamist terrorism?1:33:06 — What does the GOP look like after MAGA? Milei-style future?1:40:50 — “Communism destroys lives—but that’s just opinion.” What’s wrong with this?1:42:13 — How do we fix the Libertarian Party?See comment for timestamped questions📌 Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas!  👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.  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/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:   / yaronbrookshow   or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or   / yaronbrookshow  Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue 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#israelhamaswar #antisemitism #trumpadministration #IdentityPolitics #Antisemitism #ForeignPolicy #WMDs #Trumpism #WesternValues #ReasonOverTribalism #CapitalismBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.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.