Iran Latest; Cuba; Economy; CIA/Gold; Drones; Ukraine; Israel/UN; Achievements | Yaron Brook Show

Live May 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 95)Iran Latest; Cuba; Economy; CIA/Gold; Drones; Ukraine; Israel/UN; Achievements | Yaron Brook ShowIran Nears the Brink, Trump’s Socialist Economics, and the CIA Gold Scandal Nobody Wants to ExplainIs the U.S. heading toward another Middle East disaster—or already in one? Yaron Brook breaks down the latest Iran negotiations, Trump’s economic contradictions, Cuba policy, exploding drone warfare, the Ukraine battlefield revolution, the UN’s obsession with Israel, and the technological breakthroughs reshaping the future.From inflation and tariffs to AI-driven scientific discoveries and NASA’s moon ambitions, this episode connects geopolitics, economics, technology, and morality in one rapid-fire conversation. Plus: the CIA gold bar scandal, government-funded drone makers, and why today’s economic data may expose the reality behind “America First” economics.Watch now and join the debate: https://youtube.com/live/7GukbL8Pg_QTimestamps00:00 – Introduction, headlines, and opening thoughts02:03 – Inside the latest US-Iran negotiations06:02 – Iran’s ultimatum, US strikes, and collapsing diplomacy11:17 – Trump, Iran’s economy, and regime resilience17:54 – US military operations near Cuba and the Caribbean24:19 – Cuba negotiations and foreign aid politics28:08 – GDP revisions and troubling economic signals30:52 – Inflation, consumer weakness, and falling savings35:22 – AI’s impact on growth, jobs, and inequality36:59 – Markets under Trump vs. Biden39:24 – Tariffs, energy policy, and inflation comparisons41:38 – The CIA gold bar scandal explained48:27 – Why Washington is funding drone manufacturers55:42 – Ukraine’s drone revolution changes warfare57:09 – The UN’s relentless attacks on Israel1:00:39 – Mobile technology transforms Sub-Saharan Africa1:03:08 – AI breakthroughs in protein discovery1:06:02 – NASA’s permanent moon base plans1:10:11 – Thanking Super Chat supporters1:10:43 – OCON announcement and discount code1:11:43 – Alex Epstein’s climate and energy analysisLive Audience Questions1:13:17 – Moon alliances vs. “Buy American” nationalism1:13:59 – Does evil always disguise itself as morality?1:14:50 – Is Trump actually America’s most socialist president?1:16:20 – Does hoarding cash secretly finance government debt?1:17:20 – Would intelligence agencies exist in pure capitalism?1:18:09 – Do you really have privacy in public spaces?1:19:59 – Enhanced sports: exciting future or dangerous gimmick?1:20:24 – Pentagon vs. SpaceX during the Iran conflict1:21:42 – Song review plans this weekend?See pinned comment for more Questions#Iran #Trump #Israel #UkraineWar #Economy #Inflation #AI #Drones #Capitalism #ObjectivismThe 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]([email protected]/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @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)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.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.