Kimmel Canceled, CEOs Cave, Israel Isolated, Saudi Power Plays, Redford Remebered | Yaron Brook Show

Original Title: Kimmel; CEOs; Intel; Royal Pageantry; Saudi Arabia; Israel Isolated; Redford  | Yaron Brook Show September 18, 2025From Hollywood censorship to Middle East power shifts—this episode exposes the assault on freedom at home and abroad. ABC fires Jimmy Kimmel for a “dangerous” monologue, the FCC and Congress tighten media control, and CEOs fold under political pressure. Meanwhile, Intel gets a $5B boost from Nvidia, Saudi Arabia deepens its military alliance with Pakistan, and Israel faces growing isolation despite Netanyahu’s laser defense gamble. Plus: Ayn Rand on censorship, the corruption of antitrust, immigration fears in Japan, and a tribute to Robert Redford.This isn’t just news—it’s a battle over ideas, power, and liberty.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro1:15 – ABC fires Jimmy Kimmel over controversial monologue & media censorship5:27 – FCC’s role, Nexstar’s plans, and government media influence10:28 – Ayn Rand on FCC & broadcaster obligations17:34 – Media ownership shifts, political leanings & CEOs caving19:45 – Congressman Higgins, Lara Loomer & content removal30:16 – The real threat to freedom: Government power36:44 – Banks race to prove they’re not biased against conservatives42:03 – Nvidia’s $5B investment in Intel48:07 – Trump’s UK visit & Saudi-Pakistan military alliance56:57 – Gaza conflict & Tony Blair’s post-Hamas plan1:04:27 – Israel’s isolation, Netanyahu’s response & laser defense1:14:18 – Tribute to Robert Redford1:21:09 – Super chat Q&A & fundraising update1:26:46 – Super chat: Atlas Shrugged, American greatness & pragmatism1:41:06 – Public figures’ security & university debate risks1:43:33 – Antitrust corruption, FCC regs & Objectivism’s impact1:47:36 – Immigration in Japan & xenophobia1:51:31 – ABC, Disney & FCC pressure1:52:09 – AI & the future of the work week1:53:12 – Free speech in Germany & Trump’s reactionSee Comments for full [Questions](https://youtube.com/live/QXzcxZDVBcY)👉 If you want clear, uncompromising analysis on politics, culture, and the battle of ideas—without tribal spin—this is your show. [watch](https://youtube.com/live/QXzcxZDVBcY).💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left  and Right alike.📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)  ❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!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/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#trumpadministration #abc #gazawar2025 #Capitalism #Objectivism #Freedom #Individualism #Philosophy #Economics #Politics #YaronBrookShow #JimmyKimmel #RobertRedford #Censorship #FreeSpeech #MediaFreedom #FCC #CEOs #Intel #Nvidia #SaudiArabia #Pakistan #Israel #Netanyahu #Gaza #MiddleEastPolitics #TrumpUK #Antitrust #AIWorkforceBecome 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.