Trump Op-ed; Epstein Files; Corruption; Iran; Repub Defeat; Good News | Yaron Brook ShowNew Recording (draft)

Live Feb 1, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 23Trump Op-ed; Epstein Files; Corruption; Iran; Repub Defeat; Good News | Yaron Brook Show🔥 Trump on Defense, Epstein Unsealed, Iran on Edge—Is the System Rotten to the Core?What does it mean when a president has to write an op-ed to defend himself? Why do the Epstein files still matter—and what do they expose about power and corruption?And as Iran teeters, Republicans falter, and markets flash warning signs… is anyone still defending reason, capitalism, and individual rights?On this February 1, 2026 live episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise on Trump’s latest op-ed, the Epstein revelations, systemic corruption, Iran’s future, Republican defeats—and ends with rare good news worth holding onto.Plus: an electric live Q&A tackling capitalism’s moral defense, inflation myths, courts vs. Trump, tribalism, propaganda, education reform, philosophy, culture—and even music.If you’re tired of evasions, tribal loyalty, and moral cowardice, this episode is for you.👉 Watch live / replay here: https://youtube.com/live/e_86PrX_BLA⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:50 Gold & Silver – What markets are really signaling05:50 Trump Op-Ed – Strength or surrender?38:35 Epstein Files – What power still wants hidden52:40 Corruption – Not a bug, but a feature?1:01:00 Iran – Regime change… at what cost?1:05:45 Republican Defeat – Why conservatives keep losing1:10:10 Good News – Yes, there is some💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS (SELECTED)1:17:47 Does a president writing an op-ed mean he’s already lost?1:19:51 Does therapy reinforce destructive altruistic guilt?1:23:46 Are courts the last barrier before civil unrest?1:25:32 Can printing money ever “solve” government debt?1:31:01 Why defend capitalism morally—not just economically?1:34:43 Star Trek DS9 “Duet” — moral meaning worth revisiting?1:37:12 Is ICE mainstreaming white supremacy?1:40:36 Germany warns citizens about US travel—how bad is it?1:44:12 Iran regime change—who fills the vacuum?1:46:20 Philosophy book recommendations?1:47:08 Is there any appetite left for deregulation?1:49:26 See pinned comment for more audience questionsThe 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 #TrumpOpEd #EpsteinFiles #IranCrisis #PoliticalCorruption #Capitalism #GoldAndSilver #Republicans #FreeMarkets #IndividualRights #TradePolicy #USDollar #Authoritarianism #CostOfSilence ##ObjectivismBecome 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.