War?; The Epstein Class; Mamdani; Indians; Flattering Trump; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show

Live May 26, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 93)War?; The Epstein Class; Mamdani; Indians; Flattering Trump; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowTrump’s Iran Gamble, the “Epstein Class,” Anti-Indian Backlash & the War on AchievementThe world inches closer to war while America tears itself apart over wealth, immigration, race, and achievement. Is Trump appeasing Iran? Why are billionaires suddenly the enemy? And why does success itself now provoke resentment?In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook breaks down the Iran negotiations, the rise of the “Epstein class” rhetoric, Mamdani’s assault on property rights, anti-Indian tribalism, and the growing cultural hatred toward human achievement.Plus: AI education revolutions, GLP-1 breakthroughs, Anduril’s military innovation, Trump’s cabinet dynamics, and a passionate defense of capitalism, excellence, and civilization itself.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/t7AW-JiVsUMMain Topics0:00 – Intro, Iran negotiations & global tensions1:53 – US-Iran conflict and ceasefire violations4:15 – Is the US abandoning Israel?8:57 – Israeli elections & Hamas/Hezbollah operations10:36 – Democrats and the “Epstein class” rhetoric14:02 – California’s billionaire wealth tax push26:13 – Bernie Sanders’ 5% wealth tax explained33:25 – Rent control disasters and economic reality36:59 – Mamdani’s housing plan vs property rights42:13 – Immigration policy and anti-Indian resentment49:14 – Vivek, race, and political tribalism50:24 – Trump cabinet meeting analysis53:04 – Human achievement: Anduril’s innovation56:40 – AlphaSchool and AI-powered education1:01:13 – GLP-1 drugs and medical breakthroughs1:05:27 – Electric cars, design, and innovation1:09:42 – Why admiring human greatness matters1:11:48 – OCON & the Ayn Rand Institute1:12:57 – Alex Epstein on fossil fuels & energyLive Audience Questions1:14:20 – Is joy inferior to happiness?1:18:03 – Why are some high-IQ people irrational?1:19:34 – Memorial Day and negotiating with Iran1:20:12 – Do anti-capitalists understand wealth creation?1:20:56 – Why do politicians hate billionaires?1:22:04 – Was there really a border crisis?1:25:05 – Hasan Piker subpoena controversy1:27:31 – Why do people reject medical expertise?1:30:38 – “Atlas Shrugged” in dystopian fiction1:31:04 – Are bounty hunters legitimate?1:32:54 – “There are no American jobs” debate1:34:01 – Should Yaron interview Alpha Schools?See pinned comment for more questions#Iran #iranwar  #Trump #peace  #popeleoxiv #catholicchurch #Capitalism #Objectivism #Immigration #WealthTax #AI #Israel #HumanAchievement #PoliticsThe 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.