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Five Minutes With Robert Nasir

by Robert Nasir

Five Minutes With Robert Nasir is a weekly discussion about life. Robert and co-host Amy Nasir talk about living well, with an emphasis on rationality, benevolence, and success.

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  1. 2026-10-18 - Team Dagny and Going Galt! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 330

    In which Robert & Amy talk Atlas Shrugged and what comes next ... why Robert remains enthusiastic about the future, and why he's not "Going Galt", neither psychologically/spiritually, nor in practice. Also, Alaska & Puerto Rico, rock & roll and your favorite chocolate cupcake.

  2. 2026-10-04 - Freedom! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 329

    In which Robert & Amy discuss Freedom, Choice, Capitalism, Radical Ownership. The care & maintenance of Liberty ... use it or lose it. Also, Ugo Buoncompagni's calendar, Hallowe'en, Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt (Teddy) and Lincoln, Tacos, and Happy National Cinnamon Roll Day!

  3. 2026-09-27 - I See You! On Visibility - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 328

    In which Robert & Amy discuss the concept of spiritual visibility ... theory and practice. How to see, and be seen. Navigating the space between (see the previous episode)! Also, America's founders, War ain't what it used to be, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Wednesday, and Happy Wife Appreciation Day!

  4. 2026-09-20 - The Objective Law Initiative with Nicholas Provenzo & Arthur Zey - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 327

    In which Robert & Amy welcome Nicholas Provenzo & Arthur Zey to discuss The Objective Law Initiative, a new legal-philosophical advocacy nonprofit dedicated to defending individual rights, objective law, and limited government.

  5. 2026-09-13 - The Space Between - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 326

    In which Robert & Amy discuss you, me, and the space between ... where the action is! Interaction, communication, owning a room, paying off introvert debt. Relationships for fun & profit: how to get more from your people, how to get more from yourself ... by capitalizing on, exploiting…

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  6. 2026-09-06 - Them's The Breaks! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 325

    In which Robert & Amy discuss Amy's current break from social media ... habits, hedonic treadmills, autopilot, tunnel-vision, pattern interrupts, and what to do with all those lemons. Also, the report from Robert's Tenth Annual Rock & Roll Picnic. And of course, Happy National Pet Rock Day!

  7. 2026-08-30 - Independence, Markets, and Rock & Roll! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 324

    Robert & Amy discuss the opposites of independence ... dependence AND isolation ... how and why to engage profitably, zealously, rationally! Capitalizing on traders, partners, kindred spirits. Risk tolerance and emotional reserves. Rock & Roll as a celebration of life ... and independence in...

  8. 2026-08-23 - The Fruits Of The Trees! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 323

    In which Robert & Amy celebrate successes, upcoming, ongoing, completed! On Narrating Quent Cordair's novel The Fruit Of The Tree, Idolatry Book III ... Five Minutes with Simon Paulson. Also, 300 miles in 30 days (day 23), Great Lakes Objectivists, Galt's Speech, Village Herb Associates, and...

  9. 2026-08-16 - The Benevolence Playlist! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 322

    In which Robert & Amy talk about The Benevolence Playlist! Pride, Values, Gratitude, Allies, Ethics, Positivity, Good Will and Unconditional Love. Focusing on what matters ... is being good, doing good, and having a good time, harder, easier, or just about the same as it's always been? Joining…

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  10. 2026-08-09 - Mixed Cases, Gratitude & Benevolence - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 321

    In which Robert & Amy discuss rational strategies for discussing mixed cases, complex issues, current events (political and otherwise). Finding, celebrating, living, and leaving Ayn Rand and/or Objectivism. How to answer trolls, drive-bys, friends, and family. Also, Mary Poppins, Rock & Roll, and...

  11. 2026-08-02 - It's All Too Beautiful! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 320

    In which Robert & Amy discuss Saving the World, Cultivating Friendship, and Doom-Slaying. Also, the Veep, AI & Nukes, multi-instrumentalism & the Jack Of All Trades mentality, and the official start of the Hallowe'en Season!

  12. 2026-07-26 - What Is Freedom For - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 319

    In which Robert & Amy talk America 250 & The Freedom Plane, and ask, What Is Freedom For? Also, the USPS, the FBI, The Hustle, Dance, Cycling, Copper Pot Objectivism and complicated (and ineffable, even incommunicable) relationships, and The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!

  13. 2026-07-19 - Ask Us Anything! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 318

    In which Robert & Amy arrive just in time! Your questions, your answers. Also, Smoke On The Water, FIFA World Cup 2026, Karaoke vs. Guitar, and Happy Birthday, Quent Cordair!

  14. 2026-07-12 - Independence! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 317

    In which Robert & Amy celebrate the virtue of Independence, Independence Day, The Declaration of Independence, and you ... unique, awesome, independent you! Ayn Rand on Independence. Also, Henry David Thoreau, Rachel Brosnahan, Rebounding, Idolatry, Anne of Green Gables, and the depths of despair...

  15. 2026-07-05 - New Orleans, OCON 2026 & America at 250 - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 316

    In which Robert & Amy recap OCON 2026, ten days in New Orleans, one night at Greenfield Village, and 250 years of American independence! Frederick Douglass, Amazon, Elvis Presley, P. T. Barnum, Huey Lewis, Dolly the Sheep, and Happy Birthday to the bikini!

  16. 2026-06-21 - Are Objectivists Different From People? - Five Minutes With Robert And Amy Nasir - #315

    In which Robert & Amy check in from New Orleans, and ask (and answer), Are Objectivists Different From Ordinary People? More honest? More principled? Non-negotiable standards and acting on values, nor fear. All this, and more!

  17. 2026-06-14 - Complaining For Fun and Profit! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 314

    In which Amy returns! Robert & Amy discuss The Apprentice, The Trillionaire, Blood, UNIVAC, Boy George, positivity, what is (and isn't) a threat, and the joy and value of complaining!

  18. 2026-06-07 - You Are Gifted Beyond Belief! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 313

    In which Amy recuperates, and Robert holds down the fort with your comments and questions! A brief discussion of the last six, and sixty, and six thousand years ... and the next! What to celebrate, what to anticipate. Also, the Idolatry Update, live from Studio One!

  19. 2026-05-24 - How To Keep From Being Cynical - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 312

    In which Amy & Robert discuss how to not be cynical, as an Objectivist, and as a human being. Ambition and engagement in an imperfect world. Also, Brooklyn, Dylan, and Victoria vs. Columbia ... it's complicated!

  20. 2026-05-10 - Mother's Day & Out-Mormoning the Mormons - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - #310

    In which Robert & Amy wish you a Happy Mother's Day, and discuss life, religion, and Objectivism. Also, the joy of moms ("clean your room!"), railroads, and a Happy Birthday to Bono, Donovan, and the great Fred Astaire!

  21. 2026-05-03 - Love - Hate = Love - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 309

    In which Robert & Amy do the math. Plus, a Big Announcement! Also, Machiavelli, Charity, Trebor, The Kentucky Derby, and Lemonade Stands ... and D.O.A.: Words - Action = Zero: earning what you want, asking for what you want, getting what you want.

  22. 2026-04-26 - On Reading The Owners Manual - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 308

    In which Robert & Amy talk about you. And I. The virtue of selfishness; tips on minding your business, getting what you want, being who you are. And having a nice day. How (and why) to integrate passion and equanimity. Happy Birthday, Marcus Aurelius ... Stoicism and Objectivism. Ludwig...

  23. 2026-04-19 - Five Minutes, Six Questions - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 307

    In which we talk about the past, the future, and this moment right now. Also, War, TV, Music, Sport, Food, Friends, Parties, and what matters most.

  24. 2026-04-05 - Happy Amy Easter Day! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 305

    In which we celebrate Amy Easter, as the stars align and Amy turns [Forever Young], no resurrection required, and ARTEMIS II approaches the Far Side Of The Moon! Also, lots more Happy Birthdays, the "Happy" guy, what war is good for, Deep Dish Pizza Day, and George Washington exercises the first...

  25. 2026-03-29 - Of Course You Realize, This Means War! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - #304

    In which Robert & Amy discuss war, peace, heroes, spies, leadership, anti-natalism, and life. Also, Vangelis, Xena, Star Trek (DS9), and Happy Piano Day ... the 88th day of the year!

  26. 2026-03-22 - The Selfishness Of Virtue! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 303

    In which Robert & Amy chat about Virtue Ethics for Fun & Profit ... how to think about morals (and how not to)! "Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the gun." Also, The Stamp Act, cheers to Beer & Wine (thanks, FDR!), why blondes have more fun (and do they, really?), and Happy Future Birthday to Captain...

  27. 2026-03-15 - Seven Ways To Live An Extraordinary Life!! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir #302

    Robert & Amy share a baker's half-dozen ways to live large! Also, spring's coming (or autumn for ya'all south of the equator), St. Paddy's in two days ... and bloodletting as deliciously selfish!

  28. 2026-03-01 - On Compliments & The Primacy Of Values - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 300

    In which Robert & Amy examine Justice, and The Primacy of Values and conclude ... you look marvelous! The first duty of justice. The practical win-win nature of compliments. Building a house versus knocking one down. Why war is more than "killing people and breaking things" ... what are we…

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  29. 2026-02-22 - An Interview with Rob Tracinski - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 299

    In which Robert Tracinski runs for Congress! An interview with candidate Tracinski ... including your questions! Why Rob Tracinski is running in Virginia's 5th Congressional District (currently represented by John McGuire, Republican), and what he intends to accomplish. Tracinski is also the…

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  30. 2026-02-15 - And Your Enemies Closer! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 298

    How to Win Enemies and Influence Ne'er-do-wells. (And everyone else!) Robert & Amy discuss strategies for success when dealing with allies and adversaries. Ayn Rand's letter to Dashiell Hammett (fiction writer and Communist ... in that order). Also, Galileo (Galileo Figaro!), Cinderella, Zangara,...

  31. 2026-02-08 - Fight Fire With Love - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 297

    In which Robert & Amy fight Chaos with Order, fight The Irrational with Reason, fight evil & vices with values & virtues. How to change the world with just one small change in focus ... and have a great time in the process. Love, affection, kindness ... for others, and for oneself. Why choosing…

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  32. 2026-02-01 - Ask Me Anything (But That)! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 296

    Join us (and Ask Us Anything!) as we celebrate Randsday Eve! Robert & Amy discuss current events (except for that one) and answer your questions (well, anything that that)! Also, the OED, Groundhog Day, National Freedom Day, Groundhog Day, and Happy Randsday Eve ... celebrate your fine self!…

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  33. 2026-01-25 - The Tao Of Rand - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 295

    Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, as a Source and System of Wisdom. Wisdom vs. knowledge. Metaphysics and gratitude. Rationality and equanimity. The primacy of values. The Three C's of Capitalism: Creation, Cooperation, Competition. Purposeful action. Being right in order to live right (versus...

  34. 2026-01-18 - Ninety-Six/Four? - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 294

    What can one do? Let's have a war! Blind followers and blind rebels. "21st Century Schizoid Man." Something must be done. Beans on toast. Robert & Amy address current events (for a change)!

  35. 2026-01-11 - P.E.T. Interview with Catherine Dickerson - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 293

    Join Robert & Amy as we speak with Catherine Dickerson, an educator, long-time Objectivist, and Parent Effectiveness Training Instructor and Expert. We'll discuss Dr. Thomas Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Training, what the Gordon Training approach has to offer parents and others, and Catherine's...

  36. 2026-01-04 - Happy You Year! 2026, The Year Of Selfishness! - Five Minutes w/Robert & Amy Nasir #292

    In which Robert & Amy celebrate the New Year and join the movement to make 2026 The Year Of Selfishness! Celebrate your fine self, and make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! Reliving The Me Decade in a year. Looking back on 2025, and looking forward to a new year of virtues, values, and living large!…

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  37. 2025-12-21 - Christmas Special 2025! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 291

    In which Robert & Amy celebrate the season, share our favorites for the holidays, and ask you to share your faves & traditions too! Films, music, fiction, audiobooks, traditions. Also, Basketball, Samuel L. Jackson, and Keifer Sutherland. Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? (Maybe not, but here's one...

  38. 2025-12-14 - Do All The Things! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 290

    In which Robert & Amy say, Do All The Things!!! ...and ask your advice. Keep saying Yes! Explorers, Performers, Weddings, Weekends & Holidays, Christmas, and the Festival of Lights. Upping your adventurousness and risk tolerance the easy way ... just say YES!

  39. 2025-12-07 - Allow It To Snow! - Five Minutes with Robert && Amy Nasir - Episode 289

    In which Robert & Amy opt out of yelling at clouds, and Let It Snow ... 'cause the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate ... people gonna people ... Mel Robbins' and "The Let Them Theory". Holiday Nights. Gail Wynand and "love is exception making" ... lovers as friends? 'Tis the Season for...

  40. 2025-11-30 - Toughening Up for Christmas! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep. 288

    Toughening up for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve! Do NOT put up with ingratitude and unkindness anymore! Demand gratitude & good will ... the Thanksgiving & Christmas Spirit. Driving the bus. Being the kindly brontosaurus. Also, Galileo, DaVinci, Football, Meteors, Dessert ... and...

  41. 2025-11-23 - Happy Anniversary! Thanksgiving & More! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 287

    In which Robert & Amy discuss their upcoming Wedding Anniversary (25 on the 25th!), the upcoming holidays, gift-giving (and receiving), adventure, romance, and the joy of cape-walking. Also, Happy National Espresso Day ... tip a cuppa!

  42. 2025-11-16 - Thanksgiving AMA - Ask Us Anything - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep. 286

    Join us, and bring YOUR comments & questions as we recap the previous week, prepare for Thanksgiving, our 25th Wedding Anniversary, CIA at Bowlero and Ron Tool at the Wedding Chapel ... plus your questions on Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and Current Events!

  43. 2025-11-09 - We're Back, and We're Free!!! - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep. 285

    In which Robert & Amy return ... and count their blessings ... and yours! California, New York, politics, philosophy, and real life. Hedy Lamarr vs. The Wall. Reflections on the Irreplaceable Spark Conference, and "stops". Empathy, and being where you are, with who you're with ... it's not about...

  44. 2025-10-26 Live at the Irreplaceable Spark Conference - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - #284

    In which Robert & Amy Check in from California, at The Ayn Rand Centre UK's first Irreplaceable Spark Conference https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/ with Special Guest Linda Cordair of Quent Cordair Fine Art! https://cordair.com/

  45. 2025-10-19 - The Story Of You - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep. 283

    In which Robert & Amy make it personal. We'll look at the news, current events including the "No Kings" rallies, and contemporary philosophical beliefs ... all as part of The Story Of You. Politics and economics, history and evolution, music and sports, careers and recreation ... considered...

  46. 2025-10-12 - Kant, Dichotomies & Other Spooky Tales - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep. 282

    Amy's Back! Robert & Amy celebrate Columbus, Jefferson, DaVinci, Einstein, and more. Freethought Day, Columbus Day, Robert Nasir Day & Hallowe'en; kicking off the holiday season. The joy of Unrequited Romance ... who's your Crush? And Robert plays the Devil's Advocate ... in more ways than one!

  47. 2025-10-05 - AMA, Lonesome Robert, and More Happiness! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - #281

    In which Robert goes solo, just for tonight ... and answers your questions in the chat! Also ... happiness! Why it's easy for some, hard for others ... and how to prep & position yourself for more of it!

  48. 2025-09-28 - Purpose, Forgiveness, and Trying Times! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 280

    In which Robert & Amy discuss Life in 2025, 271 days in ... May you live in Interesting Times, indeed! Forgiveness as hugely powerful, but nonetheless conditional. Looking back, looking forward ... and being present in the present. Right-sizing the news for fun & profit. What matters, and what...

  49. 2025-09-21 - Interview w/Nicolas Krusek: Nietzsche! - Five Minutes With Robert & Amy Nasir - #279

    In which Robert and Amy invite Nicolas Krusek, a teacher & presenter on both the theory and the history of music, literature, and philosophy, to discuss Fredrich Nietzsche, and what this unique, inspirational, controversial 19th century philosopher has to offer us in living our own best lives.…

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  50. 2025-09-14 - Something Must Be Done, Serge - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 278

    In which Robert & Amy discuss what YOU MUST DO in light of current events. Political (and non-political) violence, freedom of speech, freedom of thought, freedom of choice. Grace and the late Charlie Kirk. Freedom, responsibility, risk-tolerance, and vulnerability, versus living in a cage. Why…

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Five Minutes With Robert Nasir is a weekly discussion about life. Robert and co-host Amy Nasir talk about living well, with an emphasis on rationality, benevolence, and success.

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