Ayn Rand Institute

In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Tristan de Liège, Jim Lennox, and Greg Salmieri explore the relationship between the ideas of Aristotle and Ayn Rand, in thinking about issues such as the nature of logic, how humans form universal knowledge, and what it is to live a good life.

The Philosophy of the Producer | Greg Salmieri In The Fountainhead, Howard Roark sees work as life's meaning, reflecting Objectivism's producer ideal. Dr. Salmieri explores these foundations in reason and values, showing their role in honoring America and helping us better value our work and lives.

Objectivism is the Ayn Rand's philosophy. It holds that reason is your only means of knowledge and that only your own life -- your happiness -- can be your highest value.

The Ayn Rand Center is Coming to Austin | Texas Talks Podcast with Don Watkins An interview with ARI's Don Watkins on the Texas Talks podcast where he discussed Ayn Rand's enduring appeal, her idea of the producer, the Ayn Rand Institute's mission, and the new Ayn Rand Center being built in Austin.

Interview with Ben Bayer on Texas Talks Podcast ARI Senior Fellow Ben Bayer was interviewed on the Texas Talks podcast. He discussed Ayn Rand’s approach to philosophy as a practical means for living, the life-promoting philosophy she developed, and how her idealist-realist heroes dramatize it.

Art's value in free market | Dr Tristan de Liege Excerpt from "Art Subsidies Are Unjust and a Violation of Free Speech" on The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast.

Human Values and the Desire to Matter This episode of ARI Bookshelf discusses The Mattering Instinct, the merits and limitations of Goldstein’s account of mattering, her emphasis on the idea that life involves resisting entropy, and the book’s brief mention of Ayn Rand.

Interview with Greg Salmieri on Texas Talks Podcast Greg Salmieri was interviewed on the Texas Talks podcast where he discussed Ayn Rand’s ideas, their relation to the ideas of other thinkers, including Aristotle, Marx, and “libertarians,” and her influence on his own work.

Altruism's Corrosive Poison | Dr Onkar Ghate Excerpt from "9/11—25 Years Later" on The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast.

The Ayn Rand Center Groundbreaking The Ayn Rand Institute celebrated a historic milestone: the groundbreaking of the new Ayn Rand Center in Austin, Texas. Elan Journo and ARI CEO Tal Tsfany share footage from the ceremony and discuss this building as a lasting physical home for Rand's ideas.

Disney vs. FCC: Licensing as a Tool of Censorship Does a broadcaster remain free when every editorial decision must account for the regulator controlling its license? Onkar Ghate and Robertas Bakula examine Disney’s case against the FCC and argue that the airwaves should be fully privatized.

Ayn Rand’s Fight Against Communist Influence in Hollywood Elan Journo and Brandon Lisi discuss the new edition of Ayn Rand’s 1947 essay, Screen Guide for Americans, Rand’s battle against communist influence in Hollywood and why her analysis of how movies can spread propaganda remains relevant.

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Why Academic Philosophy Fails to Understand Capitalism Is the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy’s entry on capitalism biased, or does it reflect academic philosophy's hostility toward free markets? The hosts discuss Marxist bias, the failure to define capitalism, and Ayn Rand’s moral alternative.

The events of Atlas Shrugged famously start on September 2, commemorating the day in 1946 when Ayn Rand drafted the opening scene. In celebration of Atlas Shrugged Day, buy a copy of Ayn Rand’s life-changing novel for yourself or a friend who’s never read it.

What Democratic Socialists Truly Want The DSA published a political program that calls for nationalization and a fundamental transformation of the American government. We analyze this platform and explain why the usual charges of ignorance and hypocrisy are inadequate criticisms of socialism.

Art Subsidies Are Unjust and a Violation of Free Speech In this episode, we discuss Mamdani’s record $323 million culture budget for NYC aimed at supporting the arts, and why government attempts to fund artistic endeavors are unjust and ineffective in creating thriving conditions for artists.

Socialism's Irrational Christian Roots | Dr Ben Bayer Excerpt from "Socialism Everywhere — and No One Wants to Know Why" on The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast

Marxism is Irrational | Dr Tristan de Liege Excerpt from "Socialism Everywhere — and No One Wants to Know Why" on The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast

Does America Still Have Checks and Balances on Political Power? The American founders created a system of checks and balances. How well do Americans understand that system today, and to what extent does it remain intact? Sam Weaver interviews Onkar Ghate about the American system and threats to it.