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Conservative Socialism - TDO 249 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos discuss the recent Conservative creation of the Great British Railways. Support the show
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How I Changed My Mind About the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Nikos goes through the development of his views of the middle-east conflict and what made him slowly change his mind from a fully pro-Palestinian…
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Capitalism Vs Marxism Debate Preview - TDO 247 | Rucka & Nikos
Today on the Daily Objective, Nikos and Rucka discuss Yaron Brook's and Ashley Frawley's upcoming debate. Support the show
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Covid Criminals - TDO 246 | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka
The UK government is now allowing people to hug, and in Florida, the Governor has announced pardons for Covid rule breakers. Mark & Rucka discuss how some of…
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Israel's Enemy Within? - TDO 245 | Rucka, Nikos & Guest Tal Heinrich
Rucka, Nikos & guest Tal Heinrich discuss the recent developments regarding Arab Israelis and their views towards Israel. Support the show
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Is Atlas Shrugged Making You Undateable? - TDO 244 | Mark Pellegrino & Nikos
Atlas Shrugged was trending for hours on Twitter as apparently, for many people revealing liking it is a significant deal-breaker on a first date; Nikos and…
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Israel Under Attack - TDO 243 | Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka, with Guest Boaz Arad
Ayn Rand Center Israel’s Boaz Arad joins Rucka and Jonathan Hoenig to discuss #IsraelUnderAttack.Support the show
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Why Won't Israel Fight Back? - TDO 242 | Rucka & Razi
Once again, Palestinian terrorists have decided to shower Israeli civilians with rockets. And once again, Israel responds with half-measures and apologies…
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Promoting Freedom in Europe - TDO 241 | Mark Pellegrino, Nikos & Guest Yernaz Ramautarsing
Yernaz Ramautarsing joins Mark Pellegrino & Nikos to discuss the freedom movement in Europe.Support the show
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The Moral Case Against David Attenborough - TDO 240 | Don Watkins & Razi
Today on The Daily Objective, Don Watkins & Razi make the moral case against David Attenborough.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member…
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Don't Waive the Patents - TDO 239 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
Joe Biden is taking steps to waive the patents for the vaccines, to the applause of the vast majority of commentators. Nikos, Mark and Jonathan discuss the…
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Copyright Fight Night - TDO 237 | Rucka
Today on The Daily Objective, Rucka discusses Triller's lawsuit against streamers who pirated the recent Jake Paul vs Ben Askren fight.Support the show
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"Femcels" - TDO 236 | Mark Pellegrino, Rucka & Nikos, with Guest Maria
What is a "femcel?" Mark, Rucka, Nikos, and Maria try their best to figure it out, on today's episode of The Daily Objective.Support the show
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Nikos & Rucka Recap Yaron Brook's Debate with Michael Malice - TDO 235
Rucka and Nikos share their favourite moments and takeaways from the intellectual marathon of Yaron Brook and Michael Malice on Lex Fridman's show.Support the…
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Attack on all Fronts: Objectivism on the Central Stage - TDO 234 | Mark Pellegrino & Nikos
Objectivists have put their ideas forward in front of a new audience of hundreds of thousands in the past few days. Mark discusses with Nikos the prospects…
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"Human Rights" Organisations Vs Israel - TDO 232 | Jonathan Hoenig, Rucka & Nikos
Human Rights Watch today released a 213-page report which accuses Israel, among other crimes, of "apartheid" and "persecution." Why are so-called "human…
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Defending Progress - TDO 231 | Mark Pellegrino, Nikos & Guest Johan Norberg
Johan Norberg’s book ‘Open: The Story of Human Progress’ has a new paperback edition, and the author joins Mark & Nikos to discuss how progress can be defended…
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The Chauvin Verdict - TDO 230 | Rucka
Rucka gives his verdict on the Chauvin verdict. Support the show
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Earth Day: Time to Celebrate Humans - TDO 229 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
While the world is celebrating Earth Day, environmental activist vandalize banks, and Greta Thunberg testifies to the US Congress; Mark, Nikos and Jonathan…
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Football Shrugged: Part III - TDO 228 | Rucka, Ricardo Ibáñez, Razi
Mob rule has won, and the #europeansuperleague now looks highly unlikely to happen.On today’s episode of The Daily Objective, Razi, Rucka and Ricardo will…
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Football Shrugged: Part II - TDO 227 | Rucka, Nikos, George & Razi
Two days after first announcing the formation of the Super League, the founding members continue to stand up for their right to keep the fruits of their…
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Football Shrugged - TDO 226 | Mark Pellegrino, Nikos & Razi
Twelve of Europe's biggest football clubs have announced that they are forming a new breakaway tournament, the European Super League. Mark, Nikos & Razi…
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Finding The Zone - TDO 225 | Josh Dickson & Nikos
How does one reach peak performance? Is such a state, often met in top-level athletes, creators, & entrepreneurs, something that can be taught? Nikos &…
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The Anti-rich Malthusianism - TDO 223 | Rucka & Nikos
According to the UN, there is a ‘polluter elite’ that contributes too much in global emissions. For Labour MP Claudia Webbe, there are too many rich in the…
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Why Bernie Madoff Was NOT Selfish - TDO 224 | Mark Pellegrino, Rucka & Nikos
Disgraced & ill, fraudster Bernie Madoff died in jail. What does his demise and the tragedies around it tell us about the morality of lying & cheating? Nikos…
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BLM Leader Gets Rich: Hypocrisy? - TDO 222 | Rucka & Nikos
Recently, it was revealed that BLM co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors purchased a $1.4million dollar mansion. Is the accumulation of wealth by a BLM leader…
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Creativity: Everything you Wanted to Know - TDO 221 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan & Ann Ciccolella
The Artistic Director of Austin Shakespeare and longtime Objectivist Ann Ciccolella joins today’s Daily Objective to talk about art and the secrets of…
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Robert Nozick's Defence of Liberty - TDO 220 | Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
Nikos and Jonathan will discuss Robert Nozick’s defence of freedom in ‘Anarchy, State, and Utopia’ and distinguish its good and its not so good…
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The Opioid Crisis - TDO 219 | Mark Pellegrino, Rucka & Guest Peter Vaughn Pischke
Rucka and Mark interview journalist Peter Vaughn Pischke on the opioid crisis.Support the show
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Vaccine Passports: Yay or Nay? - TDO 218 | Rucka & Nikos
The possibility of vaccine passports being the gateway towards a return to travelling, venues, bars etc has created controversies. Are they an infringement of…
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Understanding the BAP Phenomenon - TDO 217 | Rucka & Nikos
Why does Bronze Age Pervert (BAP) have such an appeal on the fringes of the Right? What does his allure indicate, & what is the essence of his ideas? Nikos &…
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Stoicism: Path to a Virtuous Life? - TDO 216 | Mark Pellegrino, Nikos & Dr Aaron Smith
Stoicism is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, seen as a path to self-development and a virtuous character. So is it a good philosophy for life? ARI fellow…
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Stimulus Packages: Having Our Cake and Eating it Too?
Governments throwing money to the economy and stimulus packages have been the go-to solution in many countries to prevent an economic meltdown during the…
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Religion: An Obituary? - TDO 214 | Mark Pellegrino & Jonathan Hoenig
Membership of churches and organised religion has hit a low in the United States. Does this indicate a triumph of reason and of a this-worldly attitude?…
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‘Blasphemy’ in the UK - TDO 213 | Rucka & Nikos
After showing cartoons of Muhammad in class, a teacher was suspended from his school and is now in hiding, fearing for his life. Nikos and Rucka discuss what…
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Jess Phillips: Adding Fuel to the Gender Wars - TDO 212 | Brendan O'Neill, Rucka & Nikos
Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard, Labour MP Jess Philips & others have claimed that the UK is an unsafe place for women. Spiked editor Brendan…
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Is Gold the Next Bitcoin? - TDO 209 | Jonathan Hoenig, Seth Levine & Keith Weiner
Today on The Daily Objective, Jonathan Hoenig, Seth Levine and Keith Weiner discuss: is gold the next Bitcoin? Consider supporting our work by becoming a…
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Remembering John Ridpath - TDO 208 | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka
Mark and Rucka discuss Objectivist intellectual John Ridpath's life and work, who passed away earlier this week.Consider supporting our work by becoming a…
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Objectivists of TikTok - TDO 207 | Rucka, Kudwy, Mr Aibis & Austin Dolphin
Rucka chats with the Objectivists of TikTok.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show
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The 40-year Objective: a Discussion with Greg Salmieri
Greg Salmieri joins Nikos and Mark to look at the moments that shaped US & the West's route in the last 40 years and the lessons drawn from recent…
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Lockdown and the War on Business - TDO 204 | Jonathan Hoenig & Guest Quent Cordair
A handful of stores in San Francisco have closed permanently, despite surviving one year of the pandemic. Would closing businesses have endured if they fought…
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The Treason of Ted Cruz - TDO 203 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka
A few short years ago, Ted Cruz seemed to be the closest thing to a defender of capitalism that American politics had to offer. What made him turn away from…
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Tim Pool & Rucka: A Recap - TDO 202 | Rucka & Nikos
How do you defend your principles before an audience of hundreds of thousands while having a friendly chat with one of the most popular podcasters? Rucka…
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Bureaucrats vs Astra Zeneca, and the Problem with the Precautionary Principle - TDO 201 | Nikos
With many countries pausing the AstraZeneca vaccine distribution, the precautionary principle is again at the forefront. Nikos discusses its history and how it…
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The Daily Objective - Episode 200 | Mark Pellegrino, Rucka, Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
Today, Nikos, Rucka, Mark and Jonathan celebrate the 200th episode of The Daily Objective, recall their favourite moments and think about the future.Support…
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The Anti-Vaxxers' War on Reality - TDO 198
Vaccines are a triumph of the human mind and of the will to live and flourish. Yet, they are often under attack. What goes on in the faulty epistemology of an…
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Piers Morgan, Ofcom and Free Speech
Piers Morgan recently came under fire for his remarks on Meghan Markle, particularly in his disbelief that she sought help for her suicidal thoughts and was…
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Women's Day Special: My Favourite Randian Heroine - TDO 195 | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka
On today's Women's Day special, Mark and Rucka discuss their favourite Randian heroines.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member…
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Living with Gender Dysphoria - TDO 194 | Nikos & Guest David Birnbaum
David Birnbaum has recently shared his personal experience with gender dysphoria. On this episode of The Daily Objective, he will discuss with Nikos his…
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Texas Shrugged - TDO 193 | Mark Pellegrino & Jonathan Hoenig
In a move that Joe Biden characterised as ‘Neanderthal thinking’, Texas announced the lifting of many COVID-related restrictions, followed by Mississippi. Mark…
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Discussing the Prager-Biddle Discussion - TDO 192 | Rucka & Nikos, Guest: Craig Biddle
Watched by 675k+ viewers, Craig Biddle’s discussion with Dennis Prager highlighted the differences between Objectivism and religion. On today’s episode, Craig…
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Capitalism & Wokeness: Best Frenemies? - TDO 191 | Rucka, Nikos & Brendan O'Neill
Wokeness is a supposedly radical worldview, and yet it’s more and more embraced by big business and becoming part of the corporate culture. Why? Nikos and…
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Israel's Vaccine Success - Another Reason to Hate It? TDO 190 | Mark Pellegrino, Rucka & Yaron Brook
Despite, or because of, its vaccine program’s success, Israel is bashed by SNL to the Guardian. Mark and Rucka are joined by Yaron Brook to discuss.Consider…
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How to be Less White - TDO 187 | Amanda Maxham & Rucka
Coca-Cola, in a recent training session, told its employees to “be less white.” Is the crusade to be anti-racist, producing ghastly forms of racism? Rucka and…
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Understanding Bitcoin - TDO 186 | Jonathan Hoenig & Seth Levine
The popularity of Bitcoin has been increasing recently, and there is a lot of enthusiastic chatter around it. Yet, Seth Levine is skeptical of the…
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The Free Market Case Against Hayek - TDO 188 | Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
Despite some great insights in economics, Friedrich Hayek’s work is full of contradictions and concessions towards less freedom and more coercion. Nikos and…
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To Our Mentors, With Love - TDO 185 | Rucka & Nikos
Today, Nikos and Rucka reflect on what they have learned throughout the years from the all-star lineup participants that paraded The Yearly Objective…
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Rothbard's Attacks Against Rand - TDO 184 | Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos, Guest: James Valliant
In essays, plays & speeches, libertarian author Murray Rothbard kept attacking Ayn Rand, after having been briefly a member of her cycle. James Valiant will…
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Facebook Shrugged - TDO 183 | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka
Australia implements anti-business regulations, people call to #deleteFacebook, and Facebook reacts by banning Australian news from its platform.Is Atlas…
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Remembering Rush Limbaugh - TDO 182 | Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
Today on The Daily Objective, Nikos and Jonathan Hoenig discuss Rush Limbaugh, who passed away today.Support the show