Live December 16, 2025 Being a "Jew"; Susie Wiles; WMD; Heng Guan; Good News | Yaron Brook ShowIdentity, Power, and Irrationality: From “Being a Jew” to WMDs, Trumpism, and the Fight for ReasonWhat does it mean to be a “Jew” in a world collapsing into tribalism? Why are Western elites paralyzed in the face of evil—from WMDs to Islamist terror—while irrational populism rises at home?In this wide-ranging and unscripted live episode, Yaron Brook takes on identity, antisemitism, foreign policy realignment, Trumpism, Christian nationalism, Russia, Iran, hate-speech laws, and the philosophical roots of today’s cultural breakdown—plus surprising moments of good news, Beethoven, and why principles matter more than rules.This is not punditry. It’s a philosophical diagnosis of a civilization under siege—and what reason demands next. Watch live or catch the replay https://youtube.com/live/ARV1VQcCagY⏱️ MAIN TOPICS00:50 — What Does “Being a Jew” Even Mean?26:45 — Susie Wiles & Power Behind the Throne36:45 — WMDs: Why the West Refuses to Think Seriously40:30 — Heng Guan & the Cost of Appeasement48:15 — Good News (Yes, Really) LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:06:45 — Did your kids have bar mitzvahs?1:07:22 — Is antisemitism growing in Puerto Rico?1:09:05 — Is the US building a Middle East alliance without Israel?1:10:27 — If Russia is an enemy, are Vance & his allies traitors?1:11:42 — Is Afrikaner immigration about race—or something else?1:15:22 — Tipping: irrational social rule or principled choice?1:17:34 — Favorite Beethoven 7th Symphony recording?1:25:12 — Christianity vs. Islam: which is the bigger threat—and why no immigration bans?1:27:33 — Rationality vs. objectivity—what’s the difference?1:30:00 — Do hate-speech laws fuel Islamist terrorism?1:33:06 — What does the GOP look like after MAGA? Milei-style future?1:40:50 — “Communism destroys lives—but that’s just opinion.” What’s wrong with this?1:42:13 — How do we fix the Libertarian Party?See comment for timestamped questions Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas!   Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.  The 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#israelhamaswar #antisemitism #trumpadministration #IdentityPolitics #Antisemitism #ForeignPolicy #WMDs #Trumpism #WesternValues #ReasonOverTribalism #CapitalismBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.