Live December 18, 2025 Trump; DeNaturalize; Electric Cars; Venezuela; Loureiro; Australia; Podhoretz | Yaron Brook Show Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/lzOmt0ug8SITrump, De-Naturalization, EV Mandates & Venezuela — The West at War With RealityIs the West losing its grip on reality?From Trump’s latest rhetoric and calls for de-naturalization, to electric car mandates, Venezuela’s collapse, and Australia’s regulatory descent — Yaron Brook dissects the political, philosophical, and economic forces reshaping the world.This episode cuts through tribalism, populism, and moral evasion to expose what really drives today’s crises: bad philosophy, anti-capitalism, and fear of individualism. Plus, a wide-ranging live Q&A on Ayn Rand, nihilism, Kant, racism, psychedelics, cost of living, tech elites, and whether capitalism is surviving despite government.⚠️ If you’re tired of “good politics” replacing truth — this episode is for you. Watch live and challenge the status quo. Subscribe for unapologetic capitalism and reason.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:05 — Trump: Power, Populism, and Political Nihilism20:05 — De-Naturalization: Statelessness as “Policy”27:30 — Electric Cars: Central Planning on Wheels40:40 — SPEED Act & Regulatory Overreach43:20 — Venezuela: Socialism’s Enduring Failure49:05 — Loureiro & the Politics of Resentment54:10 — Australia: From Liberal Society to Bureaucratic State58:35 — Podhoretz, Conservatism, and Power Over Principle LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1:11:12 — Nominal vs Real: Wages, GDP, and Economic Illusions1:14:17 — “A is A”: Why Rand Is Not a Platonist1:18:49 — Versailles & Hitler: Can Bad Philosophy Create Evil?1:23:33 — If Life Is Better, Why Is Hatred Rising?1:27:05 — Is Tribalism the Default Without Egoism? Kant’s Legacy1:28:57 — Is Ayn Rand Still Keeping the West Alive?1:29:50 — Sam Harris & Psychedelics: Insight or Evasion?1:32:51 — Why the Appeal of Hanania vs Serious Thinkers1:36:04 — Honor: A Forgotten Virtue in Objectivism?1:39:29 — “Good Politics” vs Capitalism: The Conservative Betrayal1:41:24 — Why Is Life So Cheap in Thailand & Vietnam?1:45:03 — Tech vs Regulation: Is the Market Outsmarting the State?1:46:27 — Thoughts on ISGAP1:46:40 — Why Is the Tech Right Anti-Liberty?1:47:48 — Can You Respect Traits Without Respecting Character?1:50:36 — Why Membership Matters1:50:41 — Why Are Nihilists Like Fuentes & Trump So Quick-Witted?See pinned comment for 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 #aynrand #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #Objectivism #Liberty #CapitalismWins #ElectricVehicles #Venezuela #WesternCivilizationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.