The Daily Objective

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, (unknown host) and Mark discuss. Support the show

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 indicative of some form of hypocrisy? Support the show

The Artistic Director of Austin Shakespeare and longtime Objectivist Ann Ciccolella joins today’s Daily Objective to talk about art and the secrets of creativity. Support the show

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 aspects. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

Rucka and Mark interview journalist Peter Vaughn Pischke on the opioid crisis. Support the show

The possibility of vaccine passports being the gateway towards a return to travelling, venues, bars etc has created controversies. Are they an infringement of one’s rights, and if yes, when? Nikos and Rucka discuss on today’s TDO. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

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 & Rucka discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

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 Aaron Smith will join Nikos and Mark to discuss Stoicism this Monday in The Daily Objective. Support the show

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 months of the lockdowns. But where does that money come from, and who is to pay for it? Jonathan and Nikos discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/​ Support the show

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? Jonathan and Mark discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/​ Support the show

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 this indicates about the culture in the UK. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

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 O'Neill, Nikos, and Rucka discuss. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

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 member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

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 member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership ​ Support the show

Rucka chats with the Objectivists of TikTok. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

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 history. Support the show

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 the draconian lockdown regulations earlier in the pandemic? Today, discussing this with Jonathan Hoenig is Quent Cordair, who opened his art gallery late last year when it was illegal to do so. Consider supporting our work by becoming a memb...

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 paying lip service to principles, to instead become a cheap Trump knock-off? Mark, Jonathan & Rucka discuss on today's episode of The Daily Objective. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ S...

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, fresh from the Tim Pool Daily Show, discusses with Nikos. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

With many countries pausing the AstraZeneca vaccine distribution, the precautionary principle is again at the forefront. Nikos discusses its history and how it fits with various negative philosophical trends’. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

Today, Nikos, Rucka, Mark and Jonathan celebrate the 200th episode of The Daily Objective, recall their favourite moments and think about the future. Support the show

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 anti-vaxxer? Mark and Rucka discuss. Support the show

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 turned down by the Royal institution.  Now, his remarks are being investigated by the UK media regulator, Ofcom, under their harm and offence rules. Nikos and Jonathan discuss on today’s episode. Support the show

On today's Women's Day special, Mark and Rucka discuss their favourite Randian heroines. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

David Birnbaum has recently shared his personal experience with gender dysphoria. On this episode of The Daily Objective, he will discuss with Nikos his journey and how it has made him reflect on some of the controversies around the issue of gender. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show