The Rational Egoist

The Rational Egoist: Debunking the False Premise of ESG Funds with Lipton Matthews In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews researcher and Mises publications contributor, Lipton Matthews, to discuss the false premise of ESG funds. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and is a type of emotional investment fund that appeals to wokeism rather than pro...

The Rational Egoist: Navigating Schisms in the Liberty Movement with Scott Schiff from The Atlas Society Description: In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz sits down with Scott Schiff from The Atlas Society to discuss the schisms within the liberty movement. The liberty movement has experienced several schisms, including anarcho-capitalism, open and closed Objectivist syst...

The Rational Egoist: Exploring the Differences Between Conservatism and Libertarianism with Joe Markley In this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz interviews Joe Markley, former Connecticut state senator, on the differences between conservatism and libertarianism. They delve into the fundamental principles of libertarianism, which prioritize the protection of individual rights and p...

The Rational Egoist: The Case Against Protectionism and the Path to Laissez-Faire Capitalism In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews James Hohman, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, to discuss the detrimental effects of protectionism on free trade and the economy. They delve into the definition and examples of protectionism and its...

The Rational Egoist: Exploring the Link between Irrationality and Nihilism in Today's Culture with Dave Goodman Description: Join Michael Liebowitz in this episode of The Rational Egoist as he interviews Dave Goodman, delving into the root cause of the nihilistic nature of our culture. They discuss the profound impact of irrationality on the rise of nihilism, and how the wrong or bad philosoph...

The Rational Egoist: Understanding Transgender Identity with Ashley Stahl In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Ashley Stahl, a transgender woman, to discuss the objective definition of words and whether a trans woman is actually a woman. Ashley shares her personal journey of transformation, living with gender dysphoria, and making the choice to transition into...

In this episode of The Rational Egoist Podcast, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Gabrielle Bauer, the author of the book Blindsight is 2020, about Covid dissidents and the philosophical implications of Covid policies. T hey delve into the idea that socialism has turned science into a religion to follow instead of realizing that science is based on information that is constantly changing. They dis...

The Rational Egoist - Evidence-based Correction Practices to Reduce Recidivism In this episode of The Rational Egoist podcast, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Professor Debi Koetzle, author of "What Works and What Doesn’t in Recidivism." Together, they discuss evidence-based correction practices to reduce recidivism, or the likelihood of reoffending. They delve into the core issues beh...

The Rational Egoist Podcast with Michael Liebowitz: The Constitutionality of Immigration Laws with Professor Ilya Somin In this episode of The Rational Egoist Podcast, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Professor Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University, on the constitutionality of immigration laws. They delve into the fact that there is nothing in the Constitution that gives the gove...

Rational Egoist Podcast: Ludwig von Mises and the Failure of Socialism In this episode of Rational Egoist podcast, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Dr. Mark Thornton, a senior fellow with the Ludwig von Mises Institute and an American economist of the Austrian school. Dr. Thornton provides a free audiobook titled "The Skyscraper Curse" for subscribers, which can be accessed through this...

Exploring the Merits of Ranked Choice Voting in America In this episode of "The Rational Egoist," host Michael Liebowitz sits down with Jonathan Bydlak, the Director of Governance at the R Street Institute, to discuss the potential benefits of implementing ranked choice voting (RCV) in American elections. The conversation covers a range of topics, including how RCV works, the history of...

The Rational Egoist: How Different Countries Handled COVID-19 In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Jonathan Miltimore about the various approaches countries took in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. From Sweden's no-lockdown policy to Finland and Norway's less restrictive measures, they discuss the impact of government control and politicisation of the pa...

The Rational Egoist: A Critical Look at Trumps Presidency with Rocco Lucente Join host Michael Liebowitz as he explores the intersection of Christian Constitutionalism, individual rights, and Trump's presidency with special guest Rocco Lucente. Rocco is a Christian and a Constitutionalist who supports Donald Trump because he believes that Trump's policies align more with his beliefs than a...

The Socratic Assassin: Uncovering the Truth with the Rational Egoist Join host Michael Leibowitz as he explores the power of the Socratic method with guest Jan Helfeld, known as the Socratic assassin. Through their discussions, they will delve into the art of asking questions that reveal the real differences in opinion, uncover contradictions in thinking, and get beyond the public facade of politi...

The Rational Egoist: Challenging the Failures of the Prison System In this podcast, host Michael Liebowitz engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Reece Hopkins from Reece on the radio, as they dive deep into the failures of the prison system. They discuss how blindly accepting things can lead to complacency and how questioning the status quo is essential to bring about change. They also...

The Rational Egoist: Exploring Constitutional Interpretation The Rational Egoist is a podcast that delves into objectivist philosophy and its applications in various fields. In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews legal scholar Professor Richard Epstein to explore the question of whether constitutional interpretation should be based on original meaning. Michael ar...

The Rational Egoist: Ayn Rand's Philosophy of Capitalism in the Age of Trump In this podcast, host Michael Liebowitz examines the presidency of Donald Trump, discussing whether Trump's policies truly align with the principles of capitalism. He examines Trump's support for minimum wage, tariffs, bailouts, and government intervention in the economy, arguing that these stances are fundame...

Challenging the Status Quo: Corruption, Third Party, and Prison Reform In this episode of the Rational Egoist podcast, host Michael Liebowitz engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Larry Sharpe, a seasoned business consultant, entrepreneur, political activist, and podcaster. Together, they explore some of the most pressing issues in the political landscape, including the impact of corrup...

Examining the flaws of government intervention - The Rational Egoist In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz engages in a discussion with special guest Michael Mechanic, senior editor of Mother Jones, and author of "Jackpot: How the Super Rich Really Live, and How Their Wealth Harms Us All". The episode some common views on inequality and the merits of this perspec...

The Paradox of Selflessness: How Wokeism and Trumpism Betray Rational Self-Interest In this episode of Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz and guest Robert Tracinski, Senior fellow at the Atlas Society and author of "Who is John Galt, Anyway? A Pocket Guide to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged," explore the challenges of civil discourse in the age of wokeism and Trumpism. Drawing on thei...

Socialism vs Individualism: The Battle for Human Rights and Freedom Welcome to this episode of The Rational Egoist, hosted by Michael Liebowitz. In this episode, Michael interviews Todd Feinburg, host of The Todd Feinburg Show on WTIC. They dive into a discussion about the principles laid out in the founding documents, particularly the Declaration of Independence, which they argue are obvious stat...

The Rational Egoist - Examining Unicorn Governance and the Messiah Complex In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Michael Munger, an economist and professor at Duke University, on the topic of unicorn governance and the messiah complex. Munger discusses his article on the conceptions that people have about what the economy should look like, and how this often lea...

The Rational Egoist - Understanding Prison Computations and the Failures of Rehabilitation Programs In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Carlos Rebollo on the topic of prison sentence computations and the failures of rehabilitation programs. The discussion focuses on the psychology of criminal behavior and the need for proper psychological frameworks in designi...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Rational Egoist, where host Michael Liebowitz delves into thought-provoking topics from a rational perspective. In this episode, Michael is joined by renowned journalist and author Jacob Sullum to discuss the controversial and complex issue of the War on Drugs. The conversation explores the unintended consequences of drug prohibition and its impact on...

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Murray Sabrin, an emeritus professor of finance and author of several books, including "Health Care: Navigating the Boom/Bust Cycle" and "From Immigrant to Public Intellectual: An American Story." They discuss how injecting money into the economy impacts and manipulates the markets artificially, leading t...