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Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Nihilism in America abounds during the week Obama gives his farewell address. We'll examine the address, look at several examples of nihilism in America today, and more on today's show.

Discussion of news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. It's a new year, time to recommit to the values underlying the uniquely American sense of life. What lessons from 2016 can we bring into 2017 to help us do that? This and more on today's show, the first of the new year. See Program Notes at my blog (posted about an hour before showtime) for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. So many are of the opinion that 2016 was a uniquely terrible year, almost as if it were cursed. Let's explore why in today's show. See Program Notes at my blog for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Obama is scrambling to, in CNN's words, "calcify and protect" his "top agenda items" from Trump's "wrecking ball." Who is the wielder of the "wrecking ball," really? Will Obama succeed in cementing a legacy of any value whatever? This and more on today's show. Check out Program Notes at my blog (usually posted an hour before showtime) to see all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. A selection of today's top stories and more, on the day the Electoral College votes to confirm Trump as president-elect. (Show title comes from a clever map produced by PJ Media.)

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Another alliterative show title brings together an Eclectic Ensemble of Edification :)   See Program Notes at my blog (posted about an hour before showtime) for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff The alliterative title returns, with news stories associated with H-keywords. Tune in for a hearty discussion. :)  Check out my blog for Program Notes for today's show (posted about an hour before showtime).

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Some argue that worries about "fake news" are no more than a pretext for imposing censorship or excluding consideration of non-leftist viewpoints. Is that all there is to the "war on fake news"? This and more on today's show. See Program Notes at my blog (usually posted about an hour before showtime) to see all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Telling the NYT they'll probably "be fine" with respect to First Amendment protections, threatening to outlaw flag burning, among other things. It seems that Trump's just not that into your rights. This and more on today's show. Check out my blog an hour or two before showtime to see my program notes--all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Perhaps Castro had to finally die--good riddance--due to the ramping up of Trump's administration? This and more on today's show. See Program Notes at my blog for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics, and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Thoughts on some of Trump's cabinet picks so far: some good, some bad, and at least one ugly. Listen to hear why.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff Are we able to evaluate, in advance of Trump and Pence taking office in January, what their administration will mean for our country? This question and more on today's show. See the Program Notes at my blog for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. I had the pleasure of again speaking with Hayley Mary, lead singer of The Jezabels, as the band kicked off the North American leg of their tour in support of "Synthia." Music, philosophy, politics & more!

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Donald Trump has won a resounding victory against Hillary Clinton--but he did it with fewer votes than Romney *lost* with in 2012. What will our first Reality TV President be like, in reality?

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Perhaps the biggest scandal in Election 2016 is that so many voters are so enamored of collectivism ("stronger together"), that they're willing to overlook substantial evidence of corruption. This theme and much more on today's show. See Program Notes at my blog for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Obama tries to come to Hillary's rescue on a couple of fronts. Are his arguments in her favor valid? Can he help her win? This and more on today's show. See Program Notes at my blog for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. In honor of FBI Director Comey's announcement of his decision to reopen the investigation into Hillary Clinton's mishandling of classified information, we revisit "Hillary Clinton vs. the Rule of Law" from a different angle. Check out my blog for all the stories, etc., I discuss on this show.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. As we get closer to the election, rumors about it being stolen abound. What should we make of them? This and more on today's show. Check out Program Notes at my blog to see all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. In this 1984-spoiler-replete episode, we'll discuss the media's recent focus on Donald Trump's character and what it's being used to obscure. Check out Program Notes for this episode at my blog.

Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.