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In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Onkar Ghate and Don Watkins unveil their new book, Profit Without Apology: The Need to Stand Up for Business [https://a.co/d/dsrKzqK]. This book is the latest publication of ARI’s new initiative, Atlas Circle [atlascircle.com/], an intellectual project aimed at standing up for business and helping business stand up for itself.
Among the topics covered:
0:00 Introductions
1:15 Why Ayn Rand saw business as central to her moral defense of capitalism;
7:13 The philosophical roots of today’s anti-business culture;
17:44 How most people ignore the hard thinking that goes into business;
22:26 Why understanding the morality of the profit motive is essential to standing up for business;
30:11 The role of intellectuals in fostering a pro-business culture.
Recommended in this podcast are the Atlas Circle’s manifesto, “Profit Without Apology: The Need to Stand Up for Business,” [atlascircle.com/p/profit-without-apology] the title essay of the book Profit Without Apology [https://a.co/d/dsrKzqK].
The podcast was recorded on July 22, 2025 and posted on July 24, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here [newideal.aynrand.org/podcasts/].
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– App Store itunes.apple.com/us/app/ayn-rand-university/id1452535178?mt=8
– Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aynrandu
ARI is funded by donor contributions. You can support our work by becoming an ARI Member or making a one-time contribution: ari.aynrand.org/donate
Explore these ideas further! ARI's online publication, New Ideal, explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism: newideal.aynrand.org
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In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Onkar Ghate and Don Watkins unveil their new book, Profit Without Apology: The Need to Stand Up for Business [https://a.co/d/dsrKzqK]. This book is the latest publication of ARI’s new initiative, Atlas Circle [atlascircle.com/], an intellectual project aimed at standing up for business and helping business stand up for itself.
Among the topics covered:
0:00 Introductions
1:15 Why Ayn Rand saw business as central to her moral defense of capitalism;
7:13 The philosophical roots of today’s anti-business culture;
17:44 How most people ignore the hard thinking that goes into business;
22:26 Why understanding the morality of the profit motive is essential to standing up for business;
30:11 The role of intellectuals in fostering a pro-business culture.
Recommended in this podcast are the Atlas Circle’s manifesto, “Profit Without Apology: The Need to Stand Up for Business,” [atlascircle.com/p/profit-without-apology] the title essay of the book Profit Without Apology [https://a.co/d/dsrKzqK].
The podcast was recorded on July 22, 2025 and posted on July 24, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here [newideal.aynrand.org/podcasts/].
Subscribe to ARI’s YouTube channel to make sure you never miss a video:
youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AynRandInstitute
Download or stream free courses on Ayn Rand’s works and ideas with the Ayn Rand Institute app:
– App Store itunes.apple.com/us/app/ayn-rand-university/id1452535178?mt=8
– Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aynrandu
ARI is funded by donor contributions. You can support our work by becoming an ARI Member or making a one-time contribution: ari.aynrand.org/donate
Explore these ideas further! ARI's online publication, New Ideal, explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism: newideal.aynrand.org
******
Keep in Touch! Sign up to receive email updates from ARI: aynrand.org/signup
Follow ARI on Twitter: twitter.com/AynRandInst
Follow ARI on Facebook: facebook.com/AynRandInstitute
Follow ARI on Instagram: instagram.com/aynrandorg
Subscribe to the ARI Live! podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ayn-rand-institute-live/id1440399458
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Join an upcoming virtual or in-person event: ari.aynrand.org/events
Visit ARI’s website for more about our content and programs: ari.aynrand.org
