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In October of 1980, radio host Raymond Newman interviewed Ayn Rand for an hour on a diverse range of topics. In her final substantive interview, Ayn Rand explains:
- What can save America
- Who is a monster
- The critical factor to happiness
Securing the rights to this interview is part of ARI’s initiative to bring into our archives and showcase Rand’s intellectual legacy. Please consider supporting this important work
For a discussion of the background of this interview and its historical context, see this video: youtube.com/live/fDR7AOgPBMI
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Securing the rights to this interview is part of ARI’s initiative to bring into our archives and showcase Rand’s intellectual legacy. Please consider supporting this important work: aynrand.org/donate
In October of 1980, radio host Raymond Newman interviewed Ayn Rand for an hour on a diverse range of topics. In her final substantive interview, Ayn Rand explains:
- What can save America
- Who is a monster
- The critical factor to happiness
Securing the rights to this interview is part of ARI’s initiative to bring into our archives and showcase Rand’s intellectual legacy. Please consider supporting this important work
For a discussion of the background of this interview and its historical context, see this video: youtube.com/live/fDR7AOgPBMI
******
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
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