Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Robertas Bakula and Onkar Ghate discuss Ken Griffin’s reaction to Zohran Mamdami's attack on his wealth and life, and the appropriate stance that individuals in Griffin's position should take against such attacks.
Timestamps:
• [0:00] Introduction
• [1:48] Mamdani’s Attack
• [5:39] Real Threat to Griffin’s Life
• [9:10] Griffin’s Courageous Response
• [13:14] Griffin’s Concession
• [20:36] Sanction of the Victim
• [23:38] Animal Farm is Pro-Socialism
• [30:48] Anthem as Better Alternative
• [33:21] A Principled Stance vs. Martyrdom
Resources:
• Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand [amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191145]
• Anthem by Ayn Rand [amazon.com/Anthem-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191137]
• The Sanction of the Victim by Ayn Rand [courses.aynrand.org/works/the-sanction-of-the-victims/]
This episode was recorded on May 11, 2026.
Image Credits: Griffin: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / via Getty Images; Mamdani: Spencer Platt / via Getty Images
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In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Robertas Bakula and Onkar Ghate discuss Ken Griffin’s reaction to Zohran Mamdami's attack on his wealth and life, and the appropriate stance that individuals in Griffin's position should take against such attacks.
Timestamps:
• [0:00] Introduction
• [1:48] Mamdani’s Attack
• [5:39] Real Threat to Griffin’s Life
• [9:10] Griffin’s Courageous Response
• [13:14] Griffin’s Concession
• [20:36] Sanction of the Victim
• [23:38] Animal Farm is Pro-Socialism
• [30:48] Anthem as Better Alternative
• [33:21] A Principled Stance vs. Martyrdom
Resources:
• Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand [amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191145]
• Anthem by Ayn Rand [amazon.com/Anthem-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191137]
• The Sanction of the Victim by Ayn Rand [courses.aynrand.org/works/the-sanction-of-the-victims/]
This episode was recorded on May 11, 2026.
Image Credits: Griffin: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / via Getty Images; Mamdani: Spencer Platt / via Getty Images
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– 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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