Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Onkar Ghate and Ben Bayer discuss why ARI comments on current events and why applying Objectivism to cultural issues is central to its essence as a philosophy for living on earth.
Among the topics covered:
● How ARI’s commentary fits its mission;
● Why applying Objectivism to current events is essential to understanding the philosophy;
● Why persuading minds about Objectivism requires distinguishing it from mainstream ideas;
● What is wrong with the objection that no one can speak for Ayn Rand;
● What to expect from ARI’s commentary in the future.
Mentioned in this podcast are Ayn Rand’s essay “What Can One Do?” in Philosophy: Who Needs it? [aynrand.org/novels/philosophy-who-needs-it/?nab=0], and Onkar Ghate and Ben Bayer’s discussion “How Can We Change People's Minds About Ayn Rand's Controversial Ideas?” [youtu.be/HgB0P3jTqj0]
The podcast was recorded on March 10, 2025 and released on March 12, 2025.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:55 ARI’s mission
0:11:10 Importance of applying Objectivism
0:21:10 Distinguishing Objectivism from mainstream ideas
0:30:43 What’s wrong with the objection that no one can speak for Rand
0:38:50 ARI’s commentary in the future
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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In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Onkar Ghate and Ben Bayer discuss why ARI comments on current events and why applying Objectivism to cultural issues is central to its essence as a philosophy for living on earth.
Among the topics covered:
● How ARI’s commentary fits its mission;
● Why applying Objectivism to current events is essential to understanding the philosophy;
● Why persuading minds about Objectivism requires distinguishing it from mainstream ideas;
● What is wrong with the objection that no one can speak for Ayn Rand;
● What to expect from ARI’s commentary in the future.
Mentioned in this podcast are Ayn Rand’s essay “What Can One Do?” in Philosophy: Who Needs it? [aynrand.org/novels/philosophy-who-needs-it/?nab=0], and Onkar Ghate and Ben Bayer’s discussion “How Can We Change People's Minds About Ayn Rand's Controversial Ideas?” [youtu.be/HgB0P3jTqj0]
The podcast was recorded on March 10, 2025 and released on March 12, 2025.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:55 ARI’s mission
0:11:10 Importance of applying Objectivism
0:21:10 Distinguishing Objectivism from mainstream ideas
0:30:43 What’s wrong with the objection that no one can speak for Rand
0:38:50 ARI’s commentary in the future
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
******
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
