War?; The Epstein Class; Mamdani; Indians; Flattering Trump; Achievement Yaron Brook Show

Live May 26, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show (Season 12, Episode 93) War?; The Epstein Class; Mamdani; Indians; Flattering Trump; Achievement | Yaron Brook Show Trump’s Iran Gamble, the “Epstein Class,” Anti-Indian Backlash & the War on Achievement The world inches closer to war while America tears itself apart over wealth, immigration, race, and achievement. Is Trump appeasing Iran? Why are billionaires suddenly the enemy? And why does success itself now provoke resentment? In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook breaks down the Iran negotiations, the rise of the “Epstein class” rhetoric, Mamdani’s assault on property rights, anti-Indian tribalism, and the growing cultural hatred toward human achievement. Plus: AI education revolutions, GLP-1 breakthroughs, Anduril’s military innovation, Trump’s cabinet dynamics, and a passionate defense of capitalism, excellence, and civilization itself. Watch now: Main Topics 0:00 – Intro, Iran negotiations & global tensions 1:53 – US-Iran conflict and ceasefire violations 4:15 – Is the US abandoning Israel? 8:57 – Israeli elections & Hamas/Hezbollah operations 10:36 – Democrats and the “Epstein class” rhetoric 14:02 – California’s billionaire wealth tax push 26:13 – Bernie Sanders’ 5% wealth tax explained 33:25 – Rent control disasters and economic reality 36:59 – Mamdani’s housing plan vs property rights 42:13 – Immigration policy and anti-Indian resentment 49:14 – Vivek, race, and political tribalism 50:24 – Trump cabinet meeting analysis 53:04 – Human achievement: Anduril’s innovation 56:40 – AlphaSchool and AI-powered education 1:01:13 – GLP-1 drugs and medical breakthroughs 1:05:27 – Electric cars, design, and innovation 1:09:42 – Why admiring human greatness matters 1:11:48 – OCON & the Ayn Rand Institute 1:12:57 – Alex Epstein on fossil fuels & energy Live Audience Questions 1:14:20 – Is joy inferior to happiness? 1:18:03 – Why are some high-IQ people irrational? 1:19:34 – Memorial Day and negotiating with Iran 1:20:12 – Do anti-capitalists understand wealth creation? 1:20:56 – Why do politicians hate billionaires? 1:22:04 – Was there really a border crisis? 1:25:05 – Hasan Piker subpoena controversy 1:27:31 – Why do people reject medical expertise? 1:30:38 – “Atlas Shrugged” in dystopian fiction 1:31:04 – Are bounty hunters legitimate? 1:32:54 – “There are no American jobs” debate 1:34:01 – Should Yaron interview Alpha Schools? See pinned comment for more questions The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by [The Ayn Rand Institute]( [Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein]( [Express VPN]( [Hendershott Wealth Management]( & ( [Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project]( [Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow ) [Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/) [One-time donation]( Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook ) Like what you hear? Like, share, and

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