2026-04-26 -- On Reading The Owners Manual
In which Robert
& Amy talk about you. And
I. The virtue of selfishness;
tips on minding your business, getting
what you want, being who you
are. And having a nice
day. How (and why) to integrate
passion and equanimity. Happy
Birthday, Marcus Aurelius ... Stoicism
and Objectivism. Ludwig
Wittgenstein and Melania Trump
(56). World Intellectual
Property Day, Garage Day, No-Makeup
Day ... and your comments and
questions!
2026-04-19 - Five Minutes, Six Questions!
In which
we talk about the past, the future,
and this moment right now. Also,
War, TV, Music, Sport, Food, Friends,
Parties, and what matters most.
2026-04-12 - A Quick One While We're Away!
In which
Robert and Amy are on the road, but
can't resist saying "hello!" and a few
other things. Plus your
questions and comments in the chat!
2026-04-05 Happy Amy Easter Day!
In which
we celebrate Amy Easter, as the stars
align and Amy turns [Forever Young],
no resurrection required, and ARTEMIS
II approaches the Far Side Of The
Moon! Also, lots more Happy
Birthdays, the "Happy" guy, what war
is good for, Deep Dish Pizza Day, and
George Washington exercises the first
presidential veto ... remember the
olde days, when Congress used to pass
legislation for the President to sign?
2026-03-29 - Episode 304 - Of Course You Realize, This Means War!
In which
Robert & Amy discuss war, peace,
heroes, spies, leadership,
anti-natalism, and life.
Also, Vangelis, Xena, Star Trek (DS9),
and Happy Piano Day ... the 88th day
of the year!
2026-03-22 - Episode 303 - The Selfishness Of Virtue!
In which Robert
& Amy chat about Virtue Ethics for
Fun & Profit ... how to think
about morals (and how not to)!
"Good? Bad? I'm the guy
with the gun." Also, The Stamp
Act, cheers to Beer & Wine
(thanks, FDR!), why blondes have more
fun (and do they, really?), and Happy
Future Birthday to Captain James T.
Kirk!
2026-03-15 -
Episode 302 - Seven Ways To Live An
Extraordinary Life!
In which Robert & Amy share a
baker's half-dozen ways to live
large! Also, spring's coming (or
autumn for ya'all south of the
equator), St. Paddy's in two days ...
and bloodletting as deliciously
selfish!
2026-03-01 -
Episode 300 - On Compliments & The
Primacy Of Values (Also: War!)
In which Robert & Amy examine
Justice, and The Primacy of Values and
conclude ... you look marvelous!
The first duty of justice. The
practical win-win nature of
compliments. Building a house
versus knocking one down. Why
war is more than "killing people and
breaking things" ... what are we
fighting for? Applauding virtues
and values, ignoring mistakes and
missteps, fighting lethargy and
evil. Strategies for finding the
motivation to excel. Also, The
Dark Side Of The Moon turns 53, the
Salem Witch Hunt begins, and Roger
Daltrey turns 82 ... his hopes denied,
he didn't die before he got old.
Compliments and observations ... oh,
you pretty things!
2026-02-22 - Episode 299 - Interview
With Rob Tracinski
In which Robert Tracinski runs for
Congress! An interview with
candidate Tracinski ... including your
questions! Why Rob Tracinski is
running in Virginia's 5th
Congressional District (currently
represented by John McGuire,
Republican), and what he intends to
accomplish. Tracinski is also
the author of the recently published
Dictator from Day One: How Donald
Trump is Overthrowing the Constitution
and How to Fight Back, and we'll be
sure to discuss some of those ways to
fight back (besides running for
Congress!). What you can do: how
and why to support his writing and his
campaign.
2026-02-15 -
Episode 298 - ... And Your Enemies
Closer!
How to Win Enemies and Influence
Ne'er-do-wells. (And everyone
else!) Robert & Amy discuss
strategies for success when dealing
with allies and adversaries. Ayn
Rand's letter to Dashiell Hammett
(fiction writer and Communist ... in
that order). Also, Galileo
(Galileo Figaro!), Cinderella,
Zangara, Lewis, Seymour, Groening, and
a Valentines Day recap.
2026-02-08 -
Episode 297 - Fight Fire With Love!
In which Robert & Amy fight Chaos
with Order, fight The Irrational with
Reason, fight evil & vices with
values & virtues. How to
change the world with just one small
change in focus ... and have a great
time in the process. Love,
affection, kindness ... for others,
and for oneself. Why choosing to
take The higher Ground ... properly
understood ... is a success
strategy. Also, Mary Queen Of
Scots (and why we no longer behead
politicians), the mind/body dichotomy
(and how NOT to fight it), and James
Dean (drive carefully!). Plus,
Valentine's Day, and the Superb Owl!
2026-02-01 -
Episode 296 - Ask Me Anything (But
That)!
Join us (and Ask Us Anything!) as we
celebrate Randsday Eve! Robert
& Amy discuss current events
(except for that one) and answer your
questions (well, anything that
that)! Also, the OED, Groundhog
Day, National Freedom Day, Groundhog
Day, and Happy Randsday Eve ...
celebrate your fine self! (Also,
tomorrow is Groundhog
Day!)
2026-01-25 - Episode 295
- The Tao Of Rand
Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, as a Source
and System of Wisdom. Wisdom vs.
knowledge. Metaphysics and gratitude.
Rationality and equanimity. The primacy of
values. The Three C's of Capitalism:
Creation, Cooperation, Competition. Purposeful
action. Being right in order to live right
(versus chasing distractions, experiencing trivial
(non-)victories, winning arguments). The
value of debate, contrasted with the value of
self-interest, self-composure, serenity. "We
never had to take any of it seriously, did
we?" What we never had to take seriously ...
and what we must take very seriously.
2026-01-18 - Episode 294 -
Ninety-Six/Four?
What can one do? Let's have a war! Blind
followers and blind rebels. "21st Century Schizoid
Man." Something must be done. Beans on
toast. And give me a double ... neat, no
ice.
2026-01-11 - Episode 293 - P.E.T.
Interview with Catherine Dickerson!
Join Robert & Amy as we speak with Catherine
Dickerson, an educator, long-time Objectivist, and
Parent Effectiveness Training Instructor and
Expert. We'll discuss Dr. Thomas Gordon's Parent
Effectiveness Training, what the Gordon Training
approach has to offer parents and others, and
Catherine's upcoming course, 9 weekly sessions,
beginning Tuesday, February 3, ending Tuesday, March
31.
2026-01-04 - Episode 292 - Happy
You Year! 2026, The Year Of Selfishness!
In which Robert & Amy celebrate the New Year and
join the movement to make 2026 The Year Of
Selfishness! Celebrate your fine self, and make
2026 Your Best Year Yet! Reliving The Me Decade in
a year. Looking back on 2025, and looking forward
to a new year of virtues, values, and living
large! Also, Pooh, Braille, Stipe, how to think
about news, trends, war, and general mayhem in the
culture.
It's the 1980's All Over
Again! Let's relive the Me Decade!
2025-12-21 - Episode 291 -
Christmas Special 2025!
In which Robert & Amy celebrate the season, share
our favorites for the holidays, and ask you to share
your faves & traditions too! Films, music,
fiction, audiobooks, traditions. Also, Basketball,
Samuel L. Jackson, and Keifer Sutherland. Is Die
Hard a Christmas Movie? (Maybe not, but here's one
that is!) And just this once ... DON'T Make Your
Bed. Look sharp, friends ... Santa Claus is coming
to town!
2025-12-14 - Episode 290 - Do All
The Things!
In which Robert & Amy say, Do All The Things!!!
...and ask your advice. Keep saying Yes!
Explorers, Performers, Weddings, Weekends &
Holidays, Christmas, and the Festival of Lights.
Upping your adventurousness and risk tolerance the easy
way ... just say YES!
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