2026-10-04
- Freedom!
In which Robert
& Amy discuss Freedom, Choice,
Capitalism, Radical Ownership.
The care & maintenance of Liberty
... use it or lose it. Also, Ugo
Buoncompagni's calendar, Hallowe'en,
Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt
(Teddy) and Lincoln, Tacos, and Happy
National Cinnamon Roll Day!
2026-09-27
- I See You! On Visibility
...
In which Robert
& Amy discuss the concept of
spiritual visibility ... theory and
practice. How to see, and be
seen. Navigating the space
between (see the previous
episode)! Also, America's
founders, War ain't what it used to
be, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Wednesday, and
Happy Wife Appreciation Day!
2026-09-20 -- The Objective Law Initiative with Nicholas Provenzo & Arthur Zey!
In which Robert
& Amy welcome Nicholas Provenzo
& Arthur Zey to discuss The
Objective Law Initiative, a new
legal-philosophical advocacy nonprofit
dedicated to defending individual
rights, objective law, and limited
government.
The Objective Law Initiative brings
principled, rights-based legal
advocacy to the courts and public
square--defending individual rights
against arbitrary government power
through reason, constitutional law,
and the moral case for limited
government.
2026-09-13 -- The Space Between
In which Robert & Amy discuss you, me, and the space between ... where the action is! Interaction, communication, owning a room, paying off introvert debt. Relationships for fun & profit: how to get more from your people, how to get more from yourself ... by capitalizing on, exploiting, mastering, owning the space between.
2026-09-06 -- Them's The Breaks!
In which Robert & Amy discuss Amy's current break from social media ... habits, hedonic treadmills, autopilot, tunnel-vision, pattern interrupts, and what to do with all those lemons. Also, the report from Robert's Tenth Annual Rock & Roll Picnic. And of course, Happy National Pet Rock Day!
2026-08-30 -- Independence, Markets, and Rock & Roll!
Robert & Amy discuss the opposites of independence ... dependence AND isolation ... how and why to engage profitably, zealously, rationally! Capitalizing on traders, partners, kindred spirits. Risk tolerance and emotional reserves. Rock & Roll as a celebration of life ... and independence in particular. And life's a beach (including at Lake Ontario)!
2026-08-23 -- The Fruits of the Trees
In which Robert & Amy celebrate successes, upcoming, ongoing, completed! On Narrating Quent Cordair's novel The Fruit Of The Tree, Idolatry Book III ... Five Minutes with Simon Paulson. Also, 300 miles in 30 days (day 23), Great Lakes Objectivists, Galt's Speech, Village Herb Associates, and Robert's Tenth Annual Rock & Roll Picnic!
2026-08-16 -- The Benevolence Playlist!
In which Robert & Amy talk about The Benevolence Playlist! Pride, Values, Gratitude, Allies, Ethics, Positivity, Good Will and Unconditional Love. Focusing on what matters ... is being good, doing good, and having a good time, harder, easier, or just about the same as it's always been? Joining Team Dagny. Also, Rum & Roller Coasters (don't mix)!
2026-08-09 -- Mixed Cases, Gratitude & Benevolence
In which Robert & Amy discuss rational strategies for discussing mixed cases, complex issues, current events (political and otherwise). Finding, celebrating, living, and leaving Ayn Rand and/or Objectivism. How to answer trolls, drive-bys, friends, and family. Also, Mary Poppins, Rock & Roll, and Happy National Book Lovers Day!
2026-08-02 -- It's All Too Beautiful!
In which Robert
& Amy discuss Saving the World,
Cultivating Friendship, and
Doom-Slaying. Also, the Veep, AI
& Nukes, multi-instrumentalism
& the Jack Of All Trades
mentality, and the official start of
the Hallowe'en Season!
2026-07-26 - What Is Freedom For?
In which Robert
& Amy talk America 250 & The
Freedom Plane, and ask, What Is
Freedom For? Also, the USPS, the
FBI, The Hustle, Dance, Cycling,
Copper Pot Objectivism and complicated
(and ineffable, even incommunicable)
relationships, and The Most Wuthering
Heights Day Ever!
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