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Thanksgiving - An American Holiday | Yaron Brook Show
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Thanksgiving - An American Holiday | Yaron Brook Show
🎙️ Recorded live November 27, 2025
Gratitude, Productivity & the American Spirit — A Thanksgiving Special with Yaron
Thanksgiving isn’t about guilt, collective duty, or mystical gratitude. It’s about earned pride—a celebration of human achievement, abundance, and the uniquely American spirit of production.
In this Thanksgiving special, Yaron breaks down the holiday’s real meaning, its capitalist roots, its connection to Ayn Rand’s philosophy… and why gratitude matters most when it’s grounded in values you’ve earned.
Plus: reflections on Black Friday, wealth creation, innovation, benevolence, and a fascinating Q&A with listeners around the world.
👉 FULL EPISODE: https://youtube.com/live/Yr-tQWbBmlk
👉 LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to support rational voices online.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction & Thanksgiving greetings
2:44 – Traditions, food & the real historical significance
5:28 – What Thanksgiving actually celebrates
9:29 – Ayn Rand on Thanksgiving & its capitalist root
16:23 – Personal gratitude & reflections on Black Friday
20:17 – Honoring producers, innovators & Rand’s legacy
37:24 – The value of business partnerships & friendships
40:35 – Thanksgiving as a celebration of wealth creation
41:21 – Gratitude to the listeners & supporters
🎤 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
44:49 – “I’m Aussie, but I love the American spirit—why does it resonate globally?”
47:29 – “Why shouldn’t we thank God for success? What did Rand mean about self-esteem?”
50:42 – “Post-Gaza war: has antisemitism peaked? What about MAGA?”
54:19 – “Your show keeps me sane—thank you!”
56:37 – “Why do so few people express generosity—even when they get value?”
1:02:34 – “Thanks for the show—Happy Thanksgiving!”
1:03:17 – “Why a Palestinian state? Why not integrate with other Arab countries?”
1:07:36 – “How do you express gratitude specifically?”
1:08:13 – “Lucille Ball stood against racism—thoughts?”
1:09:04 – “Missed the last 72 hours—recap?”
1:10:04 – “Should a 2028 Democrat president use lawfare or unite the country?”
1:12:10 – “Are participation trophies OK if winners get bigger ones?”
1:13:11 – “Where does gratitude appear in Objectivism?”
1:19:33 – “Recommend Thanksgiving movies?”
1:19:54 – “Thankful for your visit to Modena!”
1:20:29 – “Thank you for bringing Objectivism to life.”
1:20:37 – “How do you know which studies or news sources to trust?” & Uyghur genocide questions
See time stamps in comment for full questions
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Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.
🎙️ Recorded live November 27, 2025
Gratitude, Productivity & the American Spirit — A Thanksgiving Special with Yaron
Thanksgiving isn’t about guilt, collective duty, or mystical gratitude. It’s about earned pride—a celebration of human achievement, abundance, and the uniquely American spirit of production.
In this Thanksgiving special, Yaron breaks down the holiday’s real meaning, its capitalist roots, its connection to Ayn Rand’s philosophy… and why gratitude matters most when it’s grounded in values you’ve earned.
Plus: reflections on Black Friday, wealth creation, innovation, benevolence, and a fascinating Q&A with listeners around the world.
👉 FULL EPISODE: https://youtube.com/live/Yr-tQWbBmlk
👉 LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to support rational voices online.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction & Thanksgiving greetings
2:44 – Traditions, food & the real historical significance
5:28 – What Thanksgiving actually celebrates
9:29 – Ayn Rand on Thanksgiving & its capitalist root
16:23 – Personal gratitude & reflections on Black Friday
20:17 – Honoring producers, innovators & Rand’s legacy
37:24 – The value of business partnerships & friendships
40:35 – Thanksgiving as a celebration of wealth creation
41:21 – Gratitude to the listeners & supporters
🎤 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
44:49 – “I’m Aussie, but I love the American spirit—why does it resonate globally?”
47:29 – “Why shouldn’t we thank God for success? What did Rand mean about self-esteem?”
50:42 – “Post-Gaza war: has antisemitism peaked? What about MAGA?”
54:19 – “Your show keeps me sane—thank you!”
56:37 – “Why do so few people express generosity—even when they get value?”
1:02:34 – “Thanks for the show—Happy Thanksgiving!”
1:03:17 – “Why a Palestinian state? Why not integrate with other Arab countries?”
1:07:36 – “How do you express gratitude specifically?”
1:08:13 – “Lucille Ball stood against racism—thoughts?”
1:09:04 – “Missed the last 72 hours—recap?”
1:10:04 – “Should a 2028 Democrat president use lawfare or unite the country?”
1:12:10 – “Are participation trophies OK if winners get bigger ones?”
1:13:11 – “Where does gratitude appear in Objectivism?”
1:19:33 – “Recommend Thanksgiving movies?”
1:19:54 – “Thankful for your visit to Modena!”
1:20:29 – “Thank you for bringing Objectivism to life.”
1:20:37 – “How do you know which studies or news sources to trust?” & Uyghur genocide questions
See time stamps in comment for full questions
👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into culture, politics, and ideas that matter.
👉 Join the fight for reason, freedom, and individualism—because the world won’t defend itself.
💡 Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truths, and challenges to Left and Right alike.
📌 Support the show and join the next AMA: [Patreon](Patreon.com/yaronbrookshow)
❤️ Like, subscribe & share to spread reason and freedom!
The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by:
- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)
- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)
- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)
- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/
- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook
Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx
Support the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow
Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ
Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )
Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3
#Thanksgiving #YaronBrook #AynRand #AmericanSpirit #Capitalism #Objectivism #Gratitude #WealthCreation #AmericanHistory #Philosophy#Rationality #BlackFriday #FreeMarket #Innovation #Abundance #Producers #Entrepreneurship #Individualism #Freedom #Thanksgiving2025 #GoldenAge #Liberty #HumanProgress #aynrandinstitute #Economics #FreeMarkets #Individualism #Freedom #EconomicPolicy #IndividualRights #GlobalNewsAnalysis #WesternCivilization #Rationality #Reason #Liberty #AtlasShrugged #RationalEgoism #RationalSelfInterest #MoralPhilosophy #MoralClarity #MoralCourage #yaronbrookshow
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.
Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.
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