The Rational Egoist podcast aims to explore the philosophy of rational egoism and how it can be applied in our daily lives. Hosted by Michael Liebowitz and produced by Xenia Ioannou with experts in the field of philosophy, psychology, and economics, the podcast will provide listeners with a wealth of knowledge and insight into the benefits of rational egoism. Copyright of all audio, printed material and colour schemes including logos, owned exclusively by Michael Liebowitz and Xenia Ioannou and cannot be reproduced without prior written permission
The Rational Egoist
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The Rational Egoist podcast aims to explore the philosophy of rational egoism and how it can be applied in our daily lives. Hosted by Michael Liebowitz and produced by Xenia Ioannou with experts in the field of philosophy, psychology, and economics, the podcast will provide listeners with a wealth of knowledge and insight into the benefits of rational egoism. Copyright of all audio, printed material and colour schemes including logos, owned exclusively by Michael Liebowitz and Xenia Ioannou and cannot be reproduced without prior written permission
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June 17, 2026
Ethics, Principles, and Prudent Predators
<p>About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHppRUM2dE96Q0ZzODFZR2RQaXE5T0lIamx4d3xBQ3Jtc0tsWEJxYjZoSzJHVzRiLWpDVzJnWlhaVnRjTks1YlJXYzhNdVFRT3N3Z1Zmb01ZeWZ2R3V4YmFwM25KLVp4XzhQZHFnQVdINDBhTTRoMWxLekRKSDlSRmtlTllMR2ZTRG9SbVdmSjQtWmpzLV9Ca2diTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FDown-Rabbit..&v=iQSUm78xxRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit..</a>.View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGthbXMwSmNiLXRPV0JTU2dvLUNkUlN5YU01QXxBQ3Jtc0ttbU5hcFFuRkhlOTRYaWZ5cXhsOUpndTMwVDBKb0haZXM1RWVSMk01NkxsVGJ1X1I3OWVTWi15eDRoaVdYR0FaY3hLeElXbi0zNkV6VnBQaVIxQ2FWMnphdnVmeE9BeF9IajQ5QnBGWDFGSkljSUJiYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks2read.com%2Fu%2F4jN6xj&v=iQSUm78xxRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj</a>About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, responsible for overseeing the publishing, presentation, and promotion of each episode to ensure a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual rigour.She is the CEO of Alexa Real Estate, a property manager and entrepreneur, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Ayn Rand Centre Australia, where she contributes to the organisation’s strategic direction and public engagement with ideas centred on reason, individual rights, and human freedom.Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, creating a forum for thoughtful discussion on Ayn Rand’s philosophy and its application to everyday life, culture, and current issues.Join Capitalism and Coffee here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWRNS2xFOUxYQkJmVXdOenZVSktPZDZEX3hoZ3xBQ3Jtc0tucG5kbU9YTlFWRng3MTA2YVBvYzc4a1YzQS1fNEV6bDdTYlBNTzRwX2lmM0xSLVhxdnFkUmNVQlR4d0F5NkM2b1lxMm1ZenViZE5FR0hfWllRaUpQUW42Y0JNdkpQbkVwV0o2b2gydjNpVU9YOW9pbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meetup.com%2Fadelaide-ayn-r..&v=iQSUm78xxRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-r..</a>.(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)Follow Xenia’s essays on reason, independence, and purposeful living at her Substack:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9NbWdvc2huRW0zUGM5bWFEcDlmVnM0QW84Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttMkNLWk5kTjkzTHhkNmdPVTFXNXJsSk8wLTlyZE1mOWE3WkQ0VkhsalktcDlnZlZuak5oazhfa1JKd0ljc0hWSVZ4R19tT1E4MmRtZnEtYzQtRXhOSmpDQWl5ajRQM3daQ09BUktIRGR6YTBMN2daZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2F%40xeniaioannou%3Fut..&v=iQSUm78xxRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?ut..</a>.Because freedom is worth thinking about — and talking about.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/freewill">#ethics </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/determinism">#principles</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/philosophy">#philosophy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/objectivism">#objectivism</a></p>
June 12, 2026
The Folly and Immorality of the Push to Tax the Wealthy- with Adam Michel
<p>Adam N. Michel is director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, where he focuses on analyzing the economic and budgetary effects of taxation in the United States.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit...View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xjAbout Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, responsible for overseeing the publishing, presentation, and promotion of each episode to ensure a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual rigour.She is the CEO of Alexa Real Estate, a property manager and entrepreneur, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Ayn Rand Centre Australia, where she contributes to the organisation’s strategic direction and public engagement with ideas centred on reason, individual rights, and human freedom.Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, creating a forum for thoughtful discussion on Ayn Rand’s philosophy and its application to everyday life, culture, and current issues.Join Capitalism and Coffee here:#taxes #wealth #economics #capitalismhttps://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-r...(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)Follow Xenia’s essays on reason, independence, and purposeful living at her Substack:https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?ut...Because freedom is worth thinking about — and talking about.</p>
June 10, 2026
A Case Against Determinism-with Professor Andrew Bernstein and James Valliant
<p>Professor Andrew Bernstein is an Objectivist philosopher, a public speaker, and a prolific author.James Valliant is a retired prosecutor, a proponent of Objectivism, and an author.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkxXVFZndExyMlNhTVFFSEtRRnI2YWdWcjlpUXxBQ3Jtc0ttS2hNbllIRjBzdmtFU3pIS2pHeFB6anBkLVRaSDNraEFOd2F4d184Q1FfTms3VEpHdjZMbXBZYWxON05HUXFINmdaWllSUDBnMjdScmVRUzlhQnhPY3YxYUxkMG9tU1ljSlJYaFk1b05SQ3NaREIwSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FDown-Rabbit..&v=iQSUm78xxRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit..</a>.View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEliLWZyc2JZdFhieEZUdU85eTY1VkhwYWdFd3xBQ3Jtc0tsTXgyMWJkOGFzcWRJMlUwMzZsVmtMRXVsdC14bUtCOHhDRHpfRHhrM19uS1NMWDRlM0JucHV5TWhFVE9fWEJwUURkcUtLNXpaX0dpYmttNE5qUEs0SjNpTy1QX2lsR3gzdVAtbTV5a1gzcjJDcWg1SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks2read.com%2Fu%2F4jN6xj&v=iQSUm78xxRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj</a>About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, responsible for overseeing the publishing, presentation, and promotion of each episode to ensure a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual rigour.She is the CEO of Alexa Real Estate, a property manager and entrepreneur, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Ayn Rand Centre Australia, where she contributes to the organisation’s strategic direction and public engagement with ideas centred on reason, individual rights, and human freedom.Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, creating a forum for thoughtful discussion on Ayn Rand’s philosophy and its application to everyday life, culture, and current issues.Join Capitalism and Coffee here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk1uQ1BuZzBnNlg0QjRLeUNDTU9yNGNKdFVuZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttODhHeWxxekZ0VEJFWTFZU0VleHp2T0ZPRmVndjIxV3FCT1FmYVhWbXgwd0lWaU1KcXA5c1JMOEpkMFY0UzN3WmgwN2x0S256bkZsYTJWZDM5S0U4b0JkbkJ3WjNUa2pTSnBtdWRObHV1c3NqZ000Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meetup.com%2Fadelaide-ayn-r..&v=iQSUm78xxRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-r..</a>.(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)Follow Xenia’s essays on reason, independence, and purposeful living at her Substack:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnk4MjJRak9YWVcxelVZVkRERTNiSnpmSnZWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsUkpReG1IU3VFT1R4VU83bDE1VU5CWVlzeU9VaXJIRlJkeFRxWFlVWlFfbHhjSWZObUtPVi1HNXVjcEJCNG9MeEJsREdWdl9zOG1ZTThMTFFsbUwtVHdFU0dHb1l4cmc1cklDSUQxNVhQRlFQSjBsZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2F%40xeniaioannou%3Fut..&v=iQSUm78xxRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?ut..</a>.Because freedom is worth thinking about — and talking about.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/freewill">#freewill</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/determinism">#determinism</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/philosophy">#philosophy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/objectivism">#objectivism</a></p>
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