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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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July 21, 2026

Happiness is the Purpose of Ethics- with James Stevens Valliant

Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist, cohost of The Capitalist Corner, and host of The Michael Liebowitz Show. A lay 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 defense 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/Down-Rabbit-Ho...View from a Cage: My Transformation 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 rigor.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 organization’s strategic direction and public engagement with ideas centered 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:https://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.#philosophy #ethics #aynrand #objectivism http://www.youtube.com/@UCJh8B_yNYYLfm-RgI8EIq-Q https://open.spotify.com/show/033LtoKrMrLBPxlnQURO55?si=22c9ca4de3244976

July 1, 2026

The Virtue of Pride

The Rational Egoist is back with another installment in the self-improvement series built around Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (OPAR).This week, host Michael Liebowitz is joined again by James Valliant to focus on the virtue of pride.A practical takeaway: how to translate abstract principles into day-to-day clarity and momentumExpect a direct, grounded discussion aimed at one thing: helping you think more clearly about what you are—and what that makes possible.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=QUFFLUhqa3ZuUFdXZmQ4WVk5RjZONjhod2dxM0V0WnJKZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttZURIMUNhSE5nRTNNdlJZTE5ObGlKZTJJUVFSSW8tbG5VYkxDTTgtdTd6WDBScTM4bURZTjItd0ZwYjJrTk9BY1pDcmlyeFNBaTVaZzRxY3VUam9TV3VTVElrT1AxSkFxYVVQTXNFcnRZLS1JamRTQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FDown-Rabbit..&v=aaagKx2iCiU" 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=QUFFLUhqbXJZQU5mSmpXeERUMFBzUTBoYVlESjBiWFN2QXxBQ3Jtc0tuNlkxaHEwZkNtUHhpckRLMDN3V2tBMWk0bTRMRU1USElsNkh5ZTRnM29GeUJ2X21DSFV0bjhJUWpIc1VDekdBcEpvMWp2RXUybnhiZWdpMm9ORk1NSjJpa1V0SFo4OUJ1VjQxT1lwUTQ4aS1YWm9KMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks2read.com%2Fu%2F4jN6xj&v=aaagKx2iCiU" 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=QUFFLUhqbFJMMi1YTU9YUzNmeXZ1bXpwcWhCU2lmMldIQXxBQ3Jtc0tueUhXX3lvUjFPTDlzUEpKbXB2N21YT19iQWc2ZlA5RVlLd01GZldFcGY2UzdkU1V1QVZXR08zTzlPUVdyZmMyRm9aRndwNUhUN1JmaFhmdWJmYzZvQVh2VzRPU0hBS2ZDaFFMbkkteWZQWm5hVkNuUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meetup.com%2Fadelaide-ayn-r..&v=aaagKx2iCiU" 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=QUFFLUhqa09RNnFYZi16RXVQcTBiZEV1X1dWczU0UG1fZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNVd6LVVubjh1WF9oWnc4cTZBaTdoeDlwdUs5aHJPRWQyWVF5TGozTUgwNzdGYWNidHgxaHR6N1RJVERKUV9aNW1GaGowR1J3bUxRYS0wWjFnbC1nNDNtX3BHbHZySmR3WE5OVEFnOXFZN2QxUTdodw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2F%40xeniaioannou%3Fut..&v=aaagKx2iCiU" 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/leonardpeikoff">#LeonardPeikoff</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aynrand">#AynRand</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfimprovement">#SelfImprovement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/virtue">#Virtue</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pride">#pride</a>

June 25, 2026

The Capitalist Personality, Motivation, and Self-improvement- with Mark Pellegrino

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:https://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.#capitalism #motivation #markpellegrino #selfimprovementmen http://www.youtube.com/@therationalalternative

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What is The Rational Egoist?: 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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