The Deep Dive

Truth as the Enemy: From the Holodomor to Gaza

In this explosive episode, we expose how The New York Times — once a bastion of journalism — has repeatedly betrayed the truth in service of ideology. From Walter Duranty's cover-up of Stalin’s genocide in Ukraine, to the manipulation of a child’s image to falsely accuse Israel of war crimes, and the internal silencing of dissenting voices like Bari Weiss, we trace a chilling throughli...

🎙️ The Deep Dive – Exploring Radical Ideas Episode 11: Antisemitism in Brazil – From the Inquisition to the New Left

🕵️‍♂️ In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the hidden and not-so-hidden currents of antisemitism in Brazil, tracing its roots from the colonial era and the Inquisition, through the Integralist movement, to the leftist anti-Zionist rhetoric of today.

🇧🇷 Why does antisemitism persist in a country with such a sma...

The Minimum You Should Know About Ayn Rand

What’s the absolute minimum you need to know about Ayn Rand — and why does it matter?

In this episode of The Deep Dive, we cut through decades of distortion and hostility to deliver the core of Rand’s philosophy in plain language. No academic jargon. No partisan noise. Just the essentials: reason as man’s only means of knowledge, the morality of rational self-interest, and the political id...

In this episode of The Deep Dive – Exploring Radical Ideas, we confront a disturbing parallel: Is the Islamic Republic of Iran the ideological heir to Nazi Germany?

We examine the regime’s genocidal antisemitism, its theocratic totalitarianism, and its imperial ambitions through history, philosophy, and political analysis. Drawing on the appeasement failures of the 1930s, we argue that the West is once again turning a blind eye to ...

What Aristotle began in ancient Greece, Thomas Aquinas developed in 13th-century Italy, and Ayn Rand redefined in the 20th century. In this episode, we explore the intellectual lineage that connects these three titans of philosophy, as discussed in Roberto Rachewsky’s book The Greek, the Friar, and the Heroine.

Far from being isolated figures, these thinkers are shown as part of a continuous philosophical evolution. We examine how ...

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore Cast Away through the lens of Ayn Rand's Objectivism. Uncover how Robert Zemeckis’s cinematic masterpiece embodies Rand's philosophical themes of reason, individualism, self-reliance, and the human struggle against nature. Join us in discovering how Chuck Noland's journey from desperate survivor to rational hero illustrates Objectivist principles in action, offering a compelling reflect...

What if the true "original sin" isn’t disobedience, but evasion—the refusal to think? In this episode, we explore how Ayn Rand’s Objectivism redefines sin as the voluntary abdication of reason. From Augustine to Kant, from Maimonides to Aquinas, we trace the philosophical battle between faith and reason—and why choosing to think is the highest moral act.

🎧 Listen now to uncover how evasion shapes the soul of a culture—and how reas...

In this episode, we explore Heroes of Another Kind, a thought-provoking song by Bob Rach that challenges conventional views on heroism. Far from the battlefield or the political stage, these heroes rise through reason, creativity, integrity, and the courage to live by their values in a world that often rewards conformity.

We unpack the lyrics, line by line, connecting them with philosophical principles inspired by Ayn Rand’s Object...

🎙️ The Deep Dive – Exploring Radical Ideas Episode Title: Living Is More Than Existing: A Lyrical Manifesto of Individualism

In this episode, we delve into the powerful lyrics of Bob Rach’s song Living is More Than Existing — an anthem that resonates with the spirit of individualism and the pursuit of purposeful life. What does it really mean to live, not just exist? Through a philosophical and Objectivist lens, we analyze the the...

In this episode of The Deep Dive – Exploring Radical Ideas, we dismantle the populist myth that globalization harms national prosperity. Drawing on historical parallels from China, the U.S., and even the horrors of Pol Pot’s regime, we show how capitalism—based on free trade, innovation, and individual rights—creates a true win-win world. From Apple and Foxconn to 10-year wealth creation cycles, we reveal how nations flourish not t...