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AMA & Hangout with Contributors (May 2026) | Yaron Brook Show
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- May 30, 2026
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Recorded live on April 30, 2026 (Season 12. Episode 97) AMA & Hangout with Contributors (May 2026) | Yaron Brook Show **Trump, Iran, Taiwan, Immigration & the Collapse of Political Sanity | AMA with Yaron Brook** Is the world becoming more dangerous—or are our leaders simply incapable of facing reality? In this wide-ranging AMA, Yaron Brook tackles some of today's most controversial issues: America's failures toward Iran, China's ambitions for Taiwan, NATO's future, the rise of extremist ideologies, immigration, military spending, AI-driven transportation, GLP-1 drugs, and even whether government employees should vote. Along the way, Yaron discusses self-esteem, Peter Thiel's move to Argentina, the future of driverless cars, California politics, Swiss immigration policy, and lessons from Rome and the Renaissance. Whether you're interested in geopolitics, economics, philosophy, technology, or personal development, this episode delivers sharp analysis and provocative insights you won't hear anywhere else. Join the conversation and let us know in the comments: Which issue poses the greatest threat to freedom today—Iran, China, immigration policy, government spending, or something else entirely? Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/Zn2FULk5lCw #Timestamps 00:00 Introduction, AMA Session & Super Chat Details 02:12 Is "Disminding" a Real Concept? 06:04 Why Does Europe Struggle to Produce Strong Leaders? 08:24 The Rise of Extreme Ideologies in America 10:34 Is the U.S. Military Prepared for Future Threats? 15:28 Iran, Regime Survival & American Foreign Policy Failure 19:27 Women in Trump's Administration 24:46 Building Self-Esteem as a Young Adult Live Audience Questions 28:34 Trump, NATO & America's Commitments Abroad 33:09 Why Is Peter Thiel Moving to Arg…