# Iran; Lebanon; Gulf Bailout; Fed; Griffin; Insider Trading; Math; "Affordability" | Yaron Brook Show

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Published: 2026-04-24T20:59:56+00:00
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## Resource

Live April 24, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show (Season 12, Episode 76) Iran; Lebanon; Gulf Bailout; Fed; Griffin; Insider Trading; Math; "Affordability" | Yaron Brook Show 🔥 War Abroad, Collapse at Home? Iran, the Fed, and the Dangerous Illusion of “Affordability" What if the biggest threats to your future aren’t just coming from Iran—but from Washington, Wall Street, and the ideas we accept without question? In this explosive episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise on Iran, Lebanon, and Middle East power plays—then pivots to something even more dangerous: the economic and philosophical rot driving inflation, bailouts, and the myth of “affordability.” From the Federal Reserve to insider trading… from elite CEOs like Griffin to the deeper failure of economic thinking… this episode connects the dots most commentators refuse to even see. And in the second half: a relentless barrage of live audience questions—on politics, Marxism, Trump, media manipulation, narcissism, Objectivism, and whether truth actually has a chance in today’s culture. If you want clarity in a world addicted to confusion—this is it. 👉 Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/hCjWZ94tXVs ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:05 – Iran: Strategy, risk, and global stakes 18:05 – Lebanon: Collapse and consequences 27:30 – Gulf Bailout: What’s really going on? 32:15 – The Fed: Inflation, power, and distortion 38:20 – Ken Griffin: Capitalism vs cronyism 54:05 – Insider Trading: Who’s really guilty? 59:45 – Math: Why reasoning matters more than ever 1:06:10 – “Affordability”: The most dangerous economic myth 💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 48:47 – Is Ken Griffin actually saying the same thing as you? 51:21 – Would Mamdani respond better to your message? 1:23:06 – Can ANY politician be trusted? 1:25:11 – Why do m…

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