Wide-ranging interview with infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security. All the latest on the Coronavirus, including media coverage, politicization, a day in the life of

Yaron and Amy: Stealth Power Grabs of the Coronavirus Era (April 26 2020)

May 23rd, 2020 1h 25m

Today, after we catch up a little, we'll talk about several power grabs--actual or threatened--by various politicians, while everyone is (understandably) distracted by the Coronavirus threat.Join Amy over on Localsor Become a Patron at Patr

"Don't Let It Go": Interview with NZ Journalist and Author David Cohen

Apr 16th, 2020 1h 47m

David Cohen joins Amy for a wide-ranging discussion this week. He is a Wellington journalist and author whose work has been widely published in New Zealand and around the world. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, The Spectator, T

"None of the Above": Facts Don't Care About Bureaucrats' Orders

Mar 28th, 2020 1h 9m

Cuomo and Trump seem to be outdoing themselves this week, making themselves feel (and, they hope, look) important by ordering everyone around. The only problem is: reality doesn't take orders, nor do reality-oriented people. Amy & Jim discuss a

"Don't Let It Go": Selfish Distancing

Mar 26th, 2020 1h 11m

If you enjoy this show, please LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE!Is "Social Distancing" actually "Selfish Distancing"? Is it proper for government, today, given the facts that we know it, to enforce even a limited shutdown? Can we, should we, make this

"None of the Above": Imagine all the People...Tested for COVID-19

Mar 20th, 2020 1h 7m

Is an indefinite lockdown a good idea? Would a lockdown of any kind be justified? Amy brings in analogies to Social Security and the Ground Zero Mosque to try and convince James of her point of view.Please like and share, and consider support

"Don't Let It Go": Coronavirus News Sandwich

Mar 20th, 2020 1h 17m

A show focused on predominantly GOOD NEWS with respect to the fight against the Coronavirus.www.patreon.com/AmyPeikoffwww.subscribestar.com/amy-peikoffwww.paypal.me/AmyPeikoff

"Don't Let It Go" Season Premiere, March 11, 2020

Mar 12th, 2020 1h 46m

This show was originally named after an essay discussing the "American Sense of Life". What is that, and how does it apply to the issues of the day (including, yes, Coronavirus)? Listen to find out!Yes, I am rebooting my flagship show, starti

"None of the Above" with Amy and Jim 1/31/20, Impeachment & More

Feb 1st, 2020 2h

Amy and James debate--yes, debate!--the Senate Impeachment hearing. We also discuss the latest developments in our projects (www.legalizeprivacy.org, www.creatingchrist.com), Coronavirus, health/diet and more! https://www.patreon.com/AmyPeiko

None of the Above #2

Aug 17th, 2019 1h 49m

Second episode of "None of the Above" with author and former prosecutor, James Valliant. Hong Kong/China, Purchasing Greenland, Excluding visitors or immigrants for political beliefs, GFDA and more!

Interview with Tim Sandefur on the AZ Constitution's "Private Affairs" Clause

Aug 7th, 2019 57m

Timothy Sandefur, Vice President for Litigation at the Goldwater Institute, discusses privacy protection via the Arizona Constitution's "Private Affairs" Clause, and how it differs from the Fourth Amendment.Blog post that prompted this interv

None of the Above #1

Jul 25th, 2019 1h 45m

First episode of "None of the Above" with author and former prosecutor, James Valliant. Mueller hearing, Hong Kong Protests, FTC-Facebook settlement, and more! For program notes, go to my blog: www.dontletitgo.com

News Sandwich: YouTube "Censorship"

Apr 5th, 2018 1h 34m

A scumbag shooter attacked YouTube employees, apparently because she was angry about YouTube "Censoring" her. This story is at the center of this week's News Sandwich. What's a "News Sandwich"? Listen to find out--and let me know what you think

News Sandwich: Trump and the Judiciary

Mar 28th, 2018 45m

First podcast in the News Sandwich format! What's a "News Sandwich"? Listen to find out--and let me know what you think!Like what you hear? I'd love to have you as a Patron over at my Patreon page here (and you'll get various perks as a thank

Facebook, Cambridge Analytica, and the Need to Legalize Privacy

Mar 21st, 2018 1h 32m

Facebook allowed users who installed an app to harvest data on 50 million people. The data was turned over to Cambridge Analytica, which used it for commercial & political purposes. Did Facebook do anything wrong? Anything for which it should b

The Value of The Rule of Law

Mar 14th, 2018 1h 30m

"Hey Amy, how can you be opposed to Trump rounding up *illegal* aliens? Why are you so worried about the prospect of Pompeo getting his wish and executing Snowden? Don't you believe in the Rule of Law?" This and more on today's show.Show disc

Pharaoh Trade

Mar 7th, 2018 1h 31m

What do Donald Trump's desired Trade Surplus and the Egyptian Pyramids have in common? This and more on today's show!Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.Like what you hear? Sup

Trump Calls for Affirmative Action in Trade

Mar 2nd, 2018 1h 30m

Trump is calling for steep tariffs to "protect" the steel and aluminum industries, and for retributive tariffs more generally. Can anything but free trade be "fair" or "smart"? This and more on today's show.Show discussing news, politics and

"--Or, At Least, Don't Lie"

Feb 21st, 2018 1h 30m

A look at this week's top stories shows a world desperately in need of Jordan B. Peterson's Rule 8: "Tell the truth--or, at least, don't lie."Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.

Am I an Atheist? Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules For Life, Part 3

Feb 14th, 2018 2h

In this show, I'll continue and conclude my discussion of Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.

Am I an Atheist? Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules For Life, Part 2

Feb 7th, 2018 1h 31m

In this show, I'll continue my discussion of Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos. Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.

Am I an Atheist? Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules For Life, Part I

Feb 2nd, 2018 1h

First part of my discussion/informal review of Jordan B. Peterson's bestseller, 12 Rules For LifeShow discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.

Interview with Dr. HD--The Endocrinologist Behind "Hormones Demystified"

Jan 24th, 2018 1h 32m

This week's show will be a wide-ranging interview with an Endocrinologist who goes by "Dr. HD". In 2017 he started the informative blog, "Hormones Demystified," which offers a rational perspective on a field rife with hype and misinformation.

FISA, Body Measurements, and a Bigger Nuclear Button: This Week in Spamocracy

Jan 17th, 2018 1h 1m

The Senate is voting to extend, for six years, the march to 1984. Companies collect body measurements, promising better fitting clothes. The Pentagon recommends a bigger nuclear button. These stories and more on today's show!Show discussing n

Running With Scissors

Jan 10th, 2018 1h 30m

Your mother told you not to run with scissors. She was right (of course!), but that’s only part of the story. Tune in to today’s show to find out what I mean :)Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Host