# among topics covered (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover among topics covered. Page: Feed: --- ## [Does America Still Have Checks and Balances on Political Power?](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/155005576/) _2026-08-13 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Sam Weaver interviews Onkar Ghate about the American system of checks and balances and the rise of a religious mentality in America, topics discussed in his OCON 2026 talk “ America at 250: Politics, Religion, Morality .” Topics Include: What checks and balances are Erosion since the founding Rise of religious mentality Resources: “ America at… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Discussion_of_Onkar_Ghate_s_OCON_Talk.mp3) ## [Fueling a Space Renaissance with Capitalism](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154991669/) _2026-08-07 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Itamar Feldman interviews Mike Mazza about his new book of essays, Freedom to Launch, which explains how deregulation in the space industry enabled today’s space renaissance and what the government's role in space exploration should be going forward. Among the topics covered are: Why Freedom to Launch was written The space industry’s current state… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Freedom_to_Launch_Interview.mp3) ## [I’ve Read Ayn Rand. Now What?](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154961745/) _2026-08-06 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Don Watkins, Onkar Ghate, and Keith Lockitch discuss the Institute's recently announced educational program on Objectivism: ARU Core. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/ARU_Core.mp3) ## [Socialism Everywhere — and No One Wants to Know Why](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154526349/) _2026-07-30 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Tristan de Liège recent socialist electoral victories, and analyze critical reactions that fail to identify the philosophical essence of the movement. Allegations of “extremism” What the “extremism” charge hides Are socialists “democratic”? Socialism and communism Socialist and MAGA populism Religious communism, godless capitalism… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Socialism_Everywhere.mp3) ## [Heritage vs. Creed: What Actually Makes You an American?](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154389250/) _2026-07-16 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e5PLKhXvF0 Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Onkar Ghate discuss whether heritage or creed is what defines American national identity. The American way and sense of life Un-American “Heritage Americanism” Irrelevant Anglo-Protestant “ethnicity” Superior “Creedal Americanism” History of “Creedal Americanism” The eroding… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/What_is_an_American.mp3) ## [America at 250: Politics, Religion, Morality](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154363849/) _2026-07-14 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6XQv6S2iK0 Podcast audio: The founding of America was the greatest political achievement of the Enlightenment. Knowing that their experiment would be difficult to preserve, the Founding Fathers designed a unique system of checks and balances to prevent the United States from collapsing into tyranny. An essential element of that design, however, has been forgotten.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/OCON_2026_Onkar_s_Talk.mp3) ## [America: The Nation of the Producer](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154307800/) _2026-07-10 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/live/b91AlTBDODs Podcast audio: The 2026 Objectivist Summer Conference was a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. To conclude the conference, Yaron Brook, ARI board chairman, spoke about what makes America uniquely worth celebrating — the fact that it is “the Nation of the Producer.” Brook begins by surveying the state of the world prior to the American Revolution —… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Yaron_s_Closing_OCON_Talk.mp3) ## [From Sanders to the Trump White House: The Crusade to Control AI](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154042287/) _2026-06-18 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw8MPZSbLXA Podcast audio: In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Robertas Bakula and Mike Mazza discuss two major developments in the AI industry: Bernie Sanders’ proposal for an AI wealth fund and the White House’s order to block access to Anthropic’s newest models. Topics include: The Anthropic Ban Fear-Mongering About Security Fear-Mongering About… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Bernie_AI_Wealth_Fund.mp3) ## [The Pope’s Screed Against Human Intelligence](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/153964837/) _2026-06-11 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXTCE3rXfH4 Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Connor O’Leary discuss Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical about AI. Topics include: Valid questions, backwards approach Concerning near-universal acclaim Dependence on religious morality Faith-based moral concepts Appealing to fear and resentment Hostility to human intelligence We… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Pope_Encyclical.mp3) ## [OCON 2026: A Preview of 6 Talks](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/153944110/) _2026-06-04 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGcfnm1gELw Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Elan Journo talks with Ben Bayer, Robertas Bakula, Alex Silverman, Audra Hilse, Sam Weaver, and Keith Lockitch about their upcoming talks at OCON 2026 in New Orleans. Speakers include: Bayer: Ayn Rand on progress Bakula: antitrust is anti-production Silverman: metaphysics of productiveness… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/OCON_2026_Preview.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ty4EHld6CxOc) _2026-06-04 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## ["Texas Allows Elimination of Fiduciary Duties in LLCs"](https://akingump.libsyn.com/episode-7-texas-allows-elimination-of-fiduciary-duties-in-llcs) _2026-04-02 · OnAir with Akin_ In this episode, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth unpack a major shift in Texas business law with real consequences for LLCs, private equity sponsors, and minority investors. They examine new statutory changes allowing fiduciary duties to be eliminated by contract, how Texas's approach diverges from Delaware's, and why choice of law and precise drafting have never… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/akingump/Akin_E7_Edit_V1.mp3?dest-id=736113) ## ["Inside Delaware's Legislative Response: Courts, SB 21 and the Future of Corporate Law" | Episode 6](https://akingump.libsyn.com/inside-delawares-legislative-response-courts-sb-21-and-the-future-of-corporate-law-episode-6) _2026-03-18 · OnAir with Akin_ In our latest episode, Delaware Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend sits down with Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth to offer an insider's view of the legislature's response as debate over Delaware's corporate law direction continues. In this episode, Senator Townsend explains why the General Assembly advanced Senate Bill 21 as a measured legislative response to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/akingump/Akin_E6_Edit_Final.mp3?dest-id=736113) ## ["SEC Changes Course on Mandatory Arbitration" | Episode 5](https://akingump.libsyn.com/sec-changes-course-on-mandatory-arbitration-episode-5) _2026-02-24 · OnAir with Akin_ In our latest podcast episode, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth discuss the SEC's recent policy shift on mandatory arbitration provisions and what it means for public companies—particularly in light of differing state law approaches in Delaware, Texas and beyond. Listen Now. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/akingump/Akin_E5_Final_Edit_1.mp3?dest-id=736113) ## ["Delaware's Counter Offensive: Moelis, Musk and the Amended Section 220" | Episode 4](https://akingump.libsyn.com/delawares-counter-offensive-moelis-musk-and-the-amended-section-220-episode-4) _2026-02-09 · OnAir with Akin_ In this episode, we examine recent decisions out of Delaware that are reshaping the conversation around corporate governance and the competitive landscape between Delaware and Texas. Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth are back to discuss significant recent updates, including the Delaware Supreme Court's reversal in Moelis , its remedy-focused ruling in the Musk/Tesla… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/akingump/Delawares_Counter_Offensive_Moelis_Musk_and_the_Amended_Section_220_E4_Edit_1.mp3?dest-id=736113) ## ["Texas Glitters, But Is It Gold? Assessing Operational Challenges Texas Faces in Achieving Delaware's Gold Standard"](https://akingump.libsyn.com/texas-glitters-but-is-it-gold-assessing-operational-challenges-texas-faces-in-achieving-delawares-gold-standard) _2025-11-21 · OnAir with Akin_ We present the third and final episode of our limited series podcast on how Texas and Delaware are positioning themselves as leading jurisdictions for corporate incorporation and litigation. Join our co-hosts, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth, as they dissect the operational realities of the new Texas Business Courts. They'll explore the courts' structure, inherent… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/akingump/Akin_E3_Edit_V4.mp3?dest-id=736113) ## ["Home Court Advantage? Key Differences Between Delaware and Texas Laws Relevant to the Corporate Home Debate" | Episode 2](https://akingump.libsyn.com/home-court-advantage-key-differences-between-delaware-and-texas-laws-relevant-to-the-corporate-home-debate-episode-2) _2025-11-13 · OnAir with Akin_ We present the second episode of our limited series podcast on how Texas and Delaware are positioning themselves as leading jurisdictions for corporate incorporation and litigation. This week, we examine recent developments in corporate law and the efforts by both states to attract businesses. Our co-hosts, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth, explore the legislative… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/akingump/Akin_E2_Edit_V3_1.mp3?dest-id=736113) ## ["'DExit' or Just Drama? The Future of Delaware and 'Y'all Street'" | Episode 1](https://akingump.libsyn.com/dexit-or-just-drama-the-future-of-delaware-and-yall-street-episode-1) _2025-11-07 · OnAir with Akin_ Akin is excited to announce the launch of our three-part, limited series podcast, The Business Court Benches: Delaware and Texas Compared . This topical series, co-hosted by Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth, will dive into the bold steps Texas has taken to rival Delaware as the go-to jurisdiction for corporate litigation. Our first episode, "'DExit' or Just Drama? The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/akingump/20251028_Akin_E1_V5.mp3?dest-id=736113) ## [Speaking Sustainability: A Cost-Based Approach to Managing ESG Issues and Greenwashing Risks](https://akingump.libsyn.com/speaking-sustainability-a-cost-based-approach-to-managing-esg-issues-andgreenwashing-risks) _2024-11-18 · OnAir with Akin_ In the latest episode of our OnAir with Akin podcast, we continue our Speaking Sustainability series hosted by Chad Smith, a consultant in the New York office specializing in ESG. Chad is joined by guests Jim Deeken, an investment management partner in the Dallas office, and Kirk Anderson, an investment management counsel in the New York office. The trio explores the challenges of implementing ESG… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/akingump/Speaking_Sustainability_10.18.24_Podcast_v2.mp3?dest-id=736113)