Don't Let It Go
309 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsAmy is a radical for capitalism and free speech, discussing News/Politics/Law/Culture
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DLIGU: When Will Our Government Stop Playing Muslim Roulette?
September 27, 2014 03:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
DLIGU: Obamacare Architect's Anti-Life Agenda
September 20, 2014 03:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Obamacare creator Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel stated that he wants to die at 75 and argues that this would be best for everyone. This story and more on tonight's show. See Program Notes at www.dontletitgo.com for all the stories, etc., we plan to discuss.
DLIGU: This Show Is Not Objectivist
September 13, 2014 03:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. This week our President told us that an organization that calls itself "Islamic State," and behaves in a way similar to Islam's prophet, is *not* Islamic! This and much more on tonight's show.
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Some Nonsense on Ayn Rand
September 06, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 22.2 MBDiscussion of News, Politics and Culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy. Hosted by Amy Peikoff, who is joined by cartoonist Bosch Fawstin. Tonight we will discuss the recent video posted by Andrew Klavan and Bill Whittle of PJTV, in answer to the viewer question, "Why Is Ayn Rand Nonsense?" Go to my blog at www.dontletitgo.com for more info.
DLIGU: Has Obama "Teed Up" An Inverse of the Battles of Marathon, Thermopylae?
August 23, 2014 03:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Has Obama, via his policies, "teed up" an inverse of the heroic battles of Marathon and Thermopylae in Ancient Greece? This and more on tonight's show. Go to www.dontletitgo.com for all the program notes for today's show.
DLIGU: When Government Offers You Lemons, Grow Avocados
August 16, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 26.2 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Go to www.dontletitgo.com to see program notes for today's show!
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Discussion with Yaron Brook
August 09, 2014 03:00 - 2 hours - 27.3 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. This week, we'll be joined by ARI's Yaron Brook to discuss a variety of topics, including Israel, the NSA (he recently attended a day-long presentation there) and "Paleo" eating. Don't miss it!
DLIGU: Israel, Immigration, Infections, Ineptitude, Iniquity & Innovation
August 02, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Full title for today's show: Israel, Immigration, Infectious Diseases, Ineptitude, Iniquity & Innovation Go to www.dontletitgo.com to see program notes, and click "follow" if you like what you hear to follow Amy and Bosch here on BlogTalk Radio!
DLIGU: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (and Comic-Con)
July 26, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 26 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Go to www.dontletitgo.com for program notes for today's show, as well as for prior shows.
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Nihilism and Its Consequences
July 18, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 30.1 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we'll discuss the unfortunately pervasive effects of nihilism seen in this week's news. From the destructiveness of Hamas and whoever shot down a Malaysian passenger plane this week, to our President's shameful response to the latter, and even to the structure of player contracts in basketball and the politicization of classic superhe...
DLIGU: Immigration, Israel, IRS, Inflation, Impeachment, Idiocy, and Innovation
July 11, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 30.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
DLIGU: What Does S. Ct. Cell Phone Privacy Ruling Say About NSA Surveillance?
June 27, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.8 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Don't Let It Go Unheard
June 20, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 28.2 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we'll discuss a variety of topics. Go to www.dontletitgo.com to check out Program Notes for today's show.
DLIGU: Snowden Was Right to Fear That Nothing Would Change
June 13, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 34.2 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. The title of today's show was inspired by a request I received by a television program to make a one-minute video discussing this topic. Go to www.dontletitgo.com to see the Program Notes for today's show -- links to all the stories, etc., we plan to discuss.
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Interview with Hayley Mary of The Jezabels
June 06, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 31.3 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. During the first hour today, we'll hear our interview with Hayley Mary, lead singer of Australian "intensindie" band, The Jezabels. We spoke with Hayley a couple days ago and we think you'll agree, the interview was more than we could have expected or hoped for! During the second hour we'll also discuss some of this week's top stories. See...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Are You on the NSA's List?
May 30, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 28.6 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Glenn Greenwald is going to publish a list of people targeted by the NSA. (Should we start a betting pool? How many listeners of this show are on the list?) In addition, this week NBC broadcast its exclusive interview with Edward Snowden within days of Objectivist Peter Schwartz publishing a scathing critique of Snowden. These stories and m...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Inspiration vs. Indoctrination
May 23, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 32.3 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today's show title was inspired (pun intended) by the juxtaposition of two stories about the future of education in the United States. One story is about a new startup that aims to inspire grade school children to love and learn about science. The other is about a White House official who, after considering the system of educational indoctr...
DLIGU: "Some Men Just Want To Watch The World Burn"
May 16, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Don't Let It Go!
May 09, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we will revisit Ayn Rand's essay, "Don't Let It Go," which was the inspiration for the name of my blog and my podcast. We'll look at our nation's actions, culture and sense of life, and ask: How are we doing in 2014 vs. in 1971, when Rand published the original essay? In the process we'll be discussing, as usual, some recent news sto...
DLIGU: Dude! A Pro-American Administration Is, Like, So Three Decades Ago!
May 02, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we can't resist talking about the Obama Administration lackey who called Brett Baier "Dude" on Fox News yesterday. It's a perfect encapsulation of the Obama Administration: Its conviction that it has the media in its pocket, its contempt for the American people, its lack of decorum, its refusal to be held accountable---both for its fa...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Wishing Won't Make It So
April 25, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBIsraeli prime minister Netanyahu quits "peace talks" for good reasons, and Obama says it's just a "lack of will." Obama announces a bunch of nothing, declaring it a proposal to end the NSA bulk data collection, and not only do the media step in line, even Edward Snowden hails it as a "turning point." An "Interfaith Panel" demands the removal of all mention of "Islamic terrorism" -- from the 9/11 Memorial! And much more on today's show focusing on the mindset of those who believe that wishing ...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: How Do You Make Lemonade?
April 18, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 27 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. The originator of the proverb, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," did not have in mind the sort of "lemons" we are being handed today: foreign and domestic policies that are, without exaggeration, anti-life. What are you doing--or what do you plan to start doing--to make lemonade out of this rotten fruit while working to save the ...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Hail Hydra! Fascism in America
April 11, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. In honor of Captain America 2---which we hope to discuss with some of you (call in!) during the last half hour of today's show---today we'll discuss several stories relating in different ways to the fascist style of government that existed in Nazi Germany and, to an increasing extent, in the United States today. Check out the program notes ...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Captain America vs. The NSA
April 04, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we'll discuss stories of the week and then, during the last half-hour of the show, we'll discuss Captain America: Winter Soldier. There will be spoilers, which is why we're waiting until the end of the show. See program notes at www.dontletitgo.com, for all the stories, etc., we plan to discuss.
DLIGU: We're Already Unilaterally Disarmed. Will We Re-Arm In Time?
March 28, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 27 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. There's been speculation about the motivation behind the publication of a study threatening world destruction as the result of even a "small" nuclear war. Is Obama planning unilateral nuclear disarmament? I'll argue that we're already unilaterally disarmed, even with enough nukes to destroy the world several times over. Listen to find out w...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Disappointments and Pleasant Surprises
March 21, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Your "Bossy" Hostess Returns!
March 14, 2014 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Your "Bossy" hostess returns to discuss some of the stories of the week with you. Go to www.dontletitgo.com to see program notes for today's show.
Don't Let It Go Unheard with Guest Host Bosch Fawstin
March 07, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBCartoonist Bosch Fawstin, who usually co-hosts the show, steps in as guest host this week. Support him by calling in live or participating in the chat room!
DLIGU: Jonathan Hoenig's "Pit Trading 101"
February 28, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. During the first hour of today's show, we'll interview Jonathan Hoenig, a successful hedge fund manager at Capitalist Pig (capitalistpig.com) and financial commentator on Fox News (foxnews.com), about his recently released documentary, "Pit Trading 101" (pittrading101.com).
Don't Let It Go Unheard: The War On Ted Cruz & More
February 21, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
DLIGU: Ted Cruz Inspires, Then Disappoints; Rand Paul Sues NSA
February 14, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. How did Ted Cruz inspire, then disappoint us this week? Does Rand Paul's class-action lawsuit against the NSA have some real substance to it, or is it just a political stunt? These issues and more in today's show. For Program Notes, with links to the stories we plan to discuss, go to my blog at www.dontletitgo.com. I usually post them abo...
DLIGU: Interview with Lavabit (Snowden email provider) Founder Ladar Levison
February 07, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
DLIGU: Lavabit's Day In Court, TSA Misconduct & More
January 31, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we'll discuss this week's hearing on Lavabit's (Snowden's email provider) Contempt-of Court Case before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. In the second hour, we'll interview Arthur Zey, partner engineer at Twitter, about a recent encounter he had with the TSA. And more!
Don't Let It Go Unheard: We're Not Talking About Abortion
January 24, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we'll be discussing pretty much everything else except abortion, which we've heard far too much about this week. Go to my blog at www.dontletitgo.com to see program notes for today's show including links to the stories, etc., we plan to discuss.
DLIGU: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of *Others'* Happiness?
January 17, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. In addition to the obligatory shredding of Barack Obama's speech on his proposed changes to the NSA's surveillance programs, we'll be talking about some ideas discussed by Mark Levin and Hugh Hewitt during Levin's recent interview of Hewitt. Go to www.dontletitgo.com for Program Notes for today's show, usually posted an hour before showtime.
DLIGU: Another "Year of Action" in the Failed "War on Poverty"
January 10, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. The number of Americans in the work force is the lowest it's been since the 1970s. Obama's answer to this and other economic woes? A "Year of Action on Poverty". We'll discuss why this is immoral in addition to why it won't work, just as the War on Poverty has failed for decades. Join in live, either by phone or in the chatroom! And for l...
DLIGU: 2014 - Say No to Orwellian, Crony Capitalist, Egalitarian Statists
January 03, 2014 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. 2014. Let's make it the year we say no to Orwellian, Crony Capitalist, Egalitarian Statists--of *all* political parties. Let's make it the year we reclaim with moral righteousness (even if we can't yet fully enjoy) our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of our own, individual, happiness!
DLIGU: Our Government Doesn't Care Whether We're Naughty or Nice
December 27, 2013 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
DLIGU: Fawstin vs Brook on Naming the Enemy's Ideology & More
December 20, 2013 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
DLIGU: Brooke Goldstein on Lawfare & More
December 13, 2013 21:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. During the second hour of this week's show, we'll interview Brooke Goldstein, founder and director of The Children's Rights Institute and director of The Lawfare Project. Brooke is a regular commentator on Fox News and a frequent guest on Red Eye, where she does a heroic job trying to talk some sense into host Greg Gutfeld :)
DLIGU: The Corrupt Persecution of Apple & More
December 06, 2013 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we’ll discuss the persecution of Apple by its court-appointed antitrust “monitor” and a lot more! Go to www.dontletitgo.com and scroll down to the “Program Notes” to see links to all the stories, etc., we plan to discuss.
DLIGU: Obamacare as "Knockout Game" & More
November 22, 2013 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.8 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
DLIGU: Obama Admin: Lying, Denying, Overflying (& Spying)
November 15, 2013 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
DLIGU: Today's Political False Alternative & More
November 08, 2013 20:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Obama's as destructive as ever, even "apologizing" for destroying Americans' health insurance plans while showing absolutely no remorse. Is there a hope for some better politicians to get elected and undo some (or all) of this damage? Are the results of this week's elections any indication? Should we even support any of today's politicians...
DLIGU: If you don't like Obamacare, you can keep it.
November 01, 2013 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Today we play catch-up after having missed a show last week. Go to my blog to see the program notes for today's show, including links to all the stories we plan to discuss: http://wp.me/pWcxr-zt
Don't Let It Go Unheard: GOP's War on Tea is a War on Me
October 18, 2013 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. A warning to the GOP Your war on Tea is a war on me. As you know, the GOP leadership has made its deal with the devil this week. We'll start this week's show with some advice for preparing yourself, mentally and physically, for the work we have to do. Then, we'll discuss the deal, who's responsible for it, and what we can do to help S...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Common Core -- Uncommon Danger?
October 11, 2013 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. We'll start today's show with a discussion of some of the week's top stories and then continue our coverage of the Common Core -- including a second-hour interview with C. Bradley Thompson, a professor at Clemson University who advocates the abolition -- NOT reform -- of government schools. Check dontletitgo.com for the program notes for ...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Who's In Charge?
October 04, 2013 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. A recent Fox News poll says that only 8% of Americans believe that "the people are in charge of the government." And, while the Constitution says the House has the power of the purse, Obama seems to think they should provide unlimited funding for him to create his egalitarian utopia. One NYT columnist is even urging Obama to ignore the rul...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Is Ted Cruz The Guy?
September 27, 2013 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Showcasing their tremendous powers of evasion, the Senate has voted 79-19 for cloture on the continuing resolution (CR). As I type this, the Senate is voting to remove the language in the House CR that defunded Obamacare. So today's show will unfortunately not be a victory celebration, although ultimate victory is still possible, depend...
Don't Let It Go Unheard: Defunders vs. Goliath & More
September 20, 2013 19:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBWeekly live webcast/podcast devoted to discussion of news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff. Is the fight to defund Obamacare a waste of time? Bad strategy? Wrong? We'll discuss this and more stories on today's show.