Mamdani; Grade Inflation; Russia's War; Job Mismatch; Redistricting; Good News | Yaron Brook Show🎙️ Recorded live November 19, 2025
Mamdani, Grade Inflation & Russia’s War: What’s Really Breaking America?Â
America is drifting—and the causes are deeper than politics.
In this wide-ranging episode, Yaron Brook cuts through the noise: Mamdani’s attack on liberalism, the collapse of academic standards, the truth about Russia’s war strategy, the massive job mismatch strangling the economy, and the real consequences of redistricting.
Plus: surprisingly good news.
⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:21 Mamdani’s Illiberal Agenda — https://youtu.be/QrT46GkfFLI
32:50 Grade Inflation & the Collapse of Standards
53:30 America’s Job Mismatch Crisis
1:03:20 Russia’s War Strategy & the West
1:10:25 Redistricting Chaos
1:14:05 Surprisingly Good News
đź’¬ LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
1:19:42 Gen Z wealth vs existential angst?
1:31:11 Is Trump just a “guy with a club”?
1:31:16 Government blocking antibiotics—appropriate or dangerous?
1:32:49 Can we lower housing prices without destroying homeowner equity?
1:35:58 Support & shout-out from Robert & Amy Nasir
1:36:41 Visiting Jerusalem & Tel Aviv in 2026
1:37:05 Does fasting boost autophagy?
1:38:44 Workout routine while traveling?
1:40:05 If there’s a hell, is John Dewey there?
1:40:50 Sotirakopoulos SuperChat challenge
1:40:53 “There is no free lunch.” — Friedman
1:41:03 Hayek quote on designing society
1:42:21 Are NYC & SF actually safe?
1:42:45 “Living wage” laws eliminate opportunity?
1:43:05 Teacher fired for refusing to pass students
1:43:16 Is passive investing distorting markets? (Mike Green)
1:44:54 College degrees by % STEM + Business?
1:45:08 Audience should ask a question!
1:45:27 Massive aviation mechanic shortage
1:46:09 SuperChat from prior show
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