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Five Minutes With Robert Nasir

Five Minutes With Robert Nasir is a weekly discussion about life. Robert and co-host Amy Nasir talk about living well, with an emphasis on rationality, benevolence, and success.

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01:14:06

2026-03-29 - Of Course You Realize, This Means War! -...

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2026/03/29

In which Robert & Amy discuss war, peace, heroes, spies, leadership, anti-natalism, and life. Also, Vangelis, Xena, Star Trek (DS9), and Happy Piano Day ... the 88th day of the year!

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01:13:50

2026-03-22 - The Selfishness Of Virtue! - Five...

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2026/03/22

In which Robert & Amy chat about Virtue Ethics for Fun & Profit ... how to think about morals (and how not to)! "Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the gun." Also, The Stamp Act, cheers to Beer & Wine (thanks, FDR!), why blondes have more fun (and do they, really?), and Happy Future Birthday to Captain James T. Kirk!

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01:19:57

2026-03-15 - Seven Ways To Live An Extraordinary...

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2026/03/15

Robert & Amy share a baker's half-dozen ways to live large! Also, spring's coming (or autumn for ya'all south of the equator), St. Paddy's in two days ... and bloodletting as deliciously selfish!

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01:30:03

2026-03-01 - On Compliments & The Primacy Of Values -...

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2026/03/02

In which Robert & Amy examine Justice, and The Primacy of Values and conclude ... you look marvelous! The first duty of justice. The practical win-win nature of compliments. Building a house versus knocking one down. Why war is more than "killing people and breaking things" ... what are we fighting for? Applauding virtues and values, ignoring mistakes and missteps, fighting lethargy and evil. Strategies for finding the motivation to excel. Also, The Dark Side Of The Moon turns 53, the Salem Witch

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01:03:25

2026-02-22 - An Interview with Rob Tracinski - Five...

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2026/02/23

In which Robert Tracinski runs for Congress! An interview with candidate Tracinski ... including your questions! Why Rob Tracinski is running in Virginia's 5th Congressional District (currently represented by John McGuire, Republican), and what he intends to accomplish. Tracinski is also the author of the recently published Dictator from Day One: How Donald Trump is Overthrowing the Constitution and How to Fight Back, and we'll be sure to discuss some of those ways to fight back (besides running for

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01:04:19

2026-02-15 - And Your Enemies Closer! - Five Minutes...

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2026/02/16

How to Win Enemies and Influence Ne'er-do-wells. (And everyone else!) Robert & Amy discuss strategies for success when dealing with allies and adversaries. Ayn Rand's letter to Dashiell Hammett (fiction writer and Communist ... in that order). Also, Galileo (Galileo Figaro!), Cinderella, Zangara, Lewis, Seymour, Groening, and a Valentines Day recap.

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01:07:06

2026-02-08 - Fight Fire With Love - Five Minutes with...

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2026/02/09

In which Robert & Amy fight Chaos with Order, fight The Irrational with Reason, fight evil & vices with values & virtues. How to change the world with just one small change in focus ... and have a great time in the process. Love, affection, kindness ... for others, and for oneself. Why choosing to take The higher Ground ... properly understood ... is a success strategy. Also, Mary Queen Of Scots (and why we no longer behead politicians), the mind/body dichotomy (and how NOT to fight it), and James

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01:22:40

2026-02-01 - Ask Me Anything (But That)! - Five...

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2026/02/02

Join us (and Ask Us Anything!) as we celebrate Randsday Eve! Robert & Amy discuss current events (except for that one) and answer your questions (well, anything that that)! Also, the OED, Groundhog Day, National Freedom Day, Groundhog Day, and Happy Randsday Eve ... celebrate your fine self! (Also, tomorrow is Groundhog Day!)

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01:27:38

2026-01-25 - The Tao Of Rand - Five Minutes with...

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2026/01/26

Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, as a Source and System of Wisdom. Wisdom vs. knowledge. Metaphysics and gratitude. Rationality and equanimity. The primacy of values. The Three C's of Capitalism: Creation, Cooperation, Competition. Purposeful action. Being right in order to live right (versus chasing distractions, experiencing trivial (non-)victories, winning arguments). The value of debate, contrasted with the value of self-interest, self-composure, serenity. "We never had to take any of it

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01:17:36

2026-01-18 - Ninety-Six/Four? - Five Minutes with...

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2026/01/19

What can one do? Let's have a war! Blind followers and blind rebels. "21st Century Schizoid Man." Something must be done. Beans on toast. Robert & Amy address current events (for a change)!

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01:03:42

2026-01-11 - P.E.T. Interview with Catherine...

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2026/01/12

Join Robert & Amy as we speak with Catherine Dickerson, an educator, long-time Objectivist, and Parent Effectiveness Training Instructor and Expert. We'll discuss Dr. Thomas Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Training, what the Gordon Training approach has to offer parents and others, and Catherine's upcoming course, 9 weekly sessions, beginning Tuesday, February 3, ending Tuesday, March 31!

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01:19:06

2026-01-04 - Happy You Year! 2026, The Year Of...

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2026/01/05

In which Robert & Amy celebrate the New Year and join the movement to make 2026 The Year Of Selfishness! Celebrate your fine self, and make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! Reliving The Me Decade in a year. Looking back on 2025, and looking forward to a new year of virtues, values, and living large! Also, Pooh, Braille, Stipe, how to think about news, trends, war, and general mayhem in the culture. It's the 1980's All Over Again! Let's relive the Me Decade!

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01:23:40

2025-12-21 - Christmas Special 2025! - Five Minutes...

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2025/12/22

In which Robert & Amy celebrate the season, share our favorites for the holidays, and ask you to share your faves & traditions too! Films, music, fiction, audiobooks, traditions. Also, Basketball, Samuel L. Jackson, and Keifer Sutherland. Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? (Maybe not, but here's one that is!) And just this once ... DON'T Make Your Bed. Look sharp, friends ... Santa Claus is coming to town!

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01:18:28

2025-12-14 - Do All The Things! - Five Minutes with...

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2025/12/15

In which Robert & Amy say, Do All The Things!!! ...and ask your advice. Keep saying Yes! Explorers, Performers, Weddings, Weekends & Holidays, Christmas, and the Festival of Lights. Upping your adventurousness and risk tolerance the easy way ... just say YES!

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01:22:24

2025-12-07 - Allow It To Snow! - Five Minutes with...

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2025/12/08

In which Robert & Amy opt out of yelling at clouds, and Let It Snow ... 'cause the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate ... people gonna people ... Mel Robbins' and "The Let Them Theory". Holiday Nights. Gail Wynand and "love is exception making" ... lovers as friends? 'Tis the Season for Equanimity AND Discernment in 2025. Also, Bernini, Letters, and Robert joins The C.I.A.!

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01:12:04

2025-11-30 - Toughening Up for Christmas! - Five...

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2025/12/01

Toughening up for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve! Do NOT put up with ingratitude and unkindness anymore! Demand gratitude & good will ... the Thanksgiving & Christmas Spirit. Driving the bus. Being the kindly brontosaurus. Also, Galileo, DaVinci, Football, Meteors, Dessert ... and Robert & Amy's Anniversary Report. Christmas songs you need in your life. Finally, an Attitude of Altitude for the season. And Robert joins The C.I.A.!!!

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01:26:30

2025-11-23 - Happy Anniversary! Thanksgiving & More!...

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2025/11/25

In which Robert & Amy discuss their upcoming Wedding Anniversary (25 on the 25th!), the upcoming holidays, gift-giving (and receiving), adventure, romance, and the joy of cape-walking. Also, Happy National Espresso Day ... tip a cuppa!

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01:11:54

2025-11-16 - Thanksgiving AMA - Ask Us Anything -...

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2025/11/17

Join us, and bring YOUR comments & questions as we recap the previous week, prepare for Thanksgiving, our 25th Wedding Anniversary, CIA at Bowlero and Ron Tool at the Wedding Chapel ... plus your questions on Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and Current Events!

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01:36:10

2025-11-09 - We're Back, and We're Free!!! - Five...

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2025/11/10

In which Robert & Amy return ... and count their blessings ... and yours! California, New York, politics, philosophy, and real life. Hedy Lamarr vs. The Wall. Reflections on the Irreplaceable Spark Conference, and "stops". Empathy, and being where you are, with who you're with ... it's not about the nail. Ayn Rand's assertion that "he who fights for the future, lives in it today." And hey, how many branches of philosophy are there, anyway?

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2025-10-26 Live at the Irreplaceable Spark Conference...

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2025/10/27

In which Robert & Amy Check in from California, at The Ayn Rand Centre UK's first Irreplaceable Spark Conference https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/ with Special Guest Linda Cordair of Quent Cordair Fine Art! https://cordair.com/

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