Five Minutes With Robert Nasir

Robert Nasir
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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.

  1. MAR 2

    2026-03-01 - On Compliments & The Primacy Of Values - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Ep 300

    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 Hunt begins, and Roger Daltrey turns 82 ... his hopes denied, he didn't die before he got old. Compliments and observations ... oh, you pretty things!

    1h 30m

  2. FEB 23

    An Interview with Robert Tracinski

    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 Congress!). What you can do: how and why to support his writing and his campaign.

    1h 3m

  3. FEB 16

    And Your Enemies Closer!

    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.

    1h 4m

  4. FEB 9

    Fight Fire With Love!

    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 Dean (drive carefully!). Plus, Valentine's Day, and the Superb Owl!

    1h 7m

  5. FEB 2

    Ask Me Anything (But That)! - February, Randsday, Groundhog Day!

    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!)

    1h 23m

  6. JAN 26

    The Tao Of Rand

    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 seriously, did we?" What we never had to take seriously ... and what we must take very seriously.

    1h 28m

  7. JAN 19

    Ninety-Six/Four?

    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)!

    1h 18m

  8. JAN 12

    2026-01-11 - P.E.T. Interview with Catherine Dickerson - Five Minutes with Robert & Amy Nasir - Episode 293

    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!

    1h 4m
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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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  • Creator
    Robert Nasir
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All original content (c) Robert C. Nasir
  • Show Website
    Five Minutes With Robert Nasir