Yaron Brook Show

August 6, 2025 | School Choice; Intl Students; Economic Data; Russia; Jones act; Ships; China  | Yaron Brook ShowIn this thought-provoking episode, Yaron dives into a wide-ranging discussion on some of the most pressing issues in education, economics, and geopolitics. He opens with a passionate defense of school choice, warning against the creeping dangers of government strings attached to education savings accounts—even as they’re branded as “freedom-promoting.” He then turns to the topic of international students, their value to the American economy and innovation pipeline, and the rising threats posed by immigration restrictions.Yaron unpacks the latest economic data, placing it in historical and philosophical context, before shifting to a sharp analysis of Russia’s current trajectory—its stagnation, authoritarianism, and growing irrelevance. From there, he tackles the Jones Act and the decline of American shipping, showing how protectionism chokes progress and innovation. Finally, he rounds off the main s