Haman Nature

Economist Bob Murphy is back and he and Adam are going DEEP on the whole tariff issue. What is the truth about tariffs, and why do people (on both sides) argue so stupidly about them? 00:00 — Intro. It's fun to say words in a Trumpian accent. 01:33 — Bob is astonished at the poor quality of discussion about tariffs these days. Are free market economists explaining things wrong? 05:44 — People don'...

Adam and Tyrone finally get around to discussing this year's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards. Who was nominated? Who took home an Oscar? Was the entire thing just god awful and silly and an example of how corrupt and debauched our society has become? 00:00 — Intro. After a long absence, Tyrone returns! A tale of European vacations ensues. 05:55 — Let's talk Oscars! How was the a...

On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy invite anarchist Christian writer and podcaster Domenic Scarcella on to talk about the hidden meanings to the upcoming Holy Week, leading to Easter Sunday. 00:00 — Intro. Welcome to Haman Nature's first 3-way! 01:57 — Domenic explains what Holy Week refers to in Christianity. How does the beginning of the story remind us of our experie...

For this episode of Haman Nature, we are sharing with you a recent episode of Natural Order Podcast with Adam and Brian D. O'Leary! "We shall not quarter thy Redcoats"! 00:00 — Intro. 00:48 — Brian shares a great article about the immigration issue (linked below). Does the 3rd Amendment of the US Constitution provide some insight and relief? 06:09 — In principle, what's the difference between our...

On this crossover episode, Adam and libertarian economist Bob Murphy discuss the debate surrounding Trump's extra-judicial deportations. Then, on a very related note, they discuss why we should be moral and what the justifiable foundations of morality are. 00:00 — Intro. 02:04 — Trump is rounding people up and throwing them in an El Salvadorian Prison. Glenn Greenwald has an opinion. So does Bob....

Adam interviews patent attorney, philosopher, legal theorist and libertarian anarchist Stephan Kinsella about his life, his works, and what's next for the great man! 00:00 — Intro. 01:21 — Does Stephan believe there is a level of technology required for "Ancapistan" to "work". 07:42 — Adam has issues with the "is/ought" gap and asks Stephan for help on the matter. 25:42 — The life and times of Ste...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy show some examples of speech and arguments being blocked, shouted down, or censored. Does this approach work? 00:00 — Intro. In which, Bob makes a very unfortunate Freudian slip. 02:17 — Daryll Cooper of the Martyrmade podcast on JRE sparked some controversy. 25:14 — It's very common to try to shut down dissent. Why do we do it? Is it usef...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy break down bad arguments typically found on social media. Why do people act this way? 00:00 — Intro. 02:02 — DOGE found 150 year old Social Security recipients! 16:33 — Did the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics really disrespect The Last Supper? 26:24 — Are we burdening our grandchildren with the federal debt? Or do we "owe it to ourselves"? 32:4...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy dive deep into some current topics that have a hefty economics component. Plus: They're turning the mice trans! 00:00 — Intro. 01:05 — Adam has a question about "the factors of production". Does the concept even make sense? 16:50 — How should we think about the plan to have the government create a Bitcoin reserve? 25:56 — Should government...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the nature of belief in reference to God or gods. What is the proper way to think about religion. Is it good? Bad? Both? 00:00 — Intro. Bob loves the Haman Nature livestream music! 02:21 — Adam the atheist starts things off by giving a nod to the positive aspects of religion on society. 06:35 — Bob reveals his own intellectual t...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the Oval Office "spat" between Trump, Vance, and Zelensky from a poker player's perspective. 00:00 — Intro. Bob's on the road so his audio and video are trash, but he promises to be extra smart to compensate! 01:03 — Adam brags about going on the Tom Woods Cruise and Bob explains why he wasn't there. 04:02 — Adam gives his impre...

On this episode of Haman Nature, we are sharing an appearance Adam made on David Medley's Proof of Pod podcast. Links below! 00:00 — Intro. 01:03 — David introduces Trump's meme coin ($TRUMP) and it's history. What is this all about? 12:20 — Who is the "greater fool"? What is the purpose of release schedules? What's the backdrop of meme coins? Is it all a grift? Or is this just entertainment? Are...

Adam and Tyrone have a frank discussion about debt. We might all be screwed! 00:00 — Intro. The US government is over $36 trillion in debt. Is that number even real? 01:49 — Adam introduces the article this episode is based on (linked below). Is there any way to grow our way out of this mess? Also, Tyrone has a question: Who do "we" owe the money too? What happens if "we" default? 19:37 — Austrian...

Adam and Tyrone talk about the Daniel Penny saga, and how NYC gave us a glimmer of hope that it isn't completely beyond redemption. 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone shows us what an inebriated porcupine looks like. 00:53 — Tyrone brings up Haman Nature articles about NYC and Daniel Penny. Adam recounts the tale of homelessness, self-defense, anarcho-tyranny, and redemption. 09:54 — Adam quotes from the artic...

On Haman Nature's second livestream ever (originally aired Feb 2, 2025), Adam and Tyrone celebrate one year and 100 episodes of Haman Nature! 00:00 — Intro. We are slowly getting better at this livestreaming thing. Adam and Tyrone celebrate with VERY cheap champagne and white wine. 02:50 — Viewer questions! What have Adam and Tyrone learned over the last year? Also, a sweet Matrix reference. 12:26...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the breakneck speed of Trump actions across a wide variety of fronts. Shake the box? Even better... TRUMP SMASH! 00:00 — Intro. Why is Trump going so fast? Adam has some thoughts. 05:55 — Tell the truth. Who here had heard of USAID prior to this week? Turns out it's incredibly evil. 20:52 — Who's suing DOGE? Lol, and why would t...

On Haman Nature's very first livestream (originally aired Jan 25, 2025), Adam and Tyrone talk about the full pardon and release from prison that President Trump gave Ross Ulbricht, delivering on a promise made to the Libertarian Party and Angela McArdle! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Our first livestream! Yay! 01:10 — Ross Ulbricht is free! How did this come to pass? 06:04 — Why did the government come do...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the Wuhan lab leak theory for Covid, Fauci's pardon, time travelling infant assassins, and other morality conundrums. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Ross is free! Also, Adam and Bob solemnly swear to do no research for this episode. 02:28 — Well whaddaya know? Looks like there's some credence to the Wuhan lab leak theory! 14:09 — What's...

Trump has said he would do some big things, and he followed through on some big things. One of his "promises" was to cap consumer credit card interest rates at 10%. That's complete lunacy, and Adam and Tyrone are here to tell you why. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Is Trump now "to the left" of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? 02:20 — Is this idea going to go anywhere? Should it? An examination...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the very busy first day of the incoming Trump presidency - part 2! 00:00 — Intro. Bob reveals his favorite commercial. 01:54 — Is it a surprise that Trump was seated? Isn't the ultra-powerful Deep State aligned against him? Did they give up? Do they have more nefarious plans? Did Trump capitulate? 12:36 — Joe Biden's bizarre (an...

Trump takes office today! Adam and Tyrone talk about his various claims about what he intends to do "on day one!" Which promises will he follow through on? Which ones should he follow through on? 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone makes a special announcement! Also, will Trump even be seated? 02:25 — How should libertarians think about Trump? 06:19 — Free Ross Ulbricht! 08:36 — Analyzing Trump's various stated...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com Hello! Thank you for being a paid subscriber! On this bonus episode, Tyrone and I continue our Conspiracy Corner series and talk about the popular theory that humanity never set foot on the moon! Could it be true? Could it all have been just an elaborate trick? Perhaps! Naturally, Adam 00:00 — Intro. 01:10 — Tyr...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the horrible fires plaguing Los Angeles, California. Why was this so bad? What could be done better? Climate change, DEI, land management, fire insurance, and more! 00:00 — Intro. Fire, bad! 01:16 — What's the problem with fire insurance in California? 08:53 — Even Joe Rogan years ago knew fire in LA was an enormous problem. 11:...

The words "slavery" and "theft" get thrown around a lot these days. But honestly, does slavery still exist in America? How different is our situation today from that of chattel slavery? How similar? 00:00 — Intro. 01:10 — Tyrone wants to know: What's the definition of "slavery"? How about "theft"? Should libertarians still use these words in our messaging? 13:30 — Tyrone introduces a Haman Nature...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com Hello! Thank you for being a paid subscriber! On this bonus episode, Tyrone and I continue our discussion of “public goods” to talk about how “national defense” could (and should) be provided by private actors. Naturally, Adam 00:00 — Intro. 01:21 — Tyrone asks, “How on earth could humanity provide courts, polic...