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On this "crossover" episode with economist Bob Murphy, we take a look at a few popular conspiracy theories. Adam and Bob tell you what they think, and why they think it! 00:00 — Intro. Finally, Adam reveals the truth about Abraham Lincoln! 03:11 — What's with the fluoride in the water? 05:24 — What definition should we use for the term "conspiracy theory"? How about "red-pill"? 11:35 — What's up w...

Adam despises the term "public goods" and all the excuses for larceny that derive from that barbaric and manipulative concept. And he's gonna tell you all about it. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone's mad at Santa, but it might be a ruse... 01:19 — Adam reads the anti public goods article that this episode is based on. What's wrong with positive externalities? 15:12 — A brief tangent to describe eminen...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com Hello! Thank you for being a paid subscriber! Today on this bonus episode, Tyrone and I launch the first episode of our new “subscribers only” segment: Conspiracy Corner! On this inaugural episode, we get deep into the weeds about the Peter Thiel controversy. Is he a libertarian hero? Is he a secret agent of the...

It's another "crossover" episode! Adam Haman and Bob Murphy break down the recent Twitter(X) spat between Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy and other elements of the broad "MAGA" movement about the H1-B visa program and American culture. 00:00 — Intro. Bob's been fighting on Twitter again! 01:49 — Bob breaks down the controversy, then Adam reads Vivek Ramaswamy's provocative X post (linked below) that...

Adam and Tyrone have a few things to say about national flags. Mostly about the US flag, but also about those of other nations. How do you feel about "your" flag? How about others? 00:00 — Intro. After pledging allegiance to something, Tyrone introduces the Haman Nature article (linked below) that this episode is based on, "Some criticism and some redemption for the US flag." 03:00 — Adam begins r...

Merry Christmas! For the holidays, we here at Haman Nature want to give you another present! Here's a bonus episode that originally existed only behind the paywall at HamanNature. Substack.com. Enjoy! Book that Adam mentioned, Jonathan Haidt’s The Coddling of the American Mind (with Greg Lukianoff) PS: One more notion occurred to me about this episode. Maybe these “kids” are unintentionally playin...

Merry Christmas! For the holidays, we here at Haman Nature want to give you a present! Here's a bonus episode that originally existed only behind the paywall at HamanNature. Substack.com. Enjoy! Public school expert and amateur movie critic critic Charles Melchin comes on the show to turn the tables on our “Hey hero, your fly is down!” segment by pointing out some disagreements he has with Adam’s...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam Haman and Bob Murphy discuss the critical comments that have been exchanged between Javier Milei, president of Argentina, and Hans-Hermann Hoppe, economist and libertarian theorist. 00:00 — Intro. 01:01 — Why must we fight? Adam and Bob give a breakdown of the "dispute" between Hoppe and Milei and some of the history of Milei's rise in Argentina. 14:05 — What are...

Adam and Tyrone grapple with the issue of our day: Why are smart people often so stupid about politics? 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone lost his bone. Poor porcupine. Also, he had a tempestuous Thanksgiving because some of his smartest family members have idiotic and inconsistent opinions about political matters. Turns out it's easier to train (indoctrinate) a smart dog than a dumb one. 03:00 — Tyrone intro...

Adam and Tyrone explain the similarities between Darth Vader and the government, specifically those policies related to gas taxes and electric vehicle regulations and fees. 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone breathes funny. 01:00 — Tyrone introduces the article this episode is based on (linked below): "What Darth Vader can teach us about electric vehicles and their hidden fees." The government keeps changing "...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam Haman and Bob Murphy discuss the current "woke right" accusations flying around on social media lately. What does the term mean? Who is guilty of behaving in a woke manner, contrary to their stated beliefs? What's up with James Lindsey? Genius? Idiot? Something in between? Adam and Bob have the answers! 00:00 — Intro. Adam (with his intriguingly raspy voice) intro...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam Haman and Bob Murphy talk about Trump's threatened tariffs on BRICS nations if they try to topple the US dollar's status as the reserve currency of the world. What is it all about? What will happen next? 00:00 — Intro. Adam makes a great joke that he totally stands by. 01:30 — Trump's inflammatory tariff/BRICS Tweet is read -- with capitalization choices deciphere...

Adam and Tyrone dive deep into metaphysics using a classic children's story as a springboard. Come get philosophical and have some fun! 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone introduces the episode with a pun and an Olivia Newton-John classic. 00:46 — Tyrone introduces the article this episode is based on (linked below): "Goldilocks is a criminal, and there are no dials". Bizarrely, this leads to a discussion of t...

Adam Haman and Bob Murphy discuss the economics of energy policy from a libertarian perspective and how they might advise the new Trump administration. They also touch on property rights theory and climate change. Energy Study mentioned: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/fossil-fuels/2024-north-american-energy-inventory/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other s...

Happy Thanksgiving Hamaniacs! We previously released this episode behind the paywall, but Adam and I had so much fun recording this series of episodes that we simply had to share it with everyone. So in the spirit of the holidays and to express our sincere appreciation to all of our subscribers for your support, please enjoy Part 2 of our Best Movie Soundtracks series where we take a much needed b...

Adam and Tyrone dive deep into human nature as they tie together some things Jordan B. Peterson has said that dovetail with some insights from the great Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Adam comes out as an "unspiked person". So stunning. So brave. 00:51 — Tyrone brings up a recent Haman Nature article (linked below) about Jordan Peterson and remarks that there sure are a...

Adam and Tyrone reflect on the 2024 election. What happened? Why? What does it mean? What comes next? 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone shares a surprising new medical condition caused by the 2024 election results. 00:47 — Adam shares some initial thoughts. Where was the expected election fraud? Also, are Nevadans incapable of counting? Why so late with the results? 04:53 — Free Ross! Also, Adam trumps the be...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam asks the great Bob Murphy a bunch of questions about tariffs (given that the incoming president has been talking about them). 00:00 — Intro. Who is the Trump guy and why does he love tariffs so much? 01:10 — Trump says he'll replace the IRS with tariffs. Is this feasible? If so, is it desirable? How do we interpret how Trump handled the matter when Joe Rogan asked...

Adam and Tyrone take a much needed break from politics and "serious" matters to have some fun! This episode is Part 1 of a two part series where they countdown their top 10 most favorite movie soundtracks! 00:00 — Intro. Let's take a break and talk about music and movies! 03:15 — Revealed: Adam's #10 favorite movie soundtrack! 05:09 — Revealed: Tyrone's #10 favorite movie soundtrack! 06:31 — Revea...

On this "crossover" episode with the great Bob Murphy, Adam shares with Bob a pet peeve: People talk (and think) about probability all wrong. Along the way, they talk aliens, simulation theory, economics, and much much more! 00:00 — Intro. Bob shows a little jealousy. It's very cute. 02:21 — Adam lays out his case that how we deal with odds and probability is often very sloppy and prone to error....

Adam and Tyrone are joined by LNC Chair Angela McArdle and Libertarian Institute Director Scott Horton for a discussion of the 2024 presidential election season and the debut of a new Haman Nature game show, 3-Letter Agency! Wisdom and fun all in the same episode! 00:00 — Intro. Say hello to today's guests, Angela McArdle and Scott Horton! Plus, a little chat about Scott's soon-to-be-released book...

On this "crossover" episode with Bob Murphy of the Bob Murphy show, Adam and Bob talk about voting. Does it matter if you vote? Or who you vote for? How should libertarians think about the act of voting? What about strategy versus principles? 00:00 — Intro. Well, Bob is at it again on X. His comments about who he's voting for have riled some people up. Spoiler alert: It's Jesus. 02:24 — Bob lays o...

Adam and Tyrone have some fun on this episode, blasting both major candidates for the stupid things they say. Nobody is safe. Drunk? Insane? Gaffes? Word Salad? 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone introduces the show with a little word salad of his own, and teases an upcoming election prediction episode of Haman Nature with special celebrity guests! 03:15 — Roll the tape on Kamala! Let the word salad and verbal...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com In this bonus portion of Adam’s interview of Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen author Domenic Scarcella, things get wild! Insights revealed! Important issues debated! Star Trek referenced! This one has it all! 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming back (to the 2nd half of an interview) Domenic Scarcella! 00:42 — Adam quotes a beaut...

If you haven't heard, it's election season. Shockingly, this is (once again) the most important election of our lifetimes. Adam and Tyrone talk about why democracy itself is awful. Along the way, they comment on a video called "Why Democracy is Mathematically Impossible". 00:00 — Intro. It's election season! Despair! 01:17 — Democracy is trash, but that doesn't mean every critique of it makes sens...