Bob Murphy Show

Pastor and apologist Lee Strobel recently appeared on Tucker Carlson to discuss his new book on angels and demons. But Bob focuses on Strobel's own journey from atheism to faith, and his description of near death experiences. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The Tucker Carlson interview of Lee Strobel . This episode’s sponsor,  ExPatMoneySummit.com . Strobel's new bo...

Adam Haman returns to discuss three recent news items involving the Trump Administration: the Intel acquisition, the firing of and lawsuit by Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and the possible judicial repeal of some of the tariffs. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  The Swan Brothers . Bob's r ecent appea...

Ray March is an economist with the Free Market Institute (where he studied under Murphy years ago) and a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute. He joins the podcast to discuss his recent op ed in the Washington Post. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  ExPatMoneySummit.com . Ray March's Was...

Mathematician Ian Deters returns to the podcast to summarize the results of his computer simulations of a simple model of "free banking," as guided by Bob's instructions. His report has some good news and bad news for Bob. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor, ExPatMoneySummit.com . The website of Ian Det...

In a new type of crossover episode, Adam Haman and Bob Murphy provide an in-depth analysis of Frank Miller's classic graphic novel, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. They also relate Miller's depiction to other treatments of the world's greatest detective. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  The Sw...

Alex Bernardo hosts the Protestant Libertarian podcast. He recently had Bob on, to explain why American Christians should care about the Federal Reserve. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  PersistSEO.com . The homepage of the Protestant Libertarian podcast. Help support  the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman returns for another crossover, this time reviewing a fascinating, 18-minute video which makes a strong case that "they've been lying to us about nuclear power." As always, Adam and Bob don't trust anybody, even the fellow YouTuber. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  The Swan Brothers ....

David R. Henderson is a Research Fellow with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He joins Bob to discuss a recent substack post, in which he reproduced the article Hoover ran in the lead-up to the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. David and Bob then discuss parallels with current events. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversat...

In another crossover episode, Adam Haman asks Bob about his doubts/concerns on various parts of Richard Werner's recent appearance on the Tucker Carlson show. This discussion is on the heels of Bob's episode of the Human Action podcast with Jonathan Newman, where they responded to Werner's interview from an Austrian economics perspective. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The&n...

Martha Bueno is a popular advocate for liberty whose parents fled communist Cuba. She is part of Lyn Ulbricht's new organization dedicated to freeing nonviolent offenders suffering from cruel sentencing. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  PersistSEO.com . The homepage for MACS (Mothers...

Patri Friedman has a long career in promoting real-world projects for creating free cities. Originally he was associated with seasteading, but he has since focused on an opportunity provided in Honduras. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  PersistSEO.com . Patri's Twitter account . The homepage for Pron...

Adam returns for another crossover, this time to discuss Peter Thiel's fascinating conversation with Ross Douthat. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode's sponsor, The Swan Brothers . The Thiel/Douthat interview . BMS ep 421 , building a billionaire's bunker. Bob's article explaining the distinction between Hayek's knowle...

Mel Whitte--who goes by the humorous Twitter handle @Villgecrazylady--was perfectly poised to realize the ostensible arrest file on Gaza whistleblower Tony Aguilar was an obvious fake. She explains to Bob how she realized Aguilar's critics were lying. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Tony Aguilar's first and then second appearan...

Bob gives a mixed review of James Gunn's 2025 Superman, in particular contrasting it with the 1978 classic. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Bob’s review of the Transformers (animated) movie. This episode’s sponsor,  PersistSEO.com . Help support  the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman returns to help Bob critique two recent Tucker Carlson interviews, featuring Charlie Kirk and Saagar Enjeti. Although the conversations contained much to praise, Adam and Bob focus on the unfortunate economic paternalism in both. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. The Tucker interview of Charlie Kirk , and of Saaga...

Scott Horton talks to Bob about his recent Tucker Carlson performance, as well as identifying key lies about US foreign policy. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  PersistSEO.com . Scott Horton's appearance on the Tucker Carlson show. Scott's archives at the Libertarian Institute. Scott's book...

Adam Haman returns to talk to a fellow Vegas entrepreneur, John "W2Jesus" Pollak, who is affiliated with the popular "Vegas Matt" YouTube channel. A fun discussion all around. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this conversation. The "Vegas Matt" YouTube channel. The  HamanNature substack . Help support  the Bob Murphy Show.

Christina Dent was raised a conservative Christian who was first homeschooled and then went to college to earn a degree in Biblical studies. She had always endorsed a punitive approach to drugs until she met the mother of a foster child, who shattered Christina's preconceptions. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’...

Adam Haman and Bob Murphy interview Jacob Hornberger to get to the bottom of their differing views on libertarianism and immigration. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. BMS ep 416 , which was a response to Hornberger's original critique of Adam and Bob. Jacob's response to them. The  HamanNature substack . Help support &...

Stefan Molyneux's Freedomain platform hosts the world's largest online community devoted to philosophical inquiry and personal liberty. He joins Bob to discuss several topics, including Stefan's return (after exile) to Twitter, his advice to young men, and his evolving views on Christianity. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversa...

Tom Woods returns to the show to discuss being an academic vs. entrepreneur, the proud history of foreign non-interventionism on the American Right, and the sorry state of our public intellectuals. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor,  PersistSEO.com . Scott Horton's magnificent appearance on T...

Adam Haman returns to help Bob respond to a common string of objections he recently received, as feedback on a lecture given to the Menger Institute. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this conversation. Bob's lecture to the Menger Institute on private law (and defense). Bob's articles on warlords and the mafia . BMS ep 166 on Arrow's Theorem ....

Bob elaborates on the vision he recently painted on the Tom Woods Show, explaining a plausible path by which today's multi-billionaires might eventually sit on the same playing field as the leaders of nation States. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Bob's appearance on the Tom Woods Show talking about AI and robotics. This episode’s sponsor,  PersistSEO.com . Help support...

Adam Haman returns. This time he and Bob discuss a fascinating interview in which Darryl Cooper gives his "heretical" takes on God and the devil. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this conversation. Darryl Cooper's appearance on the Duncan Trussell Family Hour podcast. The  HamanNature substack . Help support  the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman returns to discuss various clips on the Israel/US conflict with Iran. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this conversation. Tulsi Gabbard's clarification on her March testimony. The Tucker/Cruz interview . Dave Smith's "funeral" for Ben Shapiro . Dave Smith vs. Konstantin Kisin on Piers Morgan. The  HamanNature substack . Help support...