Bob Murphy Show

Adam Haman returns again, this time to discuss the pros and cons of shutting down debate. The context is Darryl Cooper's recent appearance on Joe Rogan. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this conversation. Darryl Cooper's March 2025 appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. The  HamanNature substack . Help support  the Bob Murphy Show.

Jonathan Menn is a retired trial attorney who earned an MDiv and has started a ministry equipping pastors in East Africa. His latest book,  Is Christianity True? , covers three main topics: 1) the trustworthiness of the Bible, 2) the incoherence of naturalism, and 3) the problem of evil. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this interview. The ECL...

Adam Haman joins Bob (yet again) to discuss various topics, but most important: Was Trump right to say that the Biden Administration was funding research on transgender experiments on mice? Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this conversation. The reason article "debunking" Trump's claim. Bob's InFi episode on GDP calculations and government spending. The...

Bob samples from Alex O'Connor, Ben Shapiro, and Freeman Dyson to offer his latest understanding of the connection between free will, the self, and quantum uncertainty. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Alex O'Connor debates Ben Shapiro on God. Freeman Dyson on free will and quantum physics. The double-split experiment showcasing uncertainty at atomic level. The BMS episode whi...

In yet another crossover episode, Adam Haman and Bob discuss the fiery showdown between Ukraine's Zelensky and the US president and VP, on live television, from the Oval Office. As usual, Adam and Bob bring up points that others have neglected. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. The  Haman Nature page . Help support  the Bob M...

In another crossover episode, Adam Haman joins Bob to discuss deep theological questions. As usual, they strive to provide new angles on age-old problems. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. BMS ep 295 , where Christian Hubbs present historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. The  Haman Nature page . Help support  the B...

Jimmy Morrison is a filmmaker who, with Tom Woods, created the original documentary "The Bubble," featuring interviews with several Austro-libertarian experts, including the host of the Bob Murphy Show. Jimmy explains the sequels to the film and his other work. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this interview. LetUsDisagree.com , the site for all Bu...

In another crossover episode, Adam Haman joins Bob to discuss the phenomenon of arguing with midwits on social media. They. beautifully illustrate the bell curve meme. Examples include the COBOL red herring regarding DOGE and Social Security, as well as Krugman's handling of the claim that excessive debt "burdens future generations." Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTub...

Mikkel Thorup is founder and CEO of ExPat Money. He joins Bob to discuss various geopolitical events, including Trump's talk of grabbing the Panama Canal and Greenland, as well as the dollar's shrinking importance in the global economy. He gives thoughts on the importance of setting up a "Plan B" of assets and living arrangements outside your home country. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links...

Bob first explains the neoclassical theory of "optimal tariffs," by which a large country can use a modest tariff to improve its terms of trade. He then shows how this theoretical possibility is consistent with standard arguments making the case for free trade. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The link for Monetary-Metals.com . Fed Reserve Bank of Richmond piece on optima...

Adam Haman returns to discuss yet another whirlwind of activity from the Trump Administration, including dismantling of the USAID program and his announcement that the US it taking ownership of Gaza. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. Trump announcement on Gaza. The Stephen Miran report on trade reform. Dave Smith setting up the Elizabe...

The executive editor of the Libertarian Institute, Sheldon Richman, joins Bob to push back against the popular use of the term "corporate" as a pejorative. They cover both cultural and theoretical issues. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. Sheldon Richman's post on the term "corporate." His bio at the Libertarian Institute. Murray Rothb...

In yet another crossover, Adam Haman returns to discuss the recent admission by the feds that the origin of Covid-19 was probably the Wuhan lab leak. Adam and Bob then discuss the age-old question, "If you could go back in time and find baby Hitler, would you...?" Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. The  Haman Nature page . Help sup...

Fergus Hodgson is originally from New Zealand but has lived in several countries. His new book explains that the prospects for being an ex-pat in Latin America don't live up to the hype. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this episode. Fergus Hodgson's homepage . His book The Latin America Red Pill . Help support  the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman and Bob discuss Trump's whirlwind first day in office, as well as Elon's intriguing hand salute. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. Bob's analysis of The Purge . The  Haman Nature page . Help support  the Bob Murphy Show.

Bob responds to Curtis Yarvin's commentary on the H1B visa argument among conservatives, wherein Yarvin actually advocates government slavery as the solution to America's woes. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Curtis Yarvin's substack post and the YouTube version . Bob’s analysis ( part 1 and part 2 ) of the Yarvin vs. Dave Smith debate. Bob's critique of Milton Frie...

Adam Haman and Bob discuss the various theories for the causes of the devastating LA fires. Quick hint: the government doesn't come out pretty. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version of this episode. Adam's post on the FAIR fire insurance program. John Papola's coverage , which contained two of the clips used. Rufo's tweet showing the focus on DEI. Investig...

Back in April 2024, Adam Terrell of the Theocracy podcast posted his discussion with Bob about the intersection of his Christian beliefs and writings on privately produced law. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The Theocracy podcast . Bob's article on law without the State . Adam Terrell's book on Public Stoning . Help support  the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman suggests that he and Bob discuss popular conspiracy theories, including 9/11, the JFK assassination, and the moon landing. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. Murray Rothbard on flouride in the water. Martyr Made podcast series on Jeffrey Epstein. NASA's official report on what happened to the original moon landing telemetry....

Bob covers John 2: 1-12, the wedding feast at Cana, where Jesus performs His first miracle. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: John MacArthur on turning the water into wine. The previous episode in this series, i.e.  BMS ep. 372, Installment 7: the Son of Man. The first two installments ( one and two ) in the series, giving the framework of Bob's views on miracles and God's...

Adam Haman joins Bob to discuss the recent "civil war" on the right over the H-1B visa program, with a focus on Vivek Ramaswamy's critique of American culture. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this episode. Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial tweet on US culture. Robert Sterling's stats on the H-1B program . An EPI study (based on 2019 data) of t...

Bob finishes his commentary on the first chapter of John, covering chapter 1 verses 43-50. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: RC Sproul on the Son of God vs. Son of Man titles for Jesus. The previous episode in this series, i.e. BMS ep. 363 Installment 6: Calling the First Disciples. Bob's children's book, The Three Lads and the Lizard King . Help support  the Bob Murphy Sh...

Inspired by the outrage over Daryll Cooper's remarks on Tucker Carlson's show, the Libertarian Institute's Keith Knight summarizes his article exploding the aura of Churchill. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The  YouTube version  of this interview. Keith Knight's article on Churchill (the subject of this interview). Keith Knight’s article  on atomic bombs and P...

Adam Haman joins Bob to discuss the recent debate between Hans Hoppe and Javier Milei over closing the Argentina central bank. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. Hans Hoppe's critique of Milei . Milei's vehement response . Bob's interview of Nicolas Cachanosky , a co-author of Argentina's dollarization plan. The  Haman Nature page...

Spike Cohen was the 2020 VP candidate for the Libertarian Party, and founder of Power to the People. He discusses his debates with Destiny and David Hogg, running with Jo Jorgenson, and how he fights government abuse of ostensible child protection. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version  of this episode. Spike Cohen's You Are the Power homepage. Spike's deba...