Bob Murphy Show
The Bob Murphy Show promotes free markets, free minds, and grateful souls. Hosted by Robert Murphy, the podcast features interviews and discussions on economics, philosophy, and libertarian ideas.
Episodes
Ep. 517 Bob Murphy Asks: Why Did I Lose My SoHo Forum Debate on Fractional Reserve Banking?
Adam returns to tell Bob why he lost his debate to George Selgin.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The SoHo Forum debate between Murphy and Selgin.This episode’s sponsor, the free Plan-B guide from ExPatMoney.Bob’s article on FRB.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 516 Bob Murphy Interviewed About the Future of AI
Bob recently appeared on the "Human Reaction" podcast, where host David Rand asked him various questions concerning the economics of AI. Although frequent BMS listeners will have heard these themes before, there is new material in this discussion.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The Human Reaction YT channel.This episode’s sponsor, the free P
Ep. 515 The "Crime of '73" and Other Episodes in US Economic History
Adam Haman returns to further discuss US monetary and economic history, with an emphasis on understanding the designs of the "American System" (propounded by Hamilton and later Clay).Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The previous BMS ep. 507 on this topic. The Phoenician League archives.This episode’s sponsor, the free Plan-B guide from ExPatM
Ep. 514 Bryan Caplan on the Strengths and Weaknesses of Rothbard's "For a New Liberty"
GMU economics professor Bryan Caplan discusses his recent substack series going through Rothbard's classic, For a New Liberty, chapter by chapter.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The cited chapter summaries from Bryan Caplan's review of Rothbard: nine, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen.This episode’s sponsor, the free Plan-B guide from
Ep. 513 What Defines an Asset Bubble? What Got Us Out of the Depression?
Adam Haman helps Bob dissect a recent episode of the Coleman Hughes show, where he interviewed Iman Virjee on his new book on asset bubbles. Bob clarifies the description, and then pushes back on Virjee's analysis of the Great Depression.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Coleman Hughes' interview of Aman Virjee.This episode’s sponsor, the free
Ep. 512 The Rise and Fall of the Labor Theory of Value
Relying on his Journal of Libertarian Studies review essay of Kevin Carson' book on mutualism, Bob first explains--and then critiques--the labor (and cost) theory of economic value. This was not exclusively a Marxist idea; it was held by Adam Smith and other classical economists.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:Bob's paper in the JLS critiquing the labor theory of value.This ep
Ep. 511 Adam Haman and Bob Murphy Review McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove"
Adam Haman returns for another literary episode, this one reviewing Larry McMurtry's classic Western, "Lonesome Dove." He and Bob praise not just the story, but the novel's writing too.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.This episode’s sponsor, the free Plan-B guide from ExPatMoney.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 510 Brian Albrecht Shows a Flaw in the "Waterbed" Critique of Market Power
Economist Brian Albrecht explains his discovery of a surprising--but critical--missing link in a popular argument against market power. Specifically, Brian shows that the standard work in this literature doesn't even allow consumer harm as a possibility of firms merging.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Albrecht's paper on the weakness in the
Ep. 509 Responding to Jeremy Kauffman on Libertarian Party Strategy
Adam Haman returns to help Bob offer praise and criticism for Jeremy Kauffman's recent speech at the Libertarian Party's national convention, as well as his appearance on the Tom Woods Show.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Jeremy Kauffman's appearance on the Tom Woods Show. His address to the LP national convention.Jeremy's interview on BMS e
Ep. 508 Gene Callahan Argues Murphy's AnCap Vision Is Just a State
Drawing on the work of British idealist philosopher Bernard Bosanquet, Callahan argues that standard depictions of an "anarcho-capitalist" society, whether practical or not, would constitute a "State."Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Gene Callahan's article on anarchism.Bob's pamphlet, Chaos Theory.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 507 A Critique of Hamilton's American System
Adam Haman joins Bob to critique an article making an Austrian case for Alexander Hamilton's "American System." Specifically, the plan favored national banking, protective tariffs, assumption of state debts, a preference for "productive" credit, and infrastructure projects. Bob pushes back.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The article praising
Ep 506 Abby Hall on Her New Book Introducing Austrian Economics
With co-author Chris Coyne, Abby Hall has a new book serving as an introduction to the Austrian School. As she and Bob discuss, the book fills a niche in the existing options of this genre.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Abby Hall's new book (co-authored with Chris Coyne), Austrian Economics: An Introduction.The prior BMS interview of Abby (
Ep. 505 Highlighting Scott Horton on Joe Rogan
Adam Haman returns to help Bob trumpet the amazing performance of Scott Horton on the JRE.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The Rogan interview of Horton.Bob's "Hail Mary" episode and interview of Robert Bryce on rare earths.Adam's analysis of the Massie affair.This episode’s sponsor, Jackery.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murph
Ep. 504 Thomas Massie on Tucker
Adam Haman returns to help Bob analyze the recent Tucker Carlson monologue and then interview of Thomas Massie. Although they are fans of both men, Adam and Bob do have some misgivings about the episode.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The Tucker episode with Massie.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The HamanNature substack.
Ep. 503 How Is the Progressive Analysis of Jeffrey Dahmer Like the Libertarian Analysis of Putin?
Adam Haman returns, for the first in a series on "Challenging and Defending Liberty." In this one, Bob plays clips from a progressive who uses the Jeffrey Dahmer case to challenge the "prison-industrial complex." Bob argues that this is similar to how antiwar libertarians analyze Putin and the Iranian regime.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this
Ep. 502 Answering Darryl Cooper's Objections to Libertarianism
Adam Haman returns to help Bob respond to Martyr Made's recent appearance on Jacob Winograd's Biblical Anarchy podcast.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.Darryl's appearance on Jacob Winograd's show.A previous BMS covering Oregon's drug decriminalization.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The HamanNature substack
Ep. 501 The Notorious Red and Blue Button Brouhaha
Bob first addresses a pro-political process argument from Tom Woods, then spends the balance of the episode analyzing a brain teaser that swept X for 3 days.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The Tom Woods episode with Clint Russell.Two interesting (one and two) substack posts from Tim Urban.Bob's pamphlet on Texas independence.Help support&nbs
Ep. 500 Responding to Elon on UBI as a Solution to AI-Produced Unemployment
Adam Haman returns, this time helping Bob to unpack and critique Elon Musk's recent advocacy of UBI as a solution to AI taking our jobs.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 499 Bob Murphy Explains a Voluntary Society from a Biblical Perspective
Back in February, Bob was a guest on the Bad Roman podcast, talking about his booklet Chaos Theory from a Christian point of view. This is a rebroadcast of that discussion.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The Bad Roman podcast.Bob's pamphlet, Chaos Theory.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 498 Analyzing Mamet's House of Games
Adam Haman returns to discuss one of his favorite movies. Plus he and Bob share personal stories of when they were conned.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 497 An Interdisciplinary Commentary on the Gospel Accounts of Jesus Christ: Installment 12, Men Loved Darkness
Bob continues his commentary on John chapter 3, this time on verses 18 through 36 (finishing the chapter). The emphasis is on the humility of John the Baptist, and the fact that you need a savior.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The previous episode in this series, i.e. BMS ep 487, Installment 11: Whoever Believes in Him.RC Sproul on Jesus as the light.Help support th
Ep. 496 America After Trump
Adam Haman returns to discuss the political vacuum that will be left in a post-Trump America. It's not a pretty picture.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.Bob's pamphlet on Texan independence.This episode’s sponsor, the Scott Horton Academy.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 495 A Conversation With One of the Creators of Call of Duty
Chance Glasco has over 25 years of experience in game development, including pivotal roles in the Medal of Honor and Call of Duty titles. He joins Bob for a wide-ranging discussion touching on programming mechanics, political pressure on game narratives, and concerns about animated violence.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Chance Glasc
Ep. 494 Trump Tries to Find Exit Ramp From Iran
Adam Haman returns to discuss Trump's address to the nation on Iran. Bob offers a theory that Trump isn't as much of a puppet of Netanyahu as some cynics claim.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, the Scott Horton Academy.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 493 Three Deeper Dives Into Fiscal and Monetary Economics
Bob uses clips from his ZeroHedge debate with Randall Wray, as well as a moment from a forthcoming Human Action podcast, to provide deeper analysis than he had time to cover in the moments.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The ZeroHedge debate between Murphy and Randall Wray.Bob's (quick) critique of the sectoral balance argument.Bob's Human Action episode on Cantillon effects.H
Ep. 492 Economics of the Petrodollar and ZeroHedge Debate Murphy vs Wray
Adam Haman returns to discuss with Bob the economics of the petrodollar. They also go through some key moments from the recent ZeroHedge debate between Bob and MMT co-founder Randall Wray.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The ZeroHedge debate.Scott Beyer on the petrodollar.Bob critiques the sectoral balance demonstration, and Kelton's boo
Ep. 491 Robert Breedlove Asks Murphy for a Deep Dive into Praxeology
Bob was recently on the "What Is Money?" podcast to probe the philosophical underpinnings of Austrian economics.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.HHH's Economic Science and the Austrian Method (ESAM).BMS ep 7 explaining Godel's theorem.Bob's earlier appearance on "What Is Money?" (recorded on-site at the inaugural ARC conference).H
Ep. 490 Remembering the Economic Contributions of Rothbard and Garrison
Adam Haman returns to discuss with Bob the legacy to economics left by Murray Rothbard and Roger Garrison, in light of the 100th anniversary of Rothbard's birth and the recent passing of Garrison.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.Rothbard's Man, Economy, and State and Bob's Study Guide to it.Garrison's 1984 journal article. The home
Ep. 489 Michael Fraser Explains the Pentagon Decision to Dump Claude
Michael Fraser is a business consultant on leading LLMs, with an extensive knowledge of praxeology. He joins Bob to discuss the Pentagon's decision to sever ties with Anthropic and even designate them a supply chain risk.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Anthropic CEO's statement in response to Hegseth decision.Academic paper putti
Ep. 488 Do LLMs Always Escalate to Nuclear War?
Adam Haman returns, this time to discuss a recent paper summarizing the performance of leading LLMs in wargames.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The NewScientist article reporting (inaccurately) on this research paper.BMS ep 467 on the weaknesses of modern game theory.This episode’s sponsors, the Scott Horton Aca
Ep. 487 An Interdisciplinary Commentary on the Gospel Accounts of Jesus Christ: Installment 11, Whoever Believes in Him
Bob continues his commentary on John chapter 3, this time on verses 13 through 17. This includes the famous verse John 3:16, which lays out the recipe for eternal life through belief in Jesus.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The previous episode in this series, i.e. BMS ep 475, Installment 10: Being Born Again.John Piper on Moses lifting up the serpent.John Piper answers: Does
Ep. 486 Analyzing the Epstein-Bannon Interview
Adam Haman returns, this time to help Bob parse the Epstein-Bannon interview footage that was released with the general Epstein file dump. It reveals a glib character who plays fast and loose with his anecdotes.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The Epstein-Bannon footage.This episode’s sponsors, the Scott Horton Academ
Ep. 485 Is the Epstein Case the Right's Russiagate?
Adam Haman returns to address a small but vocal minority who allege that the Epstein file dump was a big nothingburger, and that there is no evidence for a global trafficking cult.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, Monetary Metals.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 484 Stablecoins, Gold, and the Fate of the US Dollar
Adam Haman returns, to help Bob unpack a fascinating article outlining the intersection of stablecoins and monetary compeition among the global powers.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsors, the Scott Horton Academy and The Swan Brothers.Bob's episode on a billionaire bunker, and the leaked brie
Ep. 483 Robert Bryce Explains Why DC Cares So Much About Venezuelan Oil
Robert Bryce is an expert on energy markets and their intersection with geopolitics. He joins Bob to explain the long-standing US hostility toward the Chavez and then Maduro regimes. He also explains the fragility of the Cuban regime, which had depended on Venezuelan exports.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Rob
Ep. 482 Three Amazing Speeches at the World Economic Forum
Adam Haman returns to help Bob parse three amazing (in different ways) speeches at the WEF, given by Mark Carney, Donald Trump, and Javier Milei.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, the Scott Horton Academy.Links to the WEF speeches by Mark Carney, Donald Trump, and Javier Milei.The HamanNatur
Ep. 481 Tony Lapidus Does Amazing Impressions and Tells Us How
Tony Lapidus is blowing up on X, known for his amazing Lex Fridman and other impressions. He showcases them for Bob, and explains his process.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Tony Lapidus on X, and on YouTube.The link for this episode’s sponsor, Monetary Metals.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 480 Government Daycare Fraud and Free Market Solutions
Adam Haman returns for another crossover, this time discussing the daycare fraud in Minnesota, and how a free market would handle these issues.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, the Scott Horton Academy.Adam Haman's substack posts on MN fraud and LARPing.The HamanNature substack.Help support 
Ep. 479 LEAKED: Trump’s Secret Strategy Briefing
NOTE: THIS IS FICTITIOUS. I am trying to "steelman" the Administration's policies, to try to retroactively make sense of various moves they have made, that initially surprised me. I thought it would be more entertaining to present the material in this way; I didn't realize people might think it was an actual leak.Bob relays leaked audio of a presentation that was apparently given recently to
Ep. 478 A Review of Kubrick's Largely Overlooked "Barry Lyndon"
Adam Haman returns for another installment in the artistic review series. This time he and Bob review Stanley Kubrick's 1975 period piece, "Barry Lyndon."Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The trailer for Barry Lyndon.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Sho
Ep. 477 Abigail Hall on the Dubious History of US Intervention in Latin America
Abigail Hall is an economist at the University of Tampa. She has co-authored several books detailing the dangers of aggressive US foreign policy. In this episode she talks specifically about the Venezuelan operation and the arguments from its proponents.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Abby Hall and Patrik Ward's op ed on CIA intervention i
Ep. 476 Commentary on the Venezuela Commentary
Adam Haman returns for another crossover episode, this time to discuss the right-wing commentary on the capture of Nicolas Maduro (and his wife).Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.Ed Feser interview on the Catholic fathers' writings on international law.The HamanNature substack.
Ep. 475 An Interdisciplinary Commentary on the Gospel Accounts of Jesus Christ: Installment 10, Being Born Again
Bob covers John 3: 1-12, where Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born again to see the kingdom of God.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The previous episode in this series, i.e. BMS ep. 396, Installment 9: Cleansing the Temple.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 474 What Does It Mean for Elon Musk to be Worth $749 billion?
Responding to the reaction over Elon Musk's recent estimated net worth of some $749 billion, Bob analyzes the economics of financial markets in much greater depth than the critics.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:A news item on Musk being worth $749 billion.The link for this episode’s sponsor, Monetary Metals.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 473 Elon Predicts No Work and No Money
Adam Haman returns to discuss an intriguing panel featuring Elon Musk and Nvidia's Jensen Huang as they announced a business deal with Saudi Arabia.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, the Scott Horton Academy.The panel featuring Elon and Jensen Huang.Bob critiques Paul Craig Roberts on MRI outsourcing.
Ep. 472 Pontus Rendahl on His Failed Outreach to Heterodox Economists
Pontus Rendahl is a neoclassically trained economist who spent a decade at the University of Cambridge, which has a long tradition of hosting heterodox economics. He made good-faith efforts to interact with these outsiders but reports that the attempt bore little fruit.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The link for this episod
Ep. 471 Reaction to Eric Weinstein on Gauge Theory in Economics
Adam joins Bob in reviewing Bob's recent conversation with Eric Weinstein, on his work (with Pia Malaney) in applying gauge theory to economics. Bob argues that neoclassical economists but also Austrians should consider Eric's bold proposals.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, the Scott Horton Academy.Bob's
Ep. 470 Are There Theoretical Limits to AI?
Adam Haman returns, this time to help Bob analyze clips from Adam's own show. Specifically, Adam had interviewed two authors (Jobst Landgrebe and Barry Smith) on their book claiming that AI had in-built limits.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The Haman Nature interview of the autho
Ep. 469 David Brady Jr on the NEW Neoconservatives
David Brady Jr joins Bob to discuss his essay on the new neoconservatives, including such figures as Douglas Murray and James Lindsay.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The link for this episode’s sponsor, Monetary Metals.David's article on the new neoconservatives, and his article on woke baiting.Help support the Bob Murp
Ep. 468 Steve Landsburg REALLY Explains Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity
Economist Steve Landsburg gives a presentation based on his new book, which uses intuitive analogies to really explain the slowdown in time and other odd implications of the theory of special relativity.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Order Steve Landsburg's books.A great "Mechanical Universe" episode showing Lorentz transfo
Ep. 467 Haman and Murphy Discuss the Weaknesses of Game Theory
Adam Haman returns for another crossover. In this episode, they give the brief history and a critique of formal game theory.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.Bob's article on A Beautiful Mind.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 466 Dr Keith Smith Testifies With Mark Cuban to Congress
Keith Smith is founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma. He returns to the podcast to summarize his recent testimony on medical costs.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The CSPAN video of the testimony.The Surgery Center of Oklahoma. The Free Market Medical Association (FMMA). Matt Ohrt's appearance on the BMS.The Tuttle Twins Acad
Ep. 465 Scott Horton Explains Why Antiwar Guys Can Still Be Tough
Founder of the Libertarian Institute, Scott Horton, joins Bob to discuss the new online academy dedicated to revisionist history. Along the way, he explains why he had no trouble being a right-wing antiwar ideologue in his formative years.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The link for Scott Horton Academy (use promo code "BOB").Sco
Ep. 464 Parsing Curtis Yarvin's Rendition of Misesian Monetary Theory
Steve Patterson joins Bob to analyze a recent interview of Curtis Yarvin, in which he favorably discusses Mises' views on money and banking.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Yarvin on the Peter McCormack show.Bob's prior critique of Yarvis on libertarianism and finance.Bagus and Howden responding to Block and Barnett on maturity mism
Ep. 463 Debating Allied Entry into World War II
Adam Haman returns to assess clips a recent ZeroHedge debate between Keith Knight and Jim Holland, on whether the Allies should have entered World War II.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The link to the ZeroHedge debate between Keith Knight and Jim Holland.Bob's source for WW2 prod
Ep. 462 The Full Story Behind the Venezuelan Motorboats
Kyle Anzalone joins Bob to discuss the details behind US strikes on boats off the coast of Venezuela, including the release of the survivors. Kyle then summarizes some other foreign policy hotspots.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The link for this episode’s sponsor, Monetary Metals.Kyle's page at the Libertarian Institute.DE
Ep. 461 Baptists and Bootleggers in the Tucker/Shapiro Feud over Fuentes
Bob gives a friendly critique to Clint Russell and other antiwar podcasters for unwittingly conceding the framing of Ben Shapiro and James Lindsay, when it comes to the place of Nick Fuentes in their ranks.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Clint Russell's episode on Fuentes conquering TPUSA. Ben Shapiro on Tucker Carlson as the bad g
Ep. 460 Criticizing Molyneux on the Rules of War and Tucker on Libertarian Economists
Adam Haman returns to critically assess clips from Stefan Molyneux (on the morality of war) and Tucker Carlson (and the allegedly insidious role of libertarian economists in hurting Americans).Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The link to Stefan's episode. The link to Tucker's episode.Th
Ep. 459 Chicago-Trained Alberto Bisin Defends the Use of Mathematics in Economics
Bob has a delightful discussion with one of his NYU professors on the recent controversy regarding the use of math in economics.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Paul Romer's critique of "mathiness" in the theory of economic growth.Bob's doctoral dissertation, with mathematical appendix showing the problems with assuming the real r
Ep. 458 Unpacking Arthur Laffer’s Economic History
Adam Haman returns to help Bob unpack the juicy economic history from a recent Hoover Institution interview of Arthur Laffer.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The Hoover Institution interview of Arthur Laffer.Bob's book Understanding Money Mechanics.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 457 Matt Ohrt On How He Saved His Company Millions in Health Care Expenses
Matt Ohrt is the Executive Director of the Free Market Medical Association. He tells Bob various stories from his experience in helping companies save millions by opting out of the conventional government/insurance health care system.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The Free Market Medical Association (FMMA) homepage.Matt Ohrt's b
Ep. 456 What Went Wrong with Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization?
Reason producer Zach Weissmueller joins Bob for a tough but informative discussion on why rolling back the drug war is more nuanced than what many libertarians might believe. Zach produced a documentary and just debated at the SoHo Forum on why Oregon's drug decriminalization was overturned.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Zach Weismueller'
Ep. 455 Adam Haman and Bob Murphy Review The Big Kahuna
Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 454 By Popular Request, Bob Murphy Responds to Nick Fuentes’ Arguments
In a recent episode, Adam Haman joined Bob to critically assess a clip from Nick Fuentes. His fans flooded the comments, saying that we ran from the actual debate. In this episode, Bob explains his objections.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:BMS ep. 453 in which Adam Haman and Bob criticized Fuentes.Bob's takedown of Lincoln's argument for tariffs.The link for Monetar
Ep. 453 Analyzing the Coleman Hughes vs Dave Smith Debate
Adam Haman returns to first comment on the recent Nick Fuentes rehabilitation tour, and then the main event: Analyzing the Coleman Hughes vs. Dave Smith debate.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.Coleman Hughes vs. Dave Smith.Dave Smith responds to the "seven countries in five years" challenge.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan
Ep. 452 The Game of Life: Why Religious Faith Works
Bob draws on numerous examples from everyday adult wisdom to explain why religious obedience bestow benefits, perhaps counterintuitively.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The link for the 2025 ExPat Money Summit.The link for Monetary Metals.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 451 Evaluating Strategies for Liberty
Adam Haman returns to help Bob critically assess the various strategies for promoting liberty that they and their colleagues have tried.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The link for the 2025 ExPat Money Summit.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.Bob's interview of Patri Friedman on Prospera. His recent interview
Ep. 450 A Review of GK Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday
Adam Haman returns to participate in the 2nd installment of his "book club" with Bob. Last time, they reviewed The Dark Knight Returns, while this time they review The Man Who Was Thursday, a classic philosophical thriller.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The link for the 2025 ExPat Money Summit.GK Chesterton's The Man Who
Ep. 449 Daniel Kuehn on WEB Dubois' Interaction with Bohm-Bawerk
Daniel Kuehn is a labor economist with the Urban Institute. He has an interest in the history of economic thought, and joins Bob to discuss his forthcoming Journal of Economic Perspectives (Vol 39, No 4) article on WEB Dubois' work on marginal productivity theory, when it was still in its infancy.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversatio
Ep. 448 Unpacking Dave Smith's Analysis of Jimmy Kimmel
In another crossover, Adam Haman returns to critically assess Dave Smith's intriguing arguments regarding the firing (with FCC pressure) of Jimmy Kimmel.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The link for the 2025 ExPat Money Summit.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.Dave Smith's Part of the Problem episode 1306.Bob'
Ep. 447 Spike Cohen Actually Beats City Hall
Spike Cohen returns to the podcast to elaborate on the tremendous success of his organization, You Are the Power. By simply spotlighting particular government officials abusing their position, his network can give people an incentive to do the right thing.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, ExPatMoneyS
Ep. 446 Clarifying Controversies in Charlie Kirk Aftermath
Adam Haman returns to discuss various controversies that have arisen in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The link for the 2025 ExPat Money Summit.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.Glenn Greenwald showcasing Charlie Kirk on Netenyahu regime.The Kyle Kulinski discu
Ep. 445 Jake Boldig Teaches Christianity to American Inmates and African Pastors
Jake Boldig was the one to introduce Bob to two previous BMS guests (Jonathan Menn and Protais Nshogoza). They all work for ECLEA--Equipping Church Leaders in East Africa. Jake tells Bob of his recent adventures in the Congo.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode’s sponsor, ExPatMoneySummit.com.The homepage of ECLEA
Ep. 444 Trump Loves Motorboating
Adam Haman returns for another cross-over, this time discussing the video and commentary surrounding the US military strike on a motorboat off the coast of Venezuela.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The link for the 2025 ExPat Money Summit.This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.The Glenn Greenwald discussion of Rubio and Tru
Ep. 443 Lee Strobel on Christianity and Near Death Experiences
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 book, See
Ep. 442 Three Examples of Trump Being a Bit of the F-Word
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 recent appearance on
Ep. 441 Ray March on RFK’s Disappointing Use of AI in Health Reform
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 Washington
Ep. 440 Ian Deters Studies Free Banking with a Computer Simulation
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 Deters, in
Ep. 439 Adam Haman and Bob Murphy Analyze Batman, the Dark Knight Returns
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 Swan Bro
Ep. 438 Bob Murphy on Why Christians Should Care About the Fed
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.
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