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 t…

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 …

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. …

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 tra…

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 bi…

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 epi…

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 sup…

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.Robert Murphy tarafından oluşturuldu

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 …

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…

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 …

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 happe…

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 fram…

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. A…

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 …

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…

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 dollari…