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01:05:15

Ep. 365 Stephan Livera Makes the Case for Small...

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2024/12/09

Recently Steve Patterson made the case for bigger blocks in Bitcoin (in the course of summarizing Roger Ver's new book). Stephan Livera, host of a popular Bitcoin podcast, joins Bob to make the opposite case.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this episode.Stephan Livera's podcast, and Twitter profile.The BMS ep 361 on Hijacking Bitcoin.Bob’s book (with Silas Barta) on Understanding Bitcoin.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

01:00:23

Ep. 364 Crossover: Trump Threatens BRICS If They...

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2024/12/05

Adam Haman returns to discuss Trump's recent tweet promising 100% tariffs if the BRICS nations try to develop an alternative to the US dollar.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:TheYouTube versionof this episode.A recent Human Action podcast where Bob clarifies some arguments about international trade.Bob's book Understanding Money Mechanics.TheHaman Nature page.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

25:19

Ep. 363 An Interdisciplinary Commentary on the Gospel...

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2024/12/05

Bob covers John 1: 32-42, where John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Son of God, and Jesus calls His first disciples.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The previous episode in this series, i.e. BMS ep. 339, Installment 5: The Lamb of God.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

01:00:40

Ep. 362 Crossover: What Should Trump Do About Energy...

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2024/12/01

Adam Haman asks Bob what advice he would give the Donald on US energy policy. A fun blend of libertariantheory and practice.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:TheYouTube versionof this episode.The North American Energy Inventory.Bob's proposal for privatizing federal assets.TheHaman Nature page.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

01:01:25

Ep. 361 Steve Patterson Defends Roger Ver’s Book,...

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2024/11/26

Steve Patterson is an iconoclast who always seeks to puncture the orthodox narrative. In this episode, he defends the book he helped Roger Ver write, in which they lament the alleged "hijacking" of Bitcoin away from Satoshi's original vision.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this episode.The website for Hijacking Bitcoin.The website for FreeRogerNow.com.Bob's book with Silas Barta, Understanding Bitcoin.Steve Patterson's BMS appearance on the mind-body

30:58

Ep. 360 Why William Jennings Bryan Knew More Science...

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2024/11/19

Bob explains his epiphany to resolve what Darrow had in mind during his famous cross-examination of William Jennings Bryan in the famous Scopes Trial. Note this is a follow-up to his prior episode on the trial.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:BMS ep 355, the analysis of the Scopes Monkey Trial.Thecomplete transcriptof the 1925 Scopes trial.TheHistory Channel shorton the trial.Excerpt from theCivic Biology textbookthat Scopes used.Bryan’s final statement(that he didn’t get to

01:01:49

Ep. 359 Crossover: Do Trump's Tariffs Make Economic...

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2024/11/14

Adam Haman returns to ask Bob introductory but also deep questions about tariffs. What about national defense? What if they replace the income tax? You name it, they discuss it.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this episode.Bob's article on Vivek's defense of tariffs, and another article explaining comparative advantage.TheHaman Nature page.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

01:07:57

Ep. 358 Crossover: Are We Living in a Simulation?

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2024/11/07

Adam Haman returns to complain about the Drake Equation as well as Nick Bostrom's argument that we are almost certainly living in a simulation. Bob provides amplification and devil's advocate feedback.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this episode.The Haman Nature page.Bob's July 2008 smarta$$ answer to Brad Sherman's question about oil prices. (Start video at 4:12 mark.)The BMS episode featuring his "red dot on the movie screen" argument.A recent InFi

45:04

Ep. 357 Keith Dixon Writes the Apostle Paul’s Journal

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2024/11/05

Keith, a fellowHillsdale grad, joins Bob to discuss his new book, which is technically historical fiction but uses the New Testament accounts to construct Paul's journal.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this interview.The website for Paul's Journal.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

56:09

Ep. 356 Crossover: Adam Haman on How Should...

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2024/10/31

Adam Haman returns for another crossover, this time discussing Bob's decision to write in "Jesus of Nazareth" for the presidential election.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Bob's 2016 talk making the case against voting "strategically but immorally."Adam Hamansubstackandpodcast.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

02:03:14

Ep. 355 What They Didn’t Tell You About the Scopes...

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2024/10/29

The 1925 Scopes Trial ostensibly featured the triumph of science over fundamentalist religion. Bob gives some surprising facts that may change your assessment, including long excerpts from Clarence Darrow's famous cross-examination of William Jennings Bryan.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The complete transcript of the 1925 Scopes trial.The History Channel short on the trial.Excerpt from the Civic Biology textbook that Scopes used.Was Jonah swallowed by a fish or a whale?Bryan's

01:04:38

Ep. 354 Keith Knight on FDR and Pearl Harbor

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2024/10/23

Keith Knight of the Libertarian Institute gives the uncomfortable facts about the US entry into World War 2.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this interview.Keith Knight's article on atomic bombs and Pearl Harbor.Keith's archive at the Libertarian Institute.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

01:02:37

Ep. 353 Crossover: Adam Haman on Elon Musk: Hero or...

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2024/10/17

Adam rejoins Bob to discuss SpaceX's recent accomplishment, and how libertarians should assess Elon Musk.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:TheYouTube versionof this interview.Video on economic viability of Martian colony. Bill Burr on Buzz Aldrin. The movie Capricorn One.BMS episode with Owen Benjamin (questioning the moon landing).Adam Haman substack and podcast.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

48:49

Ep. 352 The Beauty and Importance of Comparative...

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2024/10/16

Bob goes solo to explain Adam Smith's absolute advantage versus David Ricardo's comparative advantage. This importantconcept underpins civilizationitself.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:NOTE: The infineo post on this topic is forthcoming, check back here...Bob’sbook Lessons for the Young Economist has a discussion of comparative advantage (see chapters 8 and 19).Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

48:35

Ep. 351 Crossover: Adam Haman on Drug Legalization,...

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2024/10/10

Haman returns, this time to discuss a recent controversy over the libertarian case for drug legalization.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this interview.Haman's episode on Portland.Thornton on Prohibition, an NBER journal article, and Bob's book Lessons for the Young Economist.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

55:27

Ep. 350 Jason Fry Plans for Peace By Preparing for...

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2024/10/07

Jason Fry discusses his new book, making the case for a peaceful secession.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this interview.The website for National Divorce: A Plan for Peace.Details for the 2024ExPat Money Summit.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

44:06

Ep. 349 Susanne Gibbs Gives a Quick Start Guide for...

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2024/10/06

Susanne Gibbs joins Bob to discuss her new book.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:TheYouTube versionof this interview.Pre-order Susanne Gibbs' book, The Homeschooling Quick Start.Details for the 2024ExPat Money Summit.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

01:21:27

Ep. 348 Crossover: Adam Haman Asks Bob Murphy All...

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2024/10/03

In another crossover episode with Adam Haman, Bob fields questions--both novice and expert level--on money, through the lens of the Austrian School. They cover the regression theorem, the status of Bitcoin, and the proposal for a trillion dollar platinumcoin.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this interview.Murphy explanation of Mises' regression theorem.Murphy and Barta pamphlet on Bitcoin.Murphy article on Graeber's critique of Menger.Haman NatureDetails for

01:11:59

Ep. 347 Scott Horton on American Interference in the...

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2024/09/30

Teasing the release of his forthcoming book Provoked, Scott Horton returns to the show to talk about the disastrous role of the US in Russia's transition from communism to capitalism. He also discusses the open American interference in Yeltsin's 1996 reelection.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this interview.The Libertarian Institute. Scott's archives.Scott's previous BMS appearance on Waco.Details for the 2024ExPat Money Summit.Help supportthe Bob Murphy

01:09:57

Ep. 346 Crossover: Adam Haman and Bob Murphy Discuss...

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2024/09/26

Adam Haman is a professional poker player and amateur libertarian. He and Bob inaugurate a crossover series where they discuss issues relevant to an Austrian crowd. In this episodethe topic is the FBI visit to Jeremy Kauffman's home.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube versionof this interview.The video of the FBI encounter with Kauffman.Adam's post and Bob's episode on the topic.Haman NatureDetails for the 2024ExPat Money Summit.Help supportthe Bob Murphy Show.

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