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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 Brothers.BMS ep 95 with Tareq Haddad on the OPCW Syria scandal.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

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.

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 with Spike Cohen on You Are the Power.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman, a returning guest and literary analyst, dives into G.K. Chesterton's thrilling classic, The Man Who Was Thursday. They unravel the novel’s intriguing premise of poets debating anarchy while secretly infiltrating an anarchist council. Haman and his co-host humorously highlight Chesterton's sharp satire on anarchists' contradictions and the absurdity of chase scenes. They ponder the moral implications of promises among anarchists and reflect on deeper themes of power, suffering, and friendship, making a compelling case for readers to explore this unique tale.

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 conversation.This episode’s sponsor, ExPatMoneySummit.com.Daniel's page at the Urban Institute.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman, a podcaster and commentator, joins the discussion to dissect Dave Smith's views on the Jimmy Kimmel firing amid FCC pressure. They explore how government and private firms blur the lines of free speech and the implications of cronyism. Haman challenges whether it's ever justified to silence regime intellectuals, highlighting the risks of censorship. The conversation delves into the role of the FCC, public pressure dynamics, and how Kimmel's suspension transformed a market issue into a free-speech controversy, sparking thoughts on market solutions versus state intervention.

Spike Cohen, a prominent liberty movement activist and founder of You Are The Power, discusses how his organization exposes government overreach. He shares the success of mobilizing public pressure to reverse unjust policies, such as a controversial mobility device licensing ordinance in Cortland, NY. Spike also dives into CPS reform, detailing how viral campaigns led to family reunifications, while shedding light on systemic issues in child welfare funding. He emphasizes empowering citizens to hold officials accountable, making a difference one case at a time.

Adam Haman, a frequent commentator on cultural and political controversies, returns to dive into the fallout following the Charlie Kirk assassination. They explore the immediate reactions on social media and clarify a misleading clip regarding Kirk's remarks about 'stoning' gay people. Haman breaks down a viral misquote about affirmative action, shedding light on the nuances of Kirk's critiques. The discussion also touches on Kirk's evolving views on Israel and the implications for Turning Point's activism in the wake of recent events.

Jake Boldig, an actuarial consultant and passionate missionary-teacher, shares his transformative experiences with ECLEA, helping pastors in East Africa and working in U.S. prisons. He recounts thrilling tales of his early trips, facing logistical hurdles while teaching in Mwanza and facing danger amidst rebel activity in the Congo. Jake discusses the interplay between Christianity and Islam in his teachings and highlights the spiritual transformations he's witnessed among inmates. His commitment to supporting church leaders shines bright throughout his insights.

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 Trump on Venezuela.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.