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Dec 31, 2023 • 1h 46min

Ep. 303 Jonathan Bartlett Explains How Random Mutations Aren’t Always So Random

Jonathan Bartlett is a prolific software engineer and textbook author who has published peer-reviewed articles on the information embedded in biological organisms. He joins Bob to discuss two of his recent papers, highlighting a distinction in the term "random mutation" that has great relevance for the Intelligent Design debate.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Jonathan Bartlett's archives at the Discovery Institute.The first journal article from the interview, then the second.The MindMatters site.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Dec 23, 2023 • 60min

Ep. 302 Satan Has Perverted the Classical Liberal Project

Bob goes solo to argue that our current institutional framework in the US isn't arbitrary; it was hijacked by the evil one. He illustrates with the recent examples of the Satanic Temple in Iowa and the three university presidents who seemed to excuse calls for genocide.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:Rep. Jon Dunwell's tweet thread.The full Congressional hearing involving the three university presidents (relevant exchange starts at 5:04:24.)Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 4min

Ep. 301 Max Borders on UNDERthrowing Tyrannical Regimes

Max Borders is Executive Director of Social Evolution. He has a freewheeling discussion with Bob on UNDERthrowing--rather than overthrowing--unjust regimes.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Max Borders' organization, Social Evolution.Max's Medium archive.Jordan Peterson's closing speech at ARC.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 5min

Ep. 300 David Gornoski on how the Israel/Hamas Propaganda War Shows Triumph of Christ

David Gornoski uses Rene Girard's mimetic framework to show how the modern world has been transformed by the Christian account. He applies it in this discussion to the propaganda war in the Middle East.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:David Gornoski's WND article on the topic.Gornoski's show, A Neighbor's Choice.A previous Gornoski appearance on ep. 15 discussing sacrifice.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Dec 2, 2023 • 1h 6min

Ep. 299 Bob Murphy Critiques 3 MMT Talking Points

Bob goes solo to explain and critique three popular arguments put forward by the leaders of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:Phil Labonte's reaction to Nina Turner.A Murphy Medium post showcasing Kelton's claim about checking vs. savings accounts.Bob's review of Kelton's book, The Deficit Myth.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 22min

Ep. 298 Steve Landsburg on the Math Genius Grothendieck

Steve joins Bob to discuss the life and revolutionary approach to mathematicians of Alexander Grothendieck.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Steve's blog post and here on Grothendieck.Steve's list of articles referencing Grothendieck.Steve's books.Steve's previous appearance on the BMS.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Nov 19, 2023 • 39min

Ep. 297 Dan Sanchez on Keeping the Faith Through Sickness, and Spreading Economic Education

Dan Sanchez is Director of Content at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). He explains some of FEE's new initiatives to teach free-market economics, but he first details his recently diagnosed medical condition and how his faith has been carrying him through the ordeal.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Dan writes on his diagnosis. Dan writes on the proper role of doctors.At FEE, the Hazlitt Project and Read Academy.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 1h

Ep. 296 Jacob Winograd Explores What Exactly We're Supposed to Render to Caesar

Jacob Winograd is the creator of the Biblical Anarchy podcast under the auspices of the Libertarian Christian Institute. He joins Bob to discuss the famous passages from the New Testament where Christians are ostensibly told to pay their taxes and obey the government.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Jacob's Biblical Anarchy Podcast.Jeff Barr's article on rendering unto Caesar.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Oct 29, 2023 • 1h 43min

Ep. 295 Christian Hubbs Presents the Historical Evidence for Jesus’ Resurrection

Christian Hubbs has a PhD in machine learning from Carnegie Mellon, and a Masters in Christian philosophy and apologetics from Biola. He makes a secular case for the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Bob's analysis of William Lane Craig's opening statement against Christopher Hitchens.William Lane Craig responses to Bart Ehrman.Lutheran satire on Ishtar Ruins Easter!Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
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Oct 21, 2023 • 1h 22min

Ep. 294 Steve Keen on What’s Wrong With Neoclassical Economics

Steve Keen joins Bob to commiserate on the poverty of Paul Krugman, and to make the case for Hyman Minksy. An all around fun, informative conversation.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Steve Keen's substack and Patreon.Steve Keen's Debunking Economics podcast.Bob's recent appearance on the Steve Keen & Friends podcast.Gene Callahan and Bob Murphy review of Keen's Debunking Economics.Bob's article on Paul Samuelson's "A Summing Up" (from the Cambridge Capital Controversy).Bob's article on Eugene Fama on the housing bubble.Bob's critique of Nordhaus' DICE model.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

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