Bob Murphy Show

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 Lizard King.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Keith Knight, a contributor to the Libertarian Institute, dives into a critical reevaluation of Winston Churchill's legacy. He discusses the dark sides of Churchill's wartime decisions, such as the bombing of civilian targets and controversial military tactics. The dialogue questions the moral implications of state violence, challenging the glorified narratives of Churchill as a hero. Knight also draws parallels with contemporary conflicts like the Ukraine war, urging listeners to rethink accepted historical myths and the ethics of warfare.

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 dollarization plan.The Haman Nature page.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Spike Cohen was the 2020 VP candidate for the Libertarian Party, and founder of Power to the People. He discusses his debates with Destiny and David Hogg, running with Jo Jorgenson, and how he fights government abuse of ostensible child protection.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Spike Cohen's You Are the Power homepage.Spike's debate against Destiny and (highlights of) his debate against David Hogg.Bob's critique of a different Destiny debate.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Jeremy Kauffman is a popular libertarian commentator on social media, and is associated with the Free State Project. He joins Bob to discuss health care, strategies for liberty, and the controversies around spicy tweets.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Kauffman's Twitter profile, and his thread on US health care.Bob's article explaining Ezra Klein's flip-flip on the Oregon Medicaid study. His earlier episode (with Adam Haman) pushing back on the praise for Kauffman's handling of the FBI visit. Bob's pamphlet for Texas secession. Bob's book (with Doug McGuff) on US health care.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Tom Woods and Bob Murphy team up once again for a Contra Krugman episode, discussing the retirement of Krugman from his NYT column. They share some memories, some laughs, and most important, some Krugman whoppers.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The archives for the Contra Krugman podcast, and the book.A Murphy article on "expansionary austerity."Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman joins Bob to discuss the recent feuding among right-wingers about the "Woke Right," focusing on James Lindsay's recent hoax in which a Christian Nationalist website published a dressed-up excerpt from the Communist Manifesto.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.James Lindsay's recent appearance on Michael Malice's podcast (which aired after Adam and Bob recorded), discussing the latest hoax. Lindsay's blog post explaining the recent affair.Dave Smith's recent critique of Lindsay.BMS ep 102 (Feb 2020) which analyzed the Grievance Studies hoax.The Haman Nature page.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

In this discussion, Stephan Livera, a seasoned Bitcoin podcaster and expert, advocates for small blocks in Bitcoin, countering recent calls for larger sizes. He dives into the intricate scaling dilemma, stressing the balance between growth and decentralization. Livera examines the power dynamics within Bitcoin's ecosystem, emphasizing the crucial roles of miners and node operators. He also explores the layered architecture of transactions, including the benefits of the Lightning Network, underscoring the importance of self-custody and the overall evolution of Bitcoin.

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:The YouTube version of this episode.A recent Human Action podcast where Bob clarifies some arguments about international trade.Bob's book Understanding Money Mechanics.The Haman Nature page.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

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 support the Bob Murphy Show.