Bob Murphy Show

Delve into the Scopes Monkey Trial, where the real battle went beyond science versus religion. Discover surprising insights about the legal strategies used by the ACLU and Clarence Darrow's fiery cross-examination of William Jennings Bryan. Examine the contentious clash between biblical literalism and scientific skepticism, and how the trial sparked a broader dialogue on education and belief systems. Controversial topics like racial classifications and eugenics also emerge, complicating the narrative of evolution and civilization.

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 version of this interview.Keith Knight's article on atomic bombs and Pearl Harbor.Keith's archive at the Libertarian Institute.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

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:The YouTube version of 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 support the Bob Murphy Show.

Bob goes solo to explain Adam Smith's absolute advantage versus David Ricardo's comparative advantage. This important concept underpins civilization itself.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The infineo post on this numerical example.Bob’s book Lessons for the Young Economist has a discussion of comparative advantage (see chapters 8 and 19).Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

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 version of this interview.Haman's episode on Portland.Thornton on Prohibition, an NBER journal article, and Bob's book Lessons for the Young Economist.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

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

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

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 platinum coin.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of 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 the 2024 ExPat Money Summit.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

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 version of this interview.The Libertarian Institute. Scott's archives.Scott's previous BMS appearance on Waco.Details for the 2024 ExPat Money Summit.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

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 episode the topic is the FBI visit to Jeremy Kauffman's home.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The video of the FBI encounter with Kauffman.Adam's post and Bob's episode on the topic.Haman NatureDetails for the 2024 ExPat Money Summit.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.