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Bob Murphy Show

Robert Murphy
Christianity
Libertarianism
Economics
Austrian Economics
Bitcoin
Inflation
World War II
Donald Trump
Dave Smith
Artificial Intelligence
Fractional Reserve Banking
Venezuela
Federal Reserve
Tucker Carlson
Evolution
Elon Musk
Free Trade
Paul Krugman
Gospel Of John
Comedy

The podcast promoting free markets, free minds, and grateful souls.

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Frequent guest Gene Callahan returns to present a talk he's been giving in academic circles, which relies on standard computer science to argue that LLMs can't possibly be thinking "about" the external world in the same way humans do. Economist and p... more

Adam Haman returns, this time helping Bob critique Carl Jung's "Answer to Job."

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• The YouTube version of this episode.

• Carl Jung's "Answer to Job."

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As the federal debt held by the public surpasses GDP, Adam Haman asks Bob Murphy what it means and the options going forward.

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• The YouTube version of this episode.

• Bob's proposal for reformin... more

Jim Bovard is a Senior Fellow with the Libertarian Institute. He tells what happened to the Weaver family in 1992 when they were assaulted by federal agents.

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Recent Guests

Jim Bovard
Author and journalist focusing on government policy and civil liberties
Libertarian Institute
Episode: Ep. 522 Jim Bovard Explains What the Government Did at Ruby Ridge
Mitchell Suchner
Director of Arkpad, Arkpad Ltd.
Arkpad
Episode: Ep. 520 Mitchell Suchner on the Arkpad Vision for Floating Freedom
George Selgin
Economist known for his work on free banking and monetary theory
University of etc. (contextual)
Episode: Ep. 517 Bob Murphy Asks: Why Did I Lose My SoHo Forum Debate on Fractional Reserve Banking?
Gene Epstein
Moderator of The Soho Forum and commentator
The Soho Forum
Episode: Ep. 517 Bob Murphy Asks: Why Did I Lose My SoHo Forum Debate on Fractional Reserve Banking?
Bryan Caplan
Economist, professor at George Mason University, New York Times bestselling author
George Mason University
Episode: Ep. 514 Bryan Caplan on the Strengths and Weaknesses of Rothbard's "For a New Liberty"
Aman Virjee
Author of A Brief History of Financial Bubbles
Author, Aman Virjee
Episode: Ep. 513 What Defines an Asset Bubble? What Got Us Out of the Depression?
Brian Albrecht
Chief economist of the International Center for Law and Economics; writer of Economic Forces newsletter
International Center for Law and Economics; Economic Forces
Episode: Ep. 510 Brian Albrecht Shows a Flaw in the "Waterbed" Critique of Market Power
Abigail Hall
Professor of Economics at the University of Tampa; Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute; Senior Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center
University of Tampa; Independent Institute; Mercatus Center
Episode: Ep 506 Abby Hall on Her New Book Introducing Austrian Economics
Thomas Massie
U.S. Representative from Kentucky
U.S. House of Representatives, Kentucky
Episode: Ep. 504 Thomas Massie on Tucker

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Bob Murphy
Host of the show; long-running libertarian economist known for clear explanations of complex topics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 685 ratings
  • Make human action podcast great again

    Everything bob does is great but I think Adam Haman needs to be the new cohost on the human action podcast. They have such great chemistry and all these cross over episodes are fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Remmi_papa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtful and funny

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kim
    a year ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sneed
    2 years ago
  • Bob is very reasonable but elon doge fever is hitting mises hard

    Bob thinks elon gave roman salute like hitler to have a laugh and to gesture that he elon thinks america is like ancient rome. Wow. He said maybe its cause of autism...

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    No11111166666
    United States2 years ago
  • I like Bob

    Bob is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shootthemoonmom
    United States2 years ago

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Some criticism notes strong religious framing may polarize non-religious listeners.
Guests are consistently well-chosen and push thoughtful, civil debate.
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Ep. 522 Jim Bovard Explains What the Government Did at Ruby Ridge
Q: What was the outcome of the Idaho jury trial for Weaver and Harris?
The Idaho jury acquitted most charges against Weaver and Harris, with some charges time-served; it was seen as a rare judicial rebuke of federal prosecutors and the FBI in this case.
Ep. 522 Jim Bovard Explains What the Government Did at Ruby Ridge
Q: Was this event a factor in changing how people viewed federal agencies, including after Waco?
Yes, Bovard notes that Ruby Ridge significantly influenced public perception of federal power, contributing to heightened scrutiny of the FBI, and later influencing attitudes around Waco and government overreach.
Ep. 522 Jim Bovard Explains What the Government Did at Ruby Ridge
Q: So can we just start from scratch and explain what Libertarian types mean by Ruby Ridge?
Jim Bovard explains that Ruby Ridge was a turning point illustrating how federal authorities used entrapment, surveillance, and coercive tactics against a private citizen who wished to live apart from the system, leading to a deadly siege and ongoing questions about accountability.
Ep 506 Abby Hall on Her New Book Introducing Austrian Economics
Q: Who is the target audience for this book?
The book aims at both scholars who are new to the Austrian School and readers with some economics background who want a readable entry that also cites literature and connects Austrian ideas with contemporary debates like neoclassical economics and macro questions.
Ep 506 Abby Hall on Her New Book Introducing Austrian Economics
Q: What made you and Chris Coyne decide this needed to be written?
We wanted to provide a comprehensive but accessible introduction that compares Austrian economics to other schools of thought, highlights it as a living research program, and shows how Austrian insights apply to current questions, not merely as historical artifacts.

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The show centers on libertarian-leaning economic analysis, free-market philosophy, and Christian ethics, often blending deep-dive macro discussions with hands-on policy debates. Episodes frequently feature long-form conversations with economists, authors, and industry insiders, plus crossovers into game development, media, and culture, all filtered through a calm, explanatory style. Notable traits include rigorous theoretical debates (Austrian economics, MMT, Cantillon effects), practical applications of market principles to policy questions, and a consistent emphasis on civil discourse and intellectual honesty. The format often mixes host-led analysis with guest perspectives, pop-culture tangents, and accessible explainers, making it appea... more

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