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

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Adam Haman returns to discuss the political vacuum that will be left in a post-Trump America. It's not a pretty picture.

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Chance Glasco has over 25 years of experience in game development, including pivotal roles in the Medal of Honor and Call of Duty titles. He joins Bob for a wide-ranging discussion touching on programming mechanics, political pressure on game narrati... more

Adam Haman returns to discuss Trump's address to the nation on Iran. Bob offers a theory that Trump isn't as much of a puppet of Netanyahu as some cynics claim.

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Bob uses clips from his ZeroHedge debate with Randall Wray, as well as a moment from a forthcoming Human Action podcast, to provide deeper analysis than he had time to cover in the moments.

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Recent Guests

Randall Wray
Big MMT proponent, one of the developers of Modern Monetary Theory
Levy Institute
Episode: Ep. 492 Economics of the Petrodollar and ZeroHedge Debate Murphy vs Wray
Robert Breedlove
Author and host of What Is Money? podcast
What Is Money?
Episode: Ep. 491 Robert Breedlove Asks Murphy for a Deep Dive into Praxeology
Michael Fraser
Co-founder of Action Slash Insight, AI in One Lesson workshops
Action Slash Insight
Episode: Ep. 489 Michael Fraser Explains the Pentagon Decision to Dump Claude
Robert Bryce
Journalist primarily reporting on energy topics.
Substack
Episode: Ep. 483 Robert Bryce Explains Why DC Cares So Much About Venezuelan Oil
Abigail R. Hall
Associate professor of economics at the University of Tampa, and a senior fellow at the Independent Institute.
University of Tampa
Episode: Ep. 477 Abigail Hall on the Dubious History of US Intervention in Latin America
Pontus Rendahl
Professor at Copenhagen Business School, previously associated with University of Cambridge.
Copenhagen Business School
Episode: Ep. 472 Pontus Rendahl on His Failed Outreach to Heterodox Economists
Eric Weinstein
Creator of the term 'Intellectual Dark Web' and economist
InFi
Episode: Ep. 471 Reaction to Eric Weinstein on Gauge Theory in Economics
Barry Smith
Co-author of 'Why Machines Will Never Rule the World, Artificial Intelligence Without Fear'
Episode: Ep. 470 Are There Theoretical Limits to AI?
Jobst Landgrebe
Co-author of 'Why Machines Will Never Rule the World, Artificial Intelligence Without Fear'
Episode: Ep. 470 Are There Theoretical Limits to AI?

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Bob Murphy
Host of The Bob Murphy Show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 672 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 States9 months ago
  • Thoughtful and funny

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kim
    a year ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sneed
    a year 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 Statesa year ago
  • I like Bob

    Bob is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shootthemoonmom
    United Statesa year ago

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People appreciate the thoughtful, nonpartisan tone and the willingness to challenge common narratives.
Overall, the show is viewed as a reliable source for libertarian-leaning economic discourse and accessible, thoughtful conversation.
Engaging and smart analysis, with a knack for explaining complex topics clearly.
Some critics note the host occasionally engages with controversial figures or topics, but generally in a fair, evidence-based manner.
Listeners often praise the guest lineup and the depth of discussion across economics, policy, and culture.

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Ep. 492 Economics of the Petrodollar and ZeroHedge Debate Murphy vs Wray
Q: The listener asks how the petrodollar affects domestic prices and what would happen if the system shifted away from dollars.
Bob explains that while there is a long-run picture where dollar recycling into US assets supports the economy, short- to medium-run price effects depend on timing, foreign demand, and how dollars circulate; the overall impact on prices is bounded by capital flows, the timing of purchases, and the ways dollars re-enter the economy.
Ep. 491 Robert Breedlove Asks Murphy for a Deep Dive into Praxeology
Q: How does praxeology differ from mainstream econometric approaches?
Praxeology is described as a deductive science similar to geometry, starting from axioms about human action and deriving laws, whereas mainstream economics often relies on predictive models and statistical data; the guests argue that the former provides qualitative insights and a more humble, robust foundation for understanding complex adaptive systems.
Ep. 491 Robert Breedlove Asks Murphy for a Deep Dive into Praxeology
Q: What makes the action axiom foundational enough to support economic theory?
The host explains that action is the defining feature of living beings and is observable through goal-directed behavior; from this axiom, it's possible to logically deduce factors like preferences, ends, means, and opportunity costs, building a rigorous framework for economic reasoning that does not rely on unpredictable empirical testing alone.
Ep. 489 Michael Fraser Explains the Pentagon Decision to Dump Claude
Q: What is the difference between a local Claude instance and a cloud-based one in terms of security and data handling?
A local instance offers greater data privacy and control for the enterprise, but Claude's size makes true local hosting expensive and technically challenging for battlefield-scale tasks. Cloud deployment allows centralized updates and management but raises concerns about data exposure and retention, which is why Zero Data Retention agreements and strict data governance are often discussed in government contracts.
Ep. 489 Michael Fraser Explains the Pentagon Decision to Dump Claude
Q: How do Claude's safety features actually work in practice, and how would a system decide to pull a trigger?
Claude applies layered defenses: initial classifiers screen inputs, followed by deterministic guardrails and then the model's own judgment. In practice, Claude would not be allowed to directly fire missiles; any autonomous action would require explicit safeguards and human-in-the-loop controls, with the model's decision-making constrained by safety protocols.

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The show centers on free-market economics, libertarian-leaning policy analysis, and broad cultural commentary, often blending technical economic discussions with geopolitical topics and occasional deep dives into religion and philosophy. Episodes frequently feature conversations with guests from economics, policy, and public discourse, along with solo explorations of contemporary issues, technology, and history. A standout trait is the host's clear, calm exposition and willingness to challenge prevailing narratives, paired with interviews that span both technical debates and accessible explanations for a general audience. The mix of rigorous economic thought, political analysis, and occasional theological or cultural content makes it a dist... more

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