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Bob Murphy Show

Robert Murphy
Christianity
Libertarianism
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Austrian Economics
Bitcoin
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World War II
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Donald Trump
Dave Smith
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Gospel Of John
Venezuela
Tucker Carlson
Israel
Elon Musk
Fractional Reserve Banking
Intelligent Design
Paul Krugman

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes203Founded8 years ago
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Adam Haman helps Bob dissect a recent episode of the Coleman Hughes show, where he interviewed Iman Virjee on his new book on asset bubbles. Bob clarifies the description, and then pushes back on Virjee's analysis of the Great Depression.

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Relying on his Journal of Libertarian Studies review essay of Kevin Carson' book on mutualism, Bob first explains--and then critiques--the labor (and cost) theory of economic value. This was not exclusively a Marxist idea; it was held by Adam Smith a... more

Adam Haman returns for another literary episode, this one reviewing Larry McMurtry's classic Western, "Lonesome Dove." He and Bob praise not just the story, but the novel's writing too.

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Economist Brian Albrecht explains his discovery of a surprising--but critical--missing link in a popular argument against market power. Specifically, Brian shows that the standard work in this literature doesn't even allow consumer harm as a possibil... more

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Recent Guests

Gene Callahan
Author and philosopher who writes on anarchism and political theory
Episode: Ep. 508 Gene Callahan Argues Murphy's AnCap Vision Is Just a State
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
Darryl Cooper
Host of Martyr Made, discussed controversial views on foreign policy and religion
Martyr Made
Episode: Ep. 502 Answering Darryl Cooper's Objections to Libertarianism
Jacob Winograd
Host of Biblical Anarchy podcast
Libertarian Christian Institute
Episode: Ep. 502 Answering Darryl Cooper's Objections to Libertarianism
Bob Murphy
Economist, author of Chaos Theory; proponent of anarcho-capitalism and voluntary society
Mises Institute; Infineo
Episode: Ep. 499 Bob Murphy Explains a Voluntary Society from a Biblical Perspective
R. C. Sproul
Theologian quoted in a short series of remarks
Episode: Ep. 497 An Interdisciplinary Commentary on the Gospel Accounts of Jesus Christ: Installment 12, Men Loved Darkness
Chance Glasco
Executive producer and game development consultant
The Game Consultants; Atlantic Council
Episode: Ep. 495 A Conversation With One of the Creators of Call of Duty
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

Host

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 675 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
    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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Some criticism notes strong religious framing may polarize non-religious listeners.
Guests are consistently well-chosen and push thoughtful, civil debate.
Listeners praise the host's clarity and ability to break down complex topics.

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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.
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.

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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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3. Thomas Massie
4. Darryl Cooper
5. Jacob Winograd
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