Bob Murphy Show

Adam Haman, podcast crossover co-host and defender in a liberty series, returns. He and Bob compare a progressive reading of Jeffrey Dahmer to libertarian critiques of U.S. foreign-policy narratives. They play and respond to clips about media inflation, criminalization, institutional incentives, and how humanizing complex actors shifts public perception.

Adam Haman, frequent collaborator and political commentator, returns to tackle Darryl Cooper's shift from comparative religion and critiques of libertarianism. They debate pride and myth, the meaning of Abraham's sacrifice, property rights for public order, trade and factory closures, and whether pragmatic politics or principled liberty best preserves culture and stability.

A sharp critique of arguments for relying on electoral politics to solve foreign policy problems. A deep dive into Tim Urban's viral red vs blue button thought experiment and why intuition can mislead. Discussion of coordination, population effects, low‑probability catastrophic risks, and moral framing around life‑and‑death voting dilemmas.

Adam Haman, podcaster and writer at HamanNature Substack, returns to debate Elon Musk's pitch for universal basic income in response to AI. He and Bob critique UBI memes, run rough cost math, weigh modest variants, and probe social incentives. They discuss AI as productivity multiplier, who captures gains, cultural metaphors, and whether robots are labor or capital.

Bob Murphy, an Austrian School economist and Mises Institute senior fellow, outlines a voluntary society informed by Christian ethics. He discusses contracts, insurers, private courts, and reputational checks. Conversation covers handling violent crime, decentralized policing, and how markets could fund defense and curb black markets.

Adam Haman, returning film analyst and creator of HamanNature, breaks down David Mamet's House of Games and its noir tone. They debate Mamet's terse dialogue, awkward yet deliberate acting choices, the logistics of the cons, and a poker-hand breakdown. Personal anecdotes about cons and gambling culture spice the conversation.

A close reading of John chapter 3, focusing on verses about light, darkness, belief, and condemnation. Discussion shifts to John the Baptist and his humility in pointing to Jesus. Reflections on repentance, the need for a savior, and why people prefer darkness over light.

Adam Haman, political analyst who returns to discuss geopolitics and risks. He sketches post‑Trump scenarios. They explore escalation risks, cultlike political spectacle, and how power vacuums could spur conflict, censorship, and social control. They flag economic chokepoints, energy and inflation dynamics, and urge practical decentralization and preparedness.

Chance Glasco, veteran game developer and founding Call of Duty developer with 25+ years in the industry. He discusses early programming and animation roots. He recounts forming Call of Duty, design choices like 60 FPS and polish, and creating controversial missions. He also covers political pressures on game narratives and his work on gaming and climate resilience.

Adam Haman, commentator and writer behind HamanNature Substack, returns to analyze Trump’s Iran address. They debate whether the speech signals a real off‑ramp or political theater. Topics include strategic constraints in the Strait of Hormuz, asymmetric warfare advantages, the politics of selling a withdrawal to MAGA, and Israel’s influence on U.S. options.