Ep. 58 Using World War I to Prove the Incompetence of State Militaries
Bob uses some samples from Dan Carlin’s amazing podcast, Hardcore History, to illustrate the flaws with State-provided military services. Bob concludes that minarchists have nothing to fear, and they should embrace the full vision of a voluntary society with no institutional coercion. . . . . Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:…
Ep. 57 Robert Anthony Peters on Making a Movie With Will Smith and Creating “Tank Man”
Robert Anthony Peters is a professional actor as well as a promoter of liberty. His most recognizable film roles were appearances in The Pursuit of Happyness (with Will Smith) and Steve Jobs. His latest creation is the short film “Tank Man.” . . . . . . . . . . Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links…
Ep. 56 Bob Murphy Explains Austrian Business Cycle Theory, the Inverted Yield Curve, and the Coming Recession
Bob goes solo to give a quick explanation of the Mises-Hayek theory of the boom-bust cycle, and how he used it to forecast the financial crisis in 2008 a year ahead of time. He then explains the significance of an “inverted yield curve,” and shows how the Austrians can understand its predictive power much better…
Ep. 55 L.A. Prosecutor Defends Plea Bargains and Challenges Bob’s Vision of AnCap Law Enforcement
Patrick Frey has more than two decades of experience as a Los Angeles prosecutor. Although he is an enthusiastic fan of Austro-libertarianism, Frey comes on the show to challenge Bob’s views on plea deals and an-cap society. . . . . Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The Bob Murphy Show ep.…
Ep. 54 How the Left and the Right Move the Goalposts in Economic Arguments
Bob goes solo to explain a common rhetorical dodge that he’s encountered from both the progressive Left and the conservative Right. On the issue of slavery and reparations, the Left will argue that modern whites benefited from the institution. When someone like Murphy points out that slavery actually made the average white person poorer, the…