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Tom Mullen Talks FreedomEpisode 206 A Fair Assessment of the Economic Arguments for Trump's Tariffs with Bob MurphySummary:Libertarians and other free market advocates tend to dismiss Trump’s tariff policy out of hand as simply economically ignorant mercantilism. But the policy advisors around Trump are not ignorant of free trade arguments but rather are highly credentialed economists whose true arguments must be first understood before being refuted. Austrian economist Robert P. Murphy, Ph.D. joins Tom to help listeners do just that.Guest Bio:Robert P. Murphy is a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute. He is the author of numerous books: Contra Krugman: Smashing the Errors of America’s Most...2025-04-1643 min
Haman NatureBob Murphy Crossover: Trump vs. Zelensky | HN107On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the Oval Office "spat" between Trump, Vance, and Zelensky from a poker player's perspective. 00:00 — Intro. Bob's on the road so his audio and video are trash, but he promises to be extra smart to compensate! 01:03 — Adam brags about going on the Tom Woods Cruise and Bob explains why he wasn't there. 04:02 — Adam gives his impression of what was going on with Zelensky in that bizarre press conference. 10:00 — Bob weighs in. Was Zelensky earnest? Did US Democrats give him bad advice? Is there...2025-03-0838 min
Bob Murphy ShowJimmy Morrison on His Documentary "The Bubble" and Its SequelsJimmy Morrison is a filmmaker who, with Tom Woods, created the original documentary "The Bubble," featuring interviews with several Austro-libertarian experts, including the host of the Bob Murphy Show. Jimmy explains the sequels to the film and his other work.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.LetUsDisagree.com, the site for all Bubble films from Jimmy.The link for Monetary-Metals.com.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.2025-03-0150 min
Daniel 3 PodcastWill Ending the Federal Reserve Strengthen or Weaken America? Bob Murphy Weighs InIn this thought-provoking episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd is joined by renowned Austrian economist Bob Murphy to tackle one of the most debated libertarian slogans: "End the Fed." They delve into the fundamental Austrian critiques of central banking, including inflation, boom-bust cycles, and the impact of fiat currency on economic stability. Bob offers a masterclass on the role of the Federal Reserve in perpetuating these issues and explores practical proposals for transitioning away from central banking.The discussion takes a sharp turn into current debates within libertarian circles. Jacob and Bob address criticisms...2024-12-211h 37
The Biblical Anarchy PodcastWill Ending the Federal Reserve Strengthen or Weaken America? Bob Murphy Weighs InIn this thought-provoking bonus episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd is joined by renowned Austrian economist Bob Murphy to tackle one of the most debated libertarian slogans: "End the Fed." They delve into the fundamental Austrian critiques of central banking, including inflation, boom-bust cycles, and the impact of fiat currency on economic stability. Bob offers a masterclass on the role of the Federal Reserve in perpetuating these issues and explores practical proposals for transitioning away from central banking.
The discussion takes a sharp turn into current debates within libertarian circles. Jacob and Bob address...2024-12-211h 37The Biblical Anarchy PodcastWill Ending the Federal Reserve Strengthen or Weaken America? Bob Murphy Weighs InIn this thought-provoking bonus episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd is joined by renowned Austrian economist Bob Murphy to tackle one of the most debated libertarian slogans: "End the Fed." They delve into the fundamental Austrian critiques of central banking, including inflation, boom-bust cycles, and the impact of fiat currency on economic stability. Bob offers a masterclass on the role of the Federal Reserve in perpetuating these issues and explores practical proposals for transitioning away from central banking.
The discussion takes a sharp turn into current debates within libertarian circles. Jacob and Bob address...2024-12-211h 37
The Biblical Anarchy PodcastWill Ending the Federal Reserve Strengthen or Weaken America? Bob Murphy Weighs InIn this thought-provoking bonus episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd is joined by renowned Austrian economist Bob Murphy to tackle one of the most debated libertarian slogans: "End the Fed." They delve into the fundamental Austrian critiques of central banking, including inflation, boom-bust cycles, and the impact of fiat currency on economic stability. Bob offers a masterclass on the role of the Federal Reserve in perpetuating these issues and explores practical proposals for transitioning away from central banking.The discussion takes a sharp turn into current debates within libertarian circles. Jacob and Bob...2024-12-211h 37
TomWoodsTVThe Truth About the Great Depression & Hoover #greatdepression #hoover #stimulus #economicsTom Woods explains how the mainstream narrative on Herbert Hoover (pushed by Paul Krugman and other government shills) is precisely backward.
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2024-12-1801 minBob Murphy ShowOne Final Contra Krugman Episode, On Krugman's RetirementTom Woods and Bob Murphy team up once again for a Contra Krugman episode, discussing the retirement of Krugman from his NYT column. They share some memories, some laughs, and most important, some Krugman whoppers.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The archives for the Contra Krugman podcast, and the book.A Murphy article on "expansionary austerity."Help support the Bob Murphy Show.2024-12-131h 01
TomWoodsTVContra Krugman Returns! Krugman Retires | Tom Woods Show #2581Bob Murphy and I hosted the Contra Krugman podcast for five years, and today we do an honorary final episode in recognition of the retirement of Paul Krugman from his New York Times column.
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The Tom Woods ShowEp. 2581 Contra Krugman Returns! Krugman RetiresBob Murphy and I hosted the Contra Krugman podcast for five years, and today we do an honorary final episode in recognition of the retirement of Paul Krugman from his New York Times column. Sponsors: Blinkist & Factor: Code: WOODS50 Guest's Website: The Bob Murphy Show Guest's Twitter: @BobMurphyEcon Related Articles: - LvMI Power & Market article by Jonathan Newman - NYT Krugman blog post: And I was on the grassy knoll, too - NYT Krugman blog post: The Ponzi Thing - LvMI Mises Wire article by Bob Murphy Show notes for Ep. 25812024-12-131h 04
Gold Goats 'n Guns PodcastEpisode #192 - Bob Murphy and the Real Problem with Interest RatesSenior Mises Fellow and Chief Economist at Infineo joins me for a discussion of interest rates, the treacherous landscape of monetary policy as we approach the election, and how Austrian economics is evolving.Show Notes:The Human Action Podcast (hosted by Bob)Infineo.ioTom’s Speaking Engagements Mises Supporter’s Summit (promo code GGG2024)2024 Expat Money Show2024-09-051h 14Bob Murphy ShowUnderstanding Rene Girard's Influence on JD VanceDavid Gornoski, host of A Neighbor's Choice, rejoins Bob to explain how mimetic theorist Rene Girard influence Trump's running mate, via Peter Thiel.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The Monetary Metals 12% silver opportunity.JD Vance's essay on his conversion.David Gornoski's A Neighbor's Choice.Dan McCarthy on the Tom Woods Show is happy with JD Vance.David Gornoski explains Girard on the BMS.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.2024-08-0453 minBob Murphy ShowWhat If Aliens Made Every American an An-Cap?Tom Jenney joins Bob to discuss his intriguing book project, American Futures.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Tom Jenney's book, American Futures.The link to Monetary Metals.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.2024-04-2759 min
GOLD SHIELDSGOLD SHIELDS 2ND SPECIAL WEEKEND SHOW WITH REPORTER AND AUTHOR LIZ COLLIN AND HER HUSBAND, RETIRED POLICE OFFICER BOB KROLL.We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.In this second special episode taken from the GOLD SHIELDS VAULT this weekend, this story will leave you thinking, and quite possibly, speechless. In the summer of 2020 an incident happened in the City of Minneapolis when, while getting arrested George Floyd died which set off a series of violence around this country that lasted the entire summer and into the fall. This episode will go into what the facts of that day are, and also what was going on behind the sc...2023-09-1751 minBob Murphy ShowScoring the Debate Over God Between William Lane Craig and Christopher Hitchens Part 1In 2009 the Christian philosopher William Lane Craig debated Christopher Hitchens on the existence of God. In this episode Bob evaluates the 20-minute opening statement from Craig.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The debate between Craig and Hitchens.Wikipedia entry on fine-tuning argument.Tom Woods on classical First Mover argument.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media.2023-07-231h 12
Triple M's Weekend HuddleWEEKEND HUDDLE | The Return of Bob Murphy and Tom's Top 5Bob Murphy comes back on the show after we rushed him last time. We also chat to Matilda's star Elise Kellond-Knight to discuss the World Cup. Ryan has had a busy week AND Tom has another Top 5...most watchable athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-07-2254 minTom Mullen Talks FreedomEpisode 50 Understanding Money Mechanics and Davos with Robert MurphySummary:Austrian economist Robert Murphy, Ph.D. joins Tom to discuss Klaus Schwab and the Davos crowd, the ramifications of academic error, and his new book, Understanding Money Mechanics. Guest bio:Robert P. Murphy is a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute. He is the author of numerous books: Contra Krugman: Smashing the Errors of America's Most Famous Keynesian; Chaos Theory; Lessons for the Young Economist; Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action; The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism; Understanding Bitcoin (with Silas Barta), among others. He is also host of The Bob Murphy...2022-03-1650 min
Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews12/3/21 Bob Murphy and Jon Schwarz on Whether Current Inflation Is a Good ThingJon Schwarz wrote an article for the Intercept last month that stirred up quite a buzz. In the piece, Schwarz makes the argument that, because it’s hurting creditors and shrinking the real value of debt, inflation should be viewed as good news for most people. Scott brought Schwarz on together with Austrian economist Bob Murphey to have a discussion about Schwarz’s argument and monetary policy more broadly.
Discussed on the show:
“Inflation Is Good for You” (The Intercept)
Understanding Money Mechanics by Bob Murphy
Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the C...2021-12-071h 21
More ChristMore Christ Episode Twenty Eight: Bob Murphy: Christian Faith, Liberty and the Free EconomyWelcome to More Christ, where we seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this twenty eighth episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by Christian economist, Dr Robert P. Murphy. Robert P. Murphy is a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute. He is the author of many books. His latest is Contra Krugman: Smashing the Errors of America's Most Famous Keynesian. His other works include Chaos Theory, Lessons for the Young Economist, and Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action (Independent Institute, 2015) which is a modern di...2021-06-071h 14
Tom Woods Show, Archive 2BONUS Ep. 598 The Truth About Inequality We hear a lot about wealth and income inequality, but what's the truth of the matter? And does it make a difference? Bob Murphy and I hash it all out in an episode of our podcast Contra Krugman, which in this episode I share with the Tom Woods Show audience.2020-09-2055 min
Tom Woods Show, Archive 1Ep. 291 Japan: Failed Keynesian ExperimentBob Murphy joins Tom to discuss the Keynesian disaster in Japan.2020-09-2027 minTom Woods Show, Archive 1Ep. 270 How Would Libertarians Deal With Ebola?Economist and libertarian theorist Bob Murphy joins Tom to discuss disease, quarantines, and liberty.2020-09-2030 min
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 1737 Bob Murphy on How Money Works, and Against MMTThe great economist Bob Murphy joins me to overturn misconceptions about money, including the particular misunderstanding popular among Bernie Sanders supporters.2020-09-1934 min
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 1737 Bob Murphy on How Money Works, and Against MMTThe great economist Bob Murphy joins me to overturn misconceptions about money, including the particular misunderstanding popular among Bernie Sanders supporters. Sponsor: Hydrant Show notes for Ep. 17372020-09-1934 min
The Bob Murphy ShowTom DiLorenzo Explains the Problem With Abe LincolnTom DiLorenzo is a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute who has written several books critical of Lincoln. His latest is "The Problem With Lincoln." Bob asks Tom about his early career in economics, and then they discuss the various ways in which Abe Lincoln was actually a horrible president.
Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:
The YouTube version of this interview.Tom DiLorenzo’s books The Problem With Lincoln and The Real Lincoln, and with Jim Bennett The Food and Drink Police. #CommissionsEarned (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)BMS ep. 71 wi...2020-08-1500 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 225 The Final EpisodeOn this final episode of Contra Krugman after nearly five years, we analyze Krugman's horrified response to state reopenings after the lockdowns. Show notes for Ep. 2252020-06-1055 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 224 Krugman Bravely Comes Out Against Killing WorkersWith his usual magnanimity, Krugman declares that the epidemiologists have been completely accurate in their warnings during the pandemic, whereas those who want to reopen the economy are trying to kill workers. Tom and Bob beg to differ. Show notes for Ep. 2242020-05-2342 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 223 Krugman Unwittingly Agrees the Fed Has Driven Stock Market Since 2007In his attempt to praise Powell and criticize Trump, Krugman admits that the "real economy" is in terrible shape, and that the stock market has done well only because of low interest rates and the Fed's emergency actions. Krugman says this pattern holds not only for our post-covid world, but ever since the mid-2000s. He thus ironically agrees with Austrian critics who've warned for years that the Fed was blowing up massive asset bubbles. Show notes for Ep. 2232020-05-1128 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 222 Why Won't We Listen to the Experts?Krugman is unhappy that the "right wing" is more apt to listen to people he considers quacks than to people he considers experts, and he says the COVID-19 problem is yet another example. We are unconvinced. Show notes for Ep. 2222020-04-2636 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 221 The Destructive Coronavirus Response, Cheered by KrugmanGuest co-host Richard Ebeling -- who was one of Bob's own economics professors -- joins me to discuss Krugman's qualified support for the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill recently signed into law, and why we shouldn't be cheering. Show notes for Ep. 2212020-04-1232 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 220 Coronavirus EconomicsThis episode delves into all the key questions surrounding the economics of the coronavirus crisis: bailouts, Federal Reserve policy, payments to individuals, the effects of the shutdown, and more. Show notes for Ep. 2202020-03-291h 13
Contra KrugmanEp. 219 Krugman Wants Perpetual DeficitsIn a perhaps surprising move for someone who said "deficits matter again" upon Trump's election, Krugman now makes the case for perpetual budget deficits in the range of 4% of GDP. This will facilitate much-needed "stimulus spending" in an era of weak growth and low inflation. Tom and Bob point out the fallacies in this thinking. Show notes for Ep. 2192020-03-1428 min
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 1604 How Would a Libertarian Society...As Bob Murphy Week on the Tom Woods Show continues, I take advantage of having a great libertarian theorist on the show in order to raise challenging problems like consumer safety, hunting and fishing rights, and how to deal with a mad scientist running unethical experiments.2020-03-0429 min
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 1602 Weaknesses in Libertarianism?As we kick off Bob Murphy Week with libertarian theorist and Austrian economist Bob Murphy, I ask him if there are areas of libertarianism that could use further work, and/or where the conventional libertarian responses are weak. Oh, yes, he says.2020-03-0331 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 218 We Need Financial Regulation, Says KrugmanWhat really matters, says Krugman, is financial regulation. And only Elizabeth Warren can deliver, because Bernie will expend his political capital on unwinnable issues, and Bloomberg's heart isn't in it. We respond, as usual. Show notes for Ep. 2182020-03-0137 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 217 Do Deficits Help Depressed Economies?Krugman complains that during the Obama years, when deficit spending was desperately needed, obstructionist Republicans opposed it out of what they claimed was principle, but was mere spite. Now, he says, with a Republican in the White House, they couldn't care less about deficits. What's really going on here? That's our topic for this episode. Show notes for Ep. 2172020-02-1633 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 216 Krugman Hearts Greta ThunbergKrugman says Greta Thunberg is closer the economics mainstream than are her critics. Quite a few whoppers to deal with in this one, as you can surely imagine. Show notes for Ep. 2162020-02-0338 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 215 Don't Worry About the Deficit!That's Krugman's message now. Interestingly, back in 2003 the very indicators he's now using to tell us not to worry were actually less pronounced, and yet back then he was warning of a "fiscal train wreck." In any case, today we discuss what the genuine problems with the deficit are, and why it makes perfect sense to be concerned about it. Show notes for Ep. 2152020-01-1936 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 214 Austerity Is Just What the World's Economies NeededKrugman blames the "austerity" that began a decade ago for ensuing economic ills and political instability. This is a fashionable enough view, but the evidence against it is more or less overwhelming. Enjoy! Show notes for Ep. 2142020-01-0635 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 213 Trump's Tariff War a Flop?Although details are still emerging, a deal has evidently been reached between China and the United States regarding trade. Did Trump accomplish anything (from his standpoint)? Was the whole thing a waste of time and resources? Did it create uncertainty in the business world? What should we think about trade deficits? It's all in here, folks. Show notes for Ep. 2132019-12-2334 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 212 Trump, Crony Capitalism, and ImpeachmentWe discuss the impeachment, Krugman's selective praise for whistleblowers, and what the correct approach to the problem of "crony capitalism" should be. Show notes for Ep. 2122019-12-0735 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 211 LIVE FROM VIENNA: Is Europe an Example for the U.S.?We recorded this episode before a live audience at -- of all places -- the Austrian central bank in Vienna, where the Austrian Economics Center held a two-day academic conference. We respond to Krugman's key claim: namely, that Eurosclerosis is long over, and that Europe can no longer be cited with any plausibility as evidence that significant social spending and regulation retard employment. Show notes for Ep. 2112019-11-2542 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 210 Elizabeth Warren's Fiscal FantasiesKrugman is impressed by the detail and alleged seriousness of Elizabeth Warren's Medicare for All plan and how it will be paid for. Bob and Tom, by contrast, are not so impressed. Show notes for Ep. 2102019-11-0932 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 209 Robots Aren't the ProblemKrugman criticizes Democrats who think automation is behind American job losses. But just when he's sounding sensible, he jumps back into "inadequate spending" being the problem. Show notes for Ep. 2092019-10-2730 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 208 Debt Is Money We Owe to Ourselves, Idiot!We got a lot of requests for an episode on debt after Krugman tweeted that "debt is money we owe to ourselves." What's the real truth? Show notes for Ep. 2082019-10-1330 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 207 Krugman Embraces Warren, Discards EconomicsHistorian and podcast host Brion McClanahan joins Bob to discuss Krugman's defense of Elizabeth Warren against the big bad plutocrats, who apparently are threatening to support Trump if she's the Democratic nominee. Krugman dismisses the possibility that these wealthy people might oppose Warren's wealth tax, and instead suggests that the real reason they hate Warren is that she hurt their feelings. Show notes for Ep. 2072019-10-0544 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 206 Are You Deranged for Opposing Regulation?Krugman says people on the political right get inordinately worked up over minor regulations that have a clear public benefit, and that such people now have a champion in the White House. Could there be a reason other than derangement for why people get upset about various kinds of regulation? Bob and Tom discuss. Show notes for Ep. 2062019-09-2132 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 205 Is This Evidence of an Authoritarian Regime?Krugman argues that an undemocratic, authoritarian regime is being built in the United States, and cites Sharpiegate and Trump's treatment of the auto industry as prime examples. Show notes for Ep. 2052019-09-1431 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 204 Krugman's Worst BlundersWe take listener questions in this episode, from Krugman's worst blunders, to how the Fed might return interest rates to their natural level, to a former Fed official's implication that the Federal Reserve ought to make Trump's reelection more difficult. Show notes for Ep. 2042019-09-0837 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 203 Deeper Economic Analysis of Slavery, Free Trade vs. Welfare, and Debt RepudiationBecause Krugman is a bore, Tom and Bob field questions from the listeners. They handle objections about their recent arguments concerning the economics of slavery, clear up apparent contradictions in the libertarian handling of free trade and the welfare state, and explain Rothbard's view of debt repudiation. Show notes for Ep. 2032019-08-3138 minThe Bob Murphy ShowTom Woods Probes the Origin Story of Bob MurphyIn a fitting act of reciprocity, Tom Woods has Bob Murphy on his show for episode 1307 (which originally ran in December 2018), much like Bob had Tom on his show for episode 1. Bob explains how he got into Austrian economics and libertarianism.
For more information, see BobMurphyShow.com. The Bob Murphy Show is also available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and via RSS.2019-08-2600 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 202 David Stockman on Western Regimes Entering Cuckoo LandDavid Stockman, director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, joins Tom (Bob is on vacation) to explain what's really happening with the current inverted yield curve, as well as how to tell real growth from phony growth, and a lot more. Show notes for Ep. 2022019-08-2328 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 201 The White Nationalist HoaxThe ordinarily serene Bob Murphy is genuinely outraged in this episode, in which we cover Krugman's casual claim that Donald Trump is trying to establish an "authoritarian, white nationalist regime." Needless to say, it does not matter what your opinion of Trump is. This idea is out of some sort of alternate reality that in no way corresponds to the real world, but which in classic Orwellian style is presented as if all reasonable people just know it to be true. Show notes for Ep. 2012019-08-1737 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 200 Krugman on Bonds & Uncertainty: Interesting, But Still WrongBob minds the store and explains what is interesting about Krugman's discussion on bonds vs. stocks as ways to forecast recession, how an inverted yield curve signals problems, and the precise way that Trump could be depressing investment. Yet even though these abstract discussions are instructive, Bob argues that they don't really work in the cases where Krugman deploys them. Show Notes for Ep. 2002019-08-1047 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 199 Krugman: Trump's Tax Cuts Make the 1% -- and Rich Foreigners -- RicherKrugman says that since Trump's tax cuts amounted to nothing but a giveaway to wealthy shareholders, and since many of those are foreigners, the tax cuts amounted to a perverse foreign aid program. Show notes for Ep. 1992019-08-0334 min
Beer Eye With Your Mates GuysEp 207: Coopers XPA with Tom Keele & Ben VernelThis week Murphy is joined by Tom Keele and Ben Vernel at The John Curtin Hotel to drink Coopers XPA and discuss meat, Bob Hawke, bread, Channel 31, frozen pizza, Trades Hall, SYN FM, non alcoholic beer, Texas, and more! Thanks to The Curtin for having us. Check them out here: https://www.johncurtinhotel.com/ Check out Ben here: twitter.com/benvernel Tom helps runs Film and TV Trivia, check that out here: http://instagram.com/filmtvtrivia All Murph...2019-07-1238 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 191 Krugman Admits Hurting Trump Better Than Helping the Country, When It Comes to InfrastructureBob flies solo to point out a shocking admission in Krugman's column: He actually thinks Democrats are lucky that Trump backed out of an infrastructure deal, even though Krugman also believes the deal would have helped the country. Bob goes on to explain what's wrong with Krugman's economic arguments for more government infrastructure spending. Show notes for Ep. 1912019-06-0327 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 190 Universal Basic Income, Trade Deficits, and Other Areas of ConfusionBob and Tom take some outstanding and very important and helpful listener questions in this episode, such as: what is one legitimate contribution a Keynesian has made? Can trade deficits be bad? What are the best critiques of Austrian economics you've heard? And plenty more. Show notes for Ep. 1902019-05-2539 min
The Tatiana Show!Bob MurphyImagine you are a store owner who just sold $100 worth of items from your store, only to find out that the currency you received had devalued 25% overnight? This scenario rightfully scares people and leaves them reluctant to exchange cryptocurrency for goods or services. To address this topic, Josh and I sat down with Bob Murphy, an austrian economist and senior fellow at the Mises Institute with a Phd in economics from NYU. We discuss the historical significance of gold, if it can be tokenized, and how that would compare to other stable coins. What are the risks? What are th...2019-05-211h 08
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 1326 How to Secede From Our Monetary RegimeFrequent guest Bob Murphy returns, this time talking about his new (co-authored) book, The Case for IBC. This is an acronym for "Infinite Banking Concept," a strategy that uses properly designed whole life insurance policies as a way to "become your own banker." The concept was developed by Nelson Nash, who besides working in insurance was personally tutored in Austrian theory by Leonard Read himself. Bob explains how the average person can benefit from IBC, and he answers common objections like "Isn't it better to buy term and invest the difference?" and "Why would I put my money in life...2019-01-2342 minThe Tatiana Show!Bob MurphyAh, the frustrations of economics and new crypto folks. Look, I love when eager people get into the space, but I can’t help but get a bit upset when they don’t have the critical understanding of economic underpinnings needed behind their suggestions to help the world. This is the difference between most well intentioned folks who end up with Venezuela, and the enlightened ones (kidding) that have studied a bit of Mises or Rothbard. So in this episode, I have to bring out the big guns. Bob Murphy, economist, karaoke king, and of course, a good fr...2018-12-2254 min
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 1307 The Economist Ron Paul Wants You to KnowRon Paul says he can't think of a more prolific free-market economist in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis than my guest today, Bob Murphy. Today we follow Bob's personal and intellectual trajectory, from a high school student who knew he wanted to be an economics professor, to one of the most accomplished and widely praised economists working in the tradition of the Austrian School today. Guest's Podcast:2018-12-181h 11
Beer Eye With Your Mates GuysEp 172: Fury & Son Pilsner with Rohan Evison, Tom Keele & Renae MarkowThis week Murphy is joined by his mates guys Rohan Evison, Tom Keele and Renae Markow to drink Fury & Son Pilsner (and Bundaberg Ginger Beer) and discuss The 16 Club, bottle openers, Geelong, House Hunters, Texas, VB, Bob Hawke, Tom's birthday, fat people, and more! Check out Murphy's other stuff at murphymclachlan.com Follow Beer Eye on Twitter: https://twitter.com/matesguys Like the FB page: www.facebook.com/beereyematesguys/ Please if you don't already, subscribe to the pod and give it a rate/review on iTunes!2018-11-0936 minThe Bob Murphy Show1. A Conversation with Tom WoodsIn this inaugural episode, Bob hosts libertarian hero and legend Tom Woods. They discuss nerdiness in junior high, Tom's doctoral dissertation, his conversion to Catholicism, public speaking tips, and much more.For more information, see BobMurphyShow.com. The Bob Murphy Show is also available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and via RSS.2018-11-0400 min
Contra KrugmanEp. 158 How to Be Elegant When Smashing Your Enemies With a SledgehammerBob and Tom discuss the work of Bob's favorite economist, Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk. Böhm-Bawerk refuted many an economic fallacy in his day, including Marxism itself. We discuss the arguments he made as well as how he made them. Show notes for Ep. 1582018-09-3042 min
Scottish Liberty PodcastBob Murphy Flays Economic Fallacies Of Paul Krugman To Death! In Contra KrugmanScottish Liberty Podcast episode 104 brought to you by Antony Sammeroff and Tom Laird. Special guest economist Robert P. Murphy PhD., tackles the economic myths of the John Maynard Keynes Keynesians, including the notorious Paul Krugman, economics Op-Ed columnist of the New York Times.Get Bob Murphy's new book Contra Krugman from Amazon, Contra Krugman: Smashing the Errors of America's Most Famous Keynesian.2018-09-271h 17Contra KrugmanEp. 153 Elizabeth Warren's Accountable Capitalism ActSenator Warren has proposed sweeping changes to how corporations would be allowed to operate in the United States -- no longer will they cater to stockholders only, but they will have to take into account the needs of a wide range of "stakeholders" (workers, communities, etc.). Special guests Gene Epstein and Peter Klein join Tom. Show notes for Ep. 1532018-08-2641 min
The Lara-Murphy ReportEpisode 59: Bob Murphy’s Speech at the Libertarian Party “Mises Caucus” EventThis is the talk Bob gave at the "Mises Caucus" event held on June 30, 2018, to coincide with the kickoff of the Libertarian Party's national convention, held in New Orleans this time.Mentioned in this episode: Tom Woods' speech to the Mises Caucus. Scott Horton's speech to the Mises Caucus.The sound engineer for this episode was Chris Williams. Learn more about his work at ChrisWilliamsAudio.com.2018-07-0429 minContra KrugmanEp. 144 How to Answer Climate Alarmists? Read Their Own ReportsIn this episode, Bob flies solo and fields another Contra Cruiser request. Specifically, he explains the standard Austrian approach to air pollution, and then talks about the risks of catastrophic climate change. Do libertarians just have to hope nothing really bad happens? Show notes for Ep. 1442018-06-2348 minContra KrugmanEp. 138 The War on Dissidents, Which Krugman Pretends Not to SeeKrugman makes fun of the idea that conservatives and libertarians are treated particularly unfairly. Why, people criticize Krugman, too, and that's all right by him! Well, we have more fun in this episode than in any episode in recent memory. Not to mention: Tom says something fairly outrageous and decides to edit it out -- then let himself be talked into keeping it in the episode. You'll know it when you hear it.... Show notes for Ep. 1382018-05-1350 minContra KrugmanEp. 127 Krugman Is Half Right: He Says Half the Political Class Are LiarsKrugman insists that Republicans are unique in refusing to admit to making mistakes, lying about their intentions, etc. Of course, these are characteristics of the entire regime, but Krugman, who is deeply tied to that regime, can never admit this. Bob and Tom, however, are subject to no such constraints. Show notes for Ep. 1272018-02-2440 minContra KrugmanEp. 124 Bitcoin Is Evil, and a Bubble, Says KrugmanKrugman thinks Bitcoin serves no good purpose, except perhaps for people who are up to no good, and is powered by libertarian fantasies and paranoia. Bob and Tom have some fun banter on this one. Show notes for Ep. 1242018-02-0241 minThe Lara-Murphy ReportEpisode 46: What the fork?! Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin CashDescription: In this episode, Bob flies solo to explain the controversy over solving the congestion problem in Bitcoin.Mentioned in this episode: The IBC Seminar for the general public, Feb. 10, in Birmingham Bob Murphy's co-authored guide to Bitcoin Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin Cash debate on Tom Woods Show Hayek's proposal to denationalize money Satoshi Nakamoto's 2008 white paper explaining BitcoinThe sound engineer for this episode was Chris Williams. Learn more about his work at ChrisWilliamsAudio.com.2018-01-1946 minContra KrugmanEp. 119 Is Bitcoin More Evil Than Krugman?In this episode, Bob once again flies solo, burdening the listeners with his odd sense of humor. But along the way, he tackles Krugman's objections to Bitcoin, and also discusses the relevance of Mises' regression theorem to the cryptocurrency. Show notes for Ep. 1192017-12-3153 minContra KrugmanEp. 118 Krugman Talks Taxes, Debt, and the Innovative Post OfficeIn this episode, Bob flies solo when analyzing a Krugman interview with Vox's Ezra Klein. Being close to the holiday, it's only appropriate that our Keynesian Nobelist seems to be contradicting the ghost of Krugman past. Show notes for Ep. 1182017-12-2343 minContra KrugmanEp. 117 How Bob Smacked Down Krugman on the Financial CrisisKrugman is claiming that everything he said regarding housing and the financial crisis has been vindicated. The problem, he says, was a general collapse in "demand." Contra Krugman co-host Bob Murphy, on the other hand, has shown in his own writing that in fact the crisis was not caused by a problem with "demand" in general, but with problems in particular sectors, brought about during the inflationary boom. Show notes for Ep. 1172017-12-1736 minContra KrugmanEp. 115 Brutal: Contra Krugman Takes on Krugman's P.C. List of America's SinsIn one of the most heated episodes ever, Bob and Tom take apart Krugman's apologies for not fully appreciating the extent of his "white privilege," and for the things he says he once appreciated about America that are now disappearing: toleration (no, he's not criticizing people who shout down speakers), environmental protection, respect for truth and evidence, respect for intellectuals, etc. It's brutal. Show notes for Ep. 1152017-12-0238 minContra KrugmanEp. 105 How Bad Is the Latest GOP Health Care Bill? (Includes Great Bob/Tom Banter)The Graham-Cassidy bill is yet another version of Obamacare repeal -- but is that what it does? We cover the ongoing debate, with plenty of the usual fun. Show notes for Ep. 1052017-09-2534 minContra KrugmanEp. 103 Krugman Fair With Sessions? Keep DREAMingBob flies solo in this episode, as Tom & Family evacuate for the hurricane. Krugman makes some good observations about the economics of immigration, but (as usual) he misrepresents his opponents (while accusing them of being liars). Bob offers his own views on how libertarians might better approach this controversial subject. Show notes for Ep. 1032017-09-0935 minContra KrugmanEp. 92 Krugman Says GOP Policies Are Zombies and VampiresWell well well, in a splash of serendipity, the one week Tom leaves the show in Bob's hands, Krugman devotes his column to zombies--and vampires. Specifically, the GOP idea that tax cuts on the rich are great for the economy is an idea that just won't die. And the Republican plan for health insurance reform must be kept hidden from the sunlight. (Just like a vampire, get it?) Bob brings on Cato Senior Fellow Dan Mitchell to talk about the alleged supply-side failure in Kansas. Show notes for Ep. 922017-06-2446 minContra KrugmanEp. 81 Trump the President and Trump the Candidate Seem Rather DifferentKrugman wonders what became of Trump's bluster about trade -- so far, the proposed changes to trade policy are minor. Bob and Tom discuss President Trump as compared to candidate Trump. Show notes for Ep. 812017-04-0836 minContra KrugmanEp. 80 When Krugman Struck Back at Bob on Business CyclesThis week (with Krugman discussing Obamacare yet again) we decided to hop into our time machine and revisit a golden oldie: Krugman's response to one of Bob's articles on capital theory and business cycles. Now that's an episode! Show notes for Ep. 802017-04-0142 minContra KrugmanEp. 79 Since Government Is Awesome, Where and Why Would You Cut the Budget?Conservatives suffer from the delusion that government spending is generally waste that doesn't do anyone any good, says Krugman. Now that they're in power, they're seeing how great and important government is, and how much voters love it. So where are their promised budget cuts going to come from? Bob and Tom sort through it all! Show notes for Ep. 792017-03-2436 minContra KrugmanEp. 63 On Education, We Catch Krugman Telling the Exact Opposite of the TruthIn Krugman's column on cronyism and profiteering, Bob and Tom pay particular attention to the section on education, where Krugman discusses school vouchers and "privatization." Wait till you hear how Krugman summarizes the results of these policies.... Show notes for Ep. 632016-12-0337 min
Justin Mohr ShowThe Contra Cruise with Tom Woods and Bob Murphy! Also, how to get across the Libertarian message!I recently got back from the Contra Cruise that was hosted by Tom Woods and Bob Murphy. The Contra Cruise was phenomenal and it was such a great group of libertarians to connect with. What came up often amongst the group was a question of messaging and converting people to libertarian ideas. What is the best way to do this? The last part of this episode, I have a few answers.2016-10-2526 minContra KrugmanEp. 56 LIVE from the Contra Cruise: How Krugman Wants to Make You PoorerIn this special episode recorded before a live audience on board the Contra Cruise, which Tom and Bob are hosting this week, your hosts take on Krugman on tighter fuel efficiency standards of automobiles, Krugman's anti-scientific statements on climate change, and more, including audience questions. Show notes for Ep. 562016-10-1545 minContra KrugmanEp. 53 Krugman's Stern Warning: Don't You Dare Vote for the Crazy LibertariansKrugman sternly lectures millennials: DO NOT vote for Gary Johnson. You are wasting your vote. Plus, the Libertarian Party platform is nuts! We respond, in one of Tom's favorite episodes of Contra Krugman. Show notes for Ep. 532016-09-2344 minContra KrugmanEp. 45 Contra Krugman LIVE: Are We Just Like Milton Friedman? Where Austria and Chicago DifferIn this special episode of Contra Krugman, recorded live at the Mises Institute's Mises University summer instructional program for college students, Bob and Tom are joined by three other professors: Peter Klein (Baylor University), Lucas Englehardt (Kent State University), and Mark Thornton (Mises Institute). Show notes for Ep. 452016-08-0246 minContra KrugmanEp. 41 Brexit and Liberty: Krugman Wrong AgainKrugman urges the British to remain in the European Union, and thinks free-market arguments against it are mere fantasy. In fact, British exit from the EU would be a great step forward for freedom, as Bob and Tom show in this week's episode. Show notes for Ep. 412016-06-2138 minContra KrugmanEp. 38 When Businessmen Are Clueless About the EconomyThis week, Krugman makes one decent point: successful businessmen aren't necessarily any good on economics. No argument there. Krugman doesn't quite get why his insight is true, but at least it's something. Bob and Tom discuss (1) why government can't be run like a business, (2) why falling wages need not be a catastrophe for "aggregate demand," (3) whether it makes sense to speak of a "manager" of the economy, and more. Show notes for Ep. 382016-06-0527 minContra KrugmanEp. 35 Debt Default: Good or Bad?You'll never guess: Krugman contradicts himself this week, but only Bob Murphy, who knows Krugman's columns inside and out, caught him. This week the topic is whether it's a good idea at some point to repay the national debt at less than face value. Krugman is horrified, so maybe it's a good idea.... Show notes for Ep. 352016-05-1532 minContra KrugmanEp. 27 Is Free Trade Good or Bad?Krugman discusses how economists should respond to the growth in sympathy for protectionism. Along the way, his Keynesian assumptions lead him to oddball conclusions. Bob and Tom also spend some time explaining the classical case for free trade and discussing whether that case has been vitiated in light of modern conditions.
Show notes for Ep. 272016-03-1850 minContra KrugmanEp. 26: Trump, China, Trade, and Currency Manipulation: It's All HereKrugman says both Trump and Romney get the economics of trade wrong, but as usual, it's Krugman who makes his share of mistakes. With Bob on a lecture tour of Europe, Tom is joined this week by David Howden, chairman of the department of business and economics at St. Louis University's Madrid campus.
Show notes for Ep. 262016-03-1126 minContra KrugmanEp. 25 Krugman Says: You Racist Republicans Paved Way for TrumpBob and Tom use Krugman's column as a springboard from which to try to come to grips with the Trump phenomenon. Krugman does get a bit of it right this week, as it turns out, but whom are you going to look to on this, Krugman or Bob and Tom?
Show notes for Ep. 252016-03-0533 minContra KrugmanEp. 24 Krugman Attacks Bernie; Bernie's Supporters Hit BackPaul Krugman criticized Bernie Sanders again last week, arguing that the numbers in his economic proposal don't work. In particular, he went after economist Gerald Friedman of the University of Massachusetts, arguing that his projected growth figures are far too high to be plausible. Friedman and others fired back, arguing that they were using Krugman's own models to reach their conclusions! Bob and Tom discuss and enjoy this exchange, and then give the Austrian view of the whole thing.
Show notes for Ep. 242016-02-2639 minContra KrugmanEp. 20 Government Water Supply Is Contaminated? Don't Blame Government, Urges KrugmanYou'll never guess how Krugman apportions blame for the polluted water fiasco in Flint, Michigan. Wait, you probably will. Bob and Tom exonerate libertarianism in this episode!
Show notes for Ep. 202016-01-2935 minContra KrugmanEp. 19 Enough About Inequality Already; Here's the TruthKrugman wonders how rich "we need" the rich to be. A strange question, but you know the answer: less rich than they are now. We're then treated to a lecture on income inequality. We don't like lectures.
Is this the best episode yet of Contra Krugman? Tom thinks so....
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