Bob Murphy Show

Mel Whitte--who goes by the humorous Twitter handle @Villgecrazylady--was perfectly poised to realize the ostensible arrest file on Gaza whistleblower Tony Aguilar was an obvious fake. She explains to Bob how she realized Aguilar's critics were lying.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this interview.
• Tony Aguilar's first and then second appearance on Tucker Carlson.
• Mel Whitte (@VillgeCrazyLady)'s thread on X. Bob's argument with "Green Beret Nap Time" about the street address.
• This episode’s sponsor, PersistSEO.com.
• Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam returns for another crossover, this time to discuss Peter Thiel's fascinating conversation with Ross Douthat.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this conversation.
• This episode's sponsor, The Swan Brothers.
• The Thiel/Douthat interview.
• BMS ep 421, building a billionaire's bunker.
• Bob's article explaining the distinction between Hayek's knowledge problem and Mises' calculation problem (of socialism).
• The HamanNature substack.
• Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Bob gives a mixed review of James Gunn's 2025 Superman, in particular contrasting it with the 1978 classic.

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• Bob’s review of the Transformers (animated) movie.
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Adam Haman returns to help Bob critique two recent Tucker Carlson interviews, featuring Charlie Kirk and Saagar Enjeti. Although the conversations contained much to praise, Adam and Bob focus on the unfortunate economic paternalism in both.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this conversation.
• The Tucker interview of Charlie Kirk, and of Saagar Enjeti.
• The HamanNature substack.
• Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Scott Horton talks to Bob about his recent Tucker Carlson performance, as well as identifying key lies about US foreign policy.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this conversation.
• This episode’s sponsor, PersistSEO.com.
• Scott Horton's appearance on the Tucker Carlson show.
• Scott's archives at the Libertarian Institute. Scott's books.
• Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman returns to talk to a fellow Vegas entrepreneur, John "W2Jesus" Pollak, who is affiliated with the popular "Vegas Matt" YouTube channel. A fun discussion all around.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this conversation.
• The "Vegas Matt" YouTube channel.
• The HamanNature substack.
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Christina Dent was raised a conservative Christian who was first homeschooled and then went to college to earn a degree in Biblical studies. She had always endorsed a punitive approach to drugs until she met the mother of a foster child, who shattered Christina's preconceptions.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this conversation.
• This episode’s sponsor, PersistSEO.com.
• The link for Christina's free book.
• The main page for EndItForGood. Christina's book, Curious. Christina's TEDx talk.
• Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Adam Haman and Bob Murphy interview Jacob Hornberger to get to the bottom of their differing views on libertarianism and immigration.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this conversation.
• BMS ep 416, which was a response to Hornberger's original critique of Adam and Bob. Jacob's response to them.
• The HamanNature substack.
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Stefan Molyneux's Freedomain platform hosts the world's largest online community devoted to philosophical inquiry and personal liberty. He joins Bob to discuss several topics, including Stefan's return (after exile) to Twitter, his advice to young men, and his evolving views on Christianity.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this conversation.
• The freedomain home page.
• A popular video (reposted after Stefan banned from YT) from Stefan back in the day.
• Bob's roast of Stefan at Porcfest.
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Tom Woods returns to the show to discuss being an academic vs. entrepreneur, the proud history of foreign non-interventionism on the American Right, and the sorry state of our public intellectuals.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this conversation.
• This episode’s sponsor, PersistSEO.com.
• Scott Horton's magnificent appearance on Tucker Carlson.
• Tom's (free) history courses.
• Tom's antiwar book with Murray Polner.
• Help support the Bob Murphy Show.