Haman Nature

A little while back, the Netflix mini-series “Adolescence” was all the rage. From a right-wing perspective, there were all manner of reasons given to be critical of the show, and many people just wrote the series off for that reason. Was the criticism justified? Why or why not? Adam Haman and Charles Melchin dive in and get to the bottom of the controversy!

00:00 — Intro. Does Netflix’s “Adolescence” suck? “On-call curmudgeon” Charles sez it does. Adam isn’t so sure.

02:21 — Adam plays the trailer for the 4-part series and describes the political controversy over “Adolescence”.

08:27 — Does “Adolescence” work as a piece of art, independent of any political issues?

18:40 — What does “Adolescence” say about our society? Does it hit the mark and say something meaningful, or is it just a crappy piece of political propaganda?

46:23 — A piece of art is one thing. The way the creators and critics describe the art is a completely different thing. Sometimes art isn’t completely understood even by those who made it.

1:15:46 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

Haman Nature articles mentioned:

”Go ahead, keep treating boys and men like they are inherently garbage. What could go wrong?”

”The War on Boys has predictable, devastating, and murderous consequences.”

Adam on X: @Rerazer

Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast

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On this crossover episode, economist Bob Murphy and professional gambler Adam Haman expand their “literary” analysis series into the cinema with one of Adam’s favorites: The Big Kahuna, starring Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito, and Peter Facinelli. Warning: There will be spoilers galore! Enjoy!

00:00 — Intro. Adam just loves giving Dr. Bob Murphy work assignments. This week: The Big Kahuna!

01:44 — Adam breaks down the details of this film from 1999 and what it means to him.

07:51 — Bob gives his initial thoughts. Is this movie... worthy? Also, does Bob owe Adam $500 bucks?

21:50 — Clip 1: A tiger plays with a kitten... kinda.

38:50 — Clip 2: Phil (DeVito) tells of a dream he once had about God. What on earth does it mean?

53:43 — Clip 3: Larry (Spacey) has some choice words for Bob (Facinelli) about his behavior.

57:07 — Clip 4: What’s the worst thing one person can tell another?

1:01:44 — Clip 5: Phil (DeVito) speaks to Bob (Facinelli) about character - or the lack thereof.

1:10:55 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Adam on X: @Rerazer

Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon

The Bob Murphy Show:

Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast

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Welcome to the fifth episode of Adam and Tyrone’s exploration of the great book, Economic in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! Henry Hazlitt’s masterpiece has been upgraded, and here on Haman Nature we will guide you through the entirety of this great new book on economics! (links to earlier episodes below)

00:00 — Intro. What up, my cronies! Three is almost always better than one!

03:24 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 10: Crony Capitalism! How should we feel about using the term “capitalism”?

18:55 — It’s the same story across time and place. England, France, China, wherever, cronies exist to control and steal. Public Choice Theory is always operative.

21:48 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 11: Laissez-faire Contra the Cronies!

30:22 — Even a little bit of freedom usually outstrips cronyism! Which raises the question: how rich could we all be without such corruption?

32:37 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 12: Today’s Crony Capitalism! Who says we can’t learn (all the wrong lessons) from the past?!

47:34 — What are the modern effects of cronyism? How does fiat money make it all worse?

49:44 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! (Easter egg: Fun with pronouncing words!)

Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis:

Economics in 3 Lessons playlist:

Adam’s other show: Natural Order Podcast

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Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are back with another clip show! What’s with the softball interviews Dave Smith and Glenn Greenwald gave Nick Fuentes? What are all the players trying to do? Also, Coleman Hughes gave Dave Smith his toughest debate on Israel/Gaza to date, but still came up short. Adam and Bob cover the blow-by-blow. Enjoy!

00:00 — Intro. It’s another clip show! Faith and begorrah!

02:21 — Clip 1: A sample of Glenn Greenwald’s interview of Nick Fuentes on System Update.

09:44 — Clip 2: A sample from Nick Fuentes’s show America First from earlier this year. Beware: this is ridiculously offensive language. We bleeped it, but still.

15:38 — Adam and Bob react to those two clips, plus Fuentes’s appearance on Dave Smith’s Part of the Problem.

34:58 — Now let’s talk about something uncontroversial, the Israel/Gaza issue and the debate between Dave Smith and Coleman Hughes on the matter.

37:50 — Clip 3: Does war spending “matter”? Does it cause inflation or harm us in other ways?

47:09 — Clip 4: Is military non-interventionism dangerous? Wouldn’t other Great Powers “take over”?

56:35 — Clip 5: Why worry about “The Israel Lobby”? Does it really impact US foreign policy?

1:06:23 — Clip 6: Does General Wesley Clark even know what he’s talking about? Memo? Pfft... who cares about memos?

1:22:15 — Coleman’s tweet about seeming anti-Israel hypocrisy.

1:35:13 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Video mentioned: Dave Smith remarks on the Hughes debate & the Clark memo:

Bob Murphy Show episode about Syrian chemical attacks mentioned:

Adam on X: @Rerazer

Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon

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Today I have the much anticipated (that is to say: sorry I’m late) Part Two of Tyrone and my retrospective on some of Charlie Kirk’s best college debate moments. It is in honor of all Charlie did that we look back on what he’s best known for, peaceful debate in the public square. If we lose that, w…

What are the various methods people can employ to achieve liberty in their lives? Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy go through the list and evaluate the chances/successes of each. Hint: One of the two is a tiny bit more black-pilled than the other. Enjoy!

00:00 -- Intro. Bob explains his wardrobe choices - and his pill color preferences. Are there any avenues of promoting liberty that are working?

05:50 -- Liberty category 1) Just Do It Yourself! -- Agorism, Bitcoin, Expatriation, Flee to Mars?, Homeschooling, Free Cities, Seasteading, Uber, AirBnb, etc.

13:44 -- Liberty category 2) Education/persuasion! -- Teaching, writing, lecturing, podcasting, memes, social media, YouTube, art, music, television, movies, books, Minarchism? Anarchism?

54:33 -- Liberty category 3) Politics! -- Secession, the Free State Project, Libertarian Party, Reps, Dems, issue coalitions, federal? local? School choice, Defend the Guard, helicopters, dictators?

1:15:18 -- Adam sez: Keep your expectations low and keep plugging away. It’s the right thing to do.

1:18:32 -- Outro. Spike Cohen is a hero, Join You Are the Power! Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Haman Nature episode about Free Cities w/ Joyce Brand:

Adam on X: @Rerazer

Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon

The Bob Murphy Show:

Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast

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In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s brutal assassination, Adam and Tyrone take a moment to reflect on the man’s work, his impact, and some of the areas of agreement and disagreement they have with his methods and his message.

00:00 — Intro. It’s been a little while since Charlie Kirk was murdered, but Adam and Tyrone are still upset.

01:52 — Adam and Tyrone reflect on Charlie Kirk’s recent “appearance” on Hn where he was criticized for being a “big-government” conservative.

08:00 — Clip 1: Charlie Kirk vs. a violent lefty. Why does the left hate free speech? Why does the left seem like the most violent of the two “sides”?

15:00 — Clip 2: Charlie Kirk college student debate montage: Why debate students? Is Kirk a fascist? Kirk on how to treat a lady. Kirk on Democracy. Kirk on “trans-women”. Kirk and an adorable plant. Kirk vs. a masked America-hating secessionist?

37:10 — Shameless plug for our paid Substack membership. Sign up at HamanNature.com for bonus content including Part Two of this Charlie Kirk memorial episode.

38:25 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature!

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On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy return to their series of literary analysis with a classic by GK Chesterton, The Man Who Was Thursday. Warning: There will be spoilers galore! First Frank Miller, now Chesterton. What’s next? Enjoy!

00:00 — Intro. Wait... what classic European story are we discussing here? Also, Adam admits an error and performs a classic ritual of contrition.

13:03 — Adam takes a stab at laying out the bizarre plot of this book.

19:53 — So, is it any good? Adam and Bob give their opinions, underscored by many examples.

42:06 — Bob somehow tricks Adam into trying to describe the ending of this novel. Also, what does this strange story mean? What’s the lesson? What are the themes?

1:10:40 — A work of art is always a separate thing from its creator.

1:14:20 — Outro and awkward ad placement. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Adam on X: @Rerazer

Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon

The Bob Murphy Show:

Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast

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Jimmy Kimmel was cancelled. Then he wasn’t! Adam and Tyrone dive deeper into a recent crossover episode with Bob Murphy about a great Part of the Problem episode by Dave Smith. It’s a recursive episode about free speech, left v right, regime intellectuals and much more!

00:00 — Intro. Let’s get meta! What was Dave’s episode all about in the first place?

03:50 — Tyrone gives his 2 cents. How do you draw the line on who has free speech and who doesn’t? Plus, introducing a new show: Leftists v Leftists!

11:44 — How do we separate government actors from private actors when it’s all so muddled now?

27:40 — Tyrone seeks a libertarian taxonomy. Do you hate the state? Do you hate the Ring of Power?

36:26 — How do humans behave during times of great acrimony? How much worse can it get? What is the solution? There’s only one way out that’s not horrific.

39:16 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature!

Part of the Problem episode mentioned:

Haman Nature crossover episode mentioned:

Adam on X: @Rerazer

Adam’s other Natural Order Podcast

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Dave Smith’s Part of the Problem (POTP) podcast is essential viewing, and his recent episode #1306 about Jimmy Kimmel and censorship is one of his very best. Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy break down some of the most important points — and Adam takes issue with one of the great hero’s arguments. Enjoy!

00:00 — Intro. This POTP episode is an educational masterpiece and an emotional rollercoaster! Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, and cancellation. How should we view all these things?

05:32 — POTP Clip 1 - What is the regime? What are all its crony elements? Is Jimmy Kimmel one of many “regime intellectuals”? Should we care if such people get “cancelled”? Of what value is their “free speech”?

13:44 — Adam and Bob highlight some of the many excellent elements of this POTP episode. It’s a cornucopia of brilliant ideas! Also, Bob discusses how one might determine “legitimate” government activity from illegitimate.

22:36 — Promoting our great sponsor: “https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross”!

24:48 — Adam does have one objection to Dave’s presentation: Hey hero! Your fly is down! Bob defends Dave brilliantly. Who is right?

44:50 — Adam makes a much more incendiary point: “the right” claims they are at war with the left, therefore it makes sense to expand state power to “crush ‘em!”. Adam says these people just aren’t being serious. We can’t “state” our way out of this dilemma.

52:06 — POTP Clip 2 - Dave makes a brilliant point. It’s poor tactics to cheat when you’re already winning.

1:00:47 — Why on earth do we have an FCC in the first place? Also, morality: what’s the point?

1:09:05 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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POTP episode mentioned:

Mises Institute article mentioned:

Adam on X: @Rerazer

Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon

The Bob Murphy Show:

Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast

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