Haman Nature

This response comes a bit late, but we promise it's worth the wait. Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy were both shocked by Charlie Kirk's murder and the bizarre reactions we've all seen online in the aftermath. Let's set the record straight and figure out where we go from here.

00:00 — Intro. Sorry we're late folks, recording schedules suck sometimes. Fun fact: it's wrong to shoot people you disagree with.

05:55 — Why did Stephen King et al think Charlie Kirk wanted to stone gay people to death?

23:37 — Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"!

26:00 — People sure do love to misquote Charlie Kirk to demonize him. We bring receipts.

35:58 — What was Charlie Kirk's relationship to Israel? Was it in flux recently?

45:52 — What are the "cancel culture" implications of all this?

57:41 — Let's do the fun thing! Kash Patel slips up and reveals "sources and methods".

1:06:00 — Where is all the cultural energy Charlie Kirk gathered going to go?

1:20:18 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Matt Walsh was on Tucker Carlson's show recently and he has... opinions. Adam and Tyrone have some as well. What's up with all this big-government nanny state conservatism lately? (NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to Charlie Kirk's horrific assassination)

00:00 — Intro. We briefly (and gently) mock the Minnesotan accent.

02:41 — Tyrone introduces a Haman Nature article discussing Matt Walsh's false divinity (linked below). What backlash is coming from the right in response to the left? What will it look like? Also, what is the relationship between morality and legality?

17:48 — Let's play clips!: Matt Walsh on alcohol and marijuana and the merits of drug prohibition. Bad news: he's an authoritarian. Worse news: he is quite ignorant on the subjects.

37:20 — Matt and Tucker are bewildered by the concept of rights. Are they post-modernists now?

44:10 — Why did the Republican party shunt aside conservatives like circus freaks for the last few decades? Tucker asks Matt. Adam has a possible answer.

48:57 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature!

Haman Nature article mentioned: "Matt Walsh thinks (just like the lefties he despises) that he's God"

Haman Nature article mentioned: "Pendulums and politics"

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Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy have a few questions for MAGA regarding their newfound delight for allowing the government to kill without a trial -- or even any good reason at all. We have big problems. Beware "easy" solutions.

*** Note: The horrific murder of Charlie Kirk occurred after we recorded this episode.***

00:00 — Intro. Back to our roots! Bob's Twitter beefs!

02:29 — Trump just blew up a motorboat and killed everyone on it. Justified? Necessary? Or is this really all about regime change and oil?

28:18 — A maniac murdered a young woman on a train. Let's deal with this problem - the right way.

45:30 — Are we falling into a trap set by the Deep State or proponents of one-world authoritarianism? Word to the wise: Don't trust the government.

55:38 — Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"!

57:13 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Mises Wire article mentioned: "The Venezuela Military Deployment is About Cronyism, Not National Security"

Article showing Venezuelan official suggesting the boat's destruction was an AI image:

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Join Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo as they react to Tom MacDonald's viral new music video "The Devil is a Democrat". It's a catchy tune... but it's only half finished!

00:00 — Intro. Want proof that we're "cool kids"? We gots proof!

01:40 — This isn't a true reaction video. Adam already wrote about this song (linked below).

04:50 — Let's play the video! Tom MacDonald's "The Devil is a Democrat"

11:22 — Who's worse, Democrats or Republicans?

20:55 — Let's play another video! Tom MacDonald raps with... Ben Shapiro?

28:43 — Let's play a 3rd Tom MacDonald video: "Goodbye Joe".

38:00 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! (and don't miss the easter egg!)

Haman Nature article mentioned: "If Tom MacDonald did this, he'd be a genius!"

Music video mentioned: "The Devil is a Democrat"

Music video mentioned: "Facts"

Music video mentioned: "Goodbye Joe"

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Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy take a close look at the direction Trump 2.0 is heading in. It started one way, but seems to be veering into disturbing territory. Ups, downs, chaos, and what on earth is coming next? Let's take a look!

00:00 — Intro. Trump's whirlwind presidency inspires Bob to bring toy skulls to the podcast!

02:33 — The US government just acquired 9.9% of Intel. What's up with that?

20:03 — Trump's war with the Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook - and the Fed itself.

33:08 — Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"!

37:55 — Are Trump's tariffs legal? On what authority? Will they survive a legal challenge?

47:41 — Trump's 2nd presidential term is only 7.5 months old. How should we feel about that? What's coming next? Would Harris have been even worse? (hint... yes)

56:20 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Adam's article on this subject: "The whirling dervish that is the Trump 2.0 presidency"

Bob on the Reason podcast Just Asking Questions on this issue:

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In this crossover, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy dive deep into the sophisticated literary world of... Batman? In 1986, Frank Miller rocked the comic book world with his 4-part masterpiece The Dark Knight Returns. What was so special about it? Let's find out!

00:00 — Intro. What? We're analyzing comic books? Why?

03:56 — What was the lay of the land in the Marvel and DC universes before this comic came along?

09:22 — Bob gives his perspective on Batman and how the character is portrayed these days.

13:24 — Bob shows two clips (one from The Super Friends cartoon and one from the old Adam West TV show) that show an element of Batman's character that he misses.

20:54 — Check out https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross for all your merchandise/swag needs!

23:08 — Adam lays out the plot of The Dark Knight Returns along with some of the main themes explored by Frank Miller in this work. Discuss!

38:14 — An animated version of this story exists, but it's woefully deficient. Adam and Bob demonstrate.

1:05:01 — What makes characters in fiction and their interactions interesting and illuminating?

1:09:04 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Adam and Tyrone's exploration of 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. The poor porcupine hobo is feeling bankrupt. Let's learn economics!

01:15 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 7: The Essential Role of Loss and Bankruptcy!

04:20 — Private business managers have an incentive not to go broke. What incentive do government bureaucrats have? Also, Tyrone makes a prediction, and Adam has a solution to our financial woes.

15:37 — Cronies want government regulations to protect them from upstart competitors. If all else fails, bailouts! Also, what should the market "look like"? How do we know? Do government regulations actually dysregulate markets?

28:30 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 8: What About Inequality?

33:17 — Argue to 100. Quit saying inequality doesn't matter. Argue why libertarian approaches to dealing with poverty are superior on every dimension.

37:35 — Our incomes reflect our usefulness to others, along with the ease that others can find better replacements for what we offer them. Our "pay" in a free society isn't random! Also, you don't own your labor. You own yourself and you can make contracts. Not the same. The most inequality is found in the least free systems.

54:00 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 9: Why Greed Is Not "Good" in a Free Price System

37:36 — Greed is short-term thinking. Long-term self-interest is often mistaken for greed, but it's the opposite. One is parasitical. The other is the engine that builds civilization.

1:02:39 — How freedom encourages people to "act right". A virtuous society encourages virtue in its citizenry.

1:15:18 — Tyrone reads good. Adam straightens out the foolish notion of business managers focusing on maximizing "stakeholder" value.

1:18:25 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature!

Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis:

Rush song mentioned - "The Trees":

Book mentioned, Alex Epstein's Fossil Future.

Wall Street scene mentioned - "Greed is good":

Other People's Money scene mentioned - "Larry the Liquidator":

Part 1 of this series:

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Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy answer this burning question? The US used to be a nuclear energy powerhouse. What happened? Were we wise to turn our backs on nuclear power? Should we change our minds? What's the truth about the pros and cons of nuclear energy?.

00:00 — Intro. This episode was inspired by a YouTube video (link below) "They're Lying To You About Nuclear Energy" by Maxinomics. Also, Bob addresses an embarrassing elephant.

05:44 — Clip 1: In the 1960s, the US were leaders in nuclear energy. Why did that change? What happened?

09:02 — Clip 2: Let's watch a guy eat radioactive uranium! Are our intuitions about the dangers overblown? Also, did the movie Fat Man and Little Boy lie to us? Plus, Bob makes a shocking declaration!

16:32 — Clip 3: What about our intuitions about radiation itself? Are those fears overblown? How many deaths are caused by all our available energy sources?

25:34 — Clip 4: What do all the regulations on nuclear power cost? Why would anyone take the risk to try to build one?

31:14 — Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"!

34:19 — Clip 5: Smaller is better! Could Small Modular Reactors shake us out of our anti-nuclear-energy malaise? What does the experience of the US Navy have to teach us about the safety and usefulness of SMRs?

48:46 — How should we measure energy efficiency? Density? Land use requirements? Safety? Environmental considerations? How would Ancapistan handle these issues? How should our current statist society proceed?

1:05:35 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

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Video mentioned: "They're Lying To You About Nuclear Energy" by Maxinomics

Counterpunch article mentioned: "Cancer in Sailors in US Navy Nuclear-Powered Ships"

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This week Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are breaking down an appearance by economist Richard Werner on Tucker Carlson's show. Werner said a lot of stuff about banking and credit and the creation of money and why the CIA is after him. It gets pretty intense, trust us.

00:00 — Intro. Re-examining Werner on Carlson: Where does money come from?

04:03 — Provocative things Richard Werner said to Tucker: Bob responds.

12:14 — Adam searches for areas of agreement between "us" and Werner. Bob straightens out Werner's odd remarks and provides clarity and nuance. What does Werner get right? What does he get wrong? What is just... weird?

27:30 — Werner claimed that nobody understands where money comes from in our modern economies. Where does money come from?

42:18 — What is the importance of "reserve requirements"? Didn't the US government just eliminate them altogether recently? Are we Wile E. Coyote?

47:36 — Werner loudly touts his "empirical" approach to economics. Is he full of hot air?

58:35 — Introducing our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"

1:01:53 — Werner thinks the boom/bust cycle is caused by banks lending for consumer consumption and for asset speculation (including real estate). He also wants some bizarre related banking regulations. He ain't right. Bob drops some Misesian knowledge!

1:10:27 — So... is the CIA after Richard Werner? Also, some final remarks about money and banks.

1:16:52 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

Video mentioned - Richard Werner on Tucker Carlson:

Video mentioned - Human Action podcast with Bob Murphy and Jonathan Newman:

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Join Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo as they answer the most pressing issue of our time! Why do our shows and movies just... suck these days? Why are the characters so shallow and stupid? What happened?

00:00 — Intro. And introducing our new sponsor, "TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"! Also, Tyrone shows off his fancy new Haman Nature t-shirt!

02:29 — Things are so bad with modern TV and movies that Tyrone has developed a terrible drinking problem. Adam wrote two articles all about the issue (linked below).

04:58 — Is this just an example of "old man yells at cloud"? Or is strength of character really declining in modern movies? Plus, Tyrone makes a heartfelt plea.

06:40 — Clip 1: From Padda: What is happening to "strength" as a character trait these days? What does it mean for it to be "counterfeited"?

09:31 — We give examples from the Mulan movies and Marvel movies. Also, why are so many "super-powers" just childish, emotional wish-fulfillment? Where is the strength of character? Where are the role models?

20:46 — Clip 2: The first of four clips from The Critical Drinker: The difference between old Star Trek and new demonstrates the problem. Much of the "essence" has been stripped of these characters.

27:17 — Clip 3: Stoicism and "adult" behavior in high-stakes situations is sadly missing from today's movies. The version of "strength" on display is a counterfeit.

35:12 — Clip 4: Why don't we see adult situations of strength, character, and conflict portrayed in big movies anymore? We used to, and it was glorious. Hat tip to Crimson Tide.

41:52 — Clip 5: The differences between how military command structure and behavior between old and new Star Trek will shock and dismay you -- and they are ruining Tyrone's liver. Also, what's with the "anti-hero"? Is there a place for such a thing?

53:11 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature!

Substack article mentioned: We need strong heroes! But these days there are too many counterfeits.: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/we-need-strong-heroes-but-these-days

Substack article mentioned: Modern movies are insipid pablum, and I think I finally know why!: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/modern-movies-are-insipid-pablum

YouTube video by Padda mentioned:

YouTube video by The Critical Drinker mentioned:

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