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Crossover: Do Trump's Tariffs Make Economic Sense?
Episode 359
Adam Haman returns to ask Bob introductory but also deep questions about tariffs. What about national defense? What if they replace the income tax? Y…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 358 Crossover: Are We Living in a Simulation?
Episode 358
Adam Haman returns to complain about the Drake Equation as well as Nick Bostrom's argument that we are almost certainly living in a simulation. Bob p…
1 year, 6 months ago
Keith Dixon Writes the Apostle Paul's Journal
Episode 357
Keith, a fellow Hillsdale grad, joins Bob to discuss his new book, which is technically historical fiction but uses the New Testament accounts to con…
1 year, 7 months ago
Crossover: Adam Haman on How Should Libertarians Think About Voting?
Episode 356
Adam Haman returns for another crossover, this time discussing Bob's decision to write in "Jesus of Nazareth" for the presidential election.
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1 year, 7 months ago
What They Didn't Tell You About the Scopes Monkey Trial
Episode 355
The 1925 Scopes Trial ostensibly featured the triumph of science over fundamentalist religion. Bob gives some surprising facts that may change your a…
1 year, 7 months ago
Keith Knight on FDR and Pearl Harbor
Episode 354
Keith Knight of the Libertarian Institute gives the uncomfortable facts about the US entry into World War 2.
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1 year, 7 months ago
Crossover: Adam Haman on Elon Musk: Hero or Villain?
Episode 353
Adam rejoins Bob to discuss SpaceX's recent accomplishment, and how libertarians should assess Elon Musk.
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1 year, 7 months ago
The Beauty and Importance of Comparative Advantage
Episode 352
Bob goes solo to explain Adam Smith's absolute advantage versus David Ricardo's comparative advantage. This important concept underpins civilization …
1 year, 7 months ago
Crossover: Adam Haman on Drug Legalization, Theory and History
Episode 351
Haman returns, this time to discuss a recent controversy over the libertarian case for drug legalization.
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1 year, 7 months ago
Jason Fry Plans for Peace By Preparing for National Divorce
Episode 350
Jason Fry discusses his new book, making the case for a peaceful secession.
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