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Contra Krugman Ep. 174: Tom and I Defend Our Corporate Paymasters

This is one of the rare times when I get more agitated than Tom. I will tolerate a lot, but if you threaten billionaires, watch out buddy.

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BMS ep. 14: On Parables, Lizard People, and Good vs. Evil

This is the episode that will make people either love me or think, “OK yeah, he’s crazy.”

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Lara-Murphy Show episode 66: Getting in the Minds of Fed Officials

Carlos and I think like central bankers in this one…

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Why Does God Allow Suffering?

My pastor tackled this question today in church. I was impressed and glad to hear him admit fairly early that, “I don’t know.” (R.C. Sproul did the same thing, if I recall correctly, in his speech, “What Is Evil and Where Did It Come From?”) My pastor used an analogy that I have often found […]

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Nominations for Best Intro Episodes to Contra Krugman?

Some homework for you, kids: My dad wants me to compile a list of some of the best Contra Krugman episodes for him to send others, if they express interest in the concept. So the point here isn’t to teach someone Austrian business cycle theory, the point is to get the person to think, “Oh […]

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Dave Smith Talks Comedy and More on the Bob Murphy Show

This was a really fun one. We spend most of the time discussing stand-up comedy, but then transition to the Fed, fatherhood, and faith.

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Bob on Tom Woods Show Talking About Bob

What about it? Here ya go. (Note that I have had 2 recent appearances; this isn’t a double post.)

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Bob on Tom Woods Show Talking IBC

Here ya go.

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