Posts by Robert Murphy
Ep. 178 Tom Woods and Bob Murphy Discuss the GameStop Shorting Controversy
Tom Woods invites Bob onto his podcast to discuss the coordinated actions of retail traders to implement a short squeeze on hedge funds, in the process causing GameStop stock to increase some 1,500%. Tom and Bob explain the basic economics involved and the political implications. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The…
Ep. 177 Glenn Jacobs on Wrestling, Austrian Economics, and Political Office
Bob has a short but sweet conversation with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. They cover Glenn’s career in wrestling, his discovery of Austrian economics, and what he’s learned since entering politics. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Glenn Jacobs’ Knox County mayoral page. Murray Rothbard’s “What Has…
Ep. 176 A Framework for Analyzing Tech Censorship
Bob explains the legal and practical issues surrounding the purge of right-wing voices from social media sites. He makes a distinction between free speech and the 1st Amendment, and critically analyzes the typical “newsstand / publisher” analogy for Section 230. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: EFF article on Section 230 and…
Ep. 175 David Andolfatto Defends the Fed
Ron Paul used the fall in purchasing power since the founding of the Fed to argue that the central bank had hurt regular Americans. Fed economist David Andolfatto disagrees, but Bob pushes back. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. David Andolfatto critiques Ron Paul’s argument against the…
Ep. 174 Double Standards on the Capitol Storming and Explaining the Viking Guy
Bob offers his thoughts on the double standards in the media and pundit treatment of the Jan. 6 Capitol events. He also explains the seemingly crazy allegations from the protestor who was dressed as a Viking. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The Federalist article on leftist hypocrisy regarding violent protests. Story…