Scott Horton on Joe Rogan: The best bits! | HN 236

A Critique Of The "American System" | Hn 238

On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy talk about the strange resurgence of "The American System" (or elements of it) that originated with Alexander Hamilton and was pushed forward notably by Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln. What is it? Is it good in any way? Answers inside!00:00 — Intro. Let's talk about increases of the money supply since 2020 and Hamilton's unique financial system. Also, what's with Adam's face?03:34 — Many influential people have claimed that 80% of all the money currently in circulation in the US was created since 2020. What's the truth of that claim? True? Hyperbolic? Confused?20:50 — Introducing an interesting article written by Joe Withrow of phoenicianleague.com about The American System. What's it all about?24:47 — Adam reads the intro to this fascinating article. Bob gives his remarks.35:17 — Plank 1 of The American System: National Banking.44:28 — Plank 2: The National Government Assuming State's Debts. 47:22 — Plank 3: Protective Tariffs.51:00 -- Plank 4: Productive Credit.1:01:00 -- Plank 5: Public Infrastructure. 1:04:54 — More criticisms of The American System not addressed by this article.1:12:00 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossover [https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossover]Article mentioned: https://phoenicianleague.com/the-american-system-the-blueprint-that-turned-the-colonies-into-a-superpower/ [https://phoenicianleague.com/the-american-system-the-blueprint-that-turned-the-colonies-into-a-superpower/]Haman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.com [https://shop.hamannature.com]Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer [https://x.com/Rerazer] Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon [https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon] The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ [https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/] Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com [https://naturalorderpodcast.com] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe [https://hamannature.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Gene Epstein - SOHO FORUM Debate Stories | Hn 237

Adam welcomes the great Gene Epstein to the show! Gene wrote for many years at Barron's Magazine about finance and economics. When he retired, he founded the magnificent Soho Forum debate society. Come hear a smart man say very smart things!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming the one-of-a-kind intellectual force of nature, Gene Epstein! 01:07 — Gene and I forgive each other for our respective last names, and Gene asks a poker question.07:00 — Gene on David Friedman and the non-aggression principle. 16:12 — Adam and Gene tell their "coming to libertarianism" stories. Also: Noam Chomsky and anti-liberty poker players!29:55 — Gene on Hunter Lewis's Economics in Three Lessons and convincing others to embrace liberty.42:38 — Gene asks deeply personal financial and familial questions of his generous host.46:30 — How should we "do" libertarianism? Which path is the best?54:45 — Immigration in a world with states: what's the closed/open borders solution? Fireworks ensue! (the good kind)1:14:28 — Gene on debates, debating, and his great Soho Forum debating organization. 1:45:19 — Adam reveals a secret connection to Gene and his family!2:00:47 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Gene on X: https://x.com/GeneSohoForum [https://x.com/GeneSohoForum]Gene's Soho Forum website: https://www.thesohoforum.org/ [https://www.thesohoforum.org/]Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer [https://x.com/Rerazer]Adam's other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.com [https://naturalorderpodcast.com] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe [https://hamannature.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Scott Horton on Joe Rogan: The best bits! | HN 236

On this crossover episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy remark on Scott Horton’s long-anticipated first appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. Scott was in top form and we break down five of the best clips from the show. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Thomas Massie just lost his primary. Adam and Bob are disappointed by democracy. 03:42 — General thoughts on Scott’s JRE appearance. 05:15 — Clip #1: How should we think about “The New World Order” or centralized global power in general? 17:42 — Clip #2: China’s “empire” and the Belt and Road initiative. What’s it all about? 26:05 — Clip #3: Who is MasterBlaster? 36:13 — Clip #4: What should the US do? Scott delivers a thunderclap. 48:07 — Clip #5: A sobering truth about how badly US “power” is diminished now. 56:35 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature! Haman Nature Substack article mentioned: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/the-last-honest-man-in-washington [https://hamannature.substack.com/p/the-last-honest-man-in-washington] Sponsor mentioned: Jackery! https://HamanNature.com/power [https://HamanNature.com/power] Haman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.com [https://shop.hamannature.com]Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer [https://x.com/Rerazer] Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon [https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon] The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ [https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/] Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com [https://naturalorderpodcast.com] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe [https://hamannature.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Scott Horton Is A Loser! Oxford Debate Recap & Non-Predictions About The Iran War | Hn 235

Adam welcomes the great libertarian foreign policy expert Scott Horton (as seen on Joe Rogan!) back to the show to discuss his recent trip across the pond to kick ass on Piers Morgan's show and lose his ass in an Oxford-style debate at actual Oxford. 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming the one, the only, the very essential Scott Horton!01:40 — Scott talks about his UK trip and the Oxford debate.13:20 — Adam and Scott on Hans Hoppe's book Democracy: The God that Failed 16:12 — Adam asks Scott to debunk a horrible political prognostication. Scott talks Star Wars instead.31:33 — Scott's a nerd. Also, what's happening (and going to happen) in Iran and the Middle East?55:00 — Outro, ass-kissing, and random musings. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!All Scott's great stuff:https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossover [https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossover] https://libertarianinstitute.org [https://libertarianinstitute.org] https://antiwar.com [https://antiwar.com] Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer [https://x.com/Rerazer] Adam's other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.com [https://naturalorderpodcast.com] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe [https://hamannature.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Thomas Massie's Primary Race & The Future Of MAGA | Hn 234

Adam Haman and Bob Murphy react to Thomas Massie’s recent appearance on the Tucker Carlson show. What does his contested primary race mean for the future of the GOP, America first and the MAGA movement going forward. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Synopsis of Thomas Massie’s appearance on the Tucker Carlson show 02:31 Clip #1: Thomas Massie discusses how his bill to release the Epstein Files came about. 05:14 Clip #2: Massie explains why he continues to fight for his seat when he is up against so much opposition from his own party. 13:38 “Thomas Massie caught in a throuple” attack ad 25:49 Month Python joke 28:29 Clip #3: Tucker is talking about how even in the end of the Roman Republic, for example, there were people that profited from that and similar to the economic destruction we’re going through. 31:10 Sponsor Ad: The Swan Brothers 48:16 Clip #4: This excerpt focuses on what’s going on in the economy and then Adam asks Bob to comment on the economic analysis. 64:48 Clip #5: Doom and gloom about AI the terrible state of the economy for the average American 80:50 — Outro. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature! Adam on X: https://@Rerazer Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe [https://hamannature.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]