Haman Nature

On this crossover with Bob Murphy, Adam Haman asks the great economist to reflect on two giants of Austrian Econ, Murray Rothbard (born 100 years ago this week) and Roger Garrison, who sadly just passed away last month. History and personal anecdotes and lots of econ in this one. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro: Adam is excited and is happy to say why!01:15 — Bob shares some personal/economic memories regarding Rothbard and Garrison.18:56 — How does the coming AI and robot revolution impact how we think about capital and labor?25:45 — The Keynesian/Mainstream Circular Flow model of the economy versus Murray Rothbard's stages of production model presented in Man, Economy, and State. 46:07 — Roger Garrison's explanation of the Austrian theory of the business cycle presented in a way that even mainstream economists can understand!1:13:20 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Link to Bob's Circular Flow v Rothbard X post:Link to Roger's famous PowerPoints on capital structure: https://webhome.auburn.edu/~garriro/Sponsor mentioned: https://TheSwanBrothers.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/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

Adam welcomes back to the show sci-fi author John C Wright (author of Adam's favorite sci-fi trilogy The Golden Age) for a free-wheeling discussion of dystopian/political themes in the genre of science fiction. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming back John C Wright!01:14 — What is the history of the sci-fi genre in terms of political philosophy?11:19 — Do authors tend towards (or away) from a socialist perspective?52:23 — Outro: End of Part One of this discussion. For Part Two, visit https://hamannature.com and become a paid subscriber. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! John's website: https://scifiwright.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: 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

Poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are the perfect duo for this topic! Will AI systems who are good at aggressive poker recommend launching the nukes at the drop of a hat when international conflicts arise? Also, what on earth did Marco Rubio admit before the world about who runs US foreign policy? This is a wild one, folks, strap in!00:00 — Intro. Adam shares a relevant clip from one of his favorite childhood movies: War Games!02:15 — A clip of Marco Rubio admitting that Israel drag us into this war with Iran.10:18 — If there was a button that would eliminate "the state", would you really press it? Ya sure?21:06 — Does game theory suggest we should all launch the nukes at the first sign of war?24:47 — AIs are good at poker and very aggressive. Does that mean AIs (and us) should often use nukes in international conflicts? Also, Adam makes fun of X-posts about poker.44:15 — Bob digs into the AI science behind a provocative NewScientist headline. Guess what? The facts don't really support the hyperbolic title.51:05 — More about the 1983 movie WarGames. It's prescient to our AI/tech world right now. Also, why does everyone wanna nuke Las Vegas?1:00:42 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Previous Hn episode mentioned: Hn 182 | In depth analysis about game theory and the prisoner's dilemma:Sponsor mentioned: https://TheSwanBrothers.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/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

Adam welcomes Brent Freeman of the Aiming Up podcast to continue their discussion (on his show) of Life, the Universe, and Everything. Strap in and let's go deep! What is this existence, anyway? How can psychedelics help us figure things out?00:00 — Intro. Welcoming my "best friend" ever, Brent Freeman!01:15 — Who is Brent Freeman? How on earth does somebody get this way? 13:44 — What was Brent's philosophical development? Once again, it usually begins with Ron Paul. What's the best way to be persuasive, especially when talking to conservatives?28:25 — Tech and the state: AI, Palantir, surveillance, military, education, productivity, etc. What's coming, both good and bad?43:39 — What are psychedelics all about? Should everybody take them? What are the pros and cons?1:04:03 — So, what the heck are aliens? Just a political distraction, or something real? Also: dreams!1:23:52 — Outro: Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Brent's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@AimingUpPodcastAdam's appearance on Brent's show:Brent on X: https://x.com/bgetsbetterAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: 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

This episode was originally published on 11/1/25 as a bonus episode only available to our paid subscribers. Consider upgrading to a paid subscriber to view episodes like this when they are first published and access all of our additional bonus content.In this episode, we dive deeper into the bizarre (and possibly demonic) Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program of our northern neighbor, Canada. Socialized medicine ain’t good, folks. Beware doctors and bureaucrats who want to “help” you die.00:00 — Intro. Introducing MAiD: “Good morning, Canadian citizen! How are you feeling today?” (Careful how you answer this)03:33 — What does it mean for socialized health care to “economize” when deciding how much care to provide near the end? Are “death panels” a thing?08:02 — What is the history of the MAiD program in Canada? How many people die under MAiD? How is the program being expanded — and to children?20:54 — We react to a video describing some grizzly details of the MAiD program. Are doctors and bureaucrats encouraging deaths to increase organ harvesting? And if so, does that change the WAY these deaths are caused?39:52 — Outro. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Haman Nature article mentioned: “MAiD in Canada: “‘Free’ healthcare means the state is incentivized to ‘harvest’ you.”Haman Nature article with an update following the latest news about the MAiD program: MAiD Update: In Canada, “Caregiver Burnout” Trumps a Woman’s Wish to Live.Adam on X: @RerazerAdam’s other show: Natural Order Podcast 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

This is a replay of the Feb. 7th, 2026 YouTube livestream of the Haman Nature 200th episode celebration event with enhanced audio and edited for a more enjoyable viewing experience. Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo were proud to be joined by Scott Horton, Stephan Kinsella, Doc Dixon, Brian O’Leary, Domenic Scarcella, Mark Maresca, Mark Puls, and Jason Lawler. Plus, fun, games, the premier of a Haman Nature Records music video, and much more! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Technology is hard, we have a very rough start, but perseverance pays off!01:20 — Banter and brilliance from our special guests on the situation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.35:55 — Debuting our new game: A Warmonger Says What?48:08 — Another guest joins the show!54:35 — Debut of “The Devil is a Democrat” music video by Haman Nature Records!1:02:55 — Banter and brilliance from our special guests on the recent Epstein files dump.1:32:30 — Adam makes a big podcasting “reveal”! Also, introducing our brand new series: “It’s Always Anarchy in Philadelphia!”, which leads into a brief discussion of economics -- which is the point!1:53:06 — Some closing banter, thoughts, comments, and testimonials. Plus, what’s going on with Bitcoin, gold, and silver prices? Are these assets, or could they be money in the future?2:08:17 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature, and here’s to another 200 episodes! Get Haman Nature merch at https://Shop.HamanNature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam’s other podcast: 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

In the recent DOJ Epstein Files dump, there's an amazing shelved interview of Jeffrey Epstein by Steve Bannon. Poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy think it's the most amazing interview they've ever seen, and that you will too! Who was this Epstein guy? Was he a "genius"?00:00 — Intro. Adam is agog at how bonkers Epstein is in this interview with Bannon.02:25 — Bob is still shocked about how people are defending Epstein on social media and has receipts.17:26 — Clips 1 and 2. Epstein sure does love "formulars".32:42 — Clip 3: Epstein explains money and "fractionalized" banking. 41:04 — Clip 4s and 5: Where was Epstein during the 2008 financial crash? Jail! Oh, and he's a liar.53:25 — Clip 6: What causes financial crises? Complexity! The mysterious human body!1:06:45 — Clip 7: Epstein the fraud loves mathy stuff and philosophical stuff. What even is life? 1:13:54 — Clip 8: Adam believes Epstein reveals his origin story in this interview.1:18:20 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! The most amazing interview ever — Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon:Sponsor mentioned: https://TheSwanBrothers.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/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

Adam welcomes drone expert Eric Grumling to the show to educate us on this critically important and relatively new introduction to our lives. These things are everywhere now!00:00 — Intro. Welcome Eric Grumling! How did Eric get into this subject?03:37 — What is the history of unmanned aerial toys and tools?07:08 — What are drones used for, and why?14:35 — What is the current state of drone operation in the US?23:51 — Leaving libertarian principles aside, how good a job does the FAA do regulating drones?32:05 — What are the "national security" implications of drones and who makes them?49:25 — What is the present (and future) reality of drones in war? 57:55 — Outro, and closing thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Eric's Substack, featuring an article about drones: https://gvaviation.substack.com/p/what-is-a-droneEric's website: https://grandvalleyaviation.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: 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

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy take aim at the recent Epstein Files dump and the bizarre social media reactions/defenses put out by some on the political right. What the heck is motivating the people that are trying to cover this thing up? 00:00 — Intro. Pretty slow news week, right? Epstein who?01:23 — Some people say this is all a witch hunt. Could they be right? If not, what could be motivating these "nothin' to see here!" folks?20:18 — Some amazing exchanges on X, plus some bewildering, disgusting (and redacted) emails from the latest Epstein dump.32:30 — Clips of Donald Trump and Kash Patel on Epstein, followed by Massie's take. Also, who the heck is Leslie Wexner? 48:55 — Ladies and gentlemen, the US Attorney General, Pam Bondi.51:24 — How do we explain the massive "change of heart" of Trump, Patel, and Bongino on the Epstein issue?1:09:08 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/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

This is a replay of the Feb. 7th, 2026 YouTube livestream of the Haman Nature 200th episode celebration event. Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo were proud to be joined by Scott Horton, Stephan Kinsella, Doc Dixon, Brian O'Leary, Domenic Scarcella, Mark Maresca, Mark Puls, and Jason Lawler. Plus, fun, games, the premier of a Haman Nature Records music video, and much more! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Technology is hard, we have a very rough start, but perseverance pays off!01:08 — Banter and brilliance from our special guests on the situation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.37:88 — Debuting our new game: A Warmonger Says What?48:50 — Adam slooooowwwlly leads us into a nice intermission.55:53 — And we're back! Premiering "The Devil is a Democrat" music video by Haman Nature Records!1:08:40 — Banter and brilliance from our special guests on the recent Epstein files dump.1:39:10 — What? two intermissions?!1:45:09 — Adam makes a big podcasting "reveal"! Also, introducing our brand new series: "It's Always Anarchy in Philadelphia!", which leads into a brief discussion of economics — which is the point!2:08:15 — Some closing banter, thoughts, comments, and testimonials. Plus, what's going on with Bitcoin, gold, and silver prices? Are these assets, or could they be money in the future?1:10:55 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature, and here's to another 200 episodes! Get Haman Nature merch at https://Shop.HamanNature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: 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

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman asks economist Bob Murphy to please explain what the heck "gold-linked" cryptocurrency is. Is the future of global money about to get really interesting? 00:00 — Intro. Adam mocks Bob for living in a wintery hellscape. 01:24 — Is gold-backed crypto going to become the new global money? What does it mean that Tether is buying up so much gold? What's the point of "stablecoins"? Is everything going to be "tokenized" going forward?16:58 — What does "gold-linked" mean? Different from "gold-backed"? Will this new gold-crypto global money be actually redeemable in gold?25:06 — Why are all these institutions/governments buying gold? What is the motivation? What will it mean for sound money going forward?34:14 — Why are stablecoins so crucial to these processes? Are they the fatal flaw of crypto that will let governments always control cryptocurrency to some degree?42:00 — Is there a tech-solution that allows us to bypass fiat all together?48:27 — What does the future really hold for global money and government action? Specifically, how will it effect the US dollar and US hegemony? Will corporations become as powerful as governments?56:15 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! LA Times article mentioned: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-01-29/why-tether-buying-goldBob's day job: https://infineo.ai/Sponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/crossoverSponsor mentioned: https://TheSwanBrothers.com/crossHaman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/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

Adam welcomes fellow poker player and Las Vegas libertarian Dave Havlicek to the show to talk about conflict and why so many of us are bad at it. A muscle that is never used atrophies, so get out there and assert yourself!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Dave Havlicek, professional software engineer, amateur poker player, and half of the Canary in the Cage podcast!03:14 — Dave says people need to learn to be more confrontational. Why?11:28 — What are anarchist calisthenics? How can a person exercise this muscle?23:21 — What's the "mental game" required in being more assertive and confrontational?27:13 — Adhering to basic principles of morality helps in any confrontation.29:50 — How do these principles apply to dealing with law enforcement officers? What "meta-principles" can one take from analyzing the subject of confrontation?46:25 — Outro, final thoughts, and a call to action! Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Dave's podcast with tons of tips, tricks, and information on living the libertarian life: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanaryInTheCageAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: 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

Welcome to the final installment of Adam and Tyrone’s exploration of the book, “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. Special introductory message from the Porcupine!04:06 — Lesson Three, Chapter 18: Who Exactly Is Feeding Off The Fed?21:17 — Lesson Three, Chapter 19: Keynes’s General Theory: The Crony Bible29:47 — Lesson Three, Chapter 20: Saying Goodbye to crony Capitalism40:57 — Outtakes! Available only on the Substack version of this episode.Haman Nature Merch Store: https://theswanbrothers.chipply.com/HamanNature/?action=viewallAdam on X: https://x.com/RerazerAdam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com/Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis: https://mises.org/power-market/new-hunter-lewis-economics-three-lessons 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

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy react to three of the most amazing speeches ever given at the annual World Economic Forum summit in Davos Switzerland. Heads will explode!00:00 — Intro. In a tender moment, Adam tests his relationship with Bob, who makes a sick brag.03:13 — Clip 1: Canada's PM Mark Carney admits the truth of the "rules based order" scam. Also, what is the future for globalization now that the unipolar moment is over?17:50 — Clip 2: US President Donald Trump pines for Greenland - or was it Iceland?28:28 — Clip 3: More Trump. We will miss this man when he's gone. Is he The Joker, or is he just proficient in drunken boxing?38:00 — Clip 4: Argentinian President Javier Milei's opening on an amazing speech that fans of libertarianism and Austrian economics will love. There is no tension between efficient economic outcomes and "fair" economic outcomes!42:26 — Clip 5: Milei praises natural law and trashes positive law. Glorious.45:40 — Clip 6: Milei's closing on this speech. Are you not inspired?58:25 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Glenn Greenwald's coverage of Carney's speech:Trump's speech:Milei's speech:Sponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://theswanbrothers.chipply.com/HamanNature/?action=viewallAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/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

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy take a look at the seeming epidemic of fraud in Minnesota's government welfare/charity programs and why the problem is much more systemic than people tend to think.00:00 — Intro. This episode brought to you by "The Quality Learing Center"!02:07 — What's up with the fraud in MN? Also, Adam mis-spells "LEARING" while mocking that misspelling!10:45 — This isn't just a Minnesota problem or an immigrant problem. Fraud is baked into the structure and incentives of government systems.21:20 — Why is day care so expensive in the first place? Government regulations, of course! What is "the knowledge problem" vis-a-vis welfare and charity?37:23 — What are the perverse incentives facing government bureaucrats? What about the negative incentives faced by the beneficiaries?51:02 — How would social welfare/charity be addressed w/o government involvement? What does it look like in "AnCapistan"?57:47 — Is Tim Walz about to lead a secessionist movement? Also, the insanity of the left/right behavior "in the streets" these days is highly counter-productive, persuasion-wise. Also, how are people perceiving the ICE officer who shot Renee Good? Why are people LARPing so much lately?1:14:59 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Article mentioned: Minnesota Reveals the Truth: Bureaucrats Don't Cure Poverty - They Feed On ItArticle mentioned: Fire Kills and LEOs Use Real Bullets, Folks. Wake Up. Life Isn't a Video GamePrevious Hn episode mentioned: Debating Jacob Hornberger On Libertarian Open Border TheorySponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://theswanbrothers.chipply.com/HamanNature/?action=viewallAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/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

On this episode of Haman Nature, libertarian poker pro and amateur smart person Adam Haman is joined by scientist and philosopher Barry Smith to talk about the essential (yet oft overlooked) discipline of ontology. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Adam welcomes professor Barry Smith!01:54 — Barry's backstory: A tale of mathematics, German philosophy, libertarianism!08:32 — Exploring Barry's interest in German/Austrian philosophy, particularly phenomenology, plus he takes some delight in kicking Immanuel Kant around a bit.15:00 — Why Barry left Manchester for Lichtenstein, and then to Buffalo NY: a tale of destroyed institutions, saints, a Pope, and how Barry invented the internet!31:15 — What is ontology and why is it so important? How does it relate to computer science and biology and... everything?56:39 — How did Barry's ontological insights lead him to his opinions about Artificial Intelligence?1:01:01 — Introducing Barry's new course on Applied Ontology at the University at Buffalo! (linked below)1:10:55 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Barry's new MS and PhD program in applied ontology: Previous episode mentioned: Hn 181 | Why AI Will Never Rule the World -Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: 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

On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy return to their series of film/literary analysis with a "hidden" gem by the great Stanley Kubrick. Who the heck is Barry Lyndon, anyway?00:00 — Intro and first impressions. This is a film you'll probably want to watch twice! Also, some background on the making of this film.08:45 — Clip 1: A young Redmond Barry is in love! 17:55 — Clip 2: A young Redmond Barry goes a'travelling!22:22 — Clip 3: A young Redmond Barry goes to war!38:29 — Clip 4: Barry Lyndon receives the counsel of his mom.59:40 — Adam reads some reviews of Barry Lyndon from 1975.1:06:21 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ Adam's other podcast: 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

On this episode, Adam is joined by smart person Charles Melchin to compare and contrast two movies tackling the same topic, corporate takeovers: Wall Street (1987 - featuring Michael Douglas) and Other People's Money (1991 - featuring Danny DeVito). And always remember: "Haman Nature - for lack of a better term - is good. Haman Nature is right. Haman Nature works."00:00 — Intro. Remember Wall Street and Other People's money? Let's review!02:50 — What is the "market for corporate control" and why does it matter? How do shareholders make sure the managers are doing their job correctly? What is a "corporate raider"?15:44 — Proof that Adam Haman was far too heavily influenced by Hollywood movies in the 1980s.17:00 — Is "insider trading" a real crime? Should it be? What about "pump and dump" schemes? What's the best remedy for these sorts of noxious behaviors?27:10 — Wall Street: Gordon Gekko's famous "Greed is good" speech. What was Gekko's "real" business philosophy? What about Oliver Stone? What's Wall Street "about"? What grade does it earn?40:30 — Other People's Money: What is OPM "about"? What grade does it earn? What has government done to ruin the market for corporate control? Also: Danny DeVito's stockholder speech. 1:09:49 — Outro. Final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.como 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

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy take a look at the "regime change" kidnapping of Maduro in Venezuela. What is this all about? How did we get here, and what comes next? Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Happy Holidays and welcome to 2026! Also, Swedish invasion alert!02:47 — Just kidding. Actually, the US just kidnapped Maduro. 03:46 — Clip 1: Kat Timpf on "Gutfield!" has a good question.06:30 — Clip 2: Stephen Miller saying weirdly contradictory things about regime change. Also, what about this "we're taking back US oil" argument?18:45 — Clip 3: Ben Shapiro offers his opinions about Venezuela.25:32 — Clip 4: Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado... offers a bribe for military action?28:54 — Clip 5: MA Congressman Seth Moulton comments after a Venezuela briefing. What was the justification for all this US militarism in Venezuela again?39:46 — Clip 6: Mark Levin says something hilarious about the Dept. of War.43:29 — Bob and Adam show a bunch of tweets and posts highlighting how bizarre and hilarious this whole Venezuela thing is.1:02:32 — Assuming that the government is lying, what's the real reason the US is doing all this in Venezuela? Adam and Bob go through the various theories and possibilities.1:14:04 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://theswanbrothers.chipply.com/HamanNature/?action=viewallAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast 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

Happy New Year!On this episode of Haman Nature, Adam is joined by anonymous Brazilian libertarian "AnCap Joker" for a free-wheeling discussion of libertarianism around the world. Why so serious? Why can't we all just get along? (Recorded December 19, 2025)00:00 — Intro. Adam Welcomes AnCap Joker!01:55 — How did Joker come to his libertarian views? 06:00 — What does the liberty movement look like around the world?08:40 — Does the liberty movement have Israel Derangement Syndrome? Should "we" have excommunicated Walter Block?12:00 — The oft forgotten problem of states, "public property", and immigration. Also, what has Joker learned from Stephan Molyneux that could benefit us all?27:50 — Are the bulk of Dave Smith's followers libertarian these days? 32:26 — What does Joker think of this Liquid Zulu fellow? Also, can Joker "alienate" his ownership in his own body?51:03 — Revisiting my critique of Matt Walsh and other big government right-wingers.56:51 — Outro. Where can folks get more Joker? Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Article mentioned: Defending the Undefendable: Walter BlockSpike Cohen's great organization, You Are The Power AnCap Joker on X: @TheAnCapJokerAnCap Joker on Substack: https://theancapjoker.substack.com/Adam on X: @RerazerAdam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast 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