Recent Podcast Episodes
The Emergence of Grant, Part 2: Fort Henry
Chris Calton recounts a victory that would give the Union access to the Confederate heartland—the capture of Fort Henry.
16. Joe Salerno on Economic Calculation, Fractional Reserve Banking, and Stories of Rothbard as White Knight
Dr. Salerno discusses his intellectual roots and scholarly work, as well as his funny adventures with Murray Rothbard.
62. Radiology Makeover, with Saurabh Jha
Radiology holds a special place in the medical ecosystem. Michel Accad and Anish Koka discuss what its future holds with Dr. Saurabh Jha, Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
If Climate Change Is Killing Us, Why Is Life Expectancy Increasing?
If climate change effects aren't enough to put a noticeable dent in life expectancy, then why is climate change talked about as an apocalypse?
The Left Isn’t Convinced by Your Economics Arguments
Many people on the left regard economics as neither a science nor a principled field of study. For them, economics is just a pseudo-science invented as corporate propaganda, and people who push "free-market economics" do so because they are either evil or brainwashed by corporate masters.
15. David Gornoski on Biblical Mercy, Scapegoats, and the State as Vehicle of Human Sacrifice
Bob Murphy and David Gornoski discuss state violence and some healthy alternatives to a violence-based society.
The “Homo Economicus” Straw Man
To understand the marketplace, it is not necessary to believe in the existence of a selfish, profit-maximizing human.
The Emergence of Grant, Part 1: Finding the Gateway
Chris Calton details Ulysses S. Grant's early actions in the Civil War.
61. The Ups and Downs of Drug Prices: An Economist’s View
Drug pricing seems to be an irrational and incomprehensible aspect of our economy. Healthcare economist Amitabh Chandra offers some clarity on the matter.
14. Murphy on Parables, Lizard People, and Good vs. Evil
Bob gives the context for his children’s book The Three Lads and the Lizard King, and covers a wide range of related issues.
60. Three Cardios Talk Keto
Dr. Ethan Weiss, an accomplished clinician-scientist, discusses what led him from the lab bench to an interest in dietary interventions.
The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 5: Iron versus Iron
Chris Calton details the first ever battle between two ironclad warships.
59. When Opinion Becomes Crime: Doctors and Medical Fraud
Defense attorneys Kyle Clark and Andrew George shed light on the legal procedures, tactics, and tricks that can send physicians to federal prison.
13. Dave Smith on Comedy, the Fed, Fatherhood, and Faith
Bob Murphy and Dave Smith discuss the theory and practice of comedy, Dave’s discovery of Austrian economics, Mises.org, and more.
The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 4: Building the Monitor
Chris Calton details the incredible process of constructing the technological marvel The Monitor.
58. The Rise and Fall of the American Medical School
Dr. Milton Packer traces the history of the American medical school from its humble beginnings to its present day turmoils.
57. Neither Fisher nor Bayes: The Limits of Statistical Inference
Billions of healthcare dollars hinge on theories from a field of human inquiry that combines the precision of mathematics with the accuracy of astrology. Michel Accad and Anish Koka interview Dr. Michael Acree, a data scientist and a teacher of statistical science.
12. Gene Epstein on Commies, Krugman, and Crushing Debaters
Gene Epstein and Bob Murphy cover a variety of topics, including how Gene's reading of Rothbard’s Man, Economy, and State lead him to become a free-market libertarian.
