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August 21 · 51 min
The Japan CARRY TRADE May End The Financial System | Hn 269
On this crossover episode… Bob and Adam explain what the Japanese Yen Carry Trade is and the ramifications it has on the economy. But who are we kidding, it’s Bob that will do the explaining while Adam nods his head. But seriously, understanding this is key to the entire world’s economic system. You’ll want to watch this one twice. Cheers! 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
August 19 · 56 min
Naomi Brockwell - Advancing Freedom Through Technology | Hn 268
Naomi Brockwell was recently in Las Vegas at a DEF CON event (shortly after FreedomFest) and Adam met up with her on location to talk about all the ways our modern technology is threatening our privacy -- and how we can fix it. All is not lost, and Naomi has the solutions!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Naomi Brockwell, another great person you're likely to meet (as I did) at FreedomFest!01:29 — It's Naomi vs. Leviathan! Also, chokepoints vs decentralization. What is this new tech? 07:08 — Losing the benefits of being a "needle in a haystack". Have you done anything wrong?13:11 — What are the first steps to begin reclaiming your privacy? The biggest is easy!18:48 — What messaging app is best? Email? Which operating system? How about phones?32:25 — Horrors in government 4th Amendment violations. You aren't as free as you think!44:22 — How about cars? How old a car do I need to get? Also, why is this so important?55:15 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Articles mentioned: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/free-ross-ulbricht https://hamannature.substack.com/p/ross-ulbricht-found-out-dont-fk-with https://hamannature.substack.com/p/ross-ulbricht-is-free The Ludlow Institute: https://www.ludlowinstitute.orgNaomi's Privacy 101 video: https://www.nbtv.media/episodes/privacy-101 Adam on X: https://RerazerNaomi on X: https://x.com/naomibrockwell 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
August 13 · 1 hr 13 min
Disaster looming? Analyzing Luke Gromen on the US economy | Hn 267
Luke Gromen is a very interesting financial commentator and investment advisor and he's been on a couple podcasts recently saying very interesting and important things about the US (and world) economy. In this crossover, Adam and economist Bob Murphy dive into some critically important issues that not enough people are talking about. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Yay! It's a clip show about economics!03:11 — Clip 1: Fiscal dominance: what is it, why is it bad, and what is coming?15:40 — Clip 2: Inflation is coming. Massive inflation. Is there a way out?30:30 — Clip 3: What does "Hamilton Economics" have to do with this? 46:06 — Clip 4: Is it inevitable that the US won't be a super-power any longer?55:39 — Clip 5: What does "free market" rhetoric have to do with this?1:06:40 — Is OpenAI critical to the future of the United States? Will their fall tank our economy?1:11:48 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://TheSwanBrothers.com/CrossoverVideos mentioned: 1) Luke Gromen on What Bitcoin Did: 2) Luke Gromen on Human Action: Website mentioned: Joe Withrow's Phoenician League: https://phoenicianleague.com/Previous episodes mentioned, addressing the American System:1) 2) Haman 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
August 12 · 49 min
A Champion for Freedom -- Interview of Lyn Ulbricht | Hn 266
Adam is honored to be joined by the heroic Lyn Ulbricht. She fought for years to free her son Ross (creator of The Silk Road) from the most unjust conviction and sentencing imaginable. She won that fight and now is opposing idiotic sentencing mandates for us all. This one is special. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Lyn Ulbricht, another great person you're likely to meet at FreedomFest!00:40 — Lyn's story about what happened to her son Ross - and what she did about it.14:18 — Lyn's new project: Mothers Against Cruel Sentencing.48:19 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Articles mentioned:1) https://hamannature.substack.com/p/free-ross-ulbricht2) https://hamannature.substack.com/p/ross-ulbricht-found-out-dont-fk-with 3) https://hamannature.substack.com/p/ross-ulbricht-is-freeWebsite mentioned: https://mothersagainstcruelsentencing.org/Lyn on X: https://x.com/lyn_ulbrichtAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer 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
August 10 · 9 min
BONUS EPISODE: Economic Laws #12 & 13 | Hn 265
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com We dive in to the second half of the book “Economics In Three Lessons and 100 Economic Laws” by Hunter Lewis and read through of Economic Laws #12 & 13. We will present each economic law as a standalone BONUS episode for our paid subscribers only. Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy!
August 8 · 1 hr 13 min
The ODYSSEY Movie Review | Hn 264
Everyone's talking about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and we are too! Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are back with another crossover episode and they review the film as well as some of the criticisms of it.00:00 — Intro. Don't be a nobody!02:30 — Commenting on the right-wing commentary of The Odyssey. Did they nail it?22:32 — Addressing (the artist formerly known as Ellen) Page's casting in the film.27:11 — Addressing the woke, DEI casting in the film.36:50 — The Sea People, non-linear storytelling, Nolan's mis-steps, and other themes.1:02:52 — How do you kill a bad policy? Embrace and amplify!1:12:19 — Outro. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/CrossoverAdam's 3 articles touching on The Odyssey: * https://hamannature.substack.com/p/the-brilliant-truth-of-nolans-the?utm_source=publication-search * https://hamannature.substack.com/p/rage-bait-redux-much-like-the-odyssey?utm_source=publication-search * https://hamannature.substack.com/p/more-lessons-from-the-odyssey-is?utm_source=publication-searchHaman 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
August 4 · 54 min
Mary Ruwart - Healing Our World | Hn 263
Adam is honored to be joined by libertarian author, activist, and all-around wonderful person, Mary Ruwart. We discuss her excellent book, Healing Our World, before diving into the fascinating things happening in the field of improving human health and life extension. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Mary Ruwart! You meet the coolest people at FreedomFest!00:51 — Mary's books: Healing Our World and Short Answers to Tough Questions.19:50 — What can we do right now to slow the effects of aging on our bodies? 33:00 — What tools might be coming soon to help us actually reverse the effects of aging?49:37 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Mary's website: https://ruwart.com/Liberty International: https://liberty-intl.org/Mary on X: https://x.com/MaryRuwartLiving the CR Way: https://livingthecrway.com/Dr. Barry Sears and the Zone Diet: https://zoneliving.com/Life Extension: https://www.lifeextension.com/Yamanaka Factors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinya_YamanakaAdam 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
August 2 · 8 min
BONUS EPISODE: Economic Law #11 | Hn 262
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com We dive in to the second half of the book “Economics In Three Lessons and 100 Economic Laws” by Hunter Lewis and read through of Economic Law #11. We will present each economic law as a standalone BONUS episode for our paid subscribers only. Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy!
July 31 · 1 hr 14 min
The Relation Between Psychology And Religion | Hn 261
Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are back with another crossover episode about literary/film analysis. This time they're taking on Carl Jung's controversial and fascinating book Answer to Job. God does Job dirty -- but why? And what does this encounter have to do with Jesus Christ?00:00 — Intro. A commentary on highbrow v lowbrow subject matter choices. Plus, all ya need to know about CG Jung, courtesy of Private Joker.05:41 — Jung's life and career, in brief. Plus, what happens in the Book of Job?18:20 — Initial thoughts on Answer to Job. What's it all about?32:22 — The duality of man (and God?). Plus Jung's take on John and Revelations. What is The Son of Man? What does Christ's arrival... mean? 55:42 — Jung worries about man abandoning God. It leads to very bad political systems. Also Bob has his own Answer to Job 1:12:03 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://HamanNature.com/powerHaman 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
July 28 · 34 min
Healing Power of MUSHROOMS with Amentara CEO Christian Rasmussen | Hn 260
Christian Rasmussen is the founder and visionary behind Amentara (formerly Minnesota Nice Ethnobotanicals), whose lifelong fascination with sacred plants—particularly Amanita Muscaria—sparked a journey of personal healing and spiritual awakening. A background in physics and real estate gave way to deeper purpose after overcoming benzodiazepine withdrawal and discovering the profound teachings of ethnobotanicals. His path has been guided by serendipity, spiritual practice, and a devotion to nature, music, and personal transformation. Christian now leads Amentara with a mission to offer the most intriguing and beneficial plant medicines Gaia has to offer. Amentara website: https://www.amentara.com/ Haman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.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
July 26 · 3 min
BONUS EPISODE: Economic Law #10 | Hn 259
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com We dive in to the second half of the book “Economics In Three Lessons and 100 Economic Laws” by Hunter Lewis and read through of Economic Law #10. We will present each economic law as a standalone BONUS episode for our paid subscribers only. Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy!
July 24 · 1 hr 9 min
National Debt, Smashional Debt. Who Cares? | Hn 258
On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy take a good hard look at the US government's nearly $40 trillion in debt. The number keeps growing and growing. Shouldn't we do something about it before we drown? Details inside!00:00 — Intro. Bob's written a soon-to-be-released article about the US debt. Let's talk about it!00:58 — Of the $40 trillion, how much is held "by the public"? Who holds the rest?09:28 — What's the relationship of US debt to US Gross Domestic Product? 15:36 — So much of federal spending is "mandatory". What can be done?19:11 — Is all government debt "irresponsible"? 31:45 — What's the problem with debt? After all, "we owe it to ourselves"!44:15 — What if we just literally default on all this debt? Is there any other way out of this? What about all those unfunded liabilities from Social Security and Medicare?1:08:09 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting 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
July 21 · 44 min
Kris Borer on AnCap Ethics and Radical Life Extension | Hn 257
Author Kris Borer joins Adam Haman to talk about his excellent books: The Ethics of Anarcho-Capitalism and Radical Life Extension. Two wildly different but important topics covered very well by a smart fella. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming smart tech guy and occasional author Kris Borer!00:46 — Why was The Ethics of Anarcho-Capitalism so darned good?11:08 — Exploring Radical Life Extension: How can we solve this "aging and dying" thing?42:56 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Kris's website: https://krisborer.comKris on X: https://x.com/krisborerAdam 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
July 20 · 40 min
Matt Geiger Of The Menger Institute | Hn 256
During the 2026 FreedomFest in Las Vegas, Adam sat down with Matt Geiger of the Menger Institute about anarcho-capitalism, how the Menger Institute has been doing in the two years since its inception, and how the festival is/was going!00:00 — Intro. Adam and Matt welcome each other to the show!00:40 — What is The Menger Institute? What is their Anarchic Order program? Are young people interested in this vision? 05:30 — Menger (and Mises) weren’t anarchists. Are we going astray? Today, do we live in a democracy? Should we? Is there a better system? How about anarchy? 18:56 — How should we think about using words like “anarchy” or “libertarianism”, given that these words have negative connotations? What is the future of humanity? 24:22 — Matt’s mom is a prostitute? Plus, how does anarchy handle social problems? How do libertarians maintain their energy for the movement? How do we move from statism to libertarian anarchy?39:30 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!The Menger Institute’s website: https://mengerinstitute.org/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
July 19 · 50 min
Laughing at Libertarian Paradise Criticisms | Hn 255
Hi Hamaniacs! You’re not seeing double. We’re republishing this episode as there were some technical difficulties with it so for those of you that enjoy watching the video over listening to the audio only, then please click on this link! On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy take a look at two hilarious (if off base) critiques of supposed "libertarian paradise" situations. Is libertarianism really as silly as these funny skits suggest?00:00 — Intro. Good thing libertarianism isn't mockable, right?02:00 — A funny video: "Somali, A Libertarian Paradise!" But does the critique hold water?23:01 — Adam and Bob read "LPD: Libertarian Police Department". Hilarity ensues.29:38 -- What did L.P.D get wrong in its very funny critique?48:09 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://TheSwanBrothers.com/crossoverVideo mentioned: L.P.D.: The Libertarian Police Department: https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/l-p-d-libertarian-police-departmentBen Powell et al's article: https://www.independent.org/article/2006/11/30/somalia-after-state-collapse-chaos-or-improvement/Pete Leesan's article: https://www.peterleeson.com/better_off_stateless.pdfArticle mentioned: "A Day in the Life of Alex in AnCapville": https://open.substack.com/pub/hamannature/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-alex-in-ancapville?r=2u0knv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webHaman 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
July 14 · 37 min
The Lonely Glow: Haidt’s Urgent Warning About Screens and Our Kids | Hn 254
Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo dive a little deeper into one of Adam's recent Substack articles about what social media (and screens in general) are doing to kids. We look at what Jonathan Haidt has to say on the subject as well as some government responses. Which way do we go from here? How do we use this tech responsibly?00:00 — Intro. Tyrone's lonely, so follow us on Substack at https://HamanNature.com!02:03 — Who is Jonathan Haidt and why should we pay any attention to him?07:57 — Humans aren't just social. We are ultra-social. How should that affect our tech use? How different are today's screens from the TV-babysitter problem we already had?15:27 — A clip from Haidt's TED talk. What do humans need from each other?21:31 — What are Haidt's 3 principles of techno-skepticism? How can we implement them?35:57 — Outro. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Article mentioned: The Lonely Glow: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/the-lonely-glow-haidts-urgent-warningJonathan Haidt TED talk mentioned: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_why_you_should_be_a_techno_skeptic Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer 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
July 12 · 4 min
BONUS EPISODE: Economic Law #9 | Hn 253
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com We dive in to the second half of the book “Economics In Three Lessons and 100 Economic Laws” by Hunter Lewis and read through of Economic Law #9. We will present each economic law as a standalone BONUS episode for our paid subscribers only. Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy!
July 10 · 1 hr 17 min
Darryl COOPER Strikes Out On Economic History | Hn 252
On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy talk about Darryl Cooper (Martyr Made) and his recent appearance on Jim Webb's podcast. Darryl's take on the history of the labor movement is... um... less than ideal.00:00 — Intro. Darryl Cooper is great and we love his work, but...02:45 — Clip 1: Darryl on the labor movement in the 1870s.08:28 — Clip 2: Who starts the violence in these labor movements?20:00 — Clip 3: Were the Pinkertons et al violent? Or worse?25:27 — Why does Adam hate union labor violence so much? 43:04 — Clip 4: A tale of a company town: Pullmanville.49:42 — Clip 5: Without labor union violence, would we be a nation of serfs and slaves?1:05:10 — Clip 6: Without "Bolshevik" union leaders we'd have nothing but sweat shops?1:14:55 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/crossoverDarryl on Jim Webb's show: Patrick Newman article mentioned: https://mises.org/quarterly-journal-austrian-economics/depression-1873-1879-austrian-perspectiveFA Hayek book mentioned: https://amzn.to/4pfUPMK 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
July 7 · 54 min
"Escaping Venezuela": How Socialism Destroyed A Wealthy Country | Hn 251
Germania Rodriguez Poleo talks about her amazing family and personal history, a great article she just wrote, and a new documentary she is involved with called Escaping Venezuela -- directed by Jim Epstein, son of the great Gene Epstein. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Germania! Also, where, when, and how to watch Escaping Venezuela. 07:10 — How (and why) Germania’s family escaped Venezuela. 11:19 — Germania’s migration story begins in Miami. 15:50 — Leftist indoctrination at NYU and false narratives about Latin America. Plus, could Germania be a Bernie Bro? 32:04 — What is Germania’s doing now? Also, what is the future of journalism? 39:15 — Final thoughts. Plus, go see Escaping Venezuela! 51:57 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Reason article mentioned: https://reason.com/2026/06/30/my-family-fled-socialism-then-i-voted-for-bernie-sanders/ FreedomFest2026 film schedule: https://freedomfest2026.sched.com/overview/type/Anthem+Arts+Festival Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer 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
July 5 · 10 min
BONUS EPISODE: Economic Law #8 | Hn 250
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com We dive in to the second half of the book “Economics In Three Lessons and 100 Economic Laws” by Hunter Lewis and read through of Economic Law #8. We will present each economic law as a standalone BONUS episode for our paid subscribers only. Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy!

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