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The Digital Insider with Sinan Aral, is dedicated to getting to the hard science behind the digital economy. MIT Professor, IDE Director, and author of “The Hype Machine," Sinan Aral, sits down with some of the most brilliant minds on the planet, including Nobel laureate, Maria Ressa, Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, NYU Professor and business guru, Scott Galloway, and broadcast news journalist and MSNBC host, Ali Velshi, to explore the latest trends in digital business and society. E ...
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Allie Clough is a frequent participant in Twitter's war between the sexes, though she usually acts to de-escalate and provide comfort to the wounded. After discussing such juicy issues, she also talks to Bob about free-market environmentalism. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Allie's Twitt…
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This week we talk with Ambe J. Williams, a portrait and commercial photographer, director, and actor on sabbatical. We discuss the skills she relied on during her journey through the actor-to-photographer pipeline, the courageous cocktails that led to her film directorial debut, and the music videos that inspire her (when put on the spot).…
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We’re back this week with a special double-feature episode where we discuss two very different movies that both came out this year: Kinds of Kindness (Hulu) and A Quiet Place: Day One (Paramount+). Two totally different vibes, but both worth the watch! The episode starts off with a quick chat about season 2 of Rings of Power (0:07), the Lord of the…
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Darryl Cooper is an amateur historian with a very popular podcast, "Martyr Made." He recently appeared on Tucker Carlson's show to promote his forthcoming series on WW2. During the conversation, Cooper argued Churchill was the "chief villain" of the war. Bob explains Cooper's perspective and defends him from claims of Holocaust denial. Mentioned in…
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Texas-based economist Vance Ginn explains his proposals on constraining the growth in spending by state governments. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Vance Ginn's homepage. The Sustainable Budget project. Details for the 2024 ExPat Money Summit. Help support the Bob Murphy Show.…
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Bob Burnett is the Founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, with decades of experience in computers, including 13 years as the CTO of Gateway. He discusses his talk at the recent Nashville Bitcoin conference, which focused on the concentration of power in Bitcoin mining. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this i…
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This week we chat with The Theater Offensive’s executive director, Giselle Byrd. We dive into how liberation and community has always been at the center of her artistic philosophy—from her leadership beginnings in college as President of 3rd Act to building momentum as a talent manager to crafting her vision as the first Black trans woman leading a…
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Bob covers John 1: 19-31 in his Bible commentary series. He states that a lamb was not a "scapegoat" in terms of Jewish animalistic sacrifice for the propitiation of sins (using an RC Sproul clip to explain). Then Bob gives various justifications for the use of a sacrificial lamb, since it seemingly violates our intuitive sense of justice. Mentione…
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This week we talk with writer, educator, and art critic Ricky Tucker. He is the author of And The Category Is…: Inside New York’s Vogue, House and Ballroom Community, for which he was a 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Nonfiction. We explore the idea of social versus stage performance, misconceptions of art criticism, and how the sacred space…
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We’re back this week talking about Longlegs (VOD), this year’s serial killer thriller that’s an homage to 90s detective movies while carving out a space that’s entirely its own. If you enjoy serial killer procedurals, devil worship and glam rock, this is the movie for you! The episode starts off with a quick chat about the wild Anaconda reboot rumo…
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This week we chat with actor, dancer, producer, creative director, and wellness enthusiast Leroy Church. The Chita Rivera and Antonyo Award winner shares his story, starting with his church dance beginnings at age 13 all the way to his current expansion into producing and creative directing, like he did with the renowned Dreamgirls production on Cl…
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Bob goes solo to give the standard critique of price ceilings, and then addresses specific responses from progressive supporters of Harris. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Bob's infineo article critiquing Harris' proposal. An academic paper justifying "price controls" in Germany that weren't really price controls. Details for …
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We’re back this week talking about Hundreds of Beavers (VOD), an absurdist comedy film that’s destined to be a future cult classic. If you enjoy slapstick comedy, silent films and Looney Tunes, this is the movie for you! The episode starts off with a quick chat about the recent comments from Alien: Romulus director, Fede Alvarez, (0:07), where he t…
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Along with Kerry Baldwin, Gregory Baus co-hosts the Reformed Libertarians podcast. After first explaining Reformed theology in relation to other Christian perspectives, Greg discusses its relevance for libertarians. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The Monetary Metals 12% silver opportunit…
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This week we welcome Tony winner Nikki M. James! We discuss the beautiful breadth of Black women she has played in her career—from The Book of Mormon’s Nabulungi (which earned her a 2011 Tony Award) to The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin’s Viveca to real-life investigative journalist Ida B. Wells in Suffs, her current role that earned he…
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We’re back this week talking about Ti West’s MaXXXine (VOD), the final chapter of the X trilogy starring Mia Goth. If you enjoy random bursts of violence, femme fatales and the 1980’s aesthetic, this is the movie for you! The episode starts off with a quick chat about the 2024 horror movie Tarot (0:07), which just dropped on Netflix. It’s not a gre…
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Bob weighs the pros and cons of Senator Lummis' recent proposal to build up a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Bob's article on a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The Monetary Metals 12% silver opportunity. Details for the 2024 ExPat Money Summit. Press release from Senator Lummis on her BITCOIN Act. Bob's …
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This week we talk with the inaugural recipient of Vineyard Theatre’s Colman Domingo Award and the inaugural recipient of the John Singleton Screenwriter Award, playwright and screenwriter York Walker. We talk about the Disney kid to Broadway fan pipeline, his artistic philosophy as a playwright, and what he learned from working on his first profess…
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Well hidy-ho officer, we’ve had a doozy of a day! We’re back this week talking about the cult classic horror comedy, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (Prime). If you enjoy Cabin in the Woods, accidental deaths and vacations gone wrong, this is the movie for you! The episode starts off with a quick chat about our reactions to Deadpool & Wolverine (0:07). Do…
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David Gornoski, host of A Neighbor's Choice, rejoins Bob to explain how mimetic theorist Rene Girard influence Trump's running mate, via Peter Thiel. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The Monetary Metals 12% silver opportunity. JD Vance's essay on his conversion. David Gornoski's A Neighbor…
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This week we talk with Brooklyn McLain, the co-founder and COO of the first Black-owned Broadway merchandise company, “merch.” We chat about the musical that made him a self-described “theatre enthusiast,” why merchandising is so important to a show’s branding, and what it was like introducing the first durag to Broadway.…
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This week, in preparation for the upcoming sequel, we’re throwing it back to 1988 and talking about the ghost with the most: Beetlejuice (Max)! If you enjoy (mostly) friendly ghosts, goth girl vibes & horror comedies, this is the movie for you! First, the episode starts off with a quick chat about the wild news that Robery Downey Jr. is officially …
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Bob covers John 1: 14-18 in his Bible commentary series. He explains his approach to the rest of the commentary series. In this episode he expounds on the grace of Jesus. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The previous episode in this series, i.e. BMS ep. 330, Installment 3: Towards a Grand Unified Theology, the Case of John the …
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This week we chat with Thaïs Bass-Moore, who both as a kid and a theatremaker has done “everything and anything!” She is an actor, director, writer, mommy, wifey, Co-Founder and Director of University of Texas’ Fearless Leadership Institute, and author of A Syllabus for Black Women: 110 Life Lessons for Sistahs in College. We dive into the moment t…
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This week, in preparation for the upcoming Alien: Romulus, we’re throwing it back to the beginning of the franchise and talking about Alien + Aliens (Hulu)! First, the episode starts off with a quick chat about the first trailer for A Complete Unknown (0:07), which stars Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan. Then, we get into the horrors of Alien (09:12)…
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Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Institute. Prompted by questions from Bob, he explains why Benjamin Netanyahu deliberately propped up Hamas, a strategy that backfired horribly on October 7, 2023. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The Monetary Metals 12% silver opportunity. Donat…
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This week, we talk with Broadway Inspirational Voices’ Artistic Director Allen René Louis, who also works as a music director, arranger, composer, lyricist, vocalist, instrumentalist, vocalist, actor, creative director, and producer. We dive into how his Haitian roots influence his musical approach, why he embraces imposter syndrome, and the artist…
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This week, we’re talking about Love Lies Bleeding (Max), the sexiest crime thriller we’ve seen in a while. If you enjoy mullets, body horror & strong women, this is the movie for you! First, the episode starts off with a quick spoiler-free chat about the new horror film Longlegs (0:07), which just hit theaters last week and definitely lived up to t…
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