Economy and Business
Money, markets, trade, logistics, companies, and work.
#950: The LinkedIn-ification of Modern Espionage
From CIA resumes to LinkedIn branding, explore how modern intelligence agencies are fighting Big Tech for the world’s top digital talent.
#946: The Hormuz Bottleneck: Oil, Insurance, and Global Risk
Explore why the Strait of Hormuz is the global economy's ultimate single point of failure and how insurance markets can trigger a total freeze.
#928: The End of the Palestinian Veto
Is the Arab world replacing Europe as Israel's top trade partner? We dive into the shifting geopolitics of the Abraham Accords in 2026.
#925: Israel SITREP; 4 Mar 01:51 (23:51 UTC)
Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, a massive regional conflict erupts. We break down the military strikes and global economic fallout.
#922: Can We Turn Human Welfare Into a Financial Asset?
Discover how Sir Ronald Cohen transformed global finance by aligning profit with purpose through the world’s first Social Impact Bond.
#920: Can Your AI Pass the CAPTCHA and Buy Your Groceries?
AI can plan your trip, but can it book it? Explore the new frameworks giving autonomous agents the power to spend money securely.
#908: Why Did We Forget How to Build Cheap Subways?
Why does a mile of subway cost billions today? Herman and Corn explore the hidden complexities and rising costs of modern urban transit.
#906: Coal's Brutal Security Blanket
Think coal is a thing of the past? Discover why global demand is hitting record highs and the devastating health toll on today’s miners.
#882: How 1,400 Ghost Ships and Fake GPS Are Breaking the World
Explore how "ghost fleets" and "shadow armies" allow nations to bypass sanctions and project power through a world of plausible deniability.
#864: The Death of SaaS: Building Your Own Bespoke AI Tools
Stop paying for dozens of subscriptions. Learn how AI agents are allowing anyone to build custom, private software tailored to their exact needs.
#861: Modeling a Nation's Rewiring with AI Digital Twins
What if Israel lost the support of the US and EU? Explore the economic shocks and AI tools used to model a massive geopolitical shift.
#858: Neoliberalism Explained: The Market’s Operating System
Explore the "operating system" of the modern world as we break down the history, logic, and real-world impact of neoliberalism.
#856: The Carbon Offset Mirage: Can We Really Fly Guilt-Free?
Is that $20 offset at checkout actually saving the planet? We dive into the "mirage of morality" behind international air travel and green credits.
#852: Beyond the Market: Building a Post-Capitalist Economy
Is it time to move past the stock market? Explore how community wealth building and resource-based models could redefine human value.
#838: The Afternoon Crash: ADHD Boosters and Metabolism
Why do ADHD meds wear off early? Explore the science of fast metabolism and the role of booster doses in managing the daily neurochemical curve.
#815: The Digital Twin of a $4 Package
How does a $4 item travel across the globe in just eight days? We unpack the high-tech logistics making rapid shipping possible.
#808: The AI Deprecation Trap: Anthropic vs. Google
Is your AI model about to retire? Explore how Anthropic and Google handle model sunsets and what it means for your production code.
#806: Digital Litter: The War on Automated Email Sequences
Tired of 20-part email sequences? Explore the legal and technical battle against aggressive digital marketing and "cognitive inbox fragmentation."
#804: Personal Procurement: Using AI to Kill Impulse Spending
Discover how to build a "bureaucratic speed bump" for your wallet using AI agents and corporate finance strategies.
#801: When Code Enforces What Courts Can't
Can blockchain fix bad landlords and hidden salaries? Explore how smart contracts and Zero-Knowledge Proofs are rebuilding trust in 2026.