Economy and Business
Money, markets, trade, logistics, companies, and work.
#448: When the Safety Net Fits Only Employees
Why does the "Start-up Nation" struggle to support its solo entrepreneurs? Herman and Corn explore global models for a better freelance future.
#439: Beyond the Blacklist: The New Rules of Impact Investing
Is the investment "blacklist" dead? Discover how impact investing is shifting from simple exclusions to complex, case-by-case evaluations.
#420: Why Dictating Your Own Meeting Notes Beats AI Transcription
Learn why dictating your impressions is better than raw transcripts and how to use AI to turn voice notes into professional client reports.
#414: How a Proscribed Group Runs a Global Network
Explore the complex web of international diplomacy and gray-market finance that sustains Hamas far beyond the borders of Gaza.
#406: Policing Shekels, Losing Dollars: The Transit Friction Crisis
Exploring how aggressive transit enforcement creates high-stress cities and why "policing shekels" might be costing us the future of green mobility.
#397: Who Trains the Boss if AI Does All the Junior Work?
As AI moves from talking to acting, entry-level roles are vanishing. Corn and Herman discuss the "hollowing out" of the global workforce.
#390: The Hidden Price of a Click
Herman and Corn dive into the hidden environmental and ethical price of ultra-cheap global shipping and the dilemma of the modern consumer.
#388: Navigating the Chinese New Year Industrial Blackout
Discover how the world's largest human migration brings global manufacturing to a standstill and how businesses survive the month-long blackout.
#382: The Wolves of Tel Aviv: Unmasking a Global Scam
Discover the dark side of the Startup Nation as Herman and Corn dive into the billion-dollar binary options industry that targeted victims worldwide.
#379: Corporate Spies: When Business Intelligence Goes Dark
Is it legal to dig through a rival's trash? Herman and Corn explore the high-stakes world of corporate espionage and the gray lines of business.
#361: The Dual Economy: Israel's Tech Boom and Social Bust
Israel’s tech success hides a growing economic divide. Herman and Corn discuss the shift from socialism to a "dual economy" and the housing crisis.
#350: Producer Logic: Lessons from the Booth for Any Industry
Explore why the line between YouTube and Netflix is disappearing and how "producer logic" can revolutionize your professional communication.
#348: The Scuff Mark Crisis: Navigating Fair Wear and Tear
Is a tiny scuff mark a financial time bomb? Herman and Corn explore the global legal battleground of rental maintenance and tenant rights.
#345: Remote Work 2026: The Great Compromise and Polycentric Hubs
Are office mandates a sign of failure or a "Great Compromise"? Herman and Corn dive into the shifting landscape of remote work in 2026.
#326: Escaping the Gridlock: Israel’s Car-Free Revolution
Can Israel break its car addiction? Herman and Corn explore the shift from gridlock to a human-scale, transit-first society.
#324: The AI Productivity Paradox: Why We’re Still Overworked
AI was supposed to save us time, but the "Review Tax" is keeping us busy. Herman and Corn explore why we’re working more in an age of automation.
#319: Small Claims: The Express Lane of Justice
Discover how small claims court levels the playing field against corporate giants and why it’s the ultimate power move for the everyday consumer.
#317: Why Are We Still Using Physical SIM Cards in 2026?
Corn and Herman explore why the tiny plastic SIM card refuses to die and how carrier politics are slowing down the digital revolution.
#308: The Rise of CBDCs: Financial Freedom or State Surveillance?
Explore the shift from cash to CBDCs. Are we entering an era of programmable money or just upgrading our legacy financial systems?
#307: Why Israel's Oligopolies Keep Prices High
Why is Israel one of the world's most expensive countries? Herman and Corn break down the monopolies and red tape driving up daily costs.