Finance
Personal finance, markets, investing, and economic systems
#1324: The Dark Side of Impact Investing: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Is impact investing a revolution in capitalism or a tool for globalist control? We dive into a sharp critique of the "invisible heart" of the market.
#1184: Hyper-Local Pay: AI and the New Cost-of-Living Index
National wage averages are failing workers. Discover how AI is creating hyper-local cost-of-living indices to revolutionize how we value labor.
#1173: Digital Borders: The Economics of Geo-Restricted Content
Why is your favorite show still blocked in your region? We dive into the complex world of global licensing and the escalating war on VPNs.
#1154: The Davos Disconnect: Hypocrisy at the Peak
Explore the widening gap between elite rhetoric and global reality as we dissect the 2026 World Economic Forum summit in Davos.
#1025: The Three-Day Money Gap: Why Banking is Still So Slow
Ever wonder why digital money takes days to move? Explore the hidden friction of the global banking system and the race for instant speed.
#1014: Why the CPI Thinks Your Rent Is Cheaper Than It Is
Why do official inflation numbers feel different from your grocery bill? Explore the hidden math and biases behind the Consumer Price Index.
#1009: The IRGC's Shadow Oil Empire: Why Targeting Revenue Changes the War
Explore how coalition strikes on oil terminals are dismantling the IRGC’s shadow economy and patronage networks to end regional conflict.
#1001: The Long Haulers of AI
Think AI started with ChatGPT? Discover the "long haulers" in defense, medicine, and finance who have used machine learning for decades.
#987: Reputation Laundering: How the Ultra-Wealthy Edit History
Discover how the world’s elite use massive philanthropy and SEO tactics to bury scandals and literally rewrite their digital history.
#985: Banking on Surveillance: The Secret History of KYC
How did opening a bank account become a security clearance? Trace the evolution of KYC from the 1970s to the age of AI surveillance.
#983: How to Hide $30 Trillion Using a 10-Year-Old Shelf
Discover how shell companies and complex legal structures move trillions of dollars across borders while remaining invisible to regulators.
#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.
#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.
#807: Why Your Plastic Bins Die and Your Boots Don't
Tired of things breaking? Discover the "Buy It For Life" philosophy and how to find products actually built to last a lifetime.
#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.
#744: The Billion-Dollar Math of Missile Defense Logistics
Beyond the flashes in the sky lies a high-stakes game of logistics. Explore the costs, storage, and supply chains of modern missile defense.
#640: How to Sidestep the Bank's Currency Tax
Tired of losing 4% every time you pay for OpenAI or Claude? Herman and Corn break down how to stop the "currency conversion tax" for good.
#639: The Future of Survival: UBI in the Age of Agentic AI
As AI transforms the workforce, Herman and Corn explore if Universal Basic Income is a radical dream or a pragmatic necessity for survival.
#607: The 3.06 Shift: Understanding the Shekel’s Surge
Why is the shekel hitting 3.06? Herman and Corn dive into the tech exports and energy shifts driving this massive currency move.