Brookings Institution
Think tank where Reeves previously worked
Episodes
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#4651: From Medici Bankrolls to 501(c)(3) FilingsTracing the thread from Renaissance patrons funding cathedrals to the modern nonprofit sector of think tanks and foundations. -
#3813: What Actually Predicts a Prodigy at 12 Months?Early talking, reading, and memory don't predict genius. Here's what the data actually shows. -
#3128: The Real Job of a Policy WonkWhat does a policy wonk actually do? It's not just a put-down — it's a real, high-impact job. -
#2847: How AI Could Transform Comparative Policy AnalysisCan AI agents do the work of a distributed think tank for cross-country policy learning? -
#2430: Where Men's Advocacy Crosses Into MisogynyHow to acknowledge real male grievances without falling into the manosphere's woman-hating fringe. -
#2198: The Strait Choke: How Naval Blockades Actually WorkThe US just announced a blockade of Iranian ports. We break down the legal definition, four centuries of blockade history, and why this one might—o... -
#2156: The Architecture of Opacity in Think Tank FundingForeign governments are funding U.S. think tanks through complex financial networks to shape policy, often bypassing transparency laws. -
#2136: The Brutal Problem of AI Wargame EvaluationMost AI wargame simulations skip evaluation entirely or rely on token expert reviews. This is the field's biggest credibility problem. -
#2084: Why Turkey and Israel Are Estranged AlliesTurkey and Israel share deep trade and cultural ties, yet their governments are at odds. Here’s why. -
#2015: The Think Tanks Writing AI's RulebookAs the EU AI Act takes hold, we spotlight the key think tanks shaping global AI policy, safety, and ethics. -
#1148: Who Paid for That Law? How Dark Money Buys Your PolicyDiscover how 11,000 global think tanks act as a shadow branch of government, shaping policy behind closed doors with billions in dark money. -
#1087: Inside My Weird Prompts: A Meta-Analysis of the HostsGo behind the scenes of My Weird Prompts as Corn and Herman discuss their unique biology, neural implants, and life in Jerusalem.