Federal Reserve
US central bank with continuity facilities
Episodes
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#5894: Printing Money Isn't What You Think It IsCentral banks order billions of banknotes a year — but that's replacement, not stimulus. Here's how cash actually gets made and destroyed. -
#4300: Why 2% Inflation Is a Policy Choice, Not a Law of NatureWhy central bankers fear zero inflation more than 2% — and who actually wins and loses. -
#3502: How Margin Prevents CollapseWhy slack in time, money, and emotions is essential — and how to build it before you break. -
#2521: Are We Really Worse Off Than Our Ancestors?A look at 700 years of wages, housing costs, and what "purchasing power" actually means today. -
#2331: Shekel Surge: Why Israel’s Currency Hit a 30-Year HighThe shekel’s dramatic rise against the dollar—hitting a 30-year high—reflects a mix of geopolitical shifts, tech inflows, and global dollar trends. -
#1953: My Dad Wasn't Abducted, He's a Monkey TreasurerAfter 30 years, a "seance" reveals dad is alive, well, and handling finances for a monkey colony. -
#1106: The Entropy Budget: Embracing AI ZaninessCorn and Herman explore how to inject "zaniness" and entropy into their show without losing their educational edge. -
#518: What Central Banks Actually Do All DayEver wonder why inflation targets exist? Herman and Corn demystify the Bank of Israel and the high-stakes world of central banking. -
#318: The Boring Bunkers That Keep a Country RunningWhat happens when the lights go out? Explore the secret world of government bunkers, redundant personnel, and hardened communication systems.