Finance
Personal finance, markets, investing, and economic systems
#548: Israel's Security Tax: Can a Nation Afford Both Defense and Decent Sidewalks?
Can Israel balance national security with social needs? Herman and Corn dive into the staggering math of the country’s defense budget.
#529: Equal Pay vs. Cost of Labor: The Remote Work Reckoning
Should your location dictate your paycheck? Explore the shifting ethics and economics of geographical arbitrage in 2026.
#518: What Central Banks Actually Do All Day
Ever wonder why inflation targets exist? Herman and Corn demystify the Bank of Israel and the high-stakes world of central banking.
#514: Why Israeli Mortgages Are a High-Stakes Maze
Herman and Corn dive into the complex world of the Israeli Mashkanta, exploring why the system is unique and how to navigate its many risks.
#513: The Green Bond Paradox: When Doing Good Costs Investors
Can debt markets save the planet? Explore how sustainability-linked bonds align corporate finance with environmental goals.
#472: The 500% Markup: Why Israel’s Tech Market is an Island
Why is RAM 5x more expensive in Tel Aviv than New York? Corn and Herman dive into the "Economic Island" effect and the reality of Israeli retail.
#471: Who Owns Your Transaction History?
Is your credit card chip actually safe? Explore the hidden risks of shimming and why digital wallets have become the gold standard for security.
#470: The Billion-Dollar Millisecond: High-Frequency Trading
Discover how HFT firms use space lasers and hollow-core fiber to shave microseconds off trades in a high-stakes, winner-take-all race to zero.
#460: Mastering the Israeli Salary Talk: Negotiating with Chutzpah
Navigate the "shuk" of Israeli salary talks. Learn to use chutzpah and market data to secure the tech compensation you deserve in 2026.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#282: Why Spying Is Now a Service You Can Subscribe To
Why do CEOs pay for Stratfor when they have Reuters? Herman and Corn dive into the high-stakes world of private intelligence and global forecasting.
#217: Beyond the Mortgage: Is Home Ownership a Dying Dream?
Corn and Herman explore whether the drive to own a home is a biological instinct or an economic trap in an era of skyrocketing prices.
#195: The Hidden Economy in Your Plane's Belly
Discover the hidden world of belly cargo and how passenger planes keep the global supply chain moving beneath your feet.
#159: Are Airlines Already Bankrupt?
Is flying at odds with a livable planet? Explore the physics of aviation, the limits of green fuel, and the true cost of impact accounting.
#146: The Feedback Loop of Inequality and Polarization
Herman and Corn explore why rising income inequality is fueling political polarization and how we can rebuild the social contract in 2026.
#98: The Fight for Your Financial Data: Why APIs Matter
Why is it so hard to get your own transaction data? Herman and Corn dive into the CFPB's Section 1033 and the battle for open banking.