Geopolitics and Security
International affairs, wars, militaries, intelligence, and diplomacy, including Israel's wars and external security.
#634: Can the President Make an Impromptu Call?
Discover the high-stakes engineering behind Air Force One, from EMP shielding to post-quantum encryption and the myth of the "red phone."
#632: How Pilots Survive a Million-Dollar Missile Lock
Explore the high-stakes world of electronic warfare as we break down how modern jets evade and destroy advanced SAM systems like the S-300.
#631: The Oron: Israel’s Flying Supercomputer in a Luxury Jet
Discover how a luxury business jet became the IDF's most powerful intelligence asset, the Oron, a high-altitude flying supercomputer.
#626: The Quiet Interrogation: Psychology Over Force
Explore the chilling contrast of high-stakes interrogations, where psychological mastery and the "illusion of knowing" replace physical force.
#625: The Invisible Battlefield: Why the Spectrum Is a War Zone
Explore the hidden world of the radio frequency spectrum and how the military fights for control over the invisible battlefield.
#624: Ontologies, AI, and the Human Under the Loop
Explore how Palantir and Anthropic’s Claude are redefining modern warfare, from the raid in Venezuela to the future of the digital battlefield.
#623: Inside Maximum Alert: What Happens When War is Imminent?
When a military hits "maximum alert," it’s more than words. Herman and Corn break down the literal steps from bunkers to tank grease.
#622: The Invisible Battlefield: Why Stealth Still Needs Chaos
Discover the Boeing EA-18G Growler, the aircraft that dominates the electromagnetic spectrum through chaos, deception, and raw power.
#614: When Arrest Warrants Are Just Paper
Herman and Corn break down the mechanics of ICC warrants, the role of Interpol, and why international law often clashes with global politics.
#604: The Secret Chat Keeping Ships Safe in War Zones
Explore the invisible infrastructure keeping global trade alive, from secure naval chat rooms to armored ship citadels.
#602: Seismic Shifts: Can Israel Withstand the Big One?
Are Israel's old buildings ready for the Big One? Explore the engineering of Tama 38 and how safe rooms provide a hidden seismic spine.
#601: Where to Run When the Sirens Sound
How do you survive a missile strike? Corn and Herman dive into the structural secrets of MAMADs, stairwells, and underground bunkers.
#593: Manufacturing Consent: How AI Scales Digital Deception
Is your feed real? Herman and Corn explore how AI is turning simple botnets into indistinguishable, high-stakes digital personas.
#585: The 48-Hour Army: Onboarding at Warp Speed
How does a nation turn software engineers into tank commanders in 48 hours? Herman and Corn explore the IDF’s unique hybrid military model.
#583: Beyond the Ballot: Hacking the Future of Governance
Are we using a rotary phone to manage a quantum computer? Explore the radical "secret menu" of governance, from lottocracy to liquid democracy.
#582: The Grey Zone War Already Raging in Orbit
Herman and Corn explore the "grey zone" of space, from high-res spy satellites to the terrifying reality of orbital "death hugs."
#581: The Tripwire Effect: Why Public Missile Deployments Signal Commitment
Herman and Corn dive into the THAAD deployment, exploring how this "kinetic kill" system serves as both a physical shield and a diplomatic tripwire.
#579: The $2 Intercept: Making Laser Weapons Cheap
Discover how the Iron Beam laser is changing warfare with $2 interceptions and megawatt power. A deep dive into the future of defense technology.
#570: Beyond the Map: The Allure of Remote Travel
Why do we crave the remote? Corn and Herman explore the "geographical stamina" needed to reach the world’s most isolated and quiet corners.
#569: The End of the Blur: High-Res Satellites over Israel
From 2-meter blurs to 40cm clarity: Herman and Corn explore how shifting satellite laws are changing the face of Israeli security.