Geopolitics
International affairs, defense, intelligence, and regional conflicts
#353: The Art of the Leak: Psyops and Military Censorship
Why would a military report its own weaknesses? Herman and Corn dive into strategic deception, reflexive control, and the secrets of the censor.
#339: Beyond the Fortress: The Evolution of Global Military Bases
Explore how modern military bases have evolved from fortresses to high-tech hubs and the complex trade-offs of hosting foreign troops on home soil.
#338: Shadow Diplomats: The Truth About Honorary Consuls
Ever wondered why a regular house might fly a foreign flag? Discover the "DIY diplomacy" of honorary consuls and their strange legal perks.
#337: Sovereign Bags: The Secret World of Diplomatic Pouches
In a digital age, why do governments still use physical bags? Explore the high-stakes world of diplomatic pouches and sovereign transit.
#334: How Governments Drink from the Internet Firehose
Herman and Corn reveal how governments ingest the internet through subsea cables and use Agentic AI to filter the global digital firehose.
#333: Before the CIA: The Secret History of Spying
Before the CIA, spying was a world of forged wax seals and secret post offices. Discover how intelligence evolved into an institution.
#305: Is Your Typing Style More Secure Than Your Password?
Tired of 2FA codes? Herman and Corn explore how passkeys and behavioral biometrics are creating a future of "invisible" security.
#303: The Death of Seeing is Believing: Deepfakes in 2026
As deepfakes become indistinguishable from reality, Herman and Corn explore the tools and shifts in trust required to navigate a post-truth world.
#294: The Bureaucracy of a Frozen War
Explore the complex history of the Golan Heights and the UN-monitored buffer zone where a decades-long ceasefire meets modern-day tension.
#292: Deterrence or Danger? Decoding the Signals of War
Is it a bluff or a real threat? Corn and Herman dive into OSINT to reveal the hidden logistical signals that separate posturing from invasion.
#290: The Borders of Reality: From Micronations to Somaliland
When does a guy on an oil rig become a king? Herman and Corn explore the legal and geopolitical lines between micronations and actual states.
#289: The Hybrid Reality of High-Security AI
How do the CIA and global banks keep AI data safe? Explore the rise of sovereign clouds, air-gapped hardware, and the future of secure compute.
#288: How a $1 Billion Fence Was Beaten by Cheap Drones
Explore the "risk paradox" and how the world’s most advanced border security system became its own single point of failure on October 7th.
#287: Your Phone Recording Won't Hold Up in Court
In a world of deepfakes, hitting record isn’t enough. Learn how to use WORM media and cryptographic hashes to create undeniable digital evidence.
#285: When Your Landlord Makes You a Spy
Explore the high-tech world of covert audio, from MEMS microphones to digital signatures, and how these tiny devices stand up in court.
#284: The Ghost in the Radio: Why Number Stations Still Exist
Why do spies still use creepy radio broadcasts in 2026? Herman and Corn dive into the unbreakable math and physics of number stations.
#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.
#281: Why Deepfakes Are the New Face of Investigative Journalism
Forget silhouettes and voice distortion. Discover how AI "digital veils" are revolutionizing whistleblower protection in modern journalism.
#280: AI as a Shield: The High Stakes of Digital Obfuscation
Discover how synthetic personas and AI voice synthesis are becoming the ultimate tools for whistleblowers to stay anonymous and safe.
#279: When a Mold Dispute Made Me a Secret Recorder
When a landlord dispute gets messy, a smartphone isn't enough. Discover the professional tools and laws for gathering reliable audio evidence.