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#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.
#479: How the Pandemic Actually Ended
The pandemic "ended," but the virus remains. Herman and Corn break down the 2026 landscape of variants, policy shifts, and vaccine guidance.
#475: Why Is Israel’s Air Dirtier Than London and New York?
Why is Israel’s air quality worse than London’s? Herman and Corn explore the science of smog and how DIY tech can help us breathe.
#448: When the Safety Net Fits Only Employees
Why does the "Start-up Nation" struggle to support its solo entrepreneurs? Herman and Corn explore global models for a better freelance future.
#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.
#437: When Policy, Not Psychology, Decides Daycare
Is your child ready for daycare? Herman and Corn explore attachment theory, socialization myths, and how to identify high-quality care.
#436: The Myth of Instinctual Parenting
You need a license to drive, but not to bring home a baby. Herman and Corn discuss the critical need for subsidized parenting education.
#433: Will AI Win the Red Queen’s Race Against Superbugs?
Explore how generative AI and "microbial dark matter" are helping us stay one step ahead in the global arms race against superbugs.
#428: How to Read the Air: Decoding AQI, PM, and Ozone
From orange skies to microscopic particles, learn what’s actually in the air and how to protect your health using the Air Quality Index.
#426: The Dew Point in Your Walls
Is your home a petri dish? Learn how to spot hidden mold, why bleach might be failing you, and how to stop "spore cannons" in their tracks.
#387: When Cities Become the Landlord: Emergency Repair Programs That Work
Explore how cities like NYC and Vienna protect tenants from landlord neglect and why housing should be treated as a public utility.
#343: Why Your Pulse Oximeter Lies During an Asthma Attack
Stop surviving asthma attacks and start managing them. Discover the latest in SMART therapy, digital tools, and why your oximeter might lie.
#300: Fixing the Rental Crisis: Lessons from Around the Globe
Explore how the UK, Netherlands, and Vienna are reimagining housing as a fundamental right rather than a speculative asset.
#299: A Housemate Gets the Call: The Science of Saving a Life
Discover the science of "master cells" and how stem cell donation works, from HLA matching to the unique Israeli registry system.
#150: Will AI Finally Shut Up Your Neighbor’s Car Horn?
Urban noise is more than an annoyance—it’s a health crisis. Discover how AI sensors are being used to silence the streets and the privacy costs.
#115: The Right to Breathe: Tobacco Policy and the Enforcement Gap
Explore the global divide in tobacco control, from Ireland’s success to Israel’s enforcement gaps, and the new "end-game" strategies of 2025.
#102: The ADHD Med Maze: Bureaucracy vs. Brain Health
Why is getting ADHD meds like a spy thriller? Corn and Herman dive into the Kafkaesque world of drug quotas and pharmacy friction.
#97: Paying for Results: The Future of Government Spending
Herman and Corn dive into "Pay for Success." Should governments pay for activities or results? Discover the future of social impact funding.