Taxes
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#3128: The Real Job of a Policy Wonk
What does a policy wonk actually do? It's not just a put-down — it's a real, high-impact job.
#3121: Can You Benchmark Government Value for Money?
A century of attempts to measure whether citizens get a good deal on taxes — and why none have fully worked.
#3082: How to Not Get Burned Buying a Used Car in Israel
Annual roadworthiness tests don't guarantee safety. Here's how to avoid the used car trap in Israel.
#2680: The 200-Year Loophole That Shaped UK Tax
How a 1799 tax carve-out let billionaires avoid UK taxes for centuries — until Akshata Murty broke it.
#2393: Is Israel Really a High-Tax Country?
Is Israel really a high-tax country? We dive into the data to compare Israel’s tax burden with global peers and uncover surprising insights.
#2281: Startup Funding Decoded: Stages, Dilution, and Exit Realities
Unpacking how startup funding works, from seed to exit, and why most equity grants don’t deliver as expected.
#2094: The Accidental Trillion-Dollar Loophole: 401k
Discover how a 1980s tax loophole accidentally replaced pensions and shifted retirement risk to workers.
#1745: When Rules Create Loopholes
Why the U.S. uses different accounting rules than the rest of the world—and what LIFO inventory has to do with it.
#1497: Is Your Company Actually Profitable or Just a Value Destroyer?
Is profit a fiction? Discover how new accounting standards are pricing air, water, and life itself directly into the corporate balance sheet.
#1485: Mandatory Scope 3: The End of Voluntary Carbon Reporting
From California mandates to SEC reviews, the era of voluntary green claims is over. Learn why Scope 3 reporting is the new corporate reality.
#1444: The $4 Trillion Engine: How Municipal Bonds Build the World
Discover how the $4 trillion municipal bond market funds our physical world and why these assets are a strategic powerhouse for modern investors.
#1441: Washing Trillions: The Modern Art of Money Laundering
Explore how trillions of dollars move through the shadows using shell companies, trade tricks, and high-tech digital mixers.
#1370: Trade War 2026: The Return of the Tariff Wall
Explore the legal whiplash of 2026 as the US hits its highest tariff rates in decades, reviving a century-old battle over global trade.
#1347: The Carbon Math Paradox: Why Climate Accounting is Broken
Why do identical emissions lead to different social costs? Explore the "carbon math paradox" and the messy reality of impact-weighted accounting.
#1324: The Dark Side of Impact Investing: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Is impact investing a revolution in capitalism or a tool for globalist control? We dive into a sharp critique of the "invisible heart" of the market.
#1196: The Myth of Lawless Seas
Is the ocean truly a lawless frontier? Discover the complex legal zones of the high seas and why "pirate" dreams are a legal nightmare.
#1148: Who Paid for That Law? How Dark Money Buys Your Policy
Discover how 11,000 global think tanks act as a shadow branch of government, shaping policy behind closed doors with billions in dark money.
#1014: Why the CPI Thinks Your Rent Is Cheaper Than It Is
Why do official inflation numbers feel different from your grocery bill? Explore the hidden math and biases behind the Consumer Price Index.
#856: The Carbon Offset Mirage: Can We Really Fly Guilt-Free?
Is that $20 offset at checkout actually saving the planet? We dive into the "mirage of morality" behind international air travel and green credits.
#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.
#464: The Hidden Walls of Global Remote Work
Why does "work from anywhere" often mean "only in the US"? Explore the legal, tax, and IP traps that keep remote work restricted.
#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.
#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.