Israel & Defense
Defense doctrine, military tech, regional security
15 episodes
#373: Inside the Cockpit: Youth and Tech in High-Stakes Missions
How do you prepare a 22-year-old for the world's most complex missions? Explore the intersection of youth, stealth tech, and high-stakes warfare.
#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.
#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.
#326: Escaping the Gridlock: Israel’s Car-Free Revolution
Can Israel break its car addiction? Herman and Corn explore the shift from gridlock to a human-scale, transit-first society.
#319: Small Claims: The Express Lane of Justice
Discover how small claims court levels the playing field against corporate giants and why it’s the ultimate power move for the everyday consumer.
#307: The Economic Island: Why Israel is So Expensive
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.
#288: The Risk Paradox: Why the "Iron Wall" Failed
Explore the "risk paradox" and how the world’s most advanced border security system became its own single point of failure on October 7th.
#268: The Legal Lasagna: Decoding Israel’s Layers of Law
Explore the fascinating mix of Ottoman ghosts, British skeletons, and high-tech statutes that form the bedrock of Israeli law in 2026.
#208: Beyond the Pixel: The New Era of Satellite Intelligence
Herman and Corn explore how AI and advanced satellites are stripping away the fog of war, from tracking footprints to seeing through clouds.
#193: Eyes in the Sky: The Physics of Global Missile Detection
Herman and Corn explore the high-stakes tech used to detect missile launches from thousands of miles away using infrared and radar systems.
#164: The Invisible Highway: Navigating Radio Frequency Hygiene
Discover the "invisible highway" of radio frequencies and why maintaining "RF hygiene" is critical for modern life and national security.
#148: The Accountability Gap: Why Your Vote Doesn't Have a Face
Why can’t you call your representative about a pothole? Explore the history and trade-offs of Israel’s unique national voting system.
#140: Shadow Webs: The Secret Military Internet Explained
Herman and Corn explore the "shadow internet," revealing how military networks use air gaps, dark fiber, and data diodes to stay secure.
#134: Seconds to Impact: The Tech Behind Missile Defense Alerts
Discover the engineering behind missile detection, from space-based infrared sensors to the real-time alerts on your smartphone.
#74: The High-Stakes Tech of Modern Missile Warfare
Explore the hidden world of modern missile navigation, from GPS spoofing to the hyper-precise Inertial Navigation Systems that guide weapons at hyp...