Policy
Public policy, regulation, governance, and comparative analysis
#876: Words That Wound: The Global Battle Over Free Speech
Explore the high-stakes tension between the right to speak and the right to safety in an era of digital vitriol and real-world violence.
#867: The Democracy Dashboard: Measuring a Living Practice
Explore the KPIs of a healthy democracy, from judicial independence to digital transparency in Israel and beyond.
#858: Neoliberalism Explained: The Market’s Operating System
Explore the "operating system" of the modern world as we break down the history, logic, and real-world impact of neoliberalism.
#687: The Two-Party Trap: Why the US System Won't Break
Ever wonder why the US only has two major parties? Herman and Corn dive into the "math" of politics and why third parties struggle to survive.
#592: Experts in Power: The Case for the Technocratic Minister
Does a Minister of Health need to be a doctor? Explore the high-stakes tension between technical expertise and political leadership.
#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.
#496: Beyond the FDA: Why Small Nations Re-Review Medicine
If the FDA says a drug is safe, why wait? Explore the science, economics, and recent reforms behind local pharmaceutical approvals.
#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.
#387: Fixing the Leak: How Cities Can Actually Protect Renters
Explore how cities like NYC and Vienna protect tenants from landlord neglect and why housing should be treated as a public utility.
#348: The Scuff Mark Crisis: Navigating Fair Wear and Tear
Is a tiny scuff mark a financial time bomb? Herman and Corn explore the global legal battleground of rental maintenance and tenant rights.
#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.
#318: The Architecture of Resilience: How Governments Survive
What happens when the lights go out? Explore the secret world of government bunkers, redundant personnel, and hardened communication systems.
#314: Caught on Tape: The Global Maze of Recording Consent Laws
Can you legally record a private conversation? Explore the complex global landscape of one-party versus two-party consent laws.
#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.
#251: Private Investigators: The Real Law Behind the Mystery
Can a PI actually plant a bug? Herman and Corn debunk TV myths and explore the strict legal reality of modern private investigation.
#188: The Hidden Politics of ISO Country and Currency Codes
Herman and Corn explore how ISO decides who gets a country code and why global data standards are more political than they look.
#148: Why Can’t You Fire Your Local Politician?
Why can’t you call your representative about a pothole? Explore the history and trade-offs of Israel’s unique national voting system.
#146: The Fraying Social Contract: Inequality and Polarization
Herman and Corn explore why rising income inequality is fueling political polarization and how we can rebuild the social contract in 2026.
#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.
#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.