Policy
Public policy, regulation, governance, and comparative analysis
#1337: The Four Year Itch: Why the Permanent State Matters
Explore the "volatility trap" and why the civil service serves as the essential institutional memory that keeps the state from capsizing.
#1335: Can We Stop Big Tech From Breaking the Free Market?
Is bigness bad? We dive into the history of antitrust law, from Gilded Age oil tycoons to the digital gatekeepers of the 21st century.
#1288: Who Owns the Holy City? Jerusalem’s Tax War on Churches
From ancient ladders to modern tax freezes, explore why Jerusalem’s historic Christian institutions are facing an existential crisis.
#1286: Can You Lose Your Home for Leaving the City?
Explore the "residency trap" and the pragmatic survival of 330,000 people living in the complex legal heart of East Jerusalem.
#1257: Can Israel Survive When 1 in 4 Refuse to Fight?
As the Haredi population grows, Israel faces a breaking point over military service and economic sustainability. Can the social contract hold?
#1251: Why Richer Countries Are Getting Miserable
Why is the US falling in happiness rankings while others thrive? Explore the "Beyond GDP" movement and the true metrics of a life well-lived.
#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.
#1186: Invisible Architects: The Ghostwriters of Democracy
Behind every major bill and court ruling is a ghostwriter. Explore the "invisible architects" who shape the legal language governing our lives.
#1183: Beyond the Ballot: The Global Spectrum of Democracy
Is democracy a "one-size-fits-all" system? Explore why institutional design matters more than slogans in the global fight for freedom.
#1153: The Micronation Dream: A Sloth and Donkey's Legal Hustle
Is any land left on Earth truly unclaimed? Join the quest to find out if you can still plant a flag and start your own sovereign nation.
#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.
#1141: Trump’s 2026 Foreign Policy: Statesmanship or Chaos?
Is the second Trump term a masterclass in coercive diplomacy or the end of the American century? We analyze the 2026 geopolitical shift.
#1074: The $200 Information Tax: Why News Bundling is Broken
Tired of hitting paywalls? We explore why a "Spotify for news" doesn't exist and how AI might finally force the industry to change.
#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.
#926: The Hidden Menu of Emergency Powers
What happens when a government pulls the emergency lever? Explore the hidden legal powers that "wake up" during times of crisis and conflict.
#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.
#872: The Universal Lifeline: How Emergency Calls Really Work
Discover the invisible global protocols that allow your phone to call for help anywhere in the world—even without a SIM card or a plan.
#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.
#801: When Code Enforces What Courts Can't
Can blockchain fix bad landlords and hidden salaries? Explore how smart contracts and Zero-Knowledge Proofs are rebuilding trust in 2026.