Policy
Public policy, regulation, governance, and comparative analysis
#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.
#308: The Rise of CBDCs: Financial Freedom or State Surveillance?
Explore the shift from cash to CBDCs. Are we entering an era of programmable money or just upgrading our legacy financial systems?
#307: Why Israel's Oligopolies Keep Prices High
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.
#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.
#272: The Bill is Due: AI Training and Intellectual Property
Can you "untrain" an AI? Herman and Corn explore the legal and technical battle over copyrighted data and the future of machine unlearning.
#268: A Nation Without a Constitution
Explore the fascinating mix of Ottoman ghosts, British skeletons, and high-tech statutes that form the bedrock of Israeli law in 2026.
#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.
#229: Escaping the Rental Jungle: Why the Law Often Fails
Why does the rental market feel like a jungle despite new laws? Herman and Corn explore the gap between tenant rights and lived reality.
#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 Feedback Loop of 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.
#93: Can AI Run a Country? Digital Twins and Sovereign Models
Are synthetic citizens the future of policy? Herman and Corn explore how AI is reshaping government, from digital twins to data sovereignty.