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#924: When a Donkey and a Sloth Explain Purim
Explore the deep themes of Purim in Jerusalem during wartime, from the power of masks to the defiance of finding joy in the face of modern threats.
#916: The Billion Dollar Shield: Gulf Air Defense Stress Test
Explore how the Gulf states achieved 90%+ interception rates and the staggering cost of using "Ferraris to shoot down e-bikes."
#915: Living Under the Strikes: Mapping Iran's Nuclear Machine
Herman and Corn break down the strategic map of Iran’s nuclear sites, from the depths of Pickaxe Mountain to the weaponization labs of Parchin.
#913: 72 Hours That Changed the World: The Iran Conflict
As a massive military operation enters its third day, Herman and Corn break down the tactical shifts and global impacts of the Iran conflict.
#904: The Empire of Bases: How US Footprint Became a Target
As 27 US bases face unprecedented strikes, Herman and Corn trace the 80-year history of the American military footprint in the Middle East.
#903: Why Missile Defense Can Never Be Perfect
If Israel has the world's best defense, why do missiles still hit? Explore the brutal physics and high-stakes reality of ballistic interception.
#902: The Geopolitical Silence of Giants
Following the decapitation of Iran’s leadership, why are Russia and China staying silent? Explore the shifting tides of global power.
#901: The Iranian Decapitation: Four Paths After the Strike
Following the massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Herman and Corn analyze the four potential trajectories for the region's future.
#900: Epic Fury: The Decapitation of Iran’s Leadership
Herman and Corn analyze the "Epic Fury" strikes, the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, and a Middle East reshaped by unprecedented regional warfare.
#898: Operation Epic Fury: The Outbreak of the US-Iran War
With the Supreme Leader dead and the Strait of Hormuz closed, Herman and Corn analyze the devastating first 36 hours of the US-Iran war.
#881: When a Stuffed Bear Briefs You on World War III
Iran reaches a nuclear threshold at Isfahan, triggering US evacuations and a massive military buildup. Is a regional conflict now inevitable?
#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.
#860: The Global Rise of Strongman Rule
Explore why the world is retreating toward authoritarianism despite an era of decentralized technology and global connectivity.
#836: Two Miles to Tomorrow: Life on the Bering Strait
Discover the tiny islands where the US and Russia are just two miles apart—and separated by an incredible 21-hour time difference.
#830: The Sovereignty Exception: How Host Nations Allow US Bases
Explore the history of American overseas bases, from 19th-century guano islands to modern "lily pad" strategy and the legal webs of SOFAs.
#811: The Gig Economy of Treason: Iran's Digital Recruitment
How does a "side hustle" turn into high treason? Explore how Iranian agents use social media and crypto to recruit unsuspecting citizens.
#760: How Drip Irrigation and Desalination Reshaped a Desert Nation
Discover how drip irrigation and desalination turned a desert nation into a global leader in water security and sustainable agriculture.
#751: The Frozen Fortress: Why the World Wants Greenland
Greenland is no longer a frozen afterthought. Discover why the Arctic is the new strategic center of global trade and resource security.
#743: The IHRA Definition: Yardstick or Weapon?
Where does political critique end and hatred begin? Explore the IHRA definition and the "Three Ds" in today's complex global landscape.
#718: The Power of Strategic Silence
Explore the history of the Jericho program and the strategic "polite fiction" of nuclear ambiguity in an increasingly tense Middle East.
#693: Decoding the Sky: How NOTAMs Telegraph Global Conflict
Think aviation alerts are just technical jargon? Discover how NOTAMs have become the ultimate open-source tool for predicting modern warfare.
#668: The Hidden Bureaucracy of the Sky
Discover the invisible borders of the sky, from the physics of the Karman Line to the hidden fees airlines pay to cross national airspace.
#662: The Geopolitical Graph: Mapping Global Power with AI
Move beyond flat maps. Discover how graph databases and AI reveal the hidden connections and second-order effects shaping our global landscape.
#645: The Return of the Big War: Mapping Global Conflict in 2026
Is the world truly more violent, or are we just more informed? Explore the data behind the global surge in conflict and the return of the "Big War."