#supply-chain-security
10 episodes
Walking Between Raindrops: Israel and the New Axis
Can Israel maintain its balancing act as Russia and China align with Iran? Herman and Corn dive into the "adversary entente" and its risks.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Safe Houses and Front Companies
Explore the world of urban camouflage, from fake London facades to the "deep cover" front companies embedded in our global supply chain.
The Science of Stick: Decoding 3M VHB Tape
Discover how 3M VHB tape holds skyscrapers together and learn to decode the secret four-digit codes for your next DIY project.
The Price of Autonomy: Can a Nation Truly Go It Alone?
Herman and Corn explore the myth of self-reliance, from military aid and F-35 supply chains to the "calorie problem" of national food security.
The True Cost of a Click: AliExpress and Global Logistics
Herman and Corn dive into the hidden environmental and ethical price of ultra-cheap global shipping and the dilemma of the modern consumer.
The Global Supply Chain vs. The Lunar Calendar
Discover how the world's largest human migration brings global manufacturing to a standstill and how businesses survive the month-long blackout.
Hardwired for Havoc: Inside Mossad’s Pager Operation
Explore the chilling reality of supply chain poisoning and how a decade-long operation turned everyday pagers into targeted weapons.
Sovereign Bags: The Secret World of Diplomatic Pouches
In a digital age, why do governments still use physical bags? Explore the high-stakes world of diplomatic pouches and sovereign transit.
Why AI Lies: The Science of Digital Hallucinations
Why do smart AI systems make up fake facts? Corn and Herman explore the "feature" of digital hallucinations and how to spot them.
The Silicon Arms Race: Why GPUs are the New Oil
Are high-end microchips the new enriched uranium? Herman and Corn dive into the high-stakes world of GPU export bans and global AI supremacy.