Podcast Episodes

Super El Niño

This week we talk about oceanic surface temperatures, trade winds, and global climate change.

We also discuss the Polar Jet Stream, hurricanes, and cl…

2 months, 1 week ago

2026 UK Local Elections

This week we talk about Keir Starmer, Labour, and the Reform UK party.

We also discuss Tories, the Lib Dems, and two-party systems.

Recommended Book: P…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Child Mortality

This week we talk about industrialization, antibiotics, and child mortality rates.

We also discuss corruption, instability, and progress.

Recommended B…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran War Costs

This week we talk about the Strait of Hormuz, oil, and Russia.

We also discuss Patriot missiles, expensive weapons, and peer rivals.

Recommended Book: …

3 months ago

2026 Hungarian Election

This week we talk about Orbán, Hungary, and reformers.

We also discuss Fidesz, Tisza, and illiberalism.

Recommended Book: I’m Starting to Worry About T…

3 months, 1 week ago

Mythos

This week we talk about Project Glasswing, Anthropic, and Q Day.

We also discuss exploit markets, vulnerabilities, and zero days.

Recommended Book: The…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Router Ban

This week we talk about modems, WiFi, and kinda sorta bribes.

We also discuss Huawei, government subsidies, and the FCC.

Recommended Book: Replaceable …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine and Iran

This week we talk about cheap drones, energy resources, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

We also discuss the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Iran, and e…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cuban Oil Blockade

This week we talk about the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and decapitation attacks.

We also discuss Venezuela, Iran, and the Platt Amendment.

Rec…

4 months ago

Better Batteries

This week we talk about BYD, Tesla, and the Blade Battery 2.0.

We also discuss EVs, internal-combustion engines, and autonomous vehicles.

Recommended B…

4 months, 1 week ago