Podcast Episodes

Chinese Emissions

This week we talk about greenhouse gases, renewable energy capacity, and China’s economy.

We also discuss coal power plants, natural gas, and gigatons…

1 year, 2 months ago

Coinbase Hack

This week we talk about kidnappings, ransoms, and bitcoin.

We also discuss crypto wealth, robberies, and memecoins.

Recommended Book: The Status Game b…

1 year, 2 months ago

Energy Star

This week we talk about the NHTSA, CAFE standards, and energy efficiency.

We also discuss incentive programs, waste heat, and the EPA.

Recommended Book…

1 year, 2 months ago

Model Context Protocol

This week we talk about the Marshall Plan, standardization, and USB.

We also discuss artificial intelligence, Anthropic, and protocols.

Recommended Boo…

1 year, 2 months ago

India-Pakistan Tensions

This week we talk about British India, Kashmir, and water treaties.

We also discuss the global order, sovereignty, and tit-for-tat escalation.

Recommen…

1 year, 2 months ago

Creative Assets

This week we talk about AI chatbots, virtual avatars, and romance novels.

We also discuss Inkitt, Galatea, and LLM grooming.

Recommended Book: New Cold…

1 year, 3 months ago

Money Mules and Matchmakers

This week we talk about smishing, Huione, and scams.

We also discuss money laundering, the Cambodian government, and Tether.

Recommended Book: The Long…

1 year, 3 months ago

Trump's Tariffs

This week we talk about taxes, reciprocity, and recession.

We also discuss falling indices, stagflation, and theories of operation.

Recommended Book: T…

1 year, 3 months ago

Vibe Coding

This week we talk about Studio Ghibli, Andrej Karpathy, and OpenAI.

We also discuss code abstraction, economic repercussions, and DOGE.

Recommended Boo…

1 year, 3 months ago

Tesla Protests

This week we talk about Elon Musk, deportations, and the First Amendment.

We also discuss electric vehicles, free speech, and Georgia.

Recommended Book…

1 year, 4 months ago