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The Ballot With No Home for You
Episode 4007
Daniel calls himself a political refugee — someone who knows what he cares about but can't find a home for it on any ballot. In this episode, we diss…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Who Fixes a Broken Political System?
Episode 4006
Daniel asks a deceptively simple question: if the political system is broken, who actually fixes it? Legislators are embedded in the system and benef…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why Do Second Chambers Exist? A Global Guide
Episode 4005
Most people think second chambers exist for "checks and balances," but that's mostly an American story. In this episode, we map the global landscape …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israel's Four Education Systems Explained
Episode 4004
Israel's PIAAC literacy scores sit below the OECD average, yet the country produces more Nobel laureates per capita than anywhere else and its tech s…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Political Refugee in Israel's Voting System
Episode 4003
A 37-year-old Israeli voter named Daniel faces a wrenching dilemma: he can't find a party that both fixes tenancy law and holds security views he can…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How to Spot Real Policy Research vs. Political Vibes
Episode 4002
Most voters encounter policy as a finished product—a press release, a campaign ad, a bullet-point list. But behind every credible proposal lies eight…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How Many Democracies Are There Really?
Episode 4001
The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2025 Democracy Index says democracy has stabilized after eight years of decline. But the headline masks a deeper fr…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How to Patch Walls and Keep Your Deposit in Israel
Episode 4000
Moving out in Israel? That wall full of anchor holes and plaster divots is the last thing between you and your deposit. This episode breaks down exac…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The VLAN Blind Spot: Why Your IoT Devices Still Talk to Each Other
Episode 3999
Putting your smart bulbs, thermostats, and cameras on a separate VLAN is a great first step — but it doesn't stop them from attacking each other. Thi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How Other Democracies Solved Political Fragmentation
Episode 3998
Israel's political system keeps producing splinter parties and unstable coalitions — but raising the electoral threshold alone didn't fix it. This ep…
1 month, 2 weeks ago