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Sep 22, 2026 — This week we talk about lobbying, renewables, and the NRA. We also discuss implied threats, midterm elections, and political action committees. Recommended Book: Sunward by William Alexander Transcript For much of the late 20th century and the first...
Sep 15, 2026 — This week we talk about AI agents, cyberattacks, and insurance claims. We also discuss OpenAI, Hugging Face, and policy language. Recommended Book: The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester Transcript Two broad categories of cyberattack have become...
Sep 08, 2026 — This week we talk about money policies, yield curves, and government bonds. We also discuss the Fed, the Treasury Department, and a WWII accord between them. Recommended Book: Paved Paradise by Henry Grabar Transcript In April of 1942, a few months...
Sep 01, 2026 — This week we talk about peaker plants, blackouts, and at-home battery backups. We also discuss energy resiliency, solar panels, and hydro. Recommended Book: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett Transcript Peaking power plants, often just called...
Aug 25, 2026 — This week we talk about borders, trade wars, and belligerence. We also discuss Trump’s tariffs, inflation, and nationalism. Recommended Book: Vulture Capitalism by Grace Blakeley Transcript The US and Canada share the longest international border in...
