Why Bother Voting? Democracy Has Left the Group Chat
What is democracy, really—and is it still working?In this episode, Sinead chats to legendary hedge fund manager Eric Lonergan while Alex is on vacation. They poke and prod around the big questions about democracy today. From crumbling institutions to the rise of digital tribalism, they ask whether we’re still living in a democracy—or just a really well-branded illusion of one.It’s a spirited dive into how tech is rewiring politics, why economic power is quietly reshaping the rules, and whether new models of governance could actually work.A conversation for anyone who’s ever asked: Wait… who’s really in charge here?
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Stocks Up, Spirits Down: What is driving the S&P500 prices
In this episode, Sinead and Alex dive into the dystopian world of modern finance—where the stock market hits record highs while everyone you know is broke. They discuss the Federal Reserve shenanigans, the quiet power of pension funds, and how passive investing might be propping up a house of cards. From demographic doom-loops to the great Wall Street–Main Street disconnect, this is a look at the global economic twilight zone.
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The B-2 Spirit: Stealth mode ACTIVATED!
In this episode, Sinead and Alex unpack the recent U.S. airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities—with a little help from everyone's favorite $2 billion flying triangle: the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.They dive into what makes the B-2 a legend in the skies, why it's still terrifyingly relevant, and how this surgical strike fits into the broader chessboard of modern warfare. Expect radar-evading anecdotes, geopolitical eyebrow raises, and some seriously expensive hardware talk.Also on deck: the economics of war (spoiler: it’s not cheap), asymmetric conflict, and a peek into the sci-fi-sounding but very real future of military tech. It's geopolitics, stealth, and strategy—served hot.
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Building Nukes... for Dummies
In this episode, Sinead and Alex cheerfully dive into the totally chill, everyday task of building your very own nuclear weapons program.They unpack the shady dealings of the nuclear black market, explain why "DIY nuke kits" haven’t quite caught on yet, and explore how human incompetence can be both humanity’s savior and biggest liability in nuclear proliferation. Plus, they give a crash course on Iran's totally-not-suspicious nuclear aspirations and sprinkle in some existential dread about what all this means for our already anxiety-ridden geopolitical hellscape. Enjoy!
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Diamonds Are Not Forever: The Collapse of a Sparkling Empire
In this episode, Sinead and Alex dig into the collapse of the diamond industry, where natural stones are losing their luster and lab-grown gems are stealing the show. They unpack how Gen Z’s love of sustainability, customization, and not being scammed by boomer romance marketing is reshaping the market. From De Beers' existential crisis to the downfall of mall jewelers, this is a story of cultural shift, economic reckoning, and what happens when the ultimate symbol of “forever” loses its grip on the collective imagination.
But This Time It’s Different is where we unpack the truth behind the wrong, late or wilfully blind stories we’re told- about progress, markets, governments, and tech- with apparently sharp analysis and dark humor.
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