Framework Faults

Cal Mercer

Exploring policy, broken systems, and the history behind them. How we got here, why it matters, and where we go next. Not left, not right; just sourced, grounded, and independent. frameworkfaults.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Oct 20

    The Bucket Shop Clause Pt. 1 - Podcast

    In 1887, the president of the Chicago Board of Trade took an axe to telegraph wires in a battle against illegal gambling operations known as bucket shops. More than a century later, that same conflict echoes through the legal fight over prediction markets like Kalshi. This companion podcast explores how a Gilded Age struggle over speculation, gambling, and market control helped shape modern financial regulation—and why the question of who gets to define a wager remains unresolved. Based on Part 1 of The Bucket Shop Clause Every article on Framework Faults is written by me. My research, my words, my judgment. I started using a tool called NotebookLM to generate a companion podcast. It can’t create content on its own; it only reshapes the final draft and sources I provide into a two voice dialogue. It’s not a transcript, and it doesn’t replace the article. Instead, it’s like listening to two podcasters discuss and expand on the ideas in my work. For readers who prefer audio, it’s another way to engage with the material. The article is always the product. The podcast is just a new, experimental companion piece; a way of bringing the conversation to life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frameworkfaults.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Sep 1

    Project Sunshine and the Afterlife of Your DNA - Podcast

    Project Sunshine began with the secret collection of human bones to measure radioactive fallout. This episode follows that history into the modern genetic-data economy, where DNA can outlive the consent, company and circumstances under which it was collected. Read the full written piece here. Every article on Framework Faults is written by me. My research, my words, my judgment. I started using a tool called NotebookLM to generate a companion podcast. It can’t create content on its own; it only reshapes the final draft and sources I provide into a two voice dialogue. It’s not a transcript, and it doesn’t replace the article. Instead, it’s like listening to two podcasters discuss and expand on the ideas in my work. For readers who prefer audio, it’s another way to engage with the material. The article is always the product. The podcast is just a new, experimental companion piece; a way of bringing the conversation to life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frameworkfaults.substack.com/subscribe

    Project Sunshine and the Afterlife of Your DNA - Podcast

  3. Mar 18

    When a 1920 Shipping Law Meets a Modern War - Podcast

    This podcast will explore the way in which a century-old shipping law and modern insurance systems are quietly affecting international trade, particularly in times of crisis. The podcast delves deeper into these hidden factors, linking policy, risk, and shipping in a way that isn’t immediately apparent on the surface. Read the full written piece here. Subscribe for future episodes and analysis like this. Every article on Framework Faults is written by me. My research, my words, my judgment. I started using a tool called NotebookLM to generate a companion podcast. It can’t create content on its own; it only reshapes the final draft and sources I provide into a two voice dialogue. It’s not a transcript, and it doesn’t replace the article. Instead, it’s like listening to two podcasters discuss and expand on the ideas in my work. For readers who prefer audio, it’s another way to engage with the material. The article is always the product. The podcast is just a new, experimental companion piece; a way of bringing the conversation to life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frameworkfaults.substack.com/subscribe

  4. 12/02/2025

    The Day the Supreme Court Legalized Fake Experts - Podcast

    In 1993, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that quietly rewired the boundary between science and storytelling. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals didn’t just change the rules of evidence, it redefined who gets to be called an “expert” in the eyes of the law. Every article on Framework Faults is written by me. My research, my words, my judgment. I started using a tool called NotebookLM to generate a companion podcast. It can’t create content on its own; it only reshapes the final draft and sources I provide into a two voice dialogue. It’s not a transcript, and it doesn’t replace the article. Instead, it’s like listening to two podcasters discuss and expand on the ideas in my work. For readers who prefer audio, it’s another way to engage with the material. The article is always the product. The podcast is just a new, experimental companion piece; a way of bringing the conversation to life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frameworkfaults.substack.com/subscribe

    The Day the Supreme Court Legalized Fake Experts - Podcast

  5. 08/27/2025

    Executive Order 6102 and the End of Sound Money - Podcast

    A dialogue on Executive Order 6102, the gold seizure of 1933, and its lasting impact on money, trust, and power. From court battles to modern crypto debates, this episode unpacks how one executive order reshaped the meaning of value in America. Every article on Framework Faults is written by me. My research, my words, my judgment. I started using a tool called NotebookLM to generate a companion podcast. It can’t create content on its own; it only reshapes the final draft and sources I provide into a two voice dialogue. It’s not a transcript, and it doesn’t replace the article. Instead, it’s like listening to two podcasters discuss and expand on the ideas in my work. For readers who prefer audio, it’s another way to engage with the material. The article is always the product. The podcast is just a new, experimental companion piece; a way of bringing the conversation to life. This podcast is based on my full written article, which you can read here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frameworkfaults.substack.com/subscribe

    Executive Order 6102 and the End of Sound Money - Podcast

  6. 08/26/2025

    The Fed and The Fantasy of Managed Growth - Podcast

    Every article on Framework Faults is written by me. My research, my words, my judgment. I started using a tool called NotebookLM to generate a companion podcast. It can’t create content on its own; it only reshapes the final draft and sources I provide into a two voice dialogue. It’s not a transcript, and it doesn’t replace the article. Instead, it’s like listening to two podcasters discuss and expand on the ideas in my work. For readers who prefer audio, it’s another way to engage with the material. The article is always the product. The podcast is just a new, experimental companion piece; a way of bringing the conversation to life. This podcast is based on my full written article, which you can read here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frameworkfaults.substack.com/subscribe

  • 6 Episodes

About

Exploring policy, broken systems, and the history behind them. How we got here, why it matters, and where we go next. Not left, not right; just sourced, grounded, and independent. frameworkfaults.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Cal Mercer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cal Mercer
  • Show Website
    Framework Faults