KeepTalking Podcast

In this episode, I talk about the thousands if not millions of "news sources" around the world today and speculate on what the original source of the news is.

In this episode:My anecdotal experience working with immigrantsStatistical analysis of Trump's immigration policiesMy opinion of it all

In this episode, I explain what I found when sitting at my computer like a mad scientist trying to understand the math behind the US federal government debt and the interest payments on it compared to federal government revenue.

In this episode:Meaning of the controversial phrase "energy independence"Discussion of why the US seems to be falling in geopolitical power (compared to China)Why energy and resources could save us

In this episode, I go through the key points of the Big Beautiful Bill, and give my opinion on it and my opinion of the Trump administration to this point.

In this episode:Brief explanation of the 1998 Russian ruble crisisSimilarities and differences between the current situation with the dollar and the US economySpeculation on whether or not the US could ever default on its debt

In this episode:Background on Zohran MamdaniOverview of his policy proposalsMy opinion on the pros and cons of certain socialist aspects of an economy

In this episode:Explanation of the MAHA movementOverview of the people involved in itSummary of the MAHA reportControversy surrounding itMy opinion on it as a personal trainer and fitness coach

In this episode:Overview of the democratization of media productionA couple of recent stories from my personal lifeMy personal journey as a media consumer and producerTwo simple solutions on how you should navigate this world

In this episode:My personal experience with Mexico and cartel-controlled areasBrief history of the Mexican drug cartelsCurrent situation and the economics and politics of the cartels

Climate change has become a very controversial political topic around the world and especially in the US. In this episode, I talk about three aspects of climate change that we should all agree on regardless of our overall views on the topic.

In this episode, I attempt to explain central bank monetary policy in terms and concepts that would make sense to a 10-year-old.

In this episode:Why we're in a "bipolar" world where only the US and China matterChina's strategies to become the global superpowerThe one thing that could likely keep the US on the same level or more powerfulOther big questions to ask

In this episode:Quick rant about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the hilarious of Trump's leadership styleHistory of NATORecent NATO summitAnalysis of Trump's personality and the pros and cons of a world leader being such a wildcard

In this episode:Most important resources of the past/present/futureCountries that currently have the most natural resourcesSpeculation on how the shift to more renewables will change that

In this episode:History of alliances throughout the 20th centuryOverview of which countries are aligned with each other currentlyFactors that will likely shape the next 25 yearsOne country that gets overlooked but shouldn't3 likely scenarios for 2050

In this episode:Explanation of the $36 trillion national debtWhy it mattersBreakdown of US government revenues and expendituresA simple mathematical solution

In this episode:My beliefs on good vs evilPsychological analysis of what makes an "evil" dictatorDifferent regimes throughout history mentionedDeep dive into Iran and speculation on what its regime wants

In this episode:Explanation of the "A.I. Cold War" between the US and ChinaReasons for danger/concernQuestions we should back up and ask ourselves BEFORE analyzing this new cold war

In this episode:Definition of a nation-stateHistory of the modern nation-stateTheories on why the nation-state may lose its influenceReading of a terrific blog comment from a random person on the internet

In this episode:Definition of a currency crisisHistory of places where currency crises have occurredExplanation of the US dollar's situation and how it is similar/different to other countries who've experienced a crisis

In this episode:My background and expertise on this topicBrief overview of the Arab SpringMajor countries affected by it and their outcomesA few "hot takes" from me

In this episode:My story & why I chose this topicAn overview of American valuesHow President Trump factors in

In this episode:History of BitcoinAnalysis of who currently owns it and its priceSpeculation on whether it could become the new "Gold Standard"

In this episode:Explanation of what "the grid" isA movie that highlighted thisVulnerabilities of the gridA few tips on how to survive if the grid goes down

In this episode:Brief history of Social Security in the USTrends over the last 40 years due to demographic changesFears of what will happen in the 2030sMy "hot take"

In this episode:Analysis of the statement: "War is good for the economy"History of American warsAttempt to determine their effects on the economyAnalysis of who war really could benefit

In this episode:Definition of a trade deficitHow it differs from national debtHistory of the US balance of trade and country-by-country breakdownSpeculation on whether or not a constant trade deficit matters

In this episode:Definition of socialism and how it differs from communismHistory of socialism and where it is practiced todayElements of the US that are socialistBrief speculation on the future

In this episode:Definition of inflationHistory of inflation around the world and in the USCurrent US inflation rates compared to historical standardsThe question of whether or not it matters

In this episode:Current energy consumption by energy sourceA history of energy sources used in the USRenewables and non-renewablesSpeculation on the future

In this episode...Overview of US "allies" and "enemies" History of how US alliances have changedGlobal power dynamicsA cool map that shows how "friendly" other countries are

In this episode, I talk about the $36 trillion US national debt and try to make sense of it.

In this episode, I give a brief overview of global semiconductor manufacturing and talk about how relations between China and Taiwan (and the US) relate to it.

In this episode, I share a brief overview of nuclear weapons and speculate on how much of a threat they are in the modern world.

In this episode, I talk about the complexities of the US income tax system and speculate on whether or not the income tax systems of other countries are better or worse for their citizens.

In this episode, I explain the history of the US dollar and other reserve currencies and speculate on what would happen if the US dollar loses its reserve currency status.

In this episode, I share an anecdotal story and facts and statistics to speculate on who profits the most from the drug trade and the war against it.

In this episode, I give a brief overview of the history of and reasoning behind tariffs, speculate on the pros and cons, and put the current Trump tariffs into perspective.

In this episode, I talk about three funny fitness trends.

In this episode, I give a personal trainer's perspective on the term "functional fitness."

In this episode, I talk about 3 bad habits that plague many of us in the modern world.

In this episode, I share examples of why - in spite science being useful most of the time - there are times when it doesn't apply.

In this episode, I pick my 5 favorite exercises for helping people live a long and healthy life.

In this episode, I share my story and opinion on why most people should pursue body recomposition in order to learn more about themselves.

In this episode, I talk about 5 modern conveniences that are bad for our health if we're not careful, and include several controversial opinions.

In this episode, I speculate on ChatGPT and AI's impact on human society as we move forward.

In this episode, I share a few anecdotes about how we need to get control of our screen habits late at night.

In this episode, I talk about 5 exercises that I do not like in spite of being a fitness fanatic.

In this episode, I rank the 5 worst environmental health hazards that you should be concerned with and give tips on how to avoid them.

In this episode, I share the science and anecdotal evidence of whether or not wearing modern shoes is bad for our feet.