KeepTalking Podcast

In this episode:Brief history of Russia and UkraineSpeculation on the geopolitical causes of the warSpeculation on Putin's mindset

In this episode, I talk about the economic situation in Argentina and the vastly different stories I'm hearing from different media sources.

In this episode, I talk about one of Trump's trademark political slogans that I think I agree with based on the current geopolitical and economic situation.

In this episode, I do an economic case study on a country that I originally did not like when I visited it.

In this episode, I talk about the recent tariff/trade deal negotiated between the United States and the European Union, and talk about an aspect of US-EU trade that surprises me.

In this episode...5 policy areas I address:ImmigrationForeign relations and national securityEnergy and environmentSocial issuesEconomy5 desired outcomes I would try to achieve:Reduce the number of casualties (both American and foreign) caused by US foreign policy decisions.Move closer to zero discrimination based on race, religion, sex, gender, etc.Increase the average American lifespan by 10 years or more.Gradually balance the budget and reduce the national debt to prevent an economic crisis.Allow the average American to work 40 hours a week (without overtime) and make a salary that allows for 20% to go into savings, without living paycheck-to-paycheck.

In this episode:My analysis of Omar Fateh and Zohran MamdaniDiscussion of them along with "The Squad" and Bernie SandersThoughts on their economic policy ideas

In this episode:Overview of corporate tax rates at the federal and state levelsRant about individual income taxesExamples of countries and states and cities where the tax system seems to foster innovationA somewhat surprising conclusion

In this episode:Brief overview of why Venezuela's economy collapsedSimilarities between the current political and economic situation in the US and Venezuela during its collapse

In this episode:My experience with IslamPrinciples of Sharia LawPlaces where it is practiced as a primary and secondary legal system

In this episode, I talk about why Minneapolis has become a city full of crime, homelessness, and drugs.

In this episode:Overview of the current media landscapeDiscussion of censorship in the US and around the worldA big dilemma that most people in the US don't understand

In this episode, I talk about Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh, and compare him to New York State Representative Zohran Mamdani. I also give a first-hand assessment of life in Minneapolis right now.

In this episode:My experience as a scholar of the Middle East and my time spent in the regionUS-Saudi trade relationsDiscussion of the Sunni-Shia divide in the regionSpeculation on why the US still considers Saudi Arabia an ally

In this episode, I go through a brief history of federal income taxes in the United States, and talk about why I think it's important to put this into perspective based on today's economic situation.

In this episode, I talk about an often overlooked political issue that I believe will be the most important issue for us to tackle in the US over the next 10 years.

In this episode, I share a bit of my life story and my perspective on the United States during three different stages of my life so far.

In this episode:Analysis of the current US economic situation and why we mathematically likely won't have access to some of the benefits that we think we deserve access to within the next few decades...Thoughts on what to do about it, both financially and physically

In this episode:Explanation of why I voted for Trump in 2024How I evaluate him on some key policy areas after 6 months of his 2nd term

In this episode, I compare the current situation in the United States to five other "empires" that rose and fell throughout history.

In this episode:Analysis of US government defense spendingDiscussion of the US national debtDiscussion of how much spending is necessary to deter potential threats

In this episode:Brief history of nuclear weaponsTypes of nuclear weaponsCountries with nuclear weaponsDeterrence and disarmamentWhat to do in a nuclear attack scenarioA few jokes to make light of the topic

In this episode:Brief history of World Wars I and IIOverview of the current geopolitical situationA big question we should be asking

In this episode, I compare US federal government revenue and expenditures to that of about five other countries.

In this episode:Discussion of who the US's "allies" areOverview of the US/Canada relationshipCurrent Canadian political situationWhy Canada is underrated as a US ally

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"