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¡Inglés todos los días! English every day! Nosotros te damos un episodio todos los días para mejorar tu inglés y para recordarte que debes practicar el idioma diariamente. We give you an episode every day to improve your English and to remind you that you

Diego Duque & Sean Tumilson


    • Jul 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    GEOPOLITICS 54 - What REALLY destroyed Minneapolis? (from a political standpoint)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:21


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

    GEOPOLITICS 53 - Media, censorship, political power, and who is really in control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 17:36


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 52 - Socialism in Minneapolis? (as well as New York?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 15:09


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 51 - Why US-Saudi relations are puzzling to Middle East scholars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 25:27


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 50 - History of income taxes in the US and why this topic matters so much today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 19:57


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 49 - Most important political issue of the late 2020s? (and why Trump's got beef with somebody about it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 20:29


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 48 - America deserves more loyalty than we are giving it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 23:55


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 47 - How to prepare for a potential economic crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 24:40


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 46 - Trump 6 months into his 2nd term - hopes vs realities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 13:56


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 45 - The US empire compared to 5 historical empires that have fallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 18:42


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

    GEOPOLITICS 44 - Defense spending... enough to ward off threats but not so much to drive us off a debt cliff?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 17:31


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

    GEOPOLITICS 43 - Everything you need to know about nuclear weapons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 19:51


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 42 - Are we already in World War Three?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 22:07


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

    GEOPOLITICS 41 - Should you pay MORE in taxes? (comparison of US taxation/revenue with other countries)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 16:00


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

    GEOPOLITICS 40 - Is Canada overlooked as a US ally?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 12:42


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 39 - International news as a "game of telephone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 10:04


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 38 - Analysis of Trump's immigration policies after 6 months of his second term

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 21:26


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

    GEOPOLITICS 37 - Somebody please make the national debt math make sense!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 15:15


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 36 - "Energy independence" as a way to save the US from falling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 14:28


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 35 - My opinion on the Big Beautiful Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 16:03


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 34 - Russia's 1998 currency crisis compared to the US's current situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 12:26


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 33 - Is New York City going socialist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 17:09


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

    GEOPOLITICS 32 - MAHA: Can we please at least give bipartisan support to the IDEA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 14:19


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 31 - How to THINK in a world where EVERYONE can report the news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 13:55


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 30 - Mexican cartels and political power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 27:51


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 29 - 3 aspects of Climate Change that EVERYBODY should agree on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 14:12


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 28 - Monetary policy for dummies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 17:11


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

    GEOPOLITICS 27 - Is a China world takeover inevitable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 18:01


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 26 - Trump as predictably unpredictable as ever after NATO summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 16:50


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 25 - Most important countries based on resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 13:12


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 24 - Who will the "allies" and "enemies" be in 2050?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 19:36


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 23 - How the US can get out of debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 13:19


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

    GEOPOLITICS 22 - What do "evil" regimes really want?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 34:50


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 21 - US vs China A.I. Cold War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 20:17


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 20 - End of the era of the modern nation-state?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 20:42


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 19 - Currency crisis in the United States?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 17:13


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 18 - The Arab Spring 14 years later and how the Middle East has been shaped

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 22:45


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 17 - American values in 2025 (and how President Trump factors in)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 23:11


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

    GEOPOLITICS 16 - Can Bitcoin become the new Gold Standard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 19:06


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

    GEOPOLITICS 15 - What if "the grid" in the US goes down?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 16:27


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 14 - Will Social Security actually run out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 13:17


    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"

    GEOPOLITICS 13 - "War is good for the economy": Fact or Fiction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 16:42


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 12 - The US trade deficit and why it may or may not matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 14:31


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 11 - The big bad words of SOCIALISM and COMMUNISM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 13:31


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 10 - A deeper dive into inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 19:49


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 9 - Can we avoid a global energy crisis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 14:34


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

    GEOPOLITICS 8 - Who are America's allies and enemies in 2025?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 21:37


    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

    GEOPOLITICS 7 - $36 trillion US national debt: Make it make sense!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 17:56


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

    GEOPOLITICS 6 - China, Taiwan and the semiconductor situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 11:19


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 5 - Are nuclear weapons overlooked as a danger in the modern world?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 10:12


    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.

    GEOPOLITICS 4 - How US income taxes compare to those of other countries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 23:06


    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.

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