EmpowerU America Podcast

The events of October 7 shocked the world, and what has happened since is even more shocking. The conflict between Israel and Hamas is gradually expanding, and every day the risks of an even wider conflict increase. The United States is deeply divided over the conflict, with a faction supporting Israel’s action, another supporting Hamas, and another supporting Israel’s self-defense as long as inno...

Frank Lloyd Wright is considered to be one of the premier American architects of the 20th century. Fallingwater — located in southwestern Pennsylvania, built over a waterfall, and constructed using sandstone that was quarried near the building site — is considered to be Wright’s masterwork.  Edgar Kaufmann, Sr., owner of the Kaufmann Department Store in Pittsburgh, commissioned Wright to design Fa...

In this episode of the EmpowerU Podcast we will explore the nature of modern propaganda and psychological operations (PSYOP) with SSG Andrew Matre, and special guest SFC Mike Currier. Andrew and Mike served in an Army field PSYOPS unit in the Middle East. They will share their experiences conducting PSYOPS and explain how our military uses these operations abroad and possibly at home. Topics we’ll...

African-Americans in cities throughout the United States are being asked to stand aside while the officials they elected to protect their interests ignore them and bring large numbers of illegal migrants into their communities, and then provide these foreign nationals with free food, housing, education, healthcare, phones, and, sometimes, pre-paid debit cards. These elected officials in some cases...

It wasn’t until sanctuary cities began buckling under the weight of the thousands of illegal immigrants flooding their streets that Democrats began to acknowledge the crisis at our southern border. NYC Mayor Eric Adams was one of the first Democrat critics of Biden’s border policy — he visited the border, met with Mexican officials, and called on the Biden Administration to address the problem. No...

Kathe Mueller Slonim was 11-years-old when her father Adolf was sent to the Dachau concentration camp. When Adolf’s cousin, Max, learned of Adolf’s internment, he set out to rescue him. A former German government official, Max’s risky plan was to use his expired Third Reich papers to get through checkpoints he encountered en route to Dachau. However, Max’s mission was doubly dangerous — he had pre...

EmpowerU host Michael Mercier interviews Psychologist and author Bruce E. Levine regarding the problem of depression in America. He addresses the characteristics of American society that are contributing to widespread depression, the shift from therapy to pharmaceutical treatment methods, the pharmaceutical industry's involvement in this shift, the research on the effectiveness and side-effects of...

Retired Colonel Rob Maness shares with EmpowerU host Jerry Thomas the way in which Marxist theory is being imposed on our troops, and the impact this is having on morale, recruitment, and future preparedness. He also discusses how this powerful trend can be countered. ABOUT COLONEL ROB MANESS Retired Colonel Rob Maness enlisted in the US Air Force in November 1978. Graduating from the US Navy’s Ex...

EmpowerU's Jerry Thomas discusses the Briden Administration's Economic policies with Adam Masters of Americans for Prosperity (AFP). They examine which of Biden's policies are most impacting the US economy, what AFP views as the flaws of those policies, the consequences of Biden's policies, and AFP’s prescription for correcting course. Topics covered include government spending, inflation, energy...

Bill Gladwell has identified 10 skills that are essential to achieving success in life. EmpowerU's Jerry Thomas discusses with Bill each of these skills, as you'll learn why each is critical to your success and how you can improve in each skill area. ABOUT BILL GLADWELL With over three decades of experience, Bill Gladwell has established himself as a leading consultant, speaker, and author in the...

Description Love Alfred Hitchcock thrillers? Learn how Hitchcock crafted his suspenseful films from Hitchcock expert Joel Gunz. We’ll discuss with Joel Gunz, award-winning filmmaker, the early life experiences that helped shape Hitchcock’s approach to filmmaking, including the World Wars. We’ll then discuss the various creative phases Hitchcock went through as his filmmaking evolved, and we’ll clo...

President Trump once again has dominated the 2024 presidential race, despite his being the target of multiple indictments and lawsuits, relentless mainstream media attacks, and the many millions in PAC money spent by his rivals. Meanwhile, President Biden faces numerous challenges in his bid for a second term: escalating debt, inflation, and interest rates; concern that the Russia-Ukraine and Isra...