KeepTalking Podcast

In this episode: My background and expertise on this topic Brief overview of the Arab Spring Major countries affected by it and their outcomes A few "hot takes" from me

In this episode: My story & why I chose this topic An overview of American values How President Trump factors in

In this episode: History of Bitcoin Analysis of who currently owns it and its price Speculation on whether it could become the new "Gold Standard"

In this episode: Explanation of what "the grid" is A movie that highlighted this Vulnerabilities of the grid A few tips on how to survive if the grid goes down

In this episode: Brief history of Social Security in the US Trends over the last 40 years due to demographic changes Fears of what will happen in the 2030s My "hot take"

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

In this episode: Definition of a trade deficit How it differs from national debt History of the US balance of trade and country-by-country breakdown Speculation on whether or not a constant trade deficit matters

In this episode: Definition of socialism and how it differs from communism History of socialism and where it is practiced today Elements of the US that are socialist Brief speculation on the future

In this episode: Definition of inflation History of inflation around the world and in the US Current US inflation rates compared to historical standards The question of whether or not it matters

In this episode: Current energy consumption by energy source A history of energy sources used in the US Renewables and non-renewables Speculation on the future

In this episode... Overview of US "allies" and "enemies" History of how US alliances have changed Global power dynamics A 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.