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Hello and Welcome to my new revised Podcast! I talk and discuss anything and everything that revolves around the globe! Please Follow along my journey and don't forget to share!

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  1. 1d ago

    Introducing Mirthspawn — Turning Gaming Moments into Shared Joy!

    Mirthspawn is in early beta. This is a soft launch while we keep building the company and platform—finding the rough edges, improving the experience, and turning raw gaming moments into something worth sharing. More to come. (Early Beta) Mirthspawn helps gaming creators turn raw play into shared joy so the moments that make people laugh, and cheer can find the audience they deserve. Check it Out - mirthspawn.polsia.app

  2. Aug 18

    Faith, Peace, Love & Strength “Peace Through Strength — But Strength Through Faith!"

    Research foundation for the episode: Christianity in America: Pew's 2023–24 Religious Landscape Study found that 62% of U.S. adults identify as Christian, while 29% are religiously unaffiliated. Importance of faith: Pew found that about four-in-ten Americans say religion is very important in their lives, while 44% say the Bible is extremely or very important to them. Christian values: Pew found large majorities of Christians consider honesty, kindness, belief in God, a personal relationship with Jesus, and helping those in need important to Christian identity. Religion and American communities: 80% of Americans surveyed said churches and religious organizations bring people together and strengthen community bonds, while 78% said they play an important role in helping the poor and needy. Religious freedom: The First Amendment's religion clauses establish both protection for the free exercise of religion and a restriction against government establishment of religion.Revelation: Revelation 21 presents the Christian hope of a renewed creation and describes a future in which death, mourning, crying and pain are gone. Current president's public faith: President Donald Trump has publicly participated in Scripture and Bible-reading events, including a recent reading of 2 Chronicles 7:14. I kept this section descriptive rather than political or evaluative. Pew Research Center — 2023–24 Religious Landscape Study Bible Gateway — Revelation 21:1–5 Please Follow and Share for More!

  3. Aug 12

    Growing Up American: Family, Work, and the Changing American Dream!

    RESEARCH NOTES / FACT CHECKINGU.S. unemployment Historical BLS data show approximately: 1950: 5.3%1960: 5.5%1970: 4.9%1975: 8.5%1980: 7.1%This is why the episode avoids claiming that finding work was universally easy in the 1950s–80s. Historical BLS data show: 1950: ~14.0 million1960: ~15.4 million1970: ~17.9 million1979: ~19.4 million1980: ~18.7 million2019: ~12.8 millionThis illustrates the enormous structural change in the American labor market. The Census Bureau reports: About 85% of children under 18 lived with two parents in 1968About 70% did in 2020Children living with their mother only increased from about 11% to 21% over that period.The Census Bureau also reports that married-couple households represented approximately 71% of all households in 1970, compared with 47% in 2022. In 2024: About 64% of households were family householdsAbout 29% were one-person householdsIn 1974, one-person households represented about 19%Families with their own children under 18 fell from about 54% in 1974 to 39% in 2024.Census reported 2024 median household income of $83,730, measured in inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars. The official poverty rate was 10.6%. The Federal Reserve's 2024 household survey found: 46% of parents with children under 13 used unpaid childcare24% used paid childcareMedian paid childcare was approximately $240 per weekFor parents using 20+ hours weekly, median monthly childcare spending was approximately $1,400More than half of parents using paid childcare spent at least half as much on childcare as housing.BLS reported that in June 2026: Average unemployment duration: approximately 25.5 weeksMedian duration: approximately 11 weeksAbout 27.3% of unemployed workers had been unemployed for at least 27 weeks.June 2026 had approximately 7.36 million job openings and 5.35 million hires, demonstrating why it would be inaccurate to simply describe today's America as having "no jobs." BLS's 2024 employment projections show that roughly: 25% of employment was in occupations typically requiring a bachelor's degree for entry35.7% required a high-school diploma or equivalent23.7% required no formal educational credential.BLS reports: 1983: 20.1% union membership rate2024: 9.9%1983 is the first year for which comparable modern BLS union data are available. SOURCES Primary research for this episode includes the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and Federal Reserve Board, with contemporary labor-market reporting used for 2026 conditions. Please Follow and Share for More!

  4. Aug 11

    “AMERICA’S NUCLEAR POWER” The Force That Changed the World!

    * I HAD TO CUT OUT THE MUSIC AS IT DID NOT GET RECORDED ON MY END * For the episode, the following figures and claims should be treated as the factual backbone: U.S. nuclear inventory: Federation of American Scientists estimates approximately 5,042 total U.S. nuclear warheads in 2026, including approximately 3,700 in the military stockpile. Russia is estimated at approximately 5,420 total. U.S. deployed strategic nuclear warheads: FAS estimates approximately 1,670 U.S. deployed strategic warheads in 2026. Nuclear triad: U.S. strategic nuclear forces consist of land-based ICBMs, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and nuclear-capable heavy bombers. Ohio-class SSBNs: The Navy currently operates 14 Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarines. They are designed for extended deterrent patrols and form the sea-based leg of the triad. Trident II D5: The Navy describes the Trident II D5 as a three-stage, solid-fuel SLBM with a publicly listed range of approximately 4,000 nautical miles and MIRV capability. Minuteman III: The U.S. currently maintains approximately 400 Minuteman III ICBMs. The system was first deployed in 1970 and has undergone extensive modernization. Sentinel: The LGM-35A Sentinel is intended to replace Minuteman III as the future land-based component of the nuclear triad. B-21 Raider: The Air Force describes the B-21 as a nuclear-capable penetrating stealth bomber and plans for a minimum fleet of 100 aircraft. B-52: The B-52H remains nuclear-capable and can also perform a broad range of conventional missions. Military spending: SIPRI estimates that U.S. military expenditure reached approximately $997 billion in 2024, representing approximately 37% of global military expenditure and about 3.2 times China's spending. Nuclear modernization: The United States is undertaking a generational modernization of all three legs of the triad, while NNSA is modernizing warheads and nuclear infrastructure. B61-12: NNSA completed the last production unit of the B61-12 Life Extension Program in December 2024. New START: The New START treaty expired February 5, 2026, ending the last legally binding U.S.-Russian strategic nuclear arms-control treaty. Trinity: The first nuclear device was detonated at the Trinity site in New Mexico on July 16, 1945. SOURCES FOR SHOW: Federation of American Scientists — Status of World Nuclear ForcesU.S. Navy — Ohio-Class Ballistic Missile SubmarinesU.S. Navy — Trident II D5 MissileU.S. Air Force — Minuteman IIIU.S. Air Force — B-21 RaiderU.S. Department of Energy/NNSA — Nuclear Stockpile ModernizationCongressional Research Service — Strategic Nuclear ForcesSIPRI — Global Military Expenditure 2024U.S. Department of Energy — Manhattan Project / TrinityArms Control Association — New START Please Follow and Share for More!

  5. Aug 11

    The F-22 Raptor — The Fighter the World Wasn't Supposed to See Coming!

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  6. Aug 10

    American Children Living in Today's Modern World! How Does My Child Become a Better Man!

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  7. Aug 9

    American Values! What Does It Mean to Be American?

    In today's episode we discuss American Values! What do American Values mean and how do American Values benefit us in our daily lives? Please follow and share for more!

  8. Aug 9

    Deep Dive Into the Iran-US War!

    In today's episode, we discuss the facts and history of Iran and the war! If you like what is discussed today, please hit the follow button and also don't forget to like and share for more!

  9. Aug 7

    When Politics Becomes Your Identity!

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Hello and Welcome to my new revised Podcast! I talk and discuss anything and everything that revolves around the globe! Please Follow along my journey and don't forget to share!

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  • Creator
    Thomas Talks
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Thomas Talks
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