Strong features four stories that aren't Trump, Russia, the wall or the govt. shutdown. They really don't affect you, but then, neither do Trump, Russia, the wall or the govt. shutdown, if you plot your own path. Free thinking suggestions for the new year.

Remember when China reported that they were building Africa's infrastructure? They were the humanitarians, not a militaristic force, like the US. Did you miss the story where the Chinese are seizing Kenya's top port for nonpayment of infrastructure loans? I didn't. Listen here.

Are you bummed because you aren't rich? Strong explains that monetarily, you have arrived, and why you should focus on other paths toward happiness. Yes, one of radio's biggest Capitalists downplays the pursuit of more cash as a vehicle toward achieving your goals.

California is tops in poverty and water shortages, but are doing nothing to remedy either. Strong discusses these shortcomings of the Golden State and offers sound solutions. The key to solving these problems is simple, but implementation isn't easy.

Kevin Hart has been canned as Oscar host because of tweets that have been deemed as homophobic. Why would Strong defend him? How can anyone defend him? Listen and learn, because there is a bit of Kevin Hart in all of us.

Thanksgiving is a time when all give thanks for what we have. Or not. Some cheat and steal to get more. Some say the holiday is another form of white privilege. Some slam others for made up offences. To those, I say, YOU SUCK! Plus, the news of the day.

The mantra of the Roman Empire was "Give Them Bread and Circus". Feed and entertain the populace and they will comply. This has worked throughout history. Still does. We love our sporting events. But why don't many athletes get paid for entertaining the populace? Why is it tolerated? Why does the NCAA and the IOC pay the performers nothing and pocket the money themselves. The Strongman explains.

Strong discusses the magic of radio, the audio product, not the appliance. Some say radio is dead. No. It's better than ever. Podcasting and streaming have opened doors never available before, and without the price tag of audio visual media. Welcome back to the Theater of the Mind!

Living a happy, successful life in the USA is simple, but not necessarily easy. By following these 6 simple rules, Strong guarantees that you will be successful in today's world. This podcast is a must listen event for anyone, especially young people starting out in today's world.

Renaissance couple Jo Schaper and Eugene Vale discuss Midwestern values and mindsets compared to those in Hawaii. History, philosophy, and ways of live between cultures and peoples, today and yesterday, become intertwined within the fabric of conversation. A free thinker's paradise.