He Cut His Pinky to Play: The Ronnie Lott Story
Host David retells the legendary Ronnie Lott moment when the NFL star chose to have part of his pinky removed so he could keep playing, linking it to Mitchell Robinson's recent pinky injury. The episo...
30 Touko 16min
Go New York! My Knicks Journey from Ewing to Brunson
David, host of the Deconstructing Topic Podcast, celebrates the New York Knicks' run to the 2026 NBA Finals and shares his excitement as a lifelong fan. He revisits his Knicks memories from the 1990s ...
27 Touko 23min
Hit Pause: Stop Life’s Repeating Mistakes
Host David explores the feeling of déjà vu when life’s same problems keep repeating, urging listeners to hit pause, reflect, and learn from past patterns instead of waiting for harder wake-up calls. T...
21 Touko 15min
Is AOC an Anti-Establishment Illusion?
David, host of the Deconstructing Topics podcast, takes a personal and critical look at Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez, tracing her background from the Bronx to Boston and examining how establ...
13 Touko 29min
Citizenship by Act and War: The Jones Act(Puerto Rico)
Host David breaks down how Puerto Ricans became U.S. citizens, tracing events from the Spanish–American War of 1898 through the Jones Act of March 2, 1917, and the role of the draft in World War I. Th...
4 Touko 22min
May the Fourth in the Hood: My Star Wars Story
Host David celebrates May 4th with a personal look at how Star Wars shaped his life—from childhood movie trips in Puerto Rico to growing up a fan in the Bronx. He shares memories of Empire Strikes Bac...
4 Touko 14min
Start with 1%: Small Steps, Big Change
In this short, motivational episode host David of the Deconstructing Topics podcast shares a pep talk about starting small to tackle life’s goals. Using a gym anecdote and everyday examples, he encour...
2 Touko 15min
Deconstructing the White House Shooting: Politics as Wrestling
Host David breaks down the White House shooting and argues that modern politics often plays like scripted wrestling—highlighting Donald Trump’s WWE ties, suspected manipulation of attackers, and conne...
1 Touko 14min
