Episode 16: Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2026!!

Send us Fan MailA 25-year music milestone sets the stage for a spirited, unfiltered year-end session that swings from global gratitude to personal growth and right back into the culture. We kick off with Red Dot Music’s anniversary, holiday check-ins, and a surprising listener map that stretches from New York to Singapore, turning download stats into a reminder that patience and consistency pay off. That momentum fuels a frank look at the past year—jobs chased, boundaries enforced, and the simple discipline of picking a word to live by.The mood shifts as we grapple with stories that test empathy and judgment. A report on religious persecution in North Korea opens hard questions about faith, freedom, and what it means to hold on to hope under pressure. A decades-old parental kidnapping case—mother, daughter, new identity—forces us to weigh punishment against restoration when motive and safety blur the lines. Between these heavy beats, we come up for air with light roast and quick laughs, because sometimes the only way to carry the weight is together.Culture and tech fire up the second half. We salute Venus Williams’ wedding and the Williams sisters’ lasting impact, then argue a fan-favorite: who had the stronger three-album run—Brandy, Monica, or Aaliyah? Expect receipts, harmonies, and friendly bias. From there, we dig into China’s AI-only clinics. Faster triage and 24/7 access sound incredible, but what about misdiagnosis, data privacy, and oversight? We pry into the tradeoffs and sketch a practical middle ground: guardrails, second opinions, and better health literacy. We land with a pocketful of “gems” for the new year—be someone’s peace, tell the truth kindly, journal when voices fail you, and keep your standards high.If this mix of heart, humor, and hard questions hits home, tap follow, share it with a friend, and drop a review telling us your pick for the greatest R&B three-album run. Your voice helps this table grow.With your support Table 4 Three can improve.  We are looking for donations to reach our goal of a thousand dollars.  But let's make this fun!!!  Whenever someone donates $10 or more, they will receive a shoutout on our next episode.  The person who has the highest donation can choose which Table 4 Three member gets a pie to the face...to which will be aired on our first video podcast.  As always, we love and appreciate your support.Support the showEmail:  [email protected]:  @table.4.three.podcastInstagram:  @table4three_podcast