Best Lacy Wright Podcasts (2025)

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#261 Mel Mattison: "We're Just Beginning to Inflate" a Massive Asset Bubble - S&P 7000, Bitcoin $150K, Gold $3500 57:57

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Mel Mattison, a fintech executive with 25+ years in financial services, argues the U.S. is entering fiscal dominance where massive deficits will fuel asset bubbles rather than economic collapse. He correctly predicted the S&P's drop to 5,000 in early 2025 and expects it to reach 7,000 by year-end, driven by Trump administration policies that priori…

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Ep. 15 Accept, Adapt & Advocate: Autistic Adults Share Insights for OTPs 36:28

1d ago36:28

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Ever wonder what your pediatric OT clients will say about you when they grow up? In this episode, Lacy & Michele explore qualitative research where autistic adults share what they wish their childhood occupational therapists had known. Their insights challenge us to embrace neurodiversity by accepting (rather than “fixing”) autism, adapting environ…

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Ep 198 - Top Ten Blaxploitation Films Part 2 and The Murder of Iana Kasian 1:11:15

4d ago1:11:15

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Send us a text We have for your listening pleasure Part 2 of Zig's list of top ten Blaxploitation Films and then Geoffrey tells the story of The Murder of Iana Kasian. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Supp…

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#260 David Woo: Stock Market Making "Huge Mistake" On Trade War - Next 6 Weeks Are Going To Be Scarier 59:08

5d ago59:08

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Macro trends blogger and economist David Woo @DavidWooUnbound, CEO of David Woo Unbound, a global forum devoted to the promotion of fact-based debates about markets, politics, and economics, joins Julia La Roche on episode 260 to discuss tariffs, markets, and geopolitics. Sponsors: Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Kalshi: https://…

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Ep. 14 Role of OT and Co-Occupation in the NICU (and why it matters!) 43:19

8d ago43:19

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Step into the NICU where beeping monitors meet tiny fighters and discover how sensory connections are changing the game for premature infants. We unpack the SENSE program that's putting occupational therapists at the forefront of preemie care, revealing why those first touches, sounds, and movements matter more than you think. Join Lacy and Michele…

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#259 Hedge Fund Telemetry's Thomas Thornton On The Biggest Macro Risk That Could Trigger Panic Buttons 57:02

9d ago57:02

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Tommy Thornton, founder and president of Hedge Fund Telemetry, returns to The Julia La Roche Show to discuss the volatile market conditions of 2025 . He examines bond market risks, highlighting concerns about rising treasury yields and potential systemic impacts if rates break key levels. Thornton analyzes tariffs, the Fed, tax cuts, the national d…

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Ep. 197 - Top Ten Blaxploitation Films Part 1 and The Murder of Susan Casey 1:34:10

11d ago1:34:10

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Send us a text Welcome all you Nerds and Murds to another week of the show!!! In today's episode Zig takes a deep dive into the movie genre of Blaxploitation Films which is so extensive that this is only part 1. Come back next week for Part 2!!! Then on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey tells of yet another domestic violence case which led to …

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#258 Chris Whalen: No Recession, Tariffs Just 'a Distraction,' Why Stocks Rise & Gold Is 'a Great Trad 39:14

14d ago39:14

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, returns to the show to discuss his newly released book "Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream." Sponsors: Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Kalshi: kalshi.com/julia In this episode, Whalen offers a contrarian perspective on cu…

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Ep. 13 The Ultimate Evidence Guide: What 52 Pediatric OT Interventions & 90 Years of Research Reveal 39:47

15d ago39:47

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Tired of Googling for interventions that actually work? We dive into the mother of all systematic reviews covering 129 studies and 52 occupational therapy interventions across nine decades of pediatric OT research. Discover which interventions landed in the green zone (do these!), which fell into the red (avoid!), and why parent collaboration and o…

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#257 Dr. Edward Altman: We're Entering The 'Stressed' Zone In The Credit Cycle, Why Bankruptcies Last Year Exceeded Financial Crisis Levels, And And Why Defaults Lead Recessions 1:03:25

16d ago1:03:25

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Dr. Edward Altman, creator of the Z-Score bankruptcy prediction model and Max L. Heine Professor of Finance, Emeritus at the Stern School of Business, joins Julia La Roche on episode 257 for an in-depth discussion on where we are in the credit cycle. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia In th…

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Ep. 196 - Cow Punk and Punkabilly Part 2 and Ted Bundy 1:06:37

18d ago1:06:37

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Send us a text This week Zig continues your journey from last week with part 2 of Cow Punk and Punkabilly. Then Geoffrey talks about one of the most famous serial killers of all time with Ted Bundy. Strap yourself in for the ride! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterh…

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#256 Danielle DiMartino Booth On The Hidden Economic Indicators Flashing Red 43:56

21d ago43:56

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Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, a research and analytics firm, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 256 for an FOMC day interview. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia DiMartino Booth argues that Fed monetary policy remains overly restrictive whil…

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Ep. 12 Shooting for Better Sleep: How Playing Basketball Improves Sleep & Executive Function 38:24

22d ago38:24

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Could better sleep for autistic children be as simple as shooting some hoops? In this episode, occupational therapists, Michele Alaniz and Lacy Wright, dive into fascinating research showing how a structured basketball intervention significantly improves sleep quality and executive function in children with autism. Learn how this intervention incre…

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#255 Grant Williams on the 100-Year Pivot That's Bigger Than Markets 1:02:12

23d ago1:02:12

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Grant Williams, author of “Things That Make You Go Hmmm…” and host of The Grant Williams podcast, joins Julia La Roche on episode 255 where he discusses what he calls a fundamental "100-year pivot" reshaping the global landscape. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Williams warns that we've …

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Ep. 195 - Cowpunk and Punkabilly Part 1 and The Murder of Susan Wickersham 57:42

25d ago57:42

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Send us a text Join in yet another week of Nerdery and Murdery. This week Zig dives back into another music genre with part 1 of Cowpunk and Punkabilly. Geoffrey then has another unsolved murder that has been an open case for over 50 years with the murder of Susan Wickersham. Enjoy your week!!! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial…

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#254 Dr. Lacy Hunt: The Five Recessionary Forces Creating an Economic Interregnum 1:02:29

26d ago1:02:29

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In Episode 254 of The Julia La Roche Show, legendary economist Dr. Lacy Hunt, Chief Economist at Hoisington Investment Management, analyzes what he calls an economic "interregnum" where five convergent forces are aligning to depress growth. Dr. Hunt methodically explains how tariffs will ultimately prove deflationary rather than inflationary, why t…

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#253 Ted Oakley: 'They're Giving You Another Chance to Get Liquidity. You Should Take It' 47:00

28d ago47:00

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Ted Oakley, Managing Partner and Founder of Oxbow Advisors, joins Julia La Roche on episode 253 to discuss the economy and markets. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia In this episode, Ted discusses the concerning deterioration in economic indicators despite ongoing investor complacency, war…

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Ep. 11 Handwriting & OT: Guiding Principles for Today and the Future (with AI) 40:36

29d ago40:36

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Up to 10% of children have difficulty with handwriting, yet only 12% of teachers feel adequately trained to teach it. This week, we break down the six evidence-based principles (plus one essential bonus) that should guide all handwriting instruction and occupational therapy intervention. We examine why focusing on the occupation of writing outperfo…

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#252 Melody Wright: The U.S. Housing Market Is In A Massive Bubble 29:27

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Melody Wright joins Julia La Roche on episode 252 to discuss the state of the U.S. housing market. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia In this episode, Melody debunks the "inventory shortage" myth in housing and reveals startling truths about the current market. She explains how March home s…

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Ep. 194 - Martin Scorsese and The Murder of Laci and Conner Peterson 1:14:22

1M ago1:14:22

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Send us a text Welcome to another week of Nerdery and Murdery. This week Zig talks everything Martin Scorsese while Geoffrey discusses the very controversial murder of Laci and Conner Peterson. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Support the…

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#251 Darius Dale: Wall Street Is Still In Charge — Did Trump Abandon Main Street Already? 58:47

1M ago58:47

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Darius Dale, founder & CEO of 42 Macro, an investment research firm that aims to disrupt the financial services industry by democratizing institutional-grade macro risk management frameworks and processes, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 251 to discuss Trump, tariffs, and the risks facing the markets and the economy. Sponsor: This ep…

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Ep. 10 Tubes & Tables: Supporting Mealtime with Medically Fragile Kids (special guest episode) 54:16

1M ago54:16

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What happens when a child isn't able eat? In this milestone 10th episode, Michele and Lacy explore the complex world of pediatric occupational therapy and feeding with medically fragile children and our guest, Yovana Harris, BA, COTA/L. She shares both "Nailed It" and "Failed It" experiences, explains her “just give them the food” feeding philosoph…

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#250 Danielle DiMartino Booth On Collapsing Confidence, Trump vs. Powell, Market Turmoil, and What's Next 37:45

1M ago37:45

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Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, a research and analytics firm, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 250 where she reiterates her view that the US is already in recession, explains the "collapse in confidence" spreading through markets, and evaluates the growing tension between President Trump and Fed Ch…

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Ep. 193 - 5th Generation Consoles and The Murder of Molly McLaren 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Zig dives back into video games and tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the 5th Generation gaming consoles. Then Geoffrey takes you on another tragic journey and tells the story of the murder of Molly McLaren. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% o…

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#249 Dr. Gary Shilling On Tariffs, Impending Recession, And Why He's Still Betting on the Dollar & Treasuries 43:21

1M ago43:21

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Legendary economist Dr. A. Gary Shilling, President of A. Gary Shilling & Co., an economic consulting firm and a registered investment advisor, joins Julia La Roche on episode 249 to discuss the state of the economy. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia In this episode, Dr. Shilling explains …

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#248 Larry McDonald on America's Market Wake-Up Call 42:37

1M ago42:37

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New York Times’ bestselling author Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for an in-person episode to discuss the markets and the economy. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia In this episode, McDonald discusses capital flows moving away from US m…

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Ep. 9 VR and Pediatric Brain Injury (3 Takeaways to Apply Across OT Settings) 38:53

1M ago38:53

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Ever wonder how virtual reality could change your pediatric occupational therapy practice? Michele and Lacy dive into a randomized control trial where VR helped kids with brain injuries make progress in just four weeks of OT intervention! Hear about 3 game-changing elements occupational therapists can implement: instant feedback, kids actually want…

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Ep. 192 - Video Rental Stores and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann 1:21:08

2M ago1:21:08

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Send us a text In this week's Nerdery segment Zig tells you all about the wonderful old world of video rental stores. Then on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey talks about the still unsolved disappearance of Madeleine McCann. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterh…

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Ep. 8 Ayres SI in Brazil: 3 Tools to Boost Your OT Practice 36:59

2M ago36:59

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Did you know that up to 16% of children have sensory processing challenges that impact their daily lives? In this evidence-packed episode, pediatric occupational therapists Michele and Lacy break down a groundbreaking randomized control trial from Brazil on Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) that every peds OT needs to know about. Discover three pract…

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Ep. 191 - Dark Sun and The I-70 Killer 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

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Send us a text Zig goes back into gaming this week and talks about the role playing game setting of Dark Sun. But don't go anywhere after that and sit back to listen to Geoffrey discuss the I-70 Killer. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Su…

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#247 Chris Whalen: Tariffs Are a Distraction - The Real Story Is America's Retreat from Global Currency Dominance 33:33

2M ago33:33

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 247 to discuss tariffs, markets, and the economy. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. ⁠https://monetary-metals.com/julia⁠ Chris Whalen explains why the tariff debate is largely a …

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Ep. 7 Parent-Powered Potty Training: The 4-Step Coaching Model in Telehealth 34:50

2M ago34:50

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Forget everything you thought you knew about toilet training—this evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy approach is changing the game. In this episode, we dive into a hybrid telehealth intervention that transformed toilet training success rates through occupation-based coaching strategies that every peds OT should know. Learn the 4-step fra…

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#246 Jim Rickards on MAGANOMICS: Tariffs Are America's Comeback Plan, Gold Party Just Getting Started, And The Time Bomb Nobody Sees Coming 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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Jim Rickards returns to The Julia La Roche Show to discuss "MAGAnomics" - the multi-faceted economic strategy of the Trump administration. Rickards explains the three-legged stool of Trump's economic policy: Bessent's 3-3-3 Plan, Navarro's tariff strategy, and Miran's "Mar-a-Lago Accord." He warns of a potential "time bomb" in the financial system …

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Ep. 190 - Evil and The Disappearance of The Fort Worth Trio 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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Send us a text In this week's episode Zig talks about the terrifically weird TV show Evil. Then Geoffrey talks about the unsolved disappearance of The Fort Worth Trio. Have a great Nerd and Murd week!!! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Su…

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Ep. 6 The Surprising #1 Reason OT Students Fail Fieldwork (And How You Can Help) 36:54

2M ago36:54

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Struggling OT Fieldwork students? The shocking truth is that occupational therapy knowledge isn't what makes or breaks fieldwork success—it's professional behaviors! Join pediatric occupational therapists, Michele and Lacy, as they unpack evidence-based strategies for fieldwork in this must-listen episode. From communication skills to time manageme…

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#245 Axel Merk: Axel Merk: How Trump's Trade Policies Could Disrupt Global Financial Plumbing 34:26

2M ago34:26

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Axel Merk, CIO and founder of Merk Investments with over $2 billion in AUM, shares his perspective on the current macro landscape. He explores how Trump's executive policies around trade and tariffs might alter the "plumbing" of the global financial system, potentially disrupting international capital flows that have long benefited the US. Merk dis…

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Ep. 189 - Independent Music Charts and The Texas Killing Fields 1:26:31

2M ago1:26:31

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Send us a text Welcome to another Nerd and Murd Week!!! In today's episode Zig goes into another music scene and discusses the Independent Music charts. Then sit back and buckle up as Geoffrey deep dives into The Texas Killing Fields For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: bett…

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#244 Peter Boockvar: Three Major Market Shifts Creating Recession Risk 34:52

2M ago34:52

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Peter Boockvar explains why investors must discard the playbook that has worked for the past few years due to three major shifts: the end of the MAG7 tech trade, potential cuts in government spending, and declining foreign flows into US assets. Boockvar notes that these seven stocks reached 35% of the S&P 500 - exceeding the concentration seen in M…

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Ep. 5 Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3: Top School-Based OT Interventions That Work 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Overwhelmed by your school-based OT caseload? Join Drs. Michele Alaniz and Lacy Wright as they discuss three decades of research into actionable, tiered interventions that deliver measurable results. Learn why the most successful school-based OTs are shifting from traditional pull-out services to classroom-embedded support, dramatically reducing wa…

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#243 Jim Bianco: The Status Quo Cannot Hold - Major Economic Realignment Underway 57:37

2M ago57:37

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Jim Bianco, president of Bianco Research, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 242 to discuss the markets and the economy. He explains why America's K-shaped economy - where the top 10% drives 50% of retail sales - has made the status quo unsustainable. He argues Trump's policies reflect the reality that our $36 trillion debt has become a…

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Ep. 188 - Three Movies by the Coen Brothers that No One Saw and The Murder of Vickie Deblieux 1:33:36

2M ago1:33:36

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Send us a text Join in this week as Zig talks about three movies by the Coen Brothers and no one saw but you need to while Geoffrey tells the sad story of the murder of Vickie Deblieux. Make sure to stay until the very end and see if Zig and Geoffrey remain friends through a heated debate. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/…

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#242 Lynette Zang: 'We're at the End of the Dollar's Life Cycle' - Gold's Fundamental Value of $40,000+ and Coming Hyperinflationary Depression? 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

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Lynette Zang, financial analyst and economist, explains why the US dollar is at the end of its life cycle, with only 3 cents of purchasing power remaining from the original dollar. She details how currency collapses follow predictable patterns, with the current system having effectively died in 2008. Zang calculates gold's fundamental value at over…

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Ep. 4 Beyond the Messy Desk: Assessing Executive Function in Adolescents 31:55

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Think a messy backpack or desk is just carelessness? We don’t think so. This episode cracks open the complex world of executive function in school, showing therapists how the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity assessment can unlock insights into how adolescents may be struggling to think, plan, organize, and navigate their world. Plus - Lacy and Mic…

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#241 Chris Whalen: No Recession This Year, Fed 'Playing Chicken' With Trump, No 'Big Selloff' Expected Without External Event 32:42

3M ago32:42

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 240 to discuss markets and the state of the economy. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Whalen explains why market euphoria has faded under Trum…

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Ep. 187 - Betamax and The Banfield Murders 1:06:10

3M ago1:06:10

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Send us a text In this week's thrilling episodes Zig talks about Betamax players and why they lost the video recording wars. Then stick around as Geoffrey tells the twisted story of The Banfield Murders. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery S…

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#240 Michael Howell: 'We're in a Liquidity Air Pocket' as Hidden Stimulus Fades 52:47

3M ago52:47

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Michael Howell, CEO of CrossBorder Capital, an investment advisory firm, and author of the book, “Capital Wars: The Rise Of Global Liquidity,” returns to The Julia La Roche Show where he analyzes global liquidity trends and warns of market risks ahead. Howell explains we're entering an "air pocket" in global liquidity despite the overall upward tre…

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Ep. 3 Scoring Success: Quality Sports Participation for Kids with Autism 35:13

3M ago35:13

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How can we make sports truly meaningful for children with autism? In this episode, pediatric OTs Dr. Michele Alaniz and Dr. Lacy Wright break down a comprehensive framework for quality participation in sports. Explore research-backed strategies for creating the perfect balance of challenge, autonomy, and social connection in sports programs. The ho…

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#239 Jeff Snider: The 'Recovery' Was Artificial - We Never Left the Last Recession 50:08

3M ago50:08

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Jeff Snider, host of the Eurodollar University podcast, returns to The Julia La Roche Show to discuss the current macroeconomic picture. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia In this episode, Snider explains why we never actually left the 2020 recession - the apparent recovery was an illusion …

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#238 Larry McDonald: Why Trump Needs a Recession to Fix the Economy 34:56

3M ago34:56

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New York Times’ bestselling author Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 238 to discuss the markets and the economy. New York Times’ bestselling author Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 238 to discuss the markets and the economy…

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Ep 186 - Three Science Fiction Films You Should See and The Murder of Kayden Mancuso 1:32:03

3M ago1:32:03

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Send us a text Make sure to check out Magic Mind. It is amazing! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchase. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/nerdery20. Buckle up for another trip with your hosts as Zig discusses three Science Fiction Films you should see …

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