Who Knows with Henry O'Loughlin

Amy Reichert is an independent investigative journalist in California. In this conversation, Amy discusses her work uncovering various forms of fraud in California, including ghost daycares, healthcare fraud, and the homeless industrial complex. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Amy Reichert and Her Work 01:57 Uncovering Ghost Daycares in California 09:47 The Impact of COVID on Daycare Funding 11:57...

Jake Roberts is a retired Commanding Officer, Navy SEAL, and business owner. He's also my brother-in-law. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 07:17 The Path to Becoming a SEAL 15:13 BUD/S Training 24:57 Hell Week 35:32 The Bonds Forged in Adversity 35:43 Navigating Challenges: Lessons from the Ocean 39:22 Who Makes It and Why 43:05 The Reality of War 47:29 Deployment Stories 52:59 The Cost of War 59:0...

Ulric Pattillo is a Bitcoiner, engineer, and former D1 basketball player. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:51 The Intersection of Sports and Bitcoin 05:58 Analyzing Player Performance: A Systematic Approach 08:57 The Role of Mainstream Media in Bitcoin and Sports 11:51 The Impact of Bitcoin Treasury Companies 14:54 The Evolution of Bitcoin's Market Dynamics 17:53 The Future of Bitcoin: Cycles and Pr...

Adam Huntington is a native San Diegan working to expose corruption in the local government. He holds an urban planning degree from USC and is a loan officer, realtor, and real estate investor. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to San Diego's Challenges 01:06 Adam's Background and Urban Planning Insights 02:32 Transportation Issues in San Diego 08:53 Homelessness Crisis and Its Causes 17:40 Affo...

Beth Bourne is a former UC Davis employee, an activist exposing gender ideology in CA public schools, and a mother. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gender Ideology and Personal Journey 02:56 Beth's Activism and Family Concerns 05:46 The Impact of School Curriculum on Children 08:39 The Role of Social Media in Gender Identity 11:40 Challenges of Parenting in the Digital Age 14:25 The Influence o...

Nik Bhatia, USC professor, author, and founder of The Bitcoin Layer discusses the evolution of banking, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the significance of Bitcoin in modern finance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Banking and Finance History 05:26 Understanding Money and Its Types 10:31 The Role of the Federal Reserve 15:13 The Evolution of Banking Systems 25:10 The Significance of Gold in Ba...

Jack Gamble, better known as 'Nobody Special' on the internet, joins the show to discuss his work exposing the round-tripping scheme that's happening with NVIDIA and the AI industry. Is it accounting schenanigans or outright fraud? Chapters 00:00 Jack’s Backstory 04:56 AI's Fishy Start In 2022 08:57 Nvidia Skepticism & Mag-7 Concentration 16:04 “Credits” Explained + MS–OpenAI–Oracle Revenue Lo...

Melody Wright is a U.S. housing and mortgage-market analyst. In this conversation, Melody discusses the distressing state of the housing market and shares her predictions for what’s coming.   Chapters 00:00 Current State of the HousingMarket 03:58 Understanding FHA Loans and Their Impact 10:02 The San Diego Housing Market 16:49 Historical Context: How We Got Here 24:51 The Future of Housing: Predi...

Mel Mattison, an entrepreneur, certified financial planner, and author of the new book "Quoz" joins Who Knows to discuss the stock market, economics, gold, and more. We discuss ⁠Mel's 10 predictions⁠ from New Year's Eve 2024... that have been shockingly accurate. Chapters 00:00 Frustrations with Financial Media 02:50 Market Dynamics and Economic Shifts 05:57 The Role of AI in the...

Daniel Sempere Pico is an entrepreneur, personal brand advisor, Bitcoiner, and citizen of the world (currently in Dubai). Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:56 Global Journey: From Spain to Dubai 05:57 Understanding Dubai: Culture and Family Life 09:00 Real Estate Ventures: From Brokerage to Business Ownership 12:00 Transitioning to Bitcoin: A New Path 14:59 Comparing Offline and Online Business Model...

Tom Luongo is a geopolitical analyst, financial commentator, and author of "Gold Goats n' Guts," where he provides insights on global finance, politics, and the precious metals market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 08:55 The Role of Cheating in Elections 15:41 Generational Perspectives on Politics 35:18 The Federal Reserve and Powell's Stance 42:40 Trump's Role in Future Changes 53:03 The Future of...

Mel Mattison, an entrepreneur, certified financial planner, and author of the new book "Quoz" joins Who Knows to discuss financial markets under a Trump presidency. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current Events Overview 02:59 Market Volatility and Predictions 05:56 The Role of Gold and Bitcoin in Current Markets 09:11 Banking Sector Dynamics Post-Election 11:52 Central Banks and Their Influence 1...

Tasha Rosales is a certified nutrition coach, the founder of Wellness Homemade, and the most prolific food label reader on Instagram. Chapters 00:00 Tasha's Journey with Gestational Diabetes 03:03 Understanding Diabetes and Nutrition 06:12 Becoming a Nutrition Coach 08:54 Nutrition for Kids: Trends and Challenges 13:56 The Evolution of Breakfast Choices 16:59 Current Trends in Children's Nutrition...

Fred Krueger is an investor, entrepreneur, Stanford PhD, author, and Bitcoin maximalist. We recorded this just before the election. You'll notice in the first question that we don't know the outcome yet. Everything Fred says still holds up though. Chapters 00:00 Capital Allocation and Political Influence 02:51 The Impact of ETFs on Bitcoin 06:09 Understanding Bitcoin's Market Potential 09:03 The F...

Professor Tobias Straumann is one of the most renowned economic historians in Switzerland and the author of "1931: Debt, Crisis, and the Rise of Hitler." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Economic and Monetary History 02:58 The Impact of the Treaty of Versailles 06:04 The Economic Landscape of the 1920s 08:54 The Prelude to the 1931 Crisis 12:00 The 1931 Financial Catastrophe 14:49 The Global Repercu...

Anna Rosling Rönnlund is the co-author of Factfulness, one of my favorite books. Factfulness provides a truthful and positive perspective on the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:56 The Role of Social Media and the Internet 05:55 The Decline of Extreme Poverty 09:26 The Relationship Between Economic Development and Birth Rates 22:45 Work-Life Balance and Birth Rates 25:55 The Effects of COVID...

Dr. Ken Berry shares his personal journey from obesity and pre-diabetes to reclaiming his health through a paleo, primal, low-carb, and eventually carnivore diet. Chapters 00:00 Dr. Ken Berry's Personal Journey 02:12 The Awakening: Lack of Nutrition Training in Medical School 06:14 Debunking the 'Eat Less, Move More' Myth 08:11 The Principles of a Proper Human Diet 10:36 The Role of An...

Mel Mattison, an entrepreneur, certified financial planner, and author of the new book "Quoz" joins Who Knows to discuss the history of central banking. QUOZ BOOK GIVEAWAY! Want a copy of Quoz?? Subscribe to Who Knows (Spotify or YouTube), then fill out this form: https://forms.gle/nstDhHfoPnXFjCeC8 I'll send the book to the FIRST 5 PEOPLE. Quoz is a financial thriller in which Quant...

Tom Luongo is a geopolitical analyst, financial commentator, and author of "Gold Goats n' Guts," where he provides insights on global finance, politics, and the precious metals market. Chapters 00:00 The Intersection of Chemistry and Writing 05:19 The Value of Systemic Thinkers 09:14 Uncovering Motives Behind Political Events 17:57 The Demoralization Campaign 19:44 The Need for Accou...

Kevin Dalton discusses his experience living in California and his move to Idaho. Dalton shares his journey from working in radio to running for office in LA to leaving the state altogether. In this episode, Kevin and I mostly discuss the concept of the homeless industrial complex, where the problem of homelessness is perpetuated for financial gain. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00...

Dave Collum is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at Cornell, an investor, and the author of the annual report, "Dave Collum's Year in Review." This is Dave's second appearance on Who Knows (part 1 is here). As you know with Dave, it's hard to pick a title for the podcast. This one touches on 17 topics (AI tells me), not just one. Technical note: Sorry about the A/V quality! The local file didn't re...

Peter Stark is an adventurer, historian, and New York Times best-selling author. In today's episode, Peter and I discuss the personal adventures that influenced his writing. Then, we talk about his best-selling book, "Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Early Life and C...

Martin Gurri, is a Cuban immigrant to the US, a former CIA analyst, and author of 'The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium.' Chapters 00:00 Growing up in Cuba and immigrating to the US 11:33 The challenges faced by millennials 22:45 Martin's time at the CIA 32:49 The role of the public in shaping movements 45:49 The future of democracy 49:12 Artificia...

Jeff Booth is an entrepreneur, investor, and author. Jeff's book, The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future , made a profound impact on my view of the world. In today's episode, Jeff and I discuss how Bitcoin will re-price real estate by removing its monetary premium. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Bitcoin Journey 03:04 The Impact of COVID and Money Printing 07...

Robert Malone, MD, is an internationally recognized scientist/physician and the original inventor of mRNA vaccination as a technology. However, a search of his name online will yield a very different, coordinated defaming of his character and career. My co-host today, Brandon, and I got the chance to speak to Robert about a range of topics: Chapters 01:09 The Salk Institute and Jonas Salk 11:17 Id...