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Money is not disappearing overnight, it is losing power right in front of you. A small group is driving most of the market, owning the majority of stocks and making up over half of all consumer spending. At the same time, a large portion of Americans are feeling tighter budgets, higher grocery bills, and less buying power every single month.

This is what a k-shaped economy looks like. One side continues to move up while the other gets squeezed. The gap is not staying the same, it is widening.

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If you want to understand why everything feels like chaos, start with the incentives. We talk about war goals that keep shifting, why nobody defines what “winning” even means, and how panic and turmoil can be used to push massive changes.

Then we get into the money side: Citizens United, why money got treated like speech, and how that opened the floodgates for influence. We also break down the BlackRock timeline from 2008, the bailouts, and how power grows when the system gets “saved.”

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The stock market is ripping, but the stuff that actually hits your life is still up. Gas, crude, fertilizer. None of it is back to pre war levels, yet the S&P is flirting with 7000. That disconnect is the point of this episode. 

We break down the Iran update through the only lens that matters, oil and shipping, including the Strait of Hormuz noise, the China angle, and why the narrative keeps changing depending on the day. 

Then we pivot to the Fed drama nobody is covering enough. Powell’s cl...

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Cabin Fever 5 gets back into the economy and why normal people feel trapped. We start with how the Iran war is already pushing mortgage rates higher, then break down the math behind housing affordability and why the “starter home” is becoming unreachable for most households.

From there, we talk inflation truthfully: the inflation rate going down does not mean prices come down. We get into modern monetary theory, bonds, and why the system has been designed to benefit asset holders while squeezing wages, jobs, and buying power. Then we connect it all...

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This is not a “hot take” episode. This is a dominoes episode.

We lay out six dominoes that connect the Iran war to your day to day life: fuel, food, famine, the Fed, the freeze, and the real end result, freedom. If the Strait of Hormuz stays unstable and oil stays elevated, everything downstream gets more expensive: shipping, manufacturing, groceries, and the basic cost of living.

Then we show the fertilizer problem that nobody is talking about enough. Urea spikes hit farmers at the worst time of year, and they...

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The headlines are already calling it a win. The war is “over.” Iran “blinked.” We “won.” Cool. Define the win.

In this episode, we walk through the actual timeline of statements, threats, and reversals and ask the only question that matters: what box got checked. Regime change? No. Uranium enrichment stopped? No proof. Missiles stopped? Not even close. And now we’re supposed to celebrate because the Strait of Hormuz might reopen, after it was already open before all this started.

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The Zach Foust Show features Hunter Howell, a political pundit focused on economic corruption and insider trading. We break down Citizens United and why it opened the floodgates for super PACs and dark money. Then we get into how politicians build war chests, why both parties get funded by the same interests, and how much of Congress is really run by staff behind the scenes.

From there, we connect the corruption conversation to the bigger headlines, Iran, oil, and why markets can move off narratives and even presidential tweets. We wrap...

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The Rothschild name shows up thousands of times in the Epstein files, but almost nobody in media wants to touch it. Today we break down who the Rothschilds are, why they mattered historically, and why they still matter now. We walk through the “corruption map”, the Balfour Declaration and the early banking timeline, then connect it to modern names like Les Wexner, Jeffrey Epstein, and Alan Dershowitz.

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Today I sit down with Erik from Pathlayer to break down the crypto corruption web. We talk Trump family meme coins, World Liberty Financial, and why most crypto starts centralized with insiders controlling supply. We also get into Bitcoin vs crypto, how meme coins are designed to pull value from the public, and why stablecoins like Tether and USDC may be changing the banking system faster than most people realize. We finish by connecting the dots across Ripple, political money, big institutions, and why this whole space rewards attention more than truth.

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Why are we in Iran right now, and who is actually driving the decision making. Zach and Joe sit down with Julian Andreoli  @DropSiteNews   a Capitol Hill correspondent, to break down what lawmakers are saying in public, what they avoid, and why the official explanations keep shifting.

We talk about lobbying, money, media narratives, and why “winning” in a conflict like this is so hard to define. Then we get into the deeper questions people keep asking, including the Epstein file angle, censorship pressure, and what this could turn into if the wa...

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Cabin Fever is back. Zach, Sean, and Joe sit down for an unscripted weekly style breakdown of what’s been happening, and what feels real versus what feels like noise. We start with a brutal hearing moment that set the tone for the week, then zoom out to the Iran, Israel, and U.S. involvement question and why people are so frustrated.

From there we talk about how fast misinformation spreads online, how propaganda works, and why major stories like the Epstein files still feel locked behind redactions and leverage. We al...

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Cabin fever is setting in, and the bigger picture feels impossible to ignore. We talk about why a “side hustle” isn’t extra income anymore, how Super Bowl ads felt like a snapshot of the future, and why so many people feel trapped between staying informed and protecting their peace.

Then we dig into the culture war layer: selective outrage, politics swallowing religion, and what happens when people stop trusting institutions, media, and even reality itself. From there, the conversation turns toward the bigger web: elite connections, global power plays, and why th...

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More Epstein updates and a timeline that keeps getting darker. We react to new comments around the Epstein files, dig into why key names were still redacted, and trace the connections between Les Wexner, the Mega Group, and major political influence. Then we follow the thread into shipping power, Greenland, and Ron Lauder’s link to Benjamin Netanyahu, plus the Fed chair connection through Kevin Warsh. This one is a fast moving web of names, money, and influence, with a reminder at the end to stay grounded and protect your energy. 

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 Zach sits down with Ryan for a wide ranging conversation about the patterns shaping the economy and everyday life. They talk about how money and power move through central banks, debt cycles, and financial incentives that most people never see. From there, the discussion shifts into the growing push toward digital identity systems, what “control” can look like in the real world, and why so many people feel like the rules keep changing for normal families. They also zoom out to talk about how fear, distraction, and information overload shape our behavior, and what...

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A new Fed chair may be coming in May and the name on the board is Kevin Warsh. In this episode we walk through Warsh’s public track record on inflation, the political pressure around Jerome Powell, and why mortgage rates do not simply follow Fed decisions.

Then it gets deeper. We map the relationships behind Warsh through the Lauder family, the Greenland angle, and what shows up inside the newly released Epstein files. This is a timeline episode, focused on what we can actually verify, what looks suspicious, and why it...

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The world feels like it is getting louder, darker, and more chaotic. In this podcast we talk through why everything feels so unstable right now, from inflation and rising costs, to energy prices, propaganda, and the way technology and power are reshaping daily life. We also hit housing and zoning, AI data centers and electricity demand, and why it feels like the pressure keeps stacking for regular people.

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Zach sits down with Certified Financial Strategist Miguel Landa for a practical conversation on managing your money. They talk about paying yourself first, how to get out of credit card debt, and where a high-yield savings account fits when you are building a buffer. They also get into subscription creep, how consumer habits keep people stuck, and why you have to break the algorithm if you want your future to look different.

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Luke joins Zach to talk about what to do when everything feels heavy and isolating. They get real about going viral overnight, finding your people, and why joy and community are the only way to keep moving forward. Simple actions you can take today, like helping one person and changing one mind before November.

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Prospera is a private charter city experiment in Honduras, and it may be the blueprint behind the new Freedom Cities push and why Greenland keeps showing up in the headlines. We break down the promise of affordable housing, then the concern critics raise about corporate towns, deregulation, and who benefits most. We also connect the PayPal Mafia and crypto world to the funding and influence surrounding this idea, and why some people think Greenland is the next move.

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00:00 Intro and the 2026 question
01:33 The three Fs foundation fuel fire
02:06 Debt clock and the 3 D’s
04:23 Dollar history and petrodollar setup
05:55 Inflation truth and the deflation myth
10:17 Buy now pay later for groceries
14:34 Powell claims 2% is coming
16:20 AI is killing entry jobs
24:20 Tariffs and why you pay
40:05 Banks needing emergency cash
48:04 Why money printing returns
55:59 Dollar collapse and stablecoin shift
1:09:16 The cog in the machine story
1:17:42 Final message and prayer

This conversation takes a hard look at where th...

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Real change doesn’t come from motivation or waiting for a new year. It comes from fixing your baseline, feeding your mind, choosing silence, embracing discomfort, investing instead of consuming, moving your body, thinking consciously, and putting your life on paper. These eight habits rebuild your confidence, reset your brain, and pull you out of the loops that keep you stuck. Start today and you reinvent who you become. 

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 Politics feels broken because hope is being stripped out of the system. This conversation breaks down how money, power, housing, healthcare, technology, and social media are reshaping trust in government and why real change still depends on people staying engaged, informed, and organized. 

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 Millions are living paycheck to paycheck and wondering what they’re doing wrong. This episode breaks down eight practical steps you can follow to finally get control of your money, build a surplus, attack debt, grow real wealth, and protect yourself in an economy that feels stacked against you. No fluff. Just clear steps you can start today. 

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The Federal Reserve has quietly confirmed what the bond market, the labor data, and inflation signals have been showing for months: quantitative easing is likely coming back. Since the first episode of this podcast, we’ve been tracking the cracks in the system, from weakening job numbers to rising long-term yields and the growing strain on government debt, and now the Fed’s own language points to a return to balance sheet expansion.

In this video, I break down why QE is becoming unavoidable in 2025 and share three practical things you can...

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Jeb Baugh is a sharp, plain-spoken voice on culture and politics, known for asking tough questions and backing them up with receipts. Fresh off a moment with Glenn Beck at TPUSA last week, Jeb joins the show to dig into media narratives, free speech, and what Gen Z actually thinks about the future. In this episode, we get beyond headlines into first-principles thinking, practical solutions, and why honest debate still matters.

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Reviewing the last year of housing tells a very real story. Prices shifted, supply climbed, mortgage rates fought the bond market, and the promises around affordability are still missing in action. I break down what actually changed, what did not, and what 2026 may look like for anyone trying to buy a home.

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Our economy is shifting faster than anyone wants to admit. Gold is surging, the dollar is weakening, assets are separating the classes, and AI is reshaping the job market. This episode breaks down where the cracks are forming and what you can actually do to protect yourself. Your brain, your body, your assets, your skills. Fight for you while the system keeps moving. 

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I sat down with Devil Doc to talk about the truth behind the American dream, why our economy feels impossible to climb, and how billionaires keep winning while working families fall further behind. We got real about housing, inflation, corruption, and what it will take for this country to actually change. 

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In this episode Zach walks through the five real reasons housing is so expensive right now and why the usual headlines miss the point. He talks about Jerome Powell and rates, BlackRock and private equity, builders and profit, boomers holding assets, and the split between people who have assets and people who do not. If you are trying to understand why buying a home feels impossible and what is actually broken in the system, this episode gives you a clear, honest breakdown in...

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In this episode, Zach talks about what happens after the fracture. He walks through the four phases of fallout and what each one teaches you about staying grounded when everything around you starts to shift. This isn’t about doom and gloom, it’s about awareness, growth, and the real-life process of building back better. If you’ve ever felt like the world flipped upside down, this conversation will help you see the steps, the lessons, and the perspective that comes with moving through it.

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 The cracks in America’s economy are getting harder to ignore. From the weakening dollar and wage crisis to skyrocketing living costs and government overspending, Zach breaks down the 13 major fault lines leading to a financial reset. This is part one of three, revealing why the fallout may be closer than you think. 

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The Federal Reserve is facing a historic decision as Jerome Powell battles stagflation, job losses, and rising inflation. Zach breaks down how rate cuts, weak bonds, and the Fed’s hidden money printing could shape the next phase of America’s economy and who really benefits when the markets move.

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Bryan Andrews opens up about speaking truth through music, the backlash he faced, and what it means to stand for justice in a divided America. From immigration to religion to billionaires controlling politics, this episode is a wake up call for anyone wondering where the real America went.

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Former presidential candidate Gabriel Cornejo joins Zach to expose how corruption, automation, and big money are reshaping America. From AI taking jobs in Vegas to private equity buying homes and the fight for real political reform, this episode challenges everything you thought you knew about the system.

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The system isn’t broken, it’s built this way. Zach, Tony, and Corey break down why America hasn’t had a social revolt, how corporate power replaced local control, and why real change starts with rebuilding communities from the ground up.

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I am not a financial advisor, please do not buy sell or invest in anything to do with assets, futures, shorts, or any overall investment / holding based on anything I did or did not say.

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Propaganda isn’t just a foreign concept. It’s everywhere. Zach and James Li break down how to recognize modern propaganda, who benefits from it, and how to find truth in a world flooded with misinformation and manipulation.

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Owning a home used to be the first step into the American Dream. Today, young families and hard-working people are being priced out, gaslit, and left behind. Zach breaks down why the system is failing, who it’s built to protect, and why homeownership still matters for building wealth.

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2008 wasn’t just a housing crash — it was a takedown built by bankers, politicians, and hidden players like Epstein. Zach exposes the timeline, the villains, and how the free market was rigged against everyday Americans

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