The Zach Foust Show

Send us Fan Mail Today, we aim to prove that the Epstein files are not a hoax. The victims, the villains, the money exchangers, the transporters, and more. None of it is a hoax, and we will dive through a quick history and a modern-day update on why that is. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What’s really happening in Gaza? In this episode of the Zach Foust Show, I sit down with CEOLawyer Ali Jamal Awad, a Palestinian-American attorney, to break down the truth behind the Gaza conflict and the history that led us here. We dig into: The roots of the conflict from the Balfour Declaration to 1948 and 1967 Why Gaza remains under siege and what “ethnic cleansing” means in t...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #25 Freddie Smith joins me on ZFS 24 to pull back the curtain on what life really costs in America right now. We walk through the data on wages, rent, mortgage payments, child care, used cars, utilities, and why a “starter home” now requires starter-CEO money. If you’re under 35 and feel like you have to be extraordinary just to live an ordinary life, this one’s for you. We...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #23 Our economy is cracking, and the headlines don’t even cover half of it. I sat down with Robert from @Infranomics to break down what’s really happening with inflation, debt, housing affordability, and the Fed’s next moves. We talk about why families are struggling, what the numbers actually show, and how the cracks in the system are starting to widen. If you’ve been wond...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #22 America isn’t just “cooling off”—it’s stuck in a full-on housing emergency. The real blockers aren’t headlines or rate cuts; they’re zoning walls, builder costs, and broken first-time buyer financing. Until policy hits those three levers—reforming zoning, incentivizing truly affordable builds, and giving first-time buyers a real rate/closing-cost edge—prices won’t budge...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #21 The economy isn’t shaped like a “V” or a “U” anymore—it’s a K. The top keeps rising through asset ownership, while the bottom gets stuck paying higher costs with fewer chances to build wealth. Housing, stocks, cars, childcare—every entry point into the American dream has gotten more expensive, while the wealthy own more of it all. The divide isn’t about working harder—i...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #20 Trump Tracker document https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VNPGRB5ZcrxxIk_27Mmbe10nxc5wyCuHJPpD4ZGSvEU/edit?usp=sharing We’re seven months into the Trump administration and keeping a close eye on his five big housing promises. From affordability to supply, rates, and regulatory costs, I’ve built the Trump Tracker to cut through the noise with raw, unbiased data. In...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #19 Robert, better known online as Infranomics (@infraa_), is a Southern California-based macroeconomics commentator and self-described "macro nerd" who joined X in June 2021 and began on youtube just a few months ago. With a background in analyzing financial systems, he gained prominence as a contributor to discussions on the "Silent Depression"—a term...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #18 Will the Fed lower its rate? And should it even matter to you? https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/UNRATE https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category-line-chart.htm https://www.newyorkfed.org/markets/reference-rates/effr https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MORTGAGE30US https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/bond/tmubmusd30y?countrycode=...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #17 We pulled together what I’m calling the Avengers of housing and private equity — James Lee, Tiffany C, and Freddy Smith — to have the kind of conversation the headlines won’t give you. We’re talking about the real drivers behind the housing affordability crisis, why the wealth gap just keeps getting bigger, and how private equity keeps winning while first-time buyers ca...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #16 Big questions are swirling after a major jobs report revision cast doubt on the numbers. Tariffs are moving through the supply chain and could drive housing costs higher. Meanwhile, new developments tied to the Epstein network are fueling calls for more transparency and accountability. Stay tuned, because here, we break down housing, growing wealth gaps, and the economy...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #15 America’s most followed real estate agent joins the show—and doesn’t hold back. Glennda Baker and I talk about everything that’s really broken in today’s housing market: investor takeovers, Gen Z getting priced out, seller delusion, and why we’re headed toward a generation of renters if nothing changes. Glennda drops wisdom, numbers, and real stories that hit hard—from...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #14 All sources used in today's show: https://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/n_7912/ https://cbs12.com/news/local/judge-releases-2006-pbc-grand-jury-documents-in-jeffrey-epstein-criminal-case-sex-trafficking-and-rape-allegations-palm-beach-county-south-florida-news-july-1-2024?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maison_de_L%27Amitie?utm_source=chatgpt...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #13 Home prices are crazy high right now, and the drama between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell over interest rates is heating up. Trump wants lower rates, but does the Fed really have the power to make that happen? We're diving into how the bond market, inflation, and the Fed’s decisions are impacting mortgage rates, and why a quick fix could make things worse. Let&apo...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #12 Home prices are at an all-time high, but sales are at an all-time low. Let's dive into why that’s happening and what it’ll take for the market to shift. Could it take a major financial crash like 2008, or is there a different path? Let's also explore how corporate investors are impacting affordability and whether new solutions can help get homes into the hands...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #11 | Reacting to the Week (Jerome Powell, Housing Market, & Trump DRAMA) We’re diving into the ongoing drama between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, looking at the fiery exchange and what it means for the economy. Trump is threatening to fire Powell, and we’re breaking down the fallout from that—along with the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarte...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #10 It’s been 178 days since Trump took office, and his promises to slash rates, cut regulatory costs, and make housing more affordable are still in play. Today, we’re diving into the numbers—home prices, mortgage costs, bills in Congress, and whether a housing crash is on the horizon. With a healthier market than we saw in January, we’ll break down what’s actually happenin...

Send us Fan Mail Jerome Powell’s got an impossible decision to make. Should he lower rates or hold steady? Donald Trump’s pushing for cuts, but Powell’s sticking to his guns—for now. With high rates and a tough housing market, what’s next? Will prices drop enough to make homes more affordable, or are we stuck in a never-ending cycle of uncertainty? Let’s break it down and figure out what this all...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #8 The Epstein cover-up is happening right in front of our eyes. We are being instructed to follow the misspoken and nervous words of Pam Bondi; the seemingly defensive words (and hands) of Donald Trump; and to accept that Mrs. Maxwell is not really behind bars for orchestrating an organized s** ring. No, instead it was only Epstein, the CCTV footage of him is legit and Ale...

Send us Fan Mail  ZFS Ep #7 We’re at a crossroads in the economy, and there’s drama brewing between Jerome Powell and Donald Trump. This time, the stakes are even higher. We're looking at a future where the age of easy money could be back, and while that sounds good on the surface, it comes with serious consequences. Home prices may rise, the wealth gap will widen, and inflation could get wor...

Send us Fan Mail ZFS Ep #6 The Federal Reserve is flying blind right now. Jerome Powell’s been called out by Trump, and I’m not seeing anyone talking about the real economic evils we’re facing. Stagflation is creeping in—stagnant wages and skyrocketing costs—and the Fed’s tools are barely keeping us afloat. They’re basing everything on outdated survey data that’s not even capturing the full pictur...

Send us Fan Mail Where does our economy stand? How can we fix this? How do we WIN? | ZFS Ep #3 A breakdown of where the U.S. economy currently stands, focusing on key issues like inflation, stagnation, and wealth inequality. The challenges facing the housing market, rising costs of living, and the Federal Reserve's actions are examined. The conversation explores the role of government and pri...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with  @Fmsmith319  on the Housing Affordability Crisis, Growing Wealth Gap, & Who's to Blame. | ZFS Ep #4 Freddy Smith and I dive deep into the affordability crisis and the widening wealth gap that’s taking a toll on nearly every generation today. Freddy’s path from actor to real estate expert gives him a rare insight into the systemic issues that are driving...

Send us Fan Mail Is housing about to flip? |  ZFS Ep #5 The housing market is facing some tough questions: Are prices going to drop? Is this a repeat of 2008? With affordability at an all-time low, I dive into what’s really happening in the market right now. Despite rising fears, we're not seeing a nationwide crash just yet—though cooling prices in certain regions suggest a shift is happening...

Send us Fan Mail The Fed's next move, how to heal housing, & can the Federal Reserve save us | ZFS Ep #2 The complex challenges facing the U.S. economy today, particularly for asset owners, are explored in this episode. Key issues like inflation, stagflation, and the growing national debt are examined for their impact on financial stability. The Federal Reserve’s role, from controlling in...