Episode 3: A conversation about the housing market takes a hard turn into whether money is even real. Realtor and creator Zach Foust joins Makenzie to talk gold, fiat currency, and the systems that determine who gets to build wealth. Turns out real money might be about as made up as Monopoly money.
RESOURCES:
Learn about the Georgist (basically socialist) roots of Monopoly: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/ruthless-monopolys-secret-history
GUEST:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zacharyloft
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zachary.loft
Zach Foust Show: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachFoustShow
MAK:
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@makenziemizell
IG: https://instagram.com/makenziemizell
Patreon: https://patreon.com/makenziemizell
Website: https://makenziemizell.com
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 Understanding the Housing Market
03:54 Housing as a Symbol of Power
07:06 The Value of Gold in Economic Discussions
10:48 Generational Perspectives on Housing
13:48 Bridging the Gap in Economic Conversations
16:54 The Impact of Economic Policies on Housing
19:12 The Future of Currency and Trust
25:47 The Emotional Ties to Currency
26:41 The Future of the Dollar and Global Currency
27:46 Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Value Debate
28:56 The Financial Identity Complex
31:50 The Disconnect of Wealth and Community
34:35 Paths to Political Change
38:45 The Role of Local Action
41:54 Unity in the Face of Division
48:43 Clarifying Perspectives on Israel and Judaism
