Watchdog on Wall Street

Chris Markowski discusses the alarming trend of young voters leaning towards socialism, the disconnect between political promises and economic realities, the deterioration of public safety, and the crisis in education. He emphasizes the need for informed voting and the importance of addressing societal issues to secure a better future for America.

Chris Markowski discusses the intersection of faith and financial principles, reflecting on societal issues and the current economic landscape. He emphasizes the importance of understanding financial realities, the role of faith in guiding moral decisions, and the need for action in troubling times. The conversation also covers labor market challenges, the impact of tariffs on businesses, and historical lessons on economic management.

Chris Markowski discusses the harsh realities of the financial world, reflecting on the impact of 9/11, the ongoing challenges of war, and the dangers of alternative investments. He emphasizes the importance of financial freedom and the need for transparency in the advisory industry. Markowski also critiques the buy now, pay later economy and the implications of government spending and national debt on the economy.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  History is repeating itself—welcome back to 2008. A major subprime auto lender just went bankrupt, and here's the kicker: they were handing out car loans to illegal immigrants and still managed to get a AAA rating from the agencies. In this episode:Why Wall Street keeps betting on junk debt that's destined to failHow rating agencies rubber-stamp nonsense—and get paid to do itWhy bailouts are baked into the system, no matter how reckless the playWhat this collapse signals for the broader economyYou can't make this up. The question is—how many more of these “surprises” will there be?

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The New York Times falsely attributed anti-Semitic remarks to Charlie Kirk—when in reality, he was critiquing the statement. Yet liberals ran with the headline, branding him an anti-Semite before the paper quietly slipped in a tiny correction. Another example of why the so-called “liberal Bible” keeps losing credibility.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  In states like West Virginia, you need over 1,200 hours of training and multiple exams just to cut hair—but to become a magistrate judge, all you need is to be 21, have a GED, and a clean record. These judges set bail, issue warrants, and preside over criminal cases without ever stepping foot in law school. Is this common-sense accessibility or a dangerous lowering of standards in the justice system?

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Bad news is good news on Wall Street—but not for the rest of us. Jobless claims are climbing, inflation is still squeezing families, and the government's interest bill alone now tops $1.2 trillion a year. In this episode:Why the Fed's “dual mandate” creates perverse incentives in the marketsThe real numbers behind gas, food, housing, and wages over the last five yearsHow endless government spending and tariffs keep making life more expensiveWhy only 1 in 4 Americans now believe they can improve their standard of livingThe markets may cheer, but Main Street is buckling. At some point, the truth has to break through the spin.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Once a global leader in learning, America's K–12 education system is now in alarming decline. National test scores show nearly half of high school seniors can't handle basic math, and a third struggle with simple reading—yet graduation rates keep rising due to lowered standards and grade inflation. Schools are ditching homework, easing requirements, and prioritizing equity policies over academic rigor, leaving millions unprepared for college or the workforce. With absenteeism up, behavior worsening, and achievement gaps widening, the U.S. faces an educational collapse that demands a complete reset before an entire generation is left behind.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Despite years of recovery talk since COVID, inflation has wiped out household income gains, leaving median earnings stuck at 2019 levels. Rising costs for essentials like housing, healthcare, and insurance are pushing families into a financial hamster wheel, while only high earners see modest gains. Without real wage growth and relief from soaring prices, the gap between the cost of living and the average paycheck keeps widening—making the American dream feel increasingly out of reach.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Epstein, Trump, and Occam's Razor—sometimes the simplest explanation is the truest one. The latest revelations about Epstein's “birthday book” have unleashed a storm of denial, spin, and political theater. In this episode:Why both parties want you distracted from the real Epstein storyThe absurdity of pretending Trump's letter was planted decades in advanceHow elites—left and right—use scandals as leverage against each otherWhy Occam's Razor cuts through the noise: if you knew Epstein, admit itWhat this circus tells us about corruption, cover-ups, and the UnipartyThe Epstein scandal isn't just about one letter—it's about how deep the rot goes.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Charlie Kirk's assassination has shaken America to its core. For many, it feels like 9/11 all over again—a moment of dread, anger, and clarity about what's at stake. In this episode:Why Charlie Kirk's voice was so dangerous to the status quoHow his faith and intellect made him a true threat to secular AmericaThe history of martyrs—from Socrates to JFK—and what Charlie's death means in that lineageWhy his loss must spark a new generation to carry the mantleThe one solution Charlie believed could truly save AmericaHe was brilliant, fearless, and faithful. Now the question is—will his death be in vain, or will it ignite millions to take up his fight?

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A young woman is murdered on a Charlotte tram while passengers watch and do nothing. In this raw episode, Chris digs into what that silence says about us—from the bystander effect and broken policing to policies that empty jails and empty souls. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:The Charlotte video and the bystander effect—why people freeze, and how to break itPolicy rot vs. moral rot: it isn't either/orWhy communities need faith, family, and standards—not more slogansPractical fixes: consequences for violent offenders, protecting the public, rebuilding civic courageHard to watch. Harder not to learn from. The question isn't “who's to blame?”—it's “who will stand up?”

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The Trump administration has announced a crackdown on pharmaceutical advertising, requiring drug companies to disclose more side effects and comply with stricter rules on misleading ads. With 25% of cable ad revenue tied to Big Pharma, the move threatens billions in spending—and could reshape how Americans see (and demand) prescription drugs. Transparency for patients or a blow to the media-industrial complex? This could be just the start.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The Federal Reserve's credibility is cracking—and Scott Bessent just laid out why. From “gain of function” monetary policy to endless bailouts, the Fed has turned itself into a political machine. In this episode:How the Fed's post-2008 power grab set the stage for today's instabilityWhy “independence” at the Fed is more myth than realityHow reckless QE and regulatory failure fueled bank collapsesWhy both parties let the Fed keep breaking the rulesThe Fed was meant to stabilize markets. Instead, it's become the problem.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Rand Paul is under fire after criticizing Trump's drone strike on a Venezuelan boat. Social media mobs—many likely bots—lynched him online while MAGA influencers cheered the president. Chris breaks down:Why glorifying killing without due process is a dangerous slopeRand Paul's consistency on unchecked military power, from Obama drones to todayThe hypocrisy of ignoring Big Pharma's death toll while blowing up “drug boats”Why invading Mexico or drone wars won't solve America's fentanyl crisisThe Constitution matters—even when it's unpopular.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  History is clear—empires fall when debt takes over. From Rome to Spain to modern America, reckless spending always ends the same way. In this episode, Chris breaks down:Why John Adams, Cicero, and even Churchill warned us about debt centuries agoHow $37 trillion in debt and rising interest costs could spark a U.S. crisisWhy “modern monetary theory” is nothing but a dangerous lieWhat past collapses teach us about our own futureThe writing is on the wall. The only question is whether America will wake up before it's too late.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The Bureau of Labor Statistics just issued the largest jobs revision in history — over 900,000 fewer jobs than originally reported. While the market shrugs it off as “priced in,” the reality paints a weaker labor market than Washington wants to admit. With Americans reporting record-low confidence in finding new work and faith in BLS data fading, this revision underscores what many already suspected: the economy's “gangbuster” job growth was a fugazi all along.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A new Rasmussen poll shows 53% of voters under 40 want a socialist president in 2028. Even more shocking, capitalism's favorability has slipped to just 54% nationwide. Chris breaks down:Why this isn't real capitalism—it's cronyism and regulatory captureHow government bailouts, subsidies, and property taxes distort the free marketWhy the “dumb vote” has always been the deciding factor in U.S. politicsWhy passing a basic citizenship test should be a requirement to voteFrom motor voter laws to “rock the vote,” we've lowered the bar for civic engagement—and now we're paying the price.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Treasury Secretary Scott Besson is doubling down on tariffs—even floating the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act as backup if the Supreme Court strikes Trump's plan. Chris breaks it down:Why the trade deficit is 31% worse despite “historic” tariff revenueThe rookie mistake Besson made with tariff fundsWhy America's shipping data proves the economy isn't as strong as claimedThe absurd claim that “any economic model is a tax”Tariffs were supposed to fix the deficit. But what are they doing?

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Midtown skyscrapers sit vacant, commercial real estate delinquencies hit record highs, and banks quietly sit on toxic paper. At nearly 12% delinquency—higher than the 2008 financial crisis—the system is on borrowed time. When it all unravels, expect the same script as always: taxpayer-funded bailouts, media spin, and lectures about why saving reckless banks is “in our best interest.”

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The latest jobs report is a disaster—22,000 lost jobs, a plunge in full-time work, skyrocketing underemployment, and native-born workers pushed out of the labor force. Yet the media response? Spin, denial, and absurd excuses that insult the public's intelligence. From blaming Jerome Powell to bizarre “Chewbacca defense” talking points, it's clear the real unemployment crisis isn't just economic—it's honesty in reporting.

Chris Markowski shares insights from his extensive career in finance, discussing the evolution of his show, the importance of ethical investing, and the challenges faced by the next generation in a rapidly changing financial landscape. He emphasizes the significance of family values in business, the necessity of finding the right financial advisor, and the impact of technology on the finance industry. Markowski also reflects on his proudest moments and offers advice for young entrepreneurs navigating their careers.

Chris Markowski discusses the current economic landscape, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in understanding financial realities. He shares his epiphany regarding the government's potential plans to tax the patent system, the implications of tariffs, and the misleading nature of GDP numbers. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on the job market, the need for compassionate solutions to homelessness, and the role of the Federal Reserve in the economy. McFadden critiques government cash handouts and highlights the importance of fiscal responsibility.

In this episode, Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the ongoing retirement crisis, the flaws in traditional retirement planning, and the importance of staying engaged in life after retirement. He challenges conventional wisdom surrounding retirement, emphasizing the need for a shift in mindset towards wealth building rather than mere financial planning. Markowski also highlights the historical context of retirement and critiques the relationship between big financial firms and their clients, warning against the prevalence of financial scams and the impact of greed and fear in investment decisions.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  As more victims of Jeffrey Epstein come forward, the political establishment seems more intent on protecting powerful names than pursuing justice. From redacted documents to excuses from lawmakers, the pushback against accountability raises a chilling question: how did exposing pedophiles become a partisan “hostile act”? At stake isn't politics—it's the lives of countless victims, and whether America has the courage to confront the truth.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Scott Bessent is floating the idea of a “housing emergency” ahead of the 2026 midterms—and the White House may lean into it this fall. But here's the truth: affordability has collapsed, and government “fixes” could make it worse.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why mortgage rates aren't the real problem—property taxes and insurance areHow government subsidies prop up overpriced homes and flood-zone mansionsThe corporate scam: Wall Street firms buying entire neighborhoods and gaming compsWhy homeownership isn't an “investment”—it's a billYes, America has a housing emergency. The question is whether Washington will solve it—or make it permanent.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Donald Trump says the market dipped because his tariffs were contested. Wrong. The real story? Bond vigilantes are back. Yields are surging worldwide, signaling investors don't trust governments drowning in debt.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why long-term bond yields are climbing despite rate cutsThe $37 trillion debt time bomb no one in Washington will touchHow rising yields—not tariffs—are hammering stocksWhy blaming court cases is gaslighting nonsenseMarkets don't lie. Politicians do. And right now, the bond market is screaming danger.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Wall Street cheers “better-than-expected” earnings, but the truth is darker: profits are driven by layoffs and cost-cutting, not real consumer strength. With debt soaring, tariffs biting, and Washington unwilling to rein in spending, the economy is whistling past the graveyard. The question isn't if a financial reckoning comes — it's when.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Alphabet walks away from its latest antitrust battle without major penalties, echoing the old Microsoft saga. While regulators drag their feet, Google pivots toward AI dominance, Apple keeps cashing in on default search deals, and consumers are left wondering if antitrust law is targeting the wrong fight.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  For decades, the Federal Reserve has been anything but apolitical—from Dodd-Frank's social engineering mandates to Biden's push for racial equity in monetary policy, and even climate activism disguised as financial regulation. Both parties have used the Fed as a political tool, distorting its mission and undermining trust in America's financial system. Instead of guarding price stability, the Fed has caved to political pressure, fueling inflation, bailouts, and handouts that keep Washington in power. The real solution? Stop pretending the Fed can ever be independent—and start questioning whether we need it at all.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Since FDR's time, the dangers of public sector unions have been recognized—from the conflicts of interest in bargaining with politicians to the burden placed on taxpayers. While private sector unions were designed to protect workers from corporate abuse, FDR himself warned that government unions undermined democracy and made strikes by public employees “unthinkable.” Over the decades, political deals expanded their power, leaving taxpayers footing the bill for inflated wages and benefits. Now, with Trump signaling a direct challenge to entrenched public sector unions—especially teachers' unions—the fight is about reclaiming accountability, restoring fairness, and ending the cycle of political handouts.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Shocker: influencers aren't “authentic”—they're getting paid to push talking points. Taylor Lorenz just exposed how top left-wing voices run their posts through progressive channels and cash $8,000 a month to shill. But here's the truth: the right does it too.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:How cable news “debates” are scripted like pro wrestlingHis firsthand stories from Fox green rooms that prove it's all theaterWhy paid punditry on both sides is just narrative-pushing for clicksWhy real debate means facts, not team sportsIt's not news—it's performance. And Americans are the ones being played.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Trump's tariffs just got knocked out by an appeals court—and now the battle heads to the Supreme Court. The big question: do “emergency powers” really cover kettlebells, flatware, and barbells? In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why Trump's tariff strategy is getting shredded in the courtsThe flatware factory cheering tariffs—and why that story isn't the whole pictureHow higher prices are hitting consumers while Washington spins it as “great for America”Why the real issue is picking winners and losers instead of free marketsTariffs aren't free money—they're taxes. And Americans are the ones paying the bill.

In this episode, Chris Markowski discusses various pressing issues affecting society, including the influence of media on public perception, the implications of transgenderism, the consequences of AI, and the ongoing debate surrounding welfare programs. He also touches on the recent Cracker Barrel controversy and the role of social media in shaping public discourse. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the need for honest discussions about these topics and the importance of personal responsibility in addressing societal challenges.

In this episode of the Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris Markowski discusses the realities of the financial world, focusing on the persistence of fraud, government intervention in the economy, and the role of the Federal Reserve. He critiques the political influence on economic policies and emphasizes the need for accountability in financial institutions. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing the housing market and the impact of interest rates on the economy, concluding with a call to action for listeners to engage with these critical issues.

In this episode, Chris Markowski discusses the current financial landscape, emphasizing the importance of understanding economic realities and the need for proactive wealth management. He introduces new initiatives at Markowski Investments aimed at providing positive news and life hacks for younger clients. The conversation delves into the philosophy of wealth building, critiques of private equity investments, and the ethical considerations of Wall Street practices. Chris encourages listeners to ask critical questions about their investments and to be cautious with alternative assets.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The U.S. is on track to hit 120% debt-to-GDP by 2035—a number usually reserved for countries in crisis. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris lays it out:Why tariffs and “record revenue” are just smoke and mirrorsHow M2 money supply is at its highest level everWhy America is printing and borrowing like there's no tomorrowWhat happens when deficits keep piling up uncheckedThe numbers don't lie. The question is—how much longer can we pretend everything's “awesome”?

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Social media isn't debate—it's a sewer of zingers and one-liners designed to “own” the other side. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris explains:Why he won't waste time arguing with strangers onlineHow real debate is supposed to work—and what we've lostWhy the big club in DC wants us fighting each otherThe difference between finding truth and just landing a clever punchlineIt's time to raise the level of conversation—or walk away.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris unpacks the growing storm around Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, Trump's trial balloon to oust Jerome Powell, and what it all means for America's central bank. From mortgage fraud allegations and social media witch hunts to the dangerous precedent of presidents strong-arming monetary policy, Chris takes listeners through the history, the hypocrisy, and the high stakes of turning the Fed into a political pawn.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Donald Trump says he wants full control over the Federal Reserve—firing governors until he gets a majority that will slash rates. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why Trump's Fed takeover is dangerous for America's financial credibilityWhy cutting rates won't magically fix the housing marketHow “independence” at the Fed keeps the dollar the world's reserve currencyAnd why giving any president this power—left or right—is a recipe for disasterThis isn't about interest rates. It's about whether America's financial system stays trusted—or turns into a political circus.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Private equity is the hot new sales pitch—and a dangerous trap if you don't know the right questions to ask. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why even Yale's experts struggle to beat the market with private equityThe insane fee structures no one wants to talk aboutHow rising interest rates crush “alternative” returnsWhy you could get locked in with no way out when you need your money mostThe questions that will expose whether your advisor actually understands what they're sellingDon't get duped. If your advisor can't answer these, you know where to find us.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  In this chilling commentary, Chris Markowski confronts a heartbreaking lawsuit claiming AI played a role in a teenager's suicide. From warnings about technology's unchecked power to the real-world consequences of treating machines as confidants, Chris exposes the moral and spiritual dangers of artificial intelligence. What happens when our tools stop serving us—and start guiding us down darker paths?