Watchdog on Wall Street

Chris Markowski discusses the myths surrounding Social Security, the healthcare crisis exacerbated by Obamacare, and the influence of insurance companies on the healthcare system. He also critiques the impact of tariffs on small businesses and emphasizes the need for financial freedom and transparency in the financial world.

 Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, delves into the realities of financial markets, the impact of social media on public perception, and the consequences of government assistance programs. He critiques the GameStop saga, warns against get-rich-quick schemes, and discusses the detrimental effects of welfare dependency on society. Markowski also addresses the issue of usury and its exploitation of vulnerable individuals, while highlighting the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the U.S. The conversation emphasizes the need for financial literacy and personal responsibility in achieving true financial freedom.

Chris Markowski shares his insights on the financial industry, drawing from his extensive experience on Wall Street. He discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by financial advisors, the implications of private equity on investment strategies, and the challenges of retirement savings in the current economic climate. Markowski emphasizes the importance of fiduciary responsibility and warns listeners about the pitfalls of alternative investments and the optimism gap in retirement planning. He also critiques the volatility of gold as an investment and encourages listeners to focus on building wealth through informed decision-making.

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  Before Obamacare, there was a smarter, simpler solution—high-deductible plans paired with health savings accounts. In this nostalgic episode, the host recalls how Markowski Investments once helped clients save thousands through catastrophic coverage that rewarded personal responsibility and smart spending. From Bush-era reforms to the Obamacare overhaul that “blew it all up,” this segment revisits a time when health insurance was about protection, not politics.

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:Trump announces taxpayer-funded investments in quantum computing companies — and Chris calls it what it is: socialismWhy this move mirrors Obama's Solyndra-style boondoggles and creates massive moral hazardThe uncomfortable truth: AOC, Warren, and Trump suddenly sound the same on “government investing”Chris challenges listeners: “Show me one logical, free-market argument for this — I dare you.”To put it bluntly: If government picks winners and losers, that's not capitalism. It's socialism — with a red hat on it.

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  Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, convicted of money laundering and fined billions, just received a presidential pardon—and the timing raises eyebrows. From Trump's new crypto ventures and family-linked investments to a trail of billion-dollar deals tied to Binance, the connections pile up fast. In this episode, the host walks through the facts without commentary (well, almost), leaving listeners to decide whether this is coincidence, cronyism, or just Washington business as usual.

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 self-proclaimed “socially conscious” digital bank, Aspiration, promised investors they could save the planet while padding their portfolios—but it all turned out to be a $248 million fraud. In this fiery commentary, the host compares modern “woke capitalism” to Mad Men–era marketing manipulation, arguing that today's DEI and ESG branding is just the new way to sell self-righteousness. From carbon credit swag bags to fake green audits, this latest collapse shows what happens when virtue signaling replaces due diligence.

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:The media's meltdown over Trump's East Wing renovations — while the national debt hits $38 trillionChris breaks down the numbers: inflation, food stamps, Medicaid, and the real crises no one's talking aboutWhy both the left and right are obsessed with trivial nonsense instead of economic collapseAnd how the media keeps America arguing about wallpaper while the country goes bankruptWake up — the ballroom isn't the problem. The $38 trillion is.

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 is touting massive “investment deals” from Japan and South Korea — $550 billion here, $350 billion there — but Chris digs into the fine print and calls it what it is: a fantasy wrapped in dangerous precedent. These aren't private-sector deals but government-to-government “sovereign wealth” funds giving the U.S. president direct control of hundreds of billions with no congressional oversight. Chris breaks down why the math doesn't add up, why Tokyo and Seoul's voters will never go for it, and why Republicans would be howling if Biden tried the same stunt. Another example, he warns, of party loyalty replacing constitutional principle — and Congress asleep at the wheel.

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  Chris fires back at MAGA critics who accuse him of being anti-Trump, explaining he's an “equal opportunity basher” who praises good policy and calls out bad behavior. This time, he takes aim at Trump for targeting one of the few true constitutional conservatives left in Congress—Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Backed by billionaire donors with shady ties, Trump's allies are trying to oust a man who actually votes his conscience. Chris contrasts Massie and Ran

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  With family health insurance costs now averaging $27,000, the so-called “Affordable Care Act” is looking anything but affordable. Chronic disease expenses, pricey weight-loss drugs, and hospital markups are driving premiums through the roof—while early retirees complain their ACA plans cost more than a cruise. Chris rails against the hypocrisy of both parties: Democrats admit Obamacare's failures yet double down on subsidies, and Republicans sit idle despite a golden chance to scrap the system. From “evaluation add-on” billing scams to “nonprofit” hospitals with sushi bars, this episode drops hard truth bombs about America's broken healthcare racket and the politicians too cowardly to fix it.

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  Chris Markowski calls out the collapsing credibility of mainstream media after MSNBC was caught using years-old stock photos to hype the “No Kings” protest. He breaks down the steep traffic and ratings declines across networks like CNN, Fox, and The New York Times — and why independent platforms like Substack are thriving instead. From fake visuals to partisan spin, Markowski argues that legacy outlets have become parodies of themselves, while real journalism has moved elsewhere.

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  Chris Markowski takes a hard look at the “No Kings” protests and their backers, from Soros to Gates to Rockefeller-linked foundations. What was pitched as a nationwide movement turned into a poorly orchestrated, almost comical parade of tie-dye and purple hair. Markowski breaks down the funding networks, the permanent “protest industrial complex,” and why, despite millions spent, the effort fell flat — leaving many questioning if anyone was actually convinced.

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  Chris Markowski breaks down the Pope's recent condemnation of usury — and why he agrees. From predatory auto loans to student credit card traps and government-backed “affordable” mortgages, Markowski exposes how modern finance often masquerades as help while knowingly pushing people deeper into debt. He explains the moral line between capitalism and exploitation, and why lending practices that profit from desperation aren't just bad economics — they're a sin.

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  Financial watchdog Chris Markowski issues a major warning to investors: private equity firms are targeting financial advisors, buying up small family-run firms at outrageous valuations, and setting the stage for another massive industry shakeup. He explains how this “demonic game of musical chairs” mirrors past Wall Street schemes — from hedge funds to the dot-com bubble — and why investors could soon be stuck in illiquid, overvalued investments they can't escape. If your advisor just sold their business, this episode is a must-listen.

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:The media meltdown over Trump's new White House ballroom — and why the outrage is ridiculousWhy it's probably not taxpayer-funded (and why that matters)A look at America's real estate decay — from Hartford's foreclosed ghost towers to Manhattan's modern eyesoresHow our obsession with building fast and cheap destroyed beauty and valueAnd why maybe — just maybe — it's time to start learning from Rome instead of Excel spreadsheetsWe don't need another skyscraper — we need a wrecking ball and a little taste.

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 gold prices dip, listeners are asking: is it time to buy? Chris breaks down why valuing gold—or any commodity—is trickier than it looks. From shiny bars and rare diamonds to nostalgic baseball cards, he explains why “value” often comes down to belief, sentiment, and timing. Forget the hype—here's what really matters when it comes to sound money, commodities, and knowing when to take profits.

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:Why the U.S. is importing Argentinian beef while American ranchers go brokeHow big processing plants and federal red tape crushed small farmersThe Brooke Rollins excuse vs. the real reason beef prices are soaringHow developers, zoning boards, and both parties are rezoning ranchland into apartment complexesAnd why food security IS national security — but no one in Washington seems to careWe don't need more “Big Ag subsidies.” We need to let ranchers ranch again.

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  Goldman Sachs has coined a new buzzword — the “optimism gap” — to describe Americans who think they're on track for retirement even as most admit they'll outlive their savings. But as Chris Markowski explains, the problem isn't optimism — it's delusion sold by Wall Street and fueled by unrealistic expectations. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, he breaks down why retirement as we know it is a modern invention, why the math behind pensions and Social Security no longer works, and how facing financial reality — not chasing buzzwords — is the key to real freedom and longevity.

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  When government stops fueling the college loan machine, prices fall — fast. Santa Clara Law just “slashed” tuition from $63,000 to $50,000 after new federal caps limited grad school borrowing. But instead of calling it a price cut, they're spinning it as a “pledge scholarship.” In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris Markowski exposes how decades of unlimited student loans inflated higher education costs — and how a simple change in policy proves the market still works when subsidies disappear.

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 Bessent says tariffs aren't a tax — but try telling that to small business owners crushed under $1.2 trillion in new costs. From shoe importers taking out high-interest loans just to stay afloat to everyday Americans paying more for worse products, this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street exposes how protectionism punishes consumers, stifles innovation, and erodes quality. Chris Markowski breaks down why free trade, not tariffs, fuels excellence — and why letting politicians, not markets, decide what we buy always ends in mediocrity.

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 pouring billions into Argentina's sinking economy — and it's not coming back. As the Trump administration pressures major banks to cobble together a $20 billion loan to prop up the collapsing peso, American ranchers and taxpayers are left holding the bag. From failed Argentine bonds to imported beef undercutting U.S. producers, this episode exposes the madness of subsidizing a country notorious for default while our own farmers struggle under crushing regulations. Watchdog on Wall Street breaks down how this bailout betrays “America First” and why history says we're about to get burned — again.

Chris Markowski delves into the political and economic realities affecting society today. He discusses the consequences of government programs, the flaws in the healthcare system, and the impact of bad financial practices. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of the electric vehicle market, the ethical implications of AI, and political commentary on social issues.

 Chris Markowski, known as the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the harsh realities of the financial world, emphasizing the importance of long-term wealth building and the risks associated with Wall Street and crypto trading. He critiques the growing influence of private equity in 401(k) plans and the ethical dilemmas surrounding good money versus bad money. Markowski also highlights the impact of regulations on small banks and the ongoing subprime auto lending crisis, ultimately calling for greater financial integrity and accountability.

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the current state of the financial markets, the impact of recent economic events, and the importance of building a resilient investment portfolio. He emphasizes the dangers of speculative investments, particularly in cryptocurrencies, and shares insights on how to navigate market volatility. Markowski advocates for a long-term investment strategy focused on quality companies and warns against the allure of quick wealth schemes.

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  Welcome to the only business where failure makes you richer — American politics.In this episode:How the climate “crisis” became the biggest financial fraud in historyWhy New Jersey's Phil Murphy turned his state from an energy exporter into a power-price disaster zoneThe truth behind those “clean energy” checks politicians keep cashingFrom Obama's Reinvestment Act to Biden's Inflation Reduction Act — how the grift just keeps getting greenerAnd why voters keep falling for it, one virtue-signaling post at a timeStupid pays — and the politicians laughing all the way to the bank prove it.

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:Why FHA loans are fueling America's housing crisisThe shocking rise of taxpayer-subsidized mortgages for non-citizensHow Biden's FHA policies spiked “loan locks” for immigrants without permanent residencyWhy subsidies don't make homes affordable — they make prices explodeAnd why Trump was right to pull the plug on this broken systemIf you want affordable housing, stop letting Washington rig the market.

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 Big Apple's losing its bite. In this fiery WDOWS episode, the New York City mayoral debate turns into a circus — with Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo, and the self-proclaimed Marxist candidate promising free buses, free groceries, and no prosecution for misdemeanors. Meanwhile, crime runs wild, businesses flee, and taxpayers get squeezed dry. Chris breaks down why NYC's decline isn't just political—it's a warning for every major city chasing “free stuff” at the cost of common sense.

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 cockroaches never left — they just found better hiding spots. In this episode of WDOWS, we go back to the 2023 regional bank meltdown — Silicon Valley, Signature, First Republic — and uncover why the rot in private credit, bad loans, and commercial real estate was never truly cleaned up. From Jamie Dimon's “cockroach” warning to the extend-and-pretend game keeping zombie banks alive, this is a deep dive into Wall Street's dirty secret: the big boys always win, and the small lenders (and borrowers) get crushed.

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  He could've united America—but instead, he tore it apart. In this episode:Why Barack Obama's legacy is division, not hope or changeHow his administration weaponized race and identity politics to fracture the countryThe foreign policy disasters he left behind—from Libya's collapse to the rise of ISISHow the media built and protected a political illusion that still shapes Washington todayAnd why Obama's “shadow presidency” continues to steer the Biden White HouseMore than a decade later, we're still living with the fallout.

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  You're paying for it — and they're laughing all the way to the NGO bank. In this episode:The Democrats' latest “shutdown” scare tactic and what's really in the bill they're fighting forMillions for climate resilience in Honduras, LGBTQI+ democracy in the Balkans, and even locust reduction in AfricaHow these “grants” are really just money laundering operations for DC nonprofitsWhy Washington has become a bloated grift factory, not a governmentAnd why Chris says the capital today looks more like the Hunger Games' Capitol City than the seat of a functioning republicFollow the money — because every dollar “for democracy” overseas somehow ends up keeping the swamp fat and happy.

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 United Nations wants to tax the world — literally. In this episode:The UN's new “net zero shipping tax” that would cost $10–12 billion a yearHow the International Maritime Organization plans to charge up to $380 per metric ton of emissionsWhy this is “No taxation without representation” 2025 edition — a global tax we never voted forThe Trump administration's warning to walk away from the UN entirelyAnd why this so-called “green fund” is really just another slush fund for bureaucrats and global elitesLet's just call this what it is: a scam dressed up in climate virtue. It's time to tell the UN to pack its bags — and take the traffic jam out of New York with it.

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  What kind of money are you making — and what does it cost your soul? In this episode:The difference between good money and bad money — and why “legal” doesn't always mean rightHow modern capitalism has lost its moral compass, trading virtue for “my truth” relativismWhy lust imitates love, sin imitates freedom, and Satan imitates God — and what that means for how we live and workThe timeless wisdom of Archbishop Fulton Sheen and Thucydides on the collapse of moral standardsAnd why true capitalism depends on conscience — not just profitAmerica's obsession with self and pleasure has turned business into idolatry — and why reclaiming virtue is the only way to rebuild trust, freedom, and prosperity.

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  It's not diplomacy — it's drama. In this episode:Why the 2025 U.S.–China trade war feels like a Bravo reality show with tariffs instead of tantrumsHow Beijing is betting Trump's stock market obsession will force him to foldTreasury Secretary Besant's pushback: “We don't negotiate because the market dips.”Why both economies are in trouble — China's deflation spiral vs. America's cost crisisAnd how market algorithms are fueling chaos and cashing in on volatilityNobody wins in a trade war — not even the producers.

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 dark forces of Wall Street are mobilizing again — and this time, they're coming for your retirement savings. Blackstone, Apollo, and the rest of the private equity giants are pushing to stuff risky, illiquid assets into 401(k) plans under the guise of “retirement innovation.” But behind the corporate jargon lies desperation: a liquidity crunch, bad bets, and a plan to offload the pain onto ordinary investors. The orcs are gathering, and Washington's helping them march straight into the Shire.

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  Crooks, liars, and con artists—this time the trail leads straight from Wall Street to Washington. The bankrupt Tricolor auto lender is the latest “community development” disaster, propped up by big banks and government programs that forced reckless lending to unqualified buyers. From bogus credit scores and missing car titles to BlackRock's ESG spin and Pimco's bad bets, this is another case study in how political virtue-signaling and financial greed collide—leaving taxpayers and low-income buyers holding the bag.

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 crisis should be an opportunity—but not for this Congress. In this episode:Rahm Emanuel's old playbook: “Never let a crisis go to waste”—and how Democrats used it to reshape the country in 2008Why Republicans have the same chance right now with our collapsing healthcare system—and are doing absolutely nothingThe simple proof that the free market works in medicine (just look at LASIK and plastic surgery)How both parties are addicted to insurance company money and hospital lobby checksAnd why every day they stall, Americans pay the priceThe GOP is wasting the best chance in a generation to finally fix healthcare.

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   It was only a matter of time. In this episode:OpenAI confirms plans to allow AI-generated porn for “verified adults”Sam Altman's new “treat adults like adults” policy—and the billion-dollar market behind itThe disturbing rise of AI girlfriends and digital “relationships” replacing real onesWhy this tech boom isn't innovation—it's addiction disguised as progressAnd what it says about a culture more interested in profit than peopleSilicon Valley's latest “feature” could very well become society's next moral collapse.

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  Chris Markowski calls out Wall Street's hypocrisy as Morgan Stanley opens crypto trading to all clients — abandoning even the pretense of protecting investors. He breaks down how big firms like Morgan Stanley pay lip service to “fiduciary duty” while serving their true master: shareholders. From inflated spreads to reckless risk-taking, Chris exposes how the system is designed to profit off clients, not protect them — and reminds listeners that the smart play isn't trusting these firms with your money, it's owning their stock instead.

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   Jamie Dimon just made his biggest bet yet—and it's not on Wall Street. In this episode:JP Morgan's plan to invest $10 billion directly into defense, AI, and energy companiesThe creation of a $1.5 trillion fund to secure America's supply chains and critical mineralsWhy Dimon says the U.S. has become “too reliant on unreliable sources” like ChinaHow this changes global markets—and could upend commodity prices overnightThe hidden danger: corporate collusion, inflated contracts, and the return of the $50,000 Pentagon toiletThis move could either rebuild America's industrial base—or become the next big taxpayer-funded boondoggle

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 green dream just hit a brick wall. In this episode:General Motors writes down $1.6 billion in electric vehicle lossesThe collapse of Biden's EV subsidies and why the “all-electric by 2035” fantasy is deadHow Washington's woke mandates forced automakers to waste billions chasing an impossible goalWhy Pete Buttigieg's $7.5 billion charging station plan built almost nothingAnd how government interference turned once-great American car companies into corporate hostagesChris breaks down how the “green revolution” became a government-fueled disaster—and why the free market would've built something that actually works.

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  Chris takes aim at the daily obsession with Wall Street's ups and downs, mocking pundits and publications that pretend to know why the market moves. From “good news is bad news” to “bad news is good news,” he exposes the nonsense of trying to time the market. Instead, he reminds listeners that real investing success comes from owning quality companies with solid fundamentals and long-term vision — not from chasing headlines or watching the ticker every day.