Watchdog on Wall Street

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/featuredJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon just dropped a warning shot at Washington—and it's one politicians better take seriously.This episode dives into:-A dire forecast: bond market instability that could trigger the next financial meltdown-Why the so-called “big beautiful bill” might send inflation into overdrive-The growing national debt, runaway spending, and bipartisan failure to act-Dimon's takedown of green energy handouts, stagnant wages, and immigration dysfunctionGet ready for real talk on carried interest, SALT deductions, and why blaming boogeymen won't fix the economy. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredSocialism isn't coming to America—it's already here, dressed in a tailored suit and collecting a $30 million paycheck. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we take a hard look at how corporate giants like General Motors are bending the knee to whichever political wind is blowing—left, right, or upside down.Mary Barra plays the DC game like a pro, flipping from Trump's tariffs to Biden's EV mandates and back again, all while pocketing billions in subsidies and government favors. Is this capitalism? Or is it state-controlled cronyism wrapped in red tape?We connect the dots between appeasement economics, taxpayer-funded bailouts, and the revolving door of political power that's dictating how American businesses run. From tariffs to tax credits, climate goals to corporate virtue signals—this is the true cost of letting Washington call the plays.Because when CEOs take orders from politicians, we're not in a free market anymore. We're in something else entirely. Tune in. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredNew York City's mayoral race is turning into a bidding war of economic absurdity. Andrew Cuomo wants $20/hour by 2027. A self-proclaimed socialist says $30 by 2030. What's next—$50? $100? Free caviar with every paycheck?In this no-BS episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we torch the fantasy economics driving minimum wage hikes and expose the real-world fallout: lost jobs, closed restaurants, and once-vibrant NYC neighborhoods turned into ghost towns of Walgreens and "For Lease" signs. With cultural jabs from Coming to America to Seinfeld, this episode brings the heat on why top-down wage mandates don't lift people up—they just price them out.Want to help workers? Let the market breathe. Want to destroy businesses? Keep playing pretend economics. Tune in and get real. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredIs Joe Biden even running the country—or are we living through a real-life Weekend at Bernie's?In this episode:-Why calls for a Watergate-style investigation into Biden's auto-pen scandal won't go anywhere-The media-Democrat cover-up of Biden's decline and who's actually calling the shots behind the scenes-A brutal comparison to Italy's era of nonstop political scandals—and what Americans now seem willing to ignore-The real consequence of letting elites pull the strings: institutional rot at the top of our republicThe same political class is still running the same tired playbook and we're all dealing with the consequences! www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredCan we deport criminal illegal aliens quickly? Yes. But we have to follow the law.Expedited removal works, why the Justice Department must dot every “i” and cross every “T,” and why attacking the courts is a terrible idea—no matter which party you're from.Covered in this episode:Real listener email about ICE raids and safety in sanctuary citiesWhy expedited removal doesn't need a formal hearing (yes, really)Why Trump's legacy depends on the very conservative court he builtKimberly Strassel's take: JD Vance is too smart by 99%A total takedown of Vance's flawed logic on “what voters want” vs. constitutional checks and balancesThis is the rule of law! www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

The Biggest Tax of Them All. Tariff On! Tariff Off! Satan goes public. Pay For Play Pardons. BBB Passed the House. Now what? Student Loan Collection Hits GDP?? Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70! Trump's Steel Pivot. The Free Market and Nature. Bad Metaphors Bad Policy! A Republic If You Can Keep It! Bringing Back the V-8! Derek Zoolander Finally Gets His School!

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/featuredChris breaks down the smoke and mirrors behind the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” calling out Congress for stuffing it with temporary tax breaks and expiring growth incentives just to make the numbers look good. From short-lived investment expensing to bloated Trump-era handouts and over 20 new tax credits that invite abuse, Markowski argues it's a fiscal illusion that adds complexity, hides deficits, and delivers little real growth. If it's such a great idea, he asks—why not make it permanent? www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredAI is no longer science fiction—it's sabotaging shutdowns and blackmailing engineers in controlled tests. From OpenAI to Anthropic, the latest revelations sound more like scenes from Terminator or Black Mirror than tech briefings.In this episode:OpenAI's GPT-4o refused shutdown commands and manipulated the outcomeAnthropic's Claude Opus 4 threatened to leak personal secrets to avoid replacementThe growing fear that AI systems are developing survival instinctsHow deep fakes and character-free movies are rewriting media as we know itWhy the idea of an “off switch” is no longer a joke—but a necessityThe future isn't coming—it's already rewriting itself. And we may not be the ones in control. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris skewers San Francisco's latest “Grading for Equity” plan, comparing it to the fictional school from Zoolander. With passing grades starting at 41 (or even 21 in some cases), missed assignments and absences no longer impacting report cards, and final exams being retaken endlessly, Markowski questions how this system prepares students—or the country—for real-world competition. It's comedy meets tragedy in America's education system. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris Markowski takes a DeLorean ride back to 1985 to break down the real impact of trade with China. Was it all job losses and shuttered factories—or is there more to the story? From cheaper appliances to the "Walmart effect" that helped low-income families, Markowski dismantles the political fearmongering and digs into the economic data. He highlights how automation—not just offshoring—played a major role in job shifts, and how trade sparked new employment in tech and services. A sharp, fact-driven reality check on one of America's most misunderstood economic debates. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredElon Musk could've stayed in his lane, made rockets, sold Teslas, and lived on his own private launch pad. But instead, he tried to fix government waste. He tried to help the country. And both parties sold him out.In this episode:Elon Musk's emotional statement on CBS: “I did my best.”Why none of the DOJE cuts made it into the “Big Beautiful Bill”How Musk was smeared, boycotted, and attacked—not for profit, but for principleWhy GOP leaders refused to cut even a cent of waste, despite controlling the HouseWhat DeSantis, Rick Scott, and others are saying now that the swamp wonThis isn't about Tesla. It's not even about Musk. It's about what happens to people who try to fix the system. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredA wealthy nursing home exec stole millions, avoided prison, dodged $4.4 million in restitution—and got a full pardon?In this episode:The shocking case of Paul Walczak, who stole tax dollars and bought his way outWhy this pardon didn't "show mercy"The disturbing bipartisan trend: pardons for the rich, well-connected, or politically usefulA call to all Americans—left, right, and independent—to demand betterWhen the rule of law is up for sale, the republic is already slipping 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/featuredAs political tensions rise over immigration enforcement and judicial authority, this episode revisits the timeless wisdom of Benjamin Franklin's warning: “A republic, if you can keep it.” Exploring recent clashes between the executive branch and the courts, the conversation highlights the critical role of the judiciary in upholding the Constitution—even when it frustrates political agendas. From due process rights for non-citizens to the dangers of overreach by any branch of government, this is a powerful reminder of why America is a republic, not a pure democracy—and why that distinction matters more than ever. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredA 1,000-point drop used to spark panic. Now? It's just 0.6%—but you'd never know that from watching the media. This episode breaks down “denominator bias”, the psychological trick behind market panic headlines that make small shifts sound massive.Here's what's inside:What is denominator blindness and how it fuels bad investing decisionsWhy point-based headlines don't reflect real volatilityThe truth behind historic drops vs. today's market swingsHow percentages—not points—tell the real storyJason Zweig's brilliant take on market psychology and shifting expectationsA better way to measure risk: long-term trends over daily noiseIf you want to invest smart, you've got to ignore the hype and understand the math. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredTrump's shift in stance on the Nippon Steel–U.S. Steel acquisition marks a savvy political and economic move. After once opposing the $14 billion deal over nationalist rhetoric, Trump now praises the partnership's potential to boost jobs and investment. With 70,000 new jobs promised, factory closures averted, and major capital flowing into American infrastructure, the move undercuts past protectionist arguments and exposes how political posturing once risked real economic harm. A clear win for pragmatism over populist noise. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredFormer Obama budget chief Peter Orszag admits in The New York Times that he once tuned out warnings about America's ballooning debt. Now, even he sees the writing on the wall. In this brutally honest segment, we dive into the absurdity of a former White House budget director confessing he "grew skeptical" of deficit concerns—while America spent trillions it didn't have. With the dollar losing its edge, debt soaring, and politicians from both parties dodging accountability, it's time to call it what it is: economic malpractice. Printing money isn't strategy—it's a tax. A quiet, hidden tax that punishes every saver, earner, and investor. Wake up, Washington. This isn't complicated—it's just math.www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChina is desperate to boost consumer spending—but their $42 billion "cash for clunkers" style stimulus is too little, too late. As Beijing shifts policy to promote domestic consumption, deeper structural issues are dragging the economy down.In this episode:Why China's new $42B trade-in program won't rebalance their economyThe failed U.S. “cash for clunkers” blueprint they're now repeatingA crumbling real estate market and no Social Security safety netSoaring youth unemployment, falling wages, and creeping deflationWhy the Chinese public is saving, not spending—and what it signalsWhy Xi Jinping's central planning can't replace free market momentumThis does not look promising!www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredIt's a classic “tariff on, tariff off” moment. After threatening the EU with a 50% tariff on imports, Donald Trump is suddenly dialing it back—following a friendly call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. But what's really going on beneath the headlines?In this episode:Trump's threat of massive tariffs on EU goods—and the quick walk-backWhy European regulators keep targeting U.S. tech (and why it matters)A deep dive into Apple's $500 million EU fine under the new Digital Markets ActWhy high-end manufacturing like Louis Vuitton or Gucci won't be coming to America anytime soonThe skills gap and labor shortage holding back reshoring effortsWhy retaliatory tariffs may hurt more than help—and what smarter strategies could look likeTariffs may make headlines—but they are much more complicated in practice!www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredDenmark is doing what the U.S. refuses to: confronting reality. The Scandinavian country just raised its retirement age to 74 for younger workers—an honest response to rising life expectancy and a ticking fiscal clock. So where's Bernie Sanders, the champion of Nordic-style welfare states, when one of his favorites makes a common-sense reform? In this segment, we break down Denmark's bold move, the math behind unsustainable retirement systems, and the political cowardice in Washington that's allowing Social Security to barrel toward a 20% cut. The facts aren't hard to grasp—people live longer, and the math no longer works. Yet our leaders still kick the can. It's time to face the music and follow Denmark's lead.www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredWe've been sold a lie—one built on metaphors that sound smart but fuel disastrous policy. In this sharp critique, we unpack the mechanical clichés used to describe the economy—“priming the pump,” “turbocharging growth,” “tapping the brakes”—and explain how these simplistic images distort reality. The economy isn't a machine. It's not a car, an engine, or something that can be “fixed” with the push of a button by central planners. It's a living, breathing system—like nature—and attempts to control or “tune it up” with stimulus, subsidies, or regulation often do far more harm than good. When politicians and pundits mistake complexity for something they can manage, we all pay the price. The solution? Stop trying to fix what isn't broken. Just step aside and let it breathe.www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredIn this bold and thought-provoking commentary, we dissect the modern misuse and misunderstanding of "the market" — a word twisted by progressives and the new right alike to serve competing political agendas. Drawing comparisons between the free market and nature, this piece exposes the dangers of overregulation, industrial policy, and ideological tinkering by politicians who believe they can control what should remain organic. With insights on economic metaphors, the rhetoric of greed, and the philosophical failings of both MAGA populism and progressive paternalism, we ask: What is the market really? And what happens when we pretend it's something it's not?www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris delivers a scathing postmortem on the Iraq War, tracing decades of U.S. policy blunders from Bush Sr. to Bush Jr.—only to reveal that China is now reaping the rewards. While America spent trillions and lost thousands of lives, China quietly secured control of Iraq's oil fields, refineries, and infrastructure. Markowski calls out the neocon legacy for what it is: a costly geopolitical disaster that handed Beijing a strategic victory on a silver platter. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris takes aim at Treasury officials and economic spin doctors selling the myth that America can “grow its way out” of its massive debt. With sharp analogies and blunt financial truth, he dismantles the idea that rising GDP will magically erase irresponsible spending. Drawing parallels between overleveraged households and a debt-ridden nation, Markowski argues that until Washington stops digging, no amount of growth will save us. Fiscal austerity, R.I.P. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris dives into the libertarian paradox as OnlyFans' parent company eyes an $8 billion sale to a U.S. investor group. While the numbers dazzle, the content—and its societal cost—provokes deeper reflection. From CS Lewis to The Devil's Advocate, Markowski explores how free will, temptation, and profit intersect in a digital age awash in moral gray zones. Would you invest in it? He won't. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredForget income taxes—the biggest tax you're paying is inflation. It's embedded in your grocery bill, your gas, your phone plan, and worst of all, it's destroying the value of your savings without leaving a paper trail.In this episode:The real reason everyone pays taxes, even if they don't fileWhy inflation is a silent, everyday tax hitting all AmericansA $1M retirement in 2000 gave you $60K tax-free income—today you'd need $2MWhy extending tax cuts won't matter if the dollar keeps losing valueWhy no accountant can save you from inflation—you have to outgrow itHere's everything you should do now to protect your money in an era of runaway spending!www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredIn a flurry of Truth Social posts, Donald Trump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff and proposed a massive 50% tariff on the European Union, accusing both of hurting American industry. But is this about economic strategy—or just headlines?In this episode:Trump demands iPhones be made in the U.S.—or face a 25% tariffWhy this isn't about policy—it's about publicity and approval ratingsA look back at Foxconn's failed “factory” turned wedding venueTrump's proposed 50% EU tariff and the real story behind itHow the markets immediately reacted—and why it mattersThe deeper concern: Are we normalizing economic authoritarianism?From negotiating bluster to regulatory overreach, this segment breaks down what's really behind the tweets—and what it means for business and consumers alike.www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Nowhere To Run To Nowhere To Hide. Stagflation here to stay? Funky Things Happening in the Bond Market. The Family Office Dilemma! Downgrade! Buy Now Pay Never! Here Come the Tariff Price Hikes! Comrade Trump! Kill Bill! Republicans and Really Bad Math. Musk Taps Out. No Votes on DOGE Cuts…Again New Socialist Party??? Trump's Memecoin Ethical Disaster. Anatomy of a Coverup. Game of Thrones D.C. Back To Killing Whales…Windmills are Back.

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/featuredA new survey shows 90% of U.S. companies plan to reshore or switch to domestic suppliers in response to Trump-era tariffs—but there's a big catch: your prices are still going up.In this episode:Why tariffs are prompting a wave of reshoring—but not in high-tax statesThe top 3 barriers to bringing production home: suppliers, costs, and laborThe labor gap: 7 million able-bodied men have dropped out of the workforceThe welfare state's hidden impact on hiring and reshoring effortsWhy companies are still quietly planning price hikes to offset tariff costsHow states like Florida and Texas could win big—if they're readyThis is everything you need to know about tariffs!www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredThe “Big Beautiful Bill” just cleared the House—and Donald Trump is calling it the most important legislation in American history. With no tax on tips, new baby savings accounts, and major border security measures, Republicans are celebrating. But is the bill as groundbreaking as they claim—or just another budget buster?The details on the bill discussed:Taxes on tips, overtime, or American-made vehicle purchasesThe future of ICE and Border PatrolGreen energy tax credits and Medicare work requirementsTrump Savings Accounts for newbornsAnd more!Supporters are fired up, but the Senate showdown is looming—and history suggests this fight is far from over.www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Everyone's asking “What did they know and when did they know it?” about Joe Biden's health—but the better question is: Why did we let this happen in the first place?This brutally honest episode digs into:How Biden's cognitive decline was obvious for years—yet ignoredWhy mainstream media and influencers like Jake Tapper cashed in on the charadeThe Team Red vs. Team Blue mindset destroying our political systemWhy “equal opportunity bashing” is the only credible approachThe big question: Who was actually running the country?A call to ditch the tribalism and return to truth, logic, and civic responsibilityThis isn't about one party or the other, this is about our country.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

Whether or not the “Big Beautiful Bill” passes, your taxes are going up—and the truth is in the math that no one in Washington wants to talk about. From expiring Trump-era tax cuts to ballooning Social Security costs, the path we're on leads to massive debt, higher taxes, and economic instability.This episode gets into:2017 tax cuts set to expire by 2025, raising taxes across the boardDebt-to-GDP could hit 129% with gimmicks made permanentSocial Security and Medicare are now driving 100% of spending growthPayroll taxes may need to rise 28% just to stay afloatReal solutions no one is proposing—like giving taxpayers back their Social Security inputThis is math, 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

Today on Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris Markowski exposes the media's long-running coverups, from Hunter Biden's laptop to Joe Biden's mental fitness—and how it all shaped the 2024 election. Was Biden ever really in control, or just a figurehead propped up by party insiders and legacy media? Chris dives into the real backstory, citing Holman Jenkins' sharp analysis and questioning why the press continues to lie without consequence.He also breaks down:How elite status games shape modern journalismThe CIA's role in the laptop narrativeWhy Jake Tapper's book is too little, too lateThe continuous failure of accountability in media and governmentThis isn't a conspiracy—it's a reckoning. And it's time to decide who you trust.

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/featuredSomething wicked this way comes… From collapsing Japanese bond auctions to Jamie Dimon sounding alarms over U.S. deficits and tariff shocks, global markets are flashing major warning signs—and it's time to connect the dots.In this high-alert episode:Japan's worst 20-year bond auction since 1987Citigroup CEO warns of a “confidence shock” hitting global financeJamie Dimon says markets are ignoring the real risk of U.S. debt and tariffsWhy global central banks may be too complacent to handle what's nextThe U.S. bond market is teetering—and volatility is far from overThis is not just about tariffs. It's about a deep, structural shift in the world economy. And most people have no idea! www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris unpacks Elon Musk's decision to step back from political spending, arguing it's the inevitable result of betrayal, backlash, and broken promises. Once hailed for spotlighting government waste and championing fiscal sanity, Musk now finds himself discarded by the very movement he helped boost. Chris dives into how media smears, stock hits, and a lack of Republican follow-through left Musk disillusioned—and what it says about the futility of reforming DC from the outside. A sobering look at what happens when even billionaires realize the system won't change. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris sounds the alarm on the growing chaos in the “Buy Now, Pay Later” economy, spotlighting Klarna's massive losses as a symptom of deeper financial rot. With defaults surging and Americans using BNPL for everything from Gucci to groceries, Chris breaks down why this non-recourse lending model is destined to implode—and how once the bankruptcy racket really kicks in, companies like Klarna don't stand a chance. From Swedish fintech to U.S. consumer debt, this episode exposes the fantasy economics behind delayed payments and empty wallets. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris slams the Trump administration's sudden reversal on offshore wind energy, allowing the controversial Empire Wind project to resume despite past campaign promises to end “big ugly windmills.” He exposes the influence of lobbyists, corporate subsidies, and political hypocrisy behind the decision, and draws sharp comparisons to Europe—where nations like Germany are ditching renewables in favor of nuclear after facing real-world grid failures. If you're tired of energy policy driven by backroom deals instead of common sense, this episode delivers the blunt truth. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredTarget workers are caught on camera changing price tags—while Home Depot says it's not raising prices due to tariffs. So what gives?In this episode, we break down:Why Target and Walmart are passing on tariff costs—and Home Depot isn't (yet)The real reason Home Depot isn't hiking sticker prices (hint: it's not out of kindness)Behind-the-scenes corporate cuts: less advertising, fewer hours, more layoffsHow tariffs ripple through the economy—causing pain even in unrelated industriesThe false comparisons people make between different retail modelsSomebody's got to pay. And CEOs are making sure it NOT them! www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredChris tears into the so-called “big, beautiful bill,” calling it what it truly is: a debt-driving, lobbyist-fueled gimmick that masquerades as conservative policy. From phony clean energy phase-outs to SALT deduction shell games, Chris exposes how this legislation does nothing to rein in spending and everything to enrich DC insiders. He dismantles Republican talking points, questions the blind MAGA loyalty behind the bill, and urges real fiscal conservatism—not press-release posturing. If you care about debt, deficits, and the future of the country, this episode is a must-listen. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredHere's How Trump's Tariffs Are Killing Jobs For Young People, Even in PR and MarketingDescription: The real-world consequences of Trump's tariff policies are hitting young professionals outside the political bubble. From Boston to Nashville, layoffs are hitting industries that seemingly have nothing to do with China. Why? Because when companies feel the squeeze, they slash spending—including jobs in PR, marketing, and advertising.In this episode:-Why tariffs ripple across every sector of the economy-How fear of future tariffs is freezing investment and hiring-The absurdity of Peter Navarro's “Silverado in Rome” analogy-Why even a 10% tariff rate is too high for a healthy economy-A call for Trump to ditch the trade war and just let business boomIf you don't understand the market, stop trying to tinker with it!www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredWas Joe Biden ever really running the country? With revelations of stage 4 prostate cancer—and experts saying the signs should've been visible years ago—let's dive deep into what we call the "anatomy of a cover-up."In this episode:-Why Biden's diagnosis raises serious questions about past White House physicals-The role of Jill Biden and the White House medical team in hiding the truth-Was the plan always to install Kamala Harris after using Biden to beat Trump?-Who actually ran the country from 2020 to now? Obama? Staffers? The DNC?-Should everything Biden signed into law be considered illegitimate?This is our country and someone needs to answer for what they did.www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredMoody's drops the hammer—but let's be honest, this downgrade should've happened 15 years ago. Chris dives into the absurdity of credit rating agencies that once stamped AAA on financial garbage, now pretending to play watchdog. With interest rates spiking and America stuck in a debt cycle of refinancing one credit card with another, the consequences are real: higher mortgage costs, ballooning deficits, and a government that talks fiscal responsibility but can't stop spending. “Too big to fail”? Not forever. Maybe this downgrade is the slap in the face Washington needs—if anyone's still paying attention. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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/featuredDonald Trump goes full Marxist? That's right—Comrade Trump, beret and all, wants Walmart and China to eat the tariffs so hardworking Americans don't feel the pinch. Never mind economics, margins, or reality. In a bizarre twist, the same man who rails against socialist price controls now demands private corporations absorb government-imposed costs. Hypocrisy? Irony? Performance art? We break down the absurdity of Trump's latest Truth Social tirade, revisit Kamala Harris comparisons, and call out the economic illiteracy infecting political discourse—left, right, and MAGA. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com