Watchdog on Wall Street

From fake real estate inventory numbers to the CPI “male cow poop” index, Chris rips through the week's economic fiction. Spirit Airlines on the brink, Kodak's last gasp, and whistleblowers taking on DC's bread-and-circuses politics. Plus—market guru confessions, why we need to bring back critical thinking, and the curious case of the Cava collapse. This is Watchdog on Wall Street: bold, unfiltered, and focused on how it all hits your wallet.

Chris calls it like he sees it—whether you like it or not. In this hour of Watchdog on Wall Street, Trump channels his inner John Gotti while Mark Cuban praises the Trump export tax. Chris breaks down the good, bad, and ugly of this policy and what it means for American business. Plus—the creeping “death” of capitalism, an ugly budget deficit, and why Social Security reform remains a political coulda-woulda-shoulda. Straight talk on policies, their market impact, and what you need to know for your investments.

On Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris dives into the week's economic realities with his trademark honesty. From the truth about asset rotation to the media's “Monday morning quarterbacking” on inflation, Chris explains what's really happening—and how it affects your portfolio. Plus, why private equity isn't the golden ticket Wall Street sells you, and how not to get played for a sucker. No political spin—just straight talk about policy, markets, and your money.

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  From Wall Street darling to grocery store punchline, Beyond Meat has officially gone bankrupt. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris delivers an “I told you so” moment years in the making.Here's what you'll hear:-Why the “Let Them Eat Goo” prophecy from South Park nailed it back in 2019-How processed “plant-based” patties were sold as healthy and eco-friendly—despite sky-high sodium and chemical fillers-The marketing hype that duped investors, fast-food chains, and climate activists alike-Why replacing real food with ultra-processed junk was doomed from the start-What this collapse says about chasing fads instead of fundamentalsSometimes the market doesn't just correct—it serves poetic justice.

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  Moral hazard isn't a theoretical risk anymore—it's here, entrenched, and thriving. From the bailouts of 2008 to today's push for the U.S. government to take an equity stake in Intel, the precedent of picking winners and losers has shredded the free-market rulebook. With taxpayer dollars propping up corporate giants, competition gets crushed, innovation stalls, and Washington gains dangerous new powers over industry. This isn't conservatism—it's state capitalism on steroids, and the long-term cost will be far greater than the check we're writing today.

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  From “tax the rich” blue states to GOP-led Washington, the bipartisan obsession with raising revenue is in full swing. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down why everyone—from Rhode Island to Capitol Hill—is coming for your wallet.Here's what you'll hear:-How states are rolling out new millionaire taxes, capital gains hikes, and even a “Taylor Swift tax”-Why 19 states facing deficits are ramping up revenue grabs instead of cutting spending-The GOP's “Reconciliation 2.0” plan—and why it's just more uniparty tax-and-spend-The stealth federal proposals that could gut mortgage deductions, tax your health insurance, and hit small businesses hardest-How both parties quietly agree: higher taxes for you, no real spending reform for themIt's not about reform. It's not about fairness.

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  Step right up to the new and improved Gaslight Village—where the economic funhouse mirrors distort reality, and “perfect” inflation numbers make you question your sanity. From skyrocketing wholesale vegetable prices to rising manufacturing costs, companies are quietly passing the bill to you. Meanwhile, political spin masters declare tariffs are tax cuts and inflation barely exists. In this village, the ride isn't free—it's just priced to look that way.

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  U.S. and Russian officials are reportedly floating a proposal to end the Ukraine war by modeling it after Israel's decades-long control of the West Bank—keeping Ukraine's borders intact on paper while giving Russia de facto control over occupied territories. Supporters call it a loophole; critics warn it's a recipe for endless conflict and division. Here's why copying one of the world's most intractable disputes could be a dangerous blueprint for Europe.

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 jobs numbers are rigged—now he's putting Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni in charge of fixing them. But here's the problem: the second his name was announced, the “numbers can't be trusted” chorus began.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why E.J. Antoni is stepping into a political minefieldThe case for scrapping monthly jobs reports entirelyHow outdated, unreliable data collection is crippling trust in government statsWhy America desperately needs accurate numbers before the Fed makes its next big moveWall Street trades on them. The Fed makes decisions on them. And right now? Nobody believes them.

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  Another day, another “bombshell” that Washington will bury. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris calls out the latest headline-grabber: a veteran intelligence officer says Adam Schiff personally approved leaking classified info to smear Trump during Russiagate.But here's the truth:Washington's “big club” protects its own—on both sidesWhy these stories are designed to outrage you, not deliver justiceThe endless cycle of scandals, headlines, and zero consequencesWhat would happen if you did what they do in DCThe swamp is very swampy!

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  Critical thinking has gone out of style—replaced by partisan echo chambers, instant AI answers, and a culture more interested in “winning” than in finding the truth. From Occupy Wall Street to the Tea Party, real dialogue has been drowned out by division. Here's why questioning, debating, and thinking for yourself are skills worth reviving—and how AI should be used as a tool for inquiry, not a substitute for your own mind.

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  Politicians, real estate agents, and homebuilders keep claiming there's a housing shortage—but the numbers tell a different story. Across the U.S., inventory is plentiful, yet prices stay high thanks to private equity firms and corporate landlords buying up entire neighborhoods, inflating values, and keeping taxes—and profits—sky-high. This isn't a supply problem; it's a power grab disguised as economics.

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 giants are gaming the numbers, creating paper profits that vanish when reality hits—just like the penny stock and hedge fund schemes of the past. With new rules allowing private equity into 401ks, unsuspecting investors could end up the “greater fool” in a high-stakes shell game. Here's why these funds are often a dumping ground for toxic assets, and how to spot the danger 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  With inflation at 3.1% and climbing, wages on the rise, and asset prices at record highs, why is the Fed under heavy pressure to cut rates? In this episode, we question whether the much-touted 2% inflation target was ever real, explore the political push from the White House and Treasury, and unpack what a 90% chance of a September cut means in a $37 trillion-debt, inflation-driven world.

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  More tariff revenue doesn't mean we're getting richer—especially when spending keeps outpacing income. In this episode, we break down July's $291 billion deficit, the fiscal year's staggering $1.6 trillion shortfall, and how hidden taxes through tariffs still can't cover runaway expenditures. From Daffy Duck's “I'm rich” delusion to the sobering reality of $37 trillion in debt, we expose why America is taking five steps backward.

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 Watchdog on Wall Street episode, Chris exposes the ugly, all-too-common scam that preys on seniors in their final years.You'll learn:How shady “advisors” load elderly clients' portfolios with high-commission junk productsThe truth about untradable REITs and why they're a retirement killerThe Mickey Mouse brokerage firms leading the charge (yes, we're naming names)Why families must have the “money talk” before it's too lateHow to protect your parents and grandparents from Wall Street vulturesThis isn't just unethical—it's legalized elder theft. And it's happening every day.

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 uses Kodak's collapse as a masterclass in corporate hubris. The company that once defined photography actually invented the digital camera in 1975—then buried it to protect its film business.Here's what you'll hear:Why even “too big to fail” blue chips eventually dieThe shocking truth about Kodak's digital camera breakthroughHow fear of innovation opened the door for Canon, Sony, and NikonFamous cases where companies killed their own golden gooseThe one rule every business—and investor—should live by: grow or dieFrom the Dutch East India Company to Kodak, the lesson is the same: if you don't innovate, you evaporate.

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, we examine the quiet shift from true capitalism—where consumers and competition decide winners—to statism, where government dictates the rules of business. From tariffs and regulations to crony systems that favor the big players, we explore how this transformation threatens small business owners and innovation. With insights from Ludwig von Mises to modern market realities, it's a sobering look at capitalism's whimpering retreat.

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 Watchdog University session, we break down two key principles from the Markowski Investments Financial Independence Top 20. Learn why market drops are buying opportunities, why overheated markets call for trimming and rotating assets, and how avoiding “Monday morning quarterback” thinking can protect your portfolio. From bonsai tree pruning to liberation-day buy-ins, this episode shows how strategic moves—not emotional ones—build lasting wealth.

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 capitalism, failure fuels growth—but government bailouts and subsidies are keeping “zombie” companies alive at taxpayers' expense. From Intel's multi-billion-dollar handouts to the lessons of creative destruction, this commentary argues that letting bad businesses fail is not only healthy, it's necessary.

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-proud communities like Washington Heights are seeing their streets change for the worse, with safe injection sites bringing open drug use, crime, and blight into residential areas. This commentary examines the real-life consequences of well-intentioned policies, the double standards in where they're placed, and the growing sense of powerlessness among residents.

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 Watchdog on Wall Street follow-up, Chris breaks down how the Biden administration's decision to block the Spirit–JetBlue merger set the stage for exactly what's happening now:Spirit warns it may not survive without new cash—just five months after bankruptcy protectionWhy blocking the merger means fewer low-cost options for travelers, not moreThe hard truth about Spirit's brand problem and collapsing leisure travel demandWhy a rebrand or revisiting the JetBlue deal might be its only way outThe writing was on the wall. Now the question is—does Spirit have any runway left?

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 Watchdog on Wall Street episode, Chris dives into the surprising moment where billionaire Mark Cuban praised Donald Trump's new export tax—and why it sounds like something straight out of the Democrats' playbook.Inside the episode:Why Cuban says Democrats should “thank Trump” for doing what they could never pull off—taxing major corporations like Nvidia and AMDHow Republicans are strangely silent while Trump raises revenue through higher corporate and consumer taxesThe household debt analogy that exposes why “tariffs make us rich” is economic nonsenseWhat should be done with new revenue if we were serious about fiscal responsibilityIf raising taxes is now a bipartisan sport, who's really fighting for the free 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  Despite politicians touting progress, the latest inflation numbers and economic indicators tell a more sobering story. From rising delinquencies and corporate bankruptcies to stubborn tariffs and high prices on everyday necessities, this breakdown examines the cracks in America's economy—and why the “less bad” narrative isn't the same as good news.

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  Reflecting on George W. Bush's failed push for Social Security reform, this episode crunches the numbers on what could have been—a 337% S&P 500 gain since 2006—and examines the political missteps from both parties that derailed it. From Democratic resistance to Republican distractions in Iraq, we explore how fear, partisanship, and short-term thinking kept Americans from building lasting wealth through market-based Social Security investing.

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 digs into:Why the media's obsession with “another whistleblower” is just political theaterDC's federal police takeover—and why it won't change how the city votes or livesThe brutal reality of the job market for new grads and the most unaffordable housing market in historyHow private equity is swallowing neighborhoods while Congress vacations in Israel on someone else's dimeThe hard numbers on tariffs, rising prices, and why corporations will pass the cost to youEnough with the distractions. The real crisis is the cost of living—and the people in charge aren't even pretending 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  In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris unpacks:Laura Loomer's outrageous attack on a war hero who saved lives in Afghanistan—because he once spoke at the DNCAlan Dershowitz getting banned from buying pierogies on Martha's Vineyard (yes, really)How both the left and the right weaponize public outrage to keep Americans dividedWhy constant political hate is exactly what the DC machine wantsIt's time to step back, ditch the daily outrage, and start focusing on stories that actually inspire us. The country needs more heroes—and fewer “Two Minute Hates.”

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 a fiery takedown, this episode draws stark parallels between Donald Trump's latest dealings with tech giants and the strong-arm tactics of mob bosses like John Gotti. From AI chip sales to China to eyebrow-raising “licenses” that look more like payoffs, we explore how state capitalism and regulatory capture are reshaping America's economic landscape—at the expense of free markets, small businesses, and the Constitution itself.

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, illegal immigrants have been counted in the Census, padding blue state power and redirecting billions in federal funds. But not anymore.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down:Why counting illegals in the Census gives Democrats an unfair advantageHow Trump's new plan restores fairness and common senseWhy only citizens should determine representation in CongressThe media spin trying to frame this as “controversial”It's simple: no vote, no count. And for once, it looks like the system might actually work for American citizens.

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  Apple's CEO showed up at Trump's White House with a shiny gold trophy and a smile, but make no mistake: this was a power play. Not by Cook… by Trump.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down:Why Tim Cook had no choice but to play ball to avoid tariffsThe bogus $600 billion Apple investment claim (spoiler: it's not real)Micron's wild $200 billion announcement—and why taxpayers are footing the billHow influencers are selling snake oil while the numbers don't add upThis isn't economic strategy—it's corporate theater. And while everyone else is clapping, Chris is doing the math.

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  Another so-called financial “guru” bites the dust. Former CNBC analyst James Arthur McDonald is headed to prison for securities fraud after misusing client funds on luxury items—including a $174,000 Porsche and a six-figure home rental—before fleeing to Florida. He's just the latest in a long line of slick-talking TV pundits who crash and burn after bad bets and worse ethics.Chris breaks down how media personalities like McDonald (and even big names like John Corzine) use their platforms to mask incompetence and mislead investors. And why real financial professionals don't give one-size-fits-all advice on national television. Financial advice isn't entertainment—it's a responsibility.

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  We lock our doors, arm our homes, and teach self-defense—but when it comes to money, most Americans are wide open to attack. In this passionate segment, Chris unloads on the failure of our schools to teach basic financial literacy and shares why personal responsibility is the key to financial freedom. From credit card traps to private equity scams, from crypto hype to Ponzi schemes—he's seen it all, and he's been warning the public for decades.This is about more than money. It's about protecting yourself and your future from the con artists who use fear and greed to exploit good intentions. Don't fall for it. Don't gamble your retirement chasing shortcuts. Learn how to build lasting wealth the right way—and why hard work, patience, and knowledge will always beat hype.

Financial Self-Defense! Private Equity Time Bomb! Rainy 401k IPO's, Figma and and To Infinity and Beyond! Money…Invest It or Lose It!! College Debt Bomb. What the Fed Can and Cannot Do. Trump's Blue Screen of Death. Fixing Housing with get Trump Back on Track! High Cost of Living…It is starting to sink in! Quayle vs. Trump Subpoena-rama! Rivian is Losing $41000 For Every Car it sells! Immigration Rethink?? The Great Gerrymander Wars!

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  They fatten you up with trust, charm, and promises—then they take everything. “Pig butchering” scams are exploding worldwide, targeting vulnerable investors and draining life savings with ruthless precision. In this episode, we expose how these cons work, why even smart people fall for them, and what you must do to protect yourself. No fluff, no fees—just real talk and real help. Before you wire that money or click that link, listen up. One call could save you everything.

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 polls show what you already feel in your wallet—six in ten Americans blame Trump's administration for their financial struggles, and eight in ten are worried about rising tariffs.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down:The grocery receipt that proves inflation isn't over—it's acceleratingWhy “prices are going down” is gaslighting nonsenseHow both government and corporate interests are making it worse for working familiesWhy it's time to deal with this mess nowReal Americans are hurting. The question is—who's finally going to do something about 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  There's a lot of noise — and a lot of misinformation — about the Federal Reserve's true influence over your mortgage, credit card, and car loan rates. In this episode, we cut through the nonsense and explain what the Fed actually controls (hint: it's not what most people think). From misattributed Mark Twain quotes to fiscal recklessness driving long-term rates, this is a reality check for anyone blaming Jay Powell for everything under the sun. The truth? The Fed doesn't have a magic button — and our real problem starts in Washington.

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 explosive episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris goes off on the student loan racket—and the endless cycle of lies, bailouts, and bad decisions fueling it.Here's what you'll hear:-Why today's college grads are right to feel scammed—but wrong to demand a taxpayer bailout-The evil genius of uncollateralized, nondischargeable student debt-How colleges became hedge funds with nonprofit status-What would happen if student loans were priced like any other loan (spoiler: Harvard would be charging 25% interest)-A radical idea: make the colleges responsible for the loans they encourageThe system is broken. The fix shouldn't be on the backs of taxpayers.

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 searing warning about the dangerous rise of private equity in America's financial system. From inflated valuations and deceptive portfolio tactics to their quiet takeover of single-family housing and 401(k) plans, this episode exposes how private equity firms are gaming the system — and why unsuspecting investors, especially those saving for retirement, could be left holding the bag. If you think your retirement is safe, think again. It's not just risky — it's a ticking time bomb.

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 takes a step back from the headlines and asks the deeper question: What good is policy if the country has lost its soul? As our social fabric unravels—families broken, trust in institutions shattered, morality privatized—we face a crisis no tax cut or stimulus check can fix. Here's what you'll hear:Why both Republicans and Democrats have abandoned small-government principlesHow Trumpism has morphed into a “misarchist” movement—hostile to government, yet eager to wield its powerThe collapse of community: from neighborhoods to churches to shared valuesWhy the real fight isn't about big vs. small government, but about restoring orderAnd how we must reclaim virtue, obligation, and belonging—before it's too late This isn't about left vs. right anymore. It's about rebuilding the foundation of a nation that's forgotten what holds it together.

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 episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris sounds the alarm on Trump's second-term strategy—or lack thereof. From delusional trade claims to dismal poll numbers, the President's reboot moment is long overdue. Here's what you'll hear:Why Trump's presidency is frozen in “blue screen of death” modeThe real economic indicators no one in Trump's orbit seems to understandHow MAGA loyalty tests are replacing smart leadershipTrump's baffling $600 billion “signing bonus” fantasy with Japan and the EUAnd why Apple's big promise is just that—a promise Plus: A warning about confusing activity for results, and why both right-wing and left-wing economists are suddenly agreeing—for all the wrong reasons. It's time for a reset. The American people deserve more than just the illusion of progress.

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/featuredDrawing inspiration from A Bronx Tale and classical economic thinkers like Bastiat and Hazlitt, this commentary delivers a powerful critique of America's current trajectory. From missed post-recession opportunities to the self-inflicted wounds of tariff-driven populism, we explore how shortsighted policies, political tribalism, and ego-driven leadership are holding the country back. Trump's trade war and economic nationalism may feel good in the short term, but the long-term costs—rising prices, falling profits, and a hollowed-out middle class—tell a different story. It's not just about politics—it's about wasted potential.

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 episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris tears into the latest political theater over redistricting—Democrats fleeing Texas, states threatening revenge maps, and both parties playing the same pathetic game. It's not about voters. It's about raw power. Here's what you'll hear:Why Texas Democrats fled the state to block a vote—and why Illinois, New York, and California are retaliatingHow gerrymandering proves politicians care more about control than constituentsWhy red vs. blue is just a smokescreen for protecting the purse stringsWhat The Distinguished Gentleman got right about Congress and corruptionAnd why your best path forward is not politics—it's building something real They're not fighting for you. They're fighting for committee seats, campaign cash, and control.