Welcome to The Watchdog on Wall Street Podcast. Author, investment banker, consumer advocate, analyst, and trader Chris Markowski exposes the lies and myths of the big brokerage firms, the mainstream press, and the government. Chris explains the news coming out of the complex worlds of finance, ec…
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/featuredThink you understand how expensive New York City is? Think again. Beyond rent and taxes, there's a hidden cost of doing business: regulators acting like mob bosses.In this episode:Real stories of NY bureaucrats shaking down small businesses.Why city departments operate like Don Finucci in The Godfather.Fines for paperwork violations, office “fire hazards,” and made-up infractions—just to wet their beaks.How contractors in NYC now budget six figures in expected fines before they even break ground.This isn't just bad policy. It's legalized extortion—and it's driving people and businesses out of New York in droves.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 just nominated a hard-left candidate mayor—and it's not because the city is thriving. The real story? A collapsing cost of living, broken leadership, and young voters chasing any hope they can get.In this episode:Why “hope and change” still wins—even when it's delusional.The real reason working-class New Yorkers didn't show up for the new regime.A side-by-side breakdown of rent and inflation that explains the desperation.And how the endless cycle of empty promises from both parties left the door wide open for radical politics.Plus: Why America should pay attention to the “Mandami Model.” 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 New York Times says your 401(k) was a mistake. That's rich.This week's hit piece on retirement savings blames the 401(k) for leaving people “out in the cold”—but conveniently forgets math, personal responsibility, and life expectancy.In this episode:The dangerous revival of government-run retirement schemes (hello, Teresa Ghilarducci).The fantasy of going back to the “good old days” of pensions… when life expectancy was 62.And why you can't promise lifetime income with fake math and fading Social Security.Want retirement security? You need real savings, real returns, and real reform—not another “guaranteed” government boondoggle. 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/featuredThey're not working. They're not looking. Nearly 7 million American men, age 25–54, are not in the labor force. They're not even trying to get a job. And they're not unemployed—they're NILFs: Not In the Labor Force. Why? Because government handouts have become a narcotic.In this episode:Why unemployment isn't the real problem—it's NILFism.How disability programs incentivize helplessness.Why you won't be bringing factories back if no one wants to work in them.PLUS why back pain and being sad now qualify as a permanent excuse not to work. 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/featuredTired of hearing young professionals whine about going to the office?It's time to stop crying, “Can I work remote from Nashville?” and embrace the suck. You're not entitled to hybrid work, Zoom learning, or pajama productivity until you earn it.In this episode, we break down why remote work hurts employers and employees. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
ISTEN 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 New York Times says your 401(k) was a mistake. That's rich.This week's hit piece on retirement savings blames the 401(k) for leaving people “out in the cold”—but conveniently forgets math, personal responsibility, and life expectancy.In this episode:The dangerous revival of government-run retirement schemes (hello, Teresa Ghilarducci).The fantasy of going back to the “good old days” of pensions… when life expectancy was 62.And why you can't promise lifetime income with fake math and fading Social Security.Want retirement security? You need real savings, real returns, and real reform—not another “guaranteed” government 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/featuredSomething doesn't feel right. And for once, I don't want to be right.We've seen this movie before: vague threats, foreign strikes, and both parties magically finding bipartisan unity—for about five minutes—before things go sideways.This time? It's Trump. And Iran. And nobody seems to know why.Marjorie Taylor Greene's statement hits a nerve: “I don't know anyone killed by Iran. But I know plenty killed by fentanyl, by cartels, by criminals Biden let in.” Is she wrong?Trillions spent abroad, while Americans can't afford dinner at Chipotle.Every influencer is twisting themselves into a pretzel trying to justify this—after spending years mocking Obama for “wag the dog” airstrikes.Let's just ask, what are we gaining from this?
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/featuredScientific American confirms what we've been screaming for decades: Wall Street is run by monsters.A Swiss research team gave psychopath tests to actual Wall Street stockbrokers—and guess who came out worse?Brokers were:More recklessMore eager to harm opponentsMore obsessed with winning at any cost—even if it meant blowing everything upThey weren't in it for the gains… they were in it to crush the other guy.but it seems like he got into newsy content around Aug 1? 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 mission statements say “integrity.” The insiders say “insider trading.”Chris goes OFF on the bloated, protected, untouchable Wall Street giants—and the government officials who keep letting them get away with it:28% of financial insiders admit their firms don't put clients first1 in 4 say they'd break the law for $10 million if they could get away with it 12 mega-banks now control 70% of the U.S. banking industryWe're living with fewer banks, more corruption, and zero accountability. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
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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 the headlines—real people are hurting, and business is way down.Chris breaks down the actual data you won't find in government reports:Hotels and restaurants across the U.S. and Europe are downPopular vacation destinations are strugglingWealthy enclaves like the Hamptons? They're suffering tooStop trusting headlines. Start trusting your eyes. 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 takes aim at Fed Chair Jay Powell for refusing to slash interest rates, igniting a fresh clash over economic strategy. As Trump fumes on social media, Powell is caught in the middle of a weakening economy, stubborn inflation, and a dual Fed mandate. Who's right? According to Chris Markowski, maybe both—but if Trump really wants lower rates, he might need to ditch the tariffs first. 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/featuredTucker Carlson just obliterated Ted Cruz—and the entire D.C. war machine.What started as a debate turned into a full-on exposure of the neoconservative mindset: Endless wars, blind loyalty to foreign interests, and zero regard for America's own needs.In this explosive segment, we break down:Why Tucker's viral interview is a must-watchThe myth that opposing foreign intervention means being un-AmericanHow Cruz's biblical defense of Israel fell flatPlus a brutal recap of our foreign policy disasters: Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Iran—and counting...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/featuredRebuilding broken portfolios isn't new to us—it's what we've done since day one.This episode dives into the Account Repair Program that started it all at Markowski Investments. Decades later, it's still our most trusted, battle-tested tool for helping investors bounce back from bad advice, market scams, and self-inflicted portfolio disasters.Here's what we cover:The origin story of the Account Repair Program (think: post-Wolf of Wall Street mess)How we rebuild damaged portfolios with discipline—not desperate speculationWhy “I told you so” brings no joy, but getting families back on track doesNo magic. No miracle stocks. Just real recovery through time-tested discipline! www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
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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/featuredwww.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/featuredThis weekend's “No Kings” protest was brought to you by… the cast of Field of Dreams and your neighborhood HOA.In this episode:*The tired social media “crowd size” wars*Why the “No Kings” crowd looked like a boomer Woodstock reunion*Flashback to the same busybodies who screamed “stay home, stay safe!” in 2020*Why the system still works… despite the hysteriaMaybe it's time to log off and touch grass? 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/featuredIran just blinked. After suffering major hits from Israel, Tehran is now scrambling to negotiate — but only if the U.S. stays out of it.In this episode:*Trump's comments on the attacks — and why they might've gone too far*Footage and reports of a mass exodus from Tehran*The high-stakes question: Is regime change on the table?Let's hope diplomacy wins — and the neocons sit this one out. 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 rise of Zoran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral polls. A self-proclaimed democratic socialist who calls capitalism theft and the NYPD racist, Mamdani is now edging out Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary. Markowski warns: if this ideology takes control of City Hall, New York could face an exodus it won't recover from. 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 episode, we dig into:*Trump's surprise walk-back from Stephen Miller's hardline tactics*The economic reality of mass deportations*Viral protests, worksite raids, and the myth that the poor can't afford healthy foodWant food on shelves and roofs on homes? Time to face facts! 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/featuredMichael Corleone meets Middle East policy. Operation Rising Lion has the hallmarks of a Trump-era masterstroke — decisive, strategic, and unmistakably American.In this episode, we break down:*How Israel's drone blitz dismantled Iran's air defenses — with no U.S. boots on the ground*Why this mirrors the quiet force of Trump's foreign policy*The bigger picture: From Ukraine's disarmament regrets to Libya's collapse and why nukes matter in the global power game*Rising Lion's symbolismThis might just be the right move at the right time. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
Fighting For the Forgotten Man. Parrhesia!!! No Velvet Rope Here! Sandcastles. Markowski Investments Cannot Be Bought! Ugly 401K Balance! More scams. Bonsai!! Take the money and run….NO! Mega-Bill Tales! Trade Talks with China are a Go! Immigration Slow-Motion Trainwreck! Military Industrial Complex Wins Again! Biden Defectors!
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 dollar is in freefall—and nobody in the mainstream media seems to care. In this fiery takedown, the decline of the once-mighty "King Dollar" is used to spotlight deep-rooted issues plaguing the U.S. economy: unchecked money printing, inflation masked as asset growth, and a financial press asleep at the wheel. From Larry Kudlow's silence to the fiscal chaos in Washington, this commentary calls out the warning signs global markets are screaming—and urges Americans to think like the wealthy and invest accordingly, before the dollar slides even further. 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/featuredSo there's a China trade deal? Really? Cool—can someone explain it?In this episode, we break down:What this deal really meansThe real CPI vs. what your wallet knowsWhy the falling dollar means rising costs for everythingDon't be fooled by the cheerleaders on cable news - the truth is far more complicated. 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/featuredCompliment, criticism, compliment—that's what the spin doctors want. But we're not Mary Poppins, and there's no spoonful of sugar here.In this brutally honest episode:Why I won't play favorites with your favorite politiciansThe difference between honest criticism and empty partisan rageWhy it's okay (actually, necessary) to question your own sideJust straight talk and independent thinking! 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 the gold coins, seed banks, and end-of-the-world prepper kits. Want real wealth? Go old-school.In this episode, we break down:The proven strategy that outlasts dot-com crashes, 9/11, and AI bubblesWhy dividend-paying stocks are the cornerstone of long-term wealthHow compounding through reinvestment builds real stability—even when the market goes nowhereThe smart investor knows what to do with the chaos. 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/featuredWhat can Mr. Miyagi teach you about investing? A lot more than your favorite Wall Street TV pundits.In this episode:The truth behind growth vs. value stocksWhy flipping your portfolio based on “predictions” is a recipe for disasterHow trimming winners and rotating into undervalued names beats FOMO every timeThis is the HOW TO lesson you need! 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 so-called “big, beautiful” mega bill is here—and it's a fiscal disaster wrapped in buzzwords. Trillions in new spending, fake economic growth projections, and handouts for zombie businesses and fake entrepreneurs—all sold as “saving civilization.”In this episode:Why Republicans are caving on SALT, border funding, and even the Green New DealThe laughable growth estimatesHow inflation props up fake businesses, fuels cultural decay, and destroys family valuesBottom line: this bill isn't that beautiful!
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/featuredTrade talks with China are heating up — and the stakes couldn't be higher. With a weakening job market, floundering business confidence, and inflation still biting, Trump's team is finally revisiting export controls and tariff chaos.In this episode:Why Trump's negotiators are signaling a willingness to lift export controlsWhat rare earth magnets and Boeing planes have to do with your paycheckThe brutal truth about jobs for college grads right now It's time for cooler heads and a deal on the table!
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 U.S. military hasn't won a real war since World War II — but hey, the Pentagon still wants more of your money. And now NATO's talking about 5% of GDP from every member? The Military-Industrial Complex is foaming at the mouth.In this blistering reality check:Why Elon Musk had the right idea about bulldozing the PentagonHow Ukraine used drones to devastate RussiaWhere your tax dollars are actually goingIf you're not outraged, you're not 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/featuredThe U.S. immigration system isn't just broken—it's been shattered by decades of lies, cowardice, and weaponized politics. And now? We're reaping the chaos: riots in LA, foreign flags burning, and our leaders doing absolutely nothing about it.In this brutally honest takedown:Why BOTH political parties have sabotaged immigration reform for decadesThe LA riots: foreign-funded anarchists, ActBlue connections, and pallets of bricks next to art museums? Yeah, that's happening.Why deporting millions isn't just impossible—it's political fantasyThis should be about order, culture, and common sense! 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 revenge just a natural reaction—or could it be an actual addiction? In this compelling segment, Watchdog on Wall Street explores The World's Deadliest Addiction by James Kimmel, a former lawyer turned Yale psychiatry lecturer, who reveals how the urge to get even can hijack the brain like a narcotic. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience, prison reform programs, and personal experience, the discussion dives into how revenge lights up the same pleasure centers as drugs—and why forgiveness may be the brain's best antidote. From dopamine hits to ancient wisdom, it's a thought-provoking journey through psychology, pain, and healing in a culture that often celebrates payback. 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/featuredSteve Bannon just called for Elon Musk to be deported and for the government to SEIZE SpaceX. You read that right. One of Trump's former insiders is now channeling his inner Maxine Waters and demanding full-blown government takeovers—because Musk dared to disagree with the MAGA clique.In this episode:Bannon's embarrassing meltdown as he urges Trump to “seize SpaceX” using the Defense Production Act.Claims Musk is an illegal alien and should be deported?The MAGA crowd turns full fascist?This is terrifying.
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 fiery and unfiltered breakdown, Watchdog on Wall Street dives headfirst into the explosive feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk — a modern-day "War of the Roses" that played out across social media like a reality show on steroids. With echoes of political drama, tech power plays, and backroom maneuvering in Congress, this commentary explores how a clash between the most powerful man in politics and the richest man in the world spiraled out of control. From tax credits and the Epstein list to House rule-bending and media spin, no angle is left untouched. Strap in for a candid, sharp-tongued look at what this spectacle says about leadership, loyalty, and the state of American governance. 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 media and government are doing cartwheels over another so-called “strong” jobs number, but the math doesn't lie.In this episode:Full-time jobs numbersThe truth about part-time workUnemployment claims and what they mean for this economyThey think if they shout “strong labor market” loud enough, we won't check the receipts. But we're checking them! www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
The Big Grotesque Shameful Bill and What It Will Do to Your Wealth. Donkey, Elephant…which is worse?? Health Care Black Hole. Weak Jobs Number. Congress Handing Out Participation Trophies! Minimum Wage Malarkey! Ukraine and Foreign Policy Lies. Nuclear Power and Ignorance. Higher Education Reboot! Nobody Likes the Donkeys! California Birds Get A Reprieve!
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/featuredAmerica's healthcare system is a black hole—and both parties are letting it implode. Costs are soaring, doctors are quitting, and small practices are dying. All while Washington pretends everything's just fine.In this episode:The real cost of ObamacareWhy Republicans and Democrats BOTH love big entitlementsHow Medicaid work requirements have 81% support—but zero momentumAnd the terrifying truth: It's only going to get worse unless we wake up! 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/featuredMike Pompeo pops up on a telecom board in Kyiv. And Washington apparently has no idea what's happening.In this episode:Why nobody should trust a word coming out of Washington on foreign policyLindsey Graham openly undermines the USA on Ukrainian TV—who's actually in charge here?Mike Pompeo shows up in Ukraine with a convenient new gig on a telecom boardDonald Trump says he spent 90 minutes on the phone with Putin, but there's no real peace plan in sightThe Ukraine war continues, the lies get bigger, and the elites keep profiting off every inch of itWe're supposed to believe the same people who lied about Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan are suddenly telling the truth now? 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 searing and reflective episode, a former Tea Party leader pulls no punches in confronting the enduring failures of both political parties. From broken promises and fiscal recklessness to the loss of constitutional integrity, this is a raw, personal, and brutally honest account of a journey through political disillusionment. Drawing on firsthand experiences from the 2009 Tea Party movement to the economic déjà vu of today, the episode channels frustration, insight, and a fierce defense of personal responsibility, free markets, and the American founding principles. It's not about left or right—it's about right and wrong. 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/featuredSteel tariffs jacked to 50%. China withholding rare earths. Auto jobs shifting to China. This is the state of U.S. trade—and somehow everyone's still pretending it's going great.In this episode:*Why Trump's new steel tariffs might protect 1 job while costing 3*China holding our supply chain hostage, and U.S. automakers are folding*Trump's late-night post calling Xi “very tough” (with 3 exclamation points)Bottom line: No trade progress, just higher prices and bad vibes.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/featuredThey're calling it the "big beautiful bill"—but let's be honest, it's grotesque, shameful, and a $2.4 TRILLION disaster.In this episode:CBO numbers are in: The deficit explodes, gimmicks are gone, and we're barreling toward $2.3 trillion in red inkRepublicans who voted for this mess are now pretending they didn't. Marjorie Taylor Greene? Scott Perry? Read the bill, folksWhy the “strategy” is now to spin deficits as good for the economy—and why that's total nonsenseYou can't trust Washington to fix this. They're too busy getting rich off the system they broke. But you can get smart, protect your money, and beat inflation before it beats you. 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 blowtorch to the bloated, broken U.S. higher education system—calling out hedge fund universities, ideological echo chambers, and useless degrees with $90k price tags. From the Ivy League hypocrisy and foreign student cash grabs to the rise of trade school demand and the need for skilled labor in energy and AI, it's time to tear it all down and start over. Want a college system that actually works? That leads to jobs, not debt? Then it's time to defund the administrative bloat and rethink the entire model. Welcome to the higher ed reckoning. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com