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/featured  Every year, the media rolls out its “hot stocks” lists—and every year, they're wrong. Yet the same voices come back with new predictions, new hype, and the same goal: separating you from your money. Before you buy into 2026's latest stock picks, try a simple exercise—go back and see how last year's predictions actually performed.This episode takes aim at the casino-style investing culture pushed by discount brokers like Robinhood, where trading is gamified, dopamine is engineered, and high-frequency traders profit while individual investors lose. Flashy platforms, Formula One metaphors, and nonstop alerts aren't about helping you build wealth—they're about getting you to trade more.Real wealth isn't built on shortcuts, hot tips, or hype. It's built with discipline, time, effort, and a solid financial foundation. Ignore that truth, and Wall Street is more than happy to take advantage of you.

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 tax, payroll tax, or property tax—the biggest tax Americans pay isn't listed on any return. It's inflation. Silent, hidden, and relentless, inflation erodes your purchasing power year after year while politicians celebrate more spending and more debt.In this episode, Chris breaks down why a dollar saved 30 years ago is worth barely half today, how constant borrowing and money printing quietly confiscates your wealth, and why the claim that “the deficit is down” means nothing when the national debt keeps exploding.This is why cash loses value, prices double over time, and why sitting still financially is a guaranteed losing strategy. Inflation isn't an accident—it's a stealth tax that most people never see coming. Understanding it is the first step to protecting yourself from 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  CBS News' decision to pull a planned 60 Minutes segment on an El Salvador prison housing Venezuelan migrants sparked instant outrage, speculation, and political spin from every direction. Some inside CBS called it censorship. Management said it was an editorial call. The truth is, right now, nobody outside the room actually knows.Instead of facts, the media and online commentary rushed to fill the void with certainty—proof once again that rage bait and tribal narratives matter more than restraint or honesty. In this episode, Chris makes a simple but unpopular case: it's okay to say “I don't know.”From journalism to investing to everyday life, pretending to have answers you don't have is how people get misled. Real intelligence isn't loud certainty—it's knowing your limits, doing the work, and letting the facts come in before drawing conclusions.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Wall Street is running the same con—just with new packaging. As private equity investors demand their money back, fund managers are taking once-illiquid investments public, only to watch them crater far below their so-called “net asset value.” From BlueRock to FS Specialty Lending, the numbers don't lie—investors were sold fantasy valuations to keep the music playing.At the same time, the SEC is quietly dismantling the few guardrails meant to protect everyday investors, scrapping the Global Research Analyst Settlement and reopening the door for analysts and investment bankers to collude like it's the dot-com bubble all over again. Former regulators now admit what many warned about years ago: Wall Street research was never about truth—it was marketing.This is a hard warning to individual investors: don't be the greater fool in a rigged game of musical chairs. Do your homework, question valuations, and remember—on Wall Street, you're not the client, you're the product.

 Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various pressing issues affecting the financial landscape and society at large. He critiques the influence of big banks and Wall Street, examines the failures of the war on poverty in Appalachia, and addresses the challenges of immigration and assimilation. Markowski also delves into military preparedness in the face of global conflicts, the complexities surrounding gender identity and mental health, and economic insights regarding China and marijuana regulation. The conversation emphasizes the need for critical thinking and proactive solutions to these multifaceted problems.

 Chris Markowski discusses the harsh realities of the financial world, the political landscape, and the societal norms that shape our understanding of economic issues. He emphasizes the need for honesty in political discourse, critiques the current administration's handling of economic policies, and explores the implications of government involvement in healthcare and business regulations. Markowski calls for a return to fundamental principles of financial freedom and accountability, urging listeners to recognize the importance of personal responsibility in navigating the complexities of the economy.

Chris Markowski discusses the current financial landscape, analyzing President Trump's recent speech and the promises made regarding economic recovery and inflation. He emphasizes the importance of accountability in leadership, fiscal responsibility, and the realities of wealth accumulation. The conversation also touches on the dangers of modern trading platforms and the need for sound financial advice.

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  Is the White House a personal canvas—or the people's house? In this episode, Chris raises pointed questions about President Trump's newly unveiled “Wall of Fame,” complete with bronze plaques and biting inscriptions aimed at past presidents. From the absence of President Biden's portrait to the sharply worded commentary beneath it, the display blurs the line between historical record and political trolling. What's the purpose of memorializing predecessors this way, and is it appropriate for a sitting president to remake a shared national space to settle scores? Even some allies are scratching their heads. This is less about partisan outrage and more about judgment, decorum, and what kind of legacy this kind of spectacle is meant to leave behind.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The $1,776 “warrior dividend” sounds like new money for America's service members—but it's not. In this episode, Chris breaks down what's really behind the $2.9 billion payout, drawing on reporting from Defense One to explain how the funds were reallocated from existing military housing allowances rather than generated by tariffs or new revenue. While supporting troops is non-negotiable, this shell game raises serious questions about Pentagon priorities, budgeting transparency, and whether short-term checks come at the expense of long-term support for military families. Before you celebrate the headline, here's the reality behind the numbers.

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  Why should Americans keep paying taxes when billions are being siphoned off through fraud, waste, and abuse—and no one is held accountable? In this episode, Chris asks the uncomfortable but necessary question, pointing to staggering examples like billions lost to Medicaid and Medicare fraud, runaway Pentagon spending, and a political system that refuses to follow the money. From Washington's culture of grift and lobbyist-driven spending to foreign aid and defense dollars flushed down the drain, this is a blunt look at why trust in government has collapsed. If taxes are meant to serve the public good, where exactly is the accountability—and why are taxpayers still being asked to foot the bill?

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 headlines say inflation is cooling—but a closer look shows the data is full of holes. In this deep (and skeptical) dive into the latest CPI numbers, Chris breaks down why 2.7% inflation doesn't match the reality Americans live every day. From manipulated BLS data and stagnant wages to the soaring cost of life's bare necessities—food, insurance, housing, and energy—this episode challenges the conventional wisdom that 2% inflation is “success.” Why should the dollar lose value at all? Drawing on decades of experience and the economic views of Judy Shelton, Chris explains why zero inflation should be the goal, why debt and money printing are crushing future generations, and why Washington keeps kicking the can down the road.

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  Ahead of Trump's speech, right-wing influencers worked themselves into a frenzy over rumors of a new war with Venezuela—treating the prospect of conflict as something to celebrate. In this commentary, Chris calls out the disturbing enthusiasm for sending young Americans to fight and die, the hypocrisy of self-proclaimed Christian values, and America's endless addiction to “wars” we never seem to win. From Afghanistan to the so-called wars on terror, drugs, and poverty, the lesson is clear: we were promised restraint, not reckless escalation. The question is simple—when will we finally stop cheering for war?

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  Staying up late paid off—this was a different kind of Trump speech. No teleprompter, fewer crowd-pleasing riffs, and a noticeable shift in tone toward acknowledging real economic problems. Yes, there were inaccuracies and familiar exaggerations, but this time the speech was lighter on gimmicks and heavier on responsibility. Using Jingle All the Way as a metaphor, this episode digs into leadership, credibility, and the danger of making promises you can't—or won't—keep. Is this the beginning of a long-overdue pivot, or just a brief pause in the performance? The midterms, inflation, and voter patience will decide.

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  Target-date funds are sold as the easy, worry-free choice for 401(k) investors—but that simplicity is disappearing fast. As Jason Zweig warns in the Wall Street Journal, Wall Street has a habit of taking elegant ideas and burying them under fees, complexity, and opaque strategies. In this episode, Chris explains why target-date funds have always been problematic, how over-diversification and mediocre performance leave investors just treading water, and why “alternatives” are likely the next thing quietly stuffed into these portfolios. If you think you're safely set it and forgetting it, you may actually be volunteering to be the last buyer in Wall Street's game of musical chairs.

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 heartbreaking Wall Street Journal report from McDowell County, West Virginia exposes the limits—and unintended consequences—of decades of anti-poverty programs. Billions in federal spending, from welfare to Medicare and Medicaid, have failed to revive a county that's lost nearly 70% of its population. Instead, dependency has replaced aspiration, and entire towns are fading away. In this episode, Chris revisits Appalachia, the legacy of LBJ's Great Society, and the harsh reality of economic decline. Drawing on Joseph Schumpeter's “creative destruction” and a blunt insight from comedian Sam Kinison, we ask the uncomfortable question: would it be better to help people move to opportunity rather than endlessly pouring money into places with no future—and even return some areas to nature?

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  Washington keeps insisting that rate cuts will make housing affordable—but reality says otherwise. Despite the Fed lowering rates yet again, mortgage rates climbed, applications dropped nearly 4%, and the average 30-year fixed hit 6.38%. In this episode, Chris breaks down why the Fed doesn't actually control mortgage rates, how $38+ trillion in debt and reckless fiscal policy are keeping borrowing costs high, and why empty political pressure won't fix the problem. Until Congress gets serious about budgets, debt, and fiscal discipline, expect higher rates—and more broken promises on affordability.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  As the president prepares to address the nation, the economic reality facing everyday Americans is stark—and the polling reflects it. With economic approval hovering in the mid-30s and affordability still squeezing households, this episode cuts through the spin to examine why voters remain unhappy. From a mediocre jobs market and rising youth unemployment to AI-driven layoffs and tariff policies that raise manufacturing costs, the challenges are real and measurable. The message is simple: gimmicks won't fix this. Acknowledging the problem and pivoting toward policies that actually bring prices down may be the only way forward—politically and economically.

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  Just as predicted, Congress is moving to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies—another massive cash infusion for insurance companies, paid for by the public. Despite earlier promises, Republicans joined Democrats to force a vote on a three-year extension, adding hundreds of billions in new spending with no real reform attached. In this episode, Chris breaks down who really benefits, why Washington smiles while taxpayers lose, and how both parties continue to protect the same powerful interests. In the end, it's not red versus blue—it's the insurance industry versus everyone else.

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 around-the-clock stock trading to app-based parlay bets on NFL games, Wall Street is blurring the line between investing and gambling—and it's not to help individual investors. This episode breaks down why 24/7 markets serve the exchanges and trading firms, not everyday traders, and why day trading remains a losing game despite all the flashy tools and screens. With platforms like Robinhood openly embracing casino-style behavior, the warning is clear: the house always wins, and the “innovation” is just another way to separate fools from their 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 America's uneasy military footprint in Syria to the broader question of assimilation at home, this episode tackles two issues that are often discussed separately—but shouldn't be. Why are U.S. troops stationed in places with no clear mission, and what happens when deterrence disappears? Drawing on insights from Victor Davis Hanson, Rand Paul, and history itself, the discussion argues that Americans should never be left as sitting ducks overseas. At the same time, it turns inward to the assimilation debate, questioning an immigration model that prioritizes numbers over shared values, cultural cohesion, and accountability. An empire that won't defend its people abroad—and won't insist on assimilation at home—eventually weakens itself on both fronts.

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  Drawing on Daniel Patrick Moynihan's warning about “defining deviancy down,” Chris takes a hard look at how political tribalism erodes basic standards of decency. From influencers tying themselves in knots to defend indefensible remarks, to a culture that shrugs at cruelty and even celebrates violence, we examine how society lowers the bar instead of calling bad behavior what it is. Real unity and moral clarity, the argument goes, require the courage to criticize our own side—and to say plainly that some actions and statements are wrong, no matter who says 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  Republicans roll out what even the Wall Street Journal calls “better” healthcare ideas—but better doesn't mean good. From association health plans to modest regulatory relief, the GOP offers small steps while insurance companies keep cashing checks. Meanwhile, Democrats push exactly what Obamacare was designed to deliver all along: Medicare for All. In this episode, Chris breaks down why the ACA was built to fail, how expiring subsidies are being used as leverage, and why calling healthcare a “human right” opens a Pandora's box that the U.S. system—unlike Europe's—simply isn't built to handle.

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  Ford just tapped out on electric vehicles — and no, this isn't a moment to gloat. The company took a staggering $19.5 billion write-down tied to its EV business, one of the largest impairments in auto industry history. That's not a win. That's proof that we were lied to — and we paid for it.In this episode, we break down: • Why Ford's EV retreat isn't a business failure — it's a government failure • How subsidies, loan guarantees, and mandates wasted billions in taxpayer money • Why Americans never wanted forced EV adoption in the first place • How CEOs folded to Washington instead of standing up for shareholders • Why “regulatory changes” really mean Americans aren't being coerced anymore • How the EV fantasy mirrors past government disasters like the Chevy Volt And why state-run capitalism never works — not in autos, not anywhere!

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 blunt, unfiltered look at a week of violence, denial, and political cowardice—from a suspiciously murky shooting investigation near Brown University in Providence to terror threats and canceled public events across Europe and Australia. Chris breaks down why he doesn't buy the official stories, how universities and city leaders dodge accountability, and why the refusal to confront ideology, immigration failures, and public safety is pushing societies to the breaking point. At some point, pretending everything is fine isn't compassion—it's negligence.

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 horrific death of Rob Reiner and his wife should have been a moment for unity, reflection, and basic human decency. Instead, it became something else entirely — a reminder of how far our political culture has fallen, and how easily anger is weaponized for applause.In this episode, we break down: • Why the President's statement crossed a line no leader should cross • How tragedy was turned into political red meat • Why true leadership demands restraint — especially in moments of grief • How faith, forgiveness, and humility are being replaced by outrage and cruelty • Why no political disagreement justifies dehumanizing the dead And how this was a profound missed opportunity to bring a fractured country 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/featured  Wall Street's chattering classes are buzzing about a “rotation out of the AI trade,” as if it's some shocking revelation. Big surprise—after massive gains, some AI stocks have run far ahead. But here's the real takeaway: rotation shouldn't be a headline event. It should be a constant discipline.Chris explains why trimming winners, taking profits, and rebalancing oversized positions isn't bearish—it's smart risk management. AI has driven markets and remains a powerful long-term theme, but no one truly knows which companies will dominate years from now. Admitting what you don't know is what protects capital.Like Mr. Miyagi tending a bonsai tree—cut here, snip there—prudent investors regularly rebalance, redeploy profits, and look for quality companies that are temporarily out of favor. This isn't market timing. It's proper portfolio management, asset allocation, and risk control—the kind that's served investors well for decades.

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 economic data out of China is flashing warning signs everywhere. Retail sales are barely growing, industrial production is slowing, fixed asset investment is falling, and property investment has collapsed nearly 16%. Home prices are sliding, millions have their wealth tied up in unfinished or overbuilt real estate, and confidence in the future is evaporating.China is running a massive trade surplus—nearly $1 trillion so far this year—but that export dominance is masking much deeper problems at home. Consumer spending remains weak, unemployment among young people is high, the population is aging, and there's no real social safety net to fall back on. Without exports flooding global markets, the situation would look far worse.In this episode, Chris discusses why command-and-control economics never work, how Xi Jinping reversed years of liberalization, and why governments—whether in Beijing or Washington—fail when they try to pick winners and losers. From China's real estate bust to the dot-com era lessons of pets.com versus Amazon, the message is the same: when government micromanages the economy, bad outcomes follow. The free market, not central planners, is what drives real growth.

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 tariffs generated $18 trillion in just 10 months—and some Republicans are repeating it like it's gospel. But let's slow down and apply a little basic math. $18 trillion is nearly two-thirds of U.S. GDP. If that kind of money actually flowed into the country, manufacturing, construction, and investment would be exploding. They're not—they're moving in the opposite direction.In this episode, Chris breaks down what tariff revenue really looks like (hint: it's under $300 billion), why there are no written $18 trillion investment “commitments,” and how exaggeration turns into outright misinformation once politicians and pundits start echoing it. Supporting pro-growth policy doesn't require fantasy numbers—and repeating them only insults the public's intelligence.Facts matter. Trillions matter. And if we want credibility on economic policy, we have to stop pretending a big fish story is an actual balance sheet.

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  Is America's affordability crisis real—or are we being gaslit into believing everything is fine? A new CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows high prices are now the number one reason Americans are spending less, echoing results from Fox, NYT, and other outlets. Yet political leaders and media cheerleaders insist the economy is “great” and concerns are overblown.In this episode, Chris cuts through the spin and focuses on what actually hurts households: food, housing, insurance, utilities, and other bare necessities people can't avoid. We break down why prices haven't come down, why the claim that “deflation is always bad” is a myth, and how decades of reckless government spending, debt, and Federal Reserve money creation have steadily hollowed out the dollar.From Biden to Trump, Bush to Obama, the trajectory hasn't changed—debt has exploded, the dollar has lost over half its value in 30 years, and Americans are paying the price at the checkout counter. Featuring hard data, media accountability, and Ron Paul's blunt diagnosis of the real cause behind the crisis, this is a no-nonsense look at why “more government money” won't fix what government broke.

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various pressing economic issues, including the role of government in economic growth, the impact of tariffs, state governance, immigration, and drug trafficking. He emphasizes the importance of financial freedom and the need for individuals to take charge of their economic futures while critiquing government policies that hinder growth and prosperity.

 Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, delves into the financial truths that are often obscured by mainstream narratives. He discusses the ethical implications of capitalism, the pitfalls of trading platforms like Robinhood, and the consequences of political decisions on financial justice. Markowski emphasizes the need for accountability in both the financial sector and government, while also critiquing the media's role in shaping public perception. The conversation touches on various topics, including Ponzi schemes, government spending, healthcare fraud, and the current state of the entertainment industry, culminating in a discussion about the implications of technology and regulation in the modern economy.

Chris Markowski discusses the importance of prioritizing financial planning over conventional retirement planning. He emphasizes the need for individuals to focus on what truly matters in life, such as family and experiences, rather than material possessions. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by the Federal Reserve and the impact of private equity on financial advisories, highlighting the need for individuals to be cautious in their investment decisions.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Farmers were told they'd thrive. Instead, they got crushed—undercut by a trade war that tanked exports, forced sell-offs, and handed opportunities to big-money land barons. With China falling far short of purchase commitments and aid covering only a sliver of losses, the truth is unavoidable: America's backbone got played while the wealthy walked away with the land.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  When the New York Times tells you to “prepare for war with China,” it's time to ask who's writing the script. This episode exposes the recycled fear messaging, the CIA timelines that never check out, the Pentagon's trillion-dollar incentives, and the political machinery that keeps obsolete weapons alive. Plus: the real history of Taiwan, what China actually wants, and why no American parent should be sending their kids to die over 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  Most of the media skipped the homework, but we didn't. Chris explores Trump's push for a unified national AI standard, examines how it intersects with the Tenth Amendment, and asks where state authority ends and federal power begins. From refinery-blend absurdities to outlet-standard logic, from protecting kids from deepfakes to protecting communities from soaring utility demands, we break down what this order could mean—and why Big Tech lobbyists are already celebrating.

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  Why do so many economic “experts” sound like they've never bought groceries, run a business, or stepped foot in flyover country? Chris unpacks Stephen Moore's media cheerleading, the bad government data everyone keeps pretending is gospel, and why telling Americans “everything is awesome” only makes the disconnect worse. Real people live on real budgets—and D.C. still doesn't get 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  A blunt, brutally honest look at the GOP's long track record of talking big on healthcare reform but never delivering. From the first Tea Party rally in 2009 to today's push to extend Obamacare subsidies, this segment dissects the fraud, the donor money, the political gamesmanship, and the bipartisan addiction to government growth. Plus, why insurance companies are terrified, why D.C. keeps Americans fighting each other, and how real accountability—like term limits—might finally break the cycle.

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  Democrats keep posting charts showing prices “skyrocketing under Trump”—except the charts conveniently show almost the entire surge happening during Biden's presidency. Chris breaks down the numbers, call out the spin, and explain why Trump needs to stop pretending prices are falling and instead lay out a real plan to bring them down.

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  This segment dives into Trump's claim that the U.S. economy could grow at 25% with low interest rates. From the Fed's money-printing reality to Washington's spending addiction, we cut through the noise and explain why Trump's off-the-cuff economics don't match how the system actually works.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Chris breaks down why Ron DeSantis remains the standout conservative leader in the country. From dominating his debate with Gavin Newsom to running one of the most fiscally responsible states in America, DeSantis proves results matter more than establishment games. A deep dive into Florida's booming growth, low spending, strong test scores, and massive debt reduction—plus why the political class fears him.

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 Fed cuts a quarter point, shrugs, and tells America to trust the same priorities that have destroyed 54% of our buying power. Chris breaks down why the 2% target is nonsense, why QE is quietly creeping back, and how Washington's spending spree—from wars to earmarks to endless bailouts—has pushed us into slow-growth inflation. Three dissents won't change the fact: mortgage rates aren't coming down, and the Fed is flying with a faulty dashboard.

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 reflection on why life only works when we anchor ourselves to a single guiding priority—faith and family—and stop chasing every flashing distraction. From sea turtles losing their way to kids building sandcastles that will wash away, Chris explores how purpose beats planning, why financial “preparation” matters more than rigid “plans,” and why joy, meaning, and relationships can't be postponed for some mythical retirement finish line.