Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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 Goya’s haunting painting of Saturn consuming his own offspring becomes a metaphor for today’s pension and Social Security crises. From France’s fiery protests to looming cuts in the U.S., aging populations are straining systems beyond sustainability. Baby boomers may have built the world’s wealth, but younger generations are left footing the bill. As demographics collide with fiscal reality, the question remains: who will be sacrificed next?

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Trump is finding that hardline immigration stances clash with economic and educational realities. From South Korean workers building EV battery plants in Georgia to the financial lifeline of international students at U.S. universities, the need for foreign labor and tuition dollars is undeniable. While border security remains a priority, Trump’s approach is evolving—acknowledging that America can’t simply shut the door without consequences.

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 just proposed ending quarterly earnings reports—a move we’ve been calling for over 30 years. In this episode: This is the kind of common-sense reform that could finally tilt the balance back toward real businesses and away from Wall Street’s games.

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 Clips are flooding social media of people—teachers, professors, even nurses—celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In this episode: Charlie Kirk wasn’t a man of hate—he was a man of faith and conversation. The real question now: will America learn from his example, or keep sinking into the darkness?

Chris Markowski discusses the alarming trend of young voters leaning towards socialism, the disconnect between political promises and economic realities, the deterioration of public safety, and the crisis in education. He emphasizes the need for informed voting and the importance of addressing societal issues to secure a better future for America.

Chris Markowski discusses the intersection of faith and financial principles, reflecting on societal issues and the current economic landscape. He emphasizes the importance of understanding financial realities, the role of faith in guiding moral decisions, and the need for action in troubling times. The conversation also covers labor market challenges, the impact of tariffs on businesses, and historical lessons on economic management.

Chris Markowski discusses the harsh realities of the financial world, reflecting on the impact of 9/11, the ongoing challenges of war, and the dangers of alternative investments. He emphasizes the importance of financial freedom and the need for transparency in the advisory industry. Markowski also critiques the buy now, pay later economy and the implications of government spending and national debt on the economy.

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 History is repeating itself—welcome back to 2008. A major subprime auto lender just went bankrupt, and here’s the kicker: they were handing out car loans to illegal immigrants and still managed to get a AAA rating from the agencies. In this episode: You can’t make this up. The question is—how many more of these “surprises” will there be?

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 New York Times falsely attributed anti-Semitic remarks to Charlie Kirk—when in reality, he was critiquing the statement. Yet liberals ran with the headline, branding him an anti-Semite before the paper quietly slipped in a tiny correction. Another example of why the so-called “liberal Bible” keeps losing credibility.

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 states like West Virginia, you need over 1,200 hours of training and multiple exams just to cut hair—but to become a magistrate judge, all you need is to be 21, have a GED, and a clean record. These judges set bail, issue warrants, and preside over criminal cases without ever stepping foot in law school. Is this common-sense accessibility or a dangerous lowering of standards in the justice system?

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 Bad news is good news on Wall Street—but not for the rest of us. Jobless claims are climbing, inflation is still squeezing families, and the government’s interest bill alone now tops $1.2 trillion a year. In this episode: The markets may cheer, but Main Street is buckling. At some point, the truth has to break through the spin.

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 a global leader in learning, America’s K–12 education system is now in alarming decline. National test scores show nearly half of high school seniors can’t handle basic math, and a third struggle with simple reading—yet graduation rates keep rising due to lowered standards and grade inflation. Schools are ditching homework, easing requirements, and prioritizing equity policies over academic rigor, leaving millions unprepared for college or the workforce. With absenteeism up, behavior worsening, and achievement gaps widening, the U.S. faces an educational collapse that demands a complete reset before an entire generation is left 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 Despite years of recovery talk since COVID, inflation has wiped out household income gains, leaving median earnings stuck at 2019 levels. Rising costs for essentials like housing, healthcare, and insurance are pushing families into a financial hamster wheel, while only high earners see modest gains. Without real wage growth and relief from soaring prices, the gap between the cost of living and the average paycheck keeps widening—making the American dream feel increasingly out of reach.

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 Epstein, Trump, and Occam’s Razor—sometimes the simplest explanation is the truest one. The latest revelations about Epstein’s “birthday book” have unleashed a storm of denial, spin, and political theater. In this episode: The Epstein scandal isn’t just about one letter—it’s about how deep the rot goes.

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 Charlie Kirk’s assassination has shaken America to its core. For many, it feels like 9/11 all over again—a moment of dread, anger, and clarity about what’s at stake. In this episode: He was brilliant, fearless, and faithful. Now the question is—will his death be in vain, or will it ignite millions to take up his fight?

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 young woman is murdered on a Charlotte tram while passengers watch and do nothing. In this raw episode, Chris digs into what that silence says about us—from the bystander effect and broken policing to policies that empty jails and empty souls. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street: Hard to watch. Harder not to learn from. The question isn’t “who’s to blame?”—it’s “who will stand up?”

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 Trump administration has announced a crackdown on pharmaceutical advertising, requiring drug companies to disclose more side effects and comply with stricter rules on misleading ads. With 25% of cable ad revenue tied to Big Pharma, the move threatens billions in spending—and could reshape how Americans see (and demand) prescription drugs. Transparency for patients or a blow to the media-industrial complex? This could be just the start.

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 Federal Reserve’s credibility is cracking—and Scott Bessent just laid out why. From “gain of function” monetary policy to endless bailouts, the Fed has turned itself into a political machine. In this episode: The Fed was meant to stabilize markets. Instead, it’s become the problem.

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 Rand Paul is under fire after criticizing Trump’s drone strike on a Venezuelan boat. Social media mobs—many likely bots—lynched him online while MAGA influencers cheered the president. Chris breaks down: The Constitution matters—even when it’s unpopular.

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 History is clear—empires fall when debt takes over. From Rome to Spain to modern America, reckless spending always ends the same way. In this episode, Chris breaks down: The writing is on the wall. The only question is whether America will wake up before it’s too late.