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Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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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, economics and politics and the impact it will have on everyday Americans. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/watchdog-on-wall-street/

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Sarasota, FL

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Business

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Radio America

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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, economics and politics and the impact it will have on everyday Americans. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/watchdog-on-wall-street/

Twitter:

@chrismarko

Language:

English

Contact:

(800) 471-5984


Episodes
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Six Cents to Save the Country

10/8/2025
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 What if saving the nation only cost six cents? Chris Markowski breaks down Senator Rand Paul’s “Six Penny Plan” — a simple proposal to cut just six cents from every federal dollar spent and balance the budget in five years. Markowski exposes how both parties, despite their rhetoric, rejected this commonsense fix, proving once again that Washington’s spending addiction runs deeper than politics.

Duración:00:04:24

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Republicans to the Rescue — of Obamacare

10/8/2025
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 Frustrated and fed up, the host unloads on Republicans for once again caving to political pressure — this time to keep Obamacare’s bloated subsidy system alive. He breaks down how taxpayer money props up a failing healthcare model, why both parties are guilty of protecting insurance industry interests, and how the GOP’s fear of bad optics keeps real reform off the table. It’s a blistering call for courage, free-market sanity, and one simple wish: just one win for common sense.

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Trump’s “America First” Alaska Mining Deal Kind of Feels Like Socialism

10/8/2025
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’s $35 million investment in an Alaskan mining company sounds patriotic—but it’s crossing into dangerous territory. In this episode: 10% government stakebecoming Chinapermit business, not own itEven if the goal is national security, government equity in private companies is socialism in disguise—and it’s a bad look for an administration that promised to drain the swamp.

Duración:00:12:34

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Promises, Promises: The GOP’s Never-Ending Cave on Spending and Subsidies

10/8/2025
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 calls out Republicans for once again breaking their fiscal promises amid the latest government shutdown drama. From Trump’s talk of “great healthcare deals” to GOP lawmakers agreeing to extend costly Obamacare-era subsidies, he argues it’s all political theater—more spending, no reform. With both parties feeding the insurance industry and pushing America deeper into debt, Chris warns that Washington’s “solutions” only make the real problem worse.

Duración:00:06:57

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Trump’s New Higher Education Plan Could Change College FOREVER (for the better!)

10/8/2025
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 leaked Trump administration proposal—The Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education—is shaking up the woke university system. In this episode: Trump’s education reform could finally bring accountability, competition, and intellectual diversity back to American campuses—and the Left is losing its mind over it.

Duración:00:06:56

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The Great Disconnect: AI Boom Meets Main Street Bust

10/7/2025
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 the growing gap between Wall Street’s soaring AI-fueled gains and Main Street’s mounting financial strain. From restaurant spending declines to a surge in personal bankruptcies, the warning signs are flashing even as tech stocks hit record highs. He draws parallels to the subprime and dot-com bubbles, warning that 40% of U.S. GDP now tied to AI spending could mask deeper structural weakness. Is the economy really as strong as the markets suggest—or are we watching another bubble inflate?

Duración:00:06:23

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SHUT IT DOWN! The FBI and CIA Are Beyond Saving

10/7/2025
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 week, another bombshell proving America’s intelligence agencies are completely out of control. In this episode: Enough with the boogeymen. It’s time to defund the FBI, dismantle the CIA, and end the surveillance state once and for all.

Duración:00:03:43

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The Private Equity Bubble: When Price Stops Mattering

10/6/2025
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 private equity boom—fueled by years of cheap money and reckless valuations—may be nearing its reckoning. With 19,000 firms chasing deals at absurd multiples, inexperienced “PE bros” buying everything from HVAC shops to investment firms, and talk of slipping private equity funds into 401(k)s, the setup looks ominous. As returns lag and loans come due, who will be left holding the bag when the music stops?

Duración:00:12:00

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AI Psychosis: When Technology Starts Talking Back

10/6/2025
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 wearable AI pendants that eavesdrop on your day to “friend” chatbots programmed to feed delusion and dependency, tech’s latest obsession with artificial companionship is crossing into dangerous territory. As some warn of “psychosis-inducing” AI and subway ads spark public backlash, the question looms—have we taken artificial intelligence too far? Host Chris Markowski calls for a cultural reset before machines replace real human connection.

Duración:00:06:56

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Virginia AG Race Explodes After Jay Jones’ Violent Texts Resurface

10/6/2025
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 Democratic nominee for Virginia Attorney General, Jay Jones, is under fire after texts surfaced where he fantasized about “pissing on GOP graves” and shooting a Republican House Speaker. In this episode: Will voters in Virginia still elect Jones despite these revelations—or is this the moment voters finally say enough?

Duración:00:06:21

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Extend and Pretend: The Commercial Real Estate Time Bomb

10/6/2025
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 cracks in America’s commercial real estate market are widening fast. With office CMBS delinquency rates at record highs and skyscrapers selling for pennies on the dollar, “extend and pretend” can only delay the inevitable. As small and mid-sized banks sit on mountains of toxic paper, new mergers hint at a brewing crisis. Will taxpayers once again be left holding the bag when this balloon finally pops?

Duración:00:04:04

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How Trump’s Tariffs Are Making the Swamp Great Again

10/6/2025
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 promised to drain the swamp—but his tariff policies are pumping it full of cash, lobbyists, and bailouts. In this episode: Trump’s “fix” for the problem he created isn’t draining the swamp—it’s making it richer, bigger, and harder to stop.

Duración:00:03:39

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Tariffs: A Misguided Approach

10/5/2025
Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various pressing financial issues, including tariffs on the film industry, property taxes, economic indicators, the presence of corruption in finance, the implications of government intervention in business, and the challenges of student loan debt. He emphasizes the need for financial literacy and accountability in both personal and institutional finance.

Duración:00:39:29

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Media's Role in Financial Perception

10/4/2025
Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the importance of frank speech in financial matters, critiques the influence of media and advertising on public perception, and debunks common myths surrounding annuities. He highlights the consequences of white collar crime, particularly in the context of government shutdowns and spending. Markowski also addresses the rising costs of healthcare and the economic realities faced by companies like Starbucks, emphasizing the need for transparency and truth in financial discussions.

Duración:00:39:38

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The Power of Self-Awareness in Finance

10/4/2025
Chris Markowski discusses the realities of financial planning and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's financial situation. He critiques conventional financial planning methods and advocates for a more resilient approach to investing, focusing on timeless wisdom and the concept of anti-fragility. The discussion also touches on the emotional aspects of investing and the need for a structured process rather than rigid planning.

Duración:00:39:40

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Nigeria’s Hidden Genocide: Blood, Faith, and Oil

10/3/2025
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 While mainstream media looks the other way, mass killings and kidnappings of Christians—especially Catholics—continue in Nigeria. Between 2015 and 2025, over 145 Catholic priests were abducted, with many massacres striking churches. Why is this tragedy underreported? Follow the money: major oil interests, global corporations, and offshore profits all tie into a story of silence and complicity.

Duración:00:04:08

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AI Is Bad For YOU. Here's Why

10/3/2025
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’re not plugged into pods powering machines—but millions of us are letting AI think for us. In this episode: You may not be a literal battery, but if you let the algorithms do your thinking, you’re already living inside the Matrix.

Duración:00:06:54

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Will Trump Cave on Obamacare Subsidies?

10/3/2025
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 Here’s the blunt truth: the shutdown standoff is theater—and the real deal being cut in the back room is whether Trump and Republicans extend juiced Obamacare subsidies to dodge political heat before the midterms. In this episode: If the White House trades another year of Obamacare steroids for a PR win, both parties will claim victory—while you pay the bill and the system keeps breaking.

Duración:00:25:10

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No Shortcuts: Building Anti-Fragile Wealth

10/2/2025
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 Surveys show Americans remain deeply anxious about retirement savings, but quick fixes and cookie-cutter portfolios often make matters worse. Drawing on lessons from Nassim Taleb and Warren Buffett, WDOWS stresses the importance of preparation over prediction—creating resilient, “anti-fragile” strategies that can withstand financial storms and unexpected shocks.

Duración:00:09:46

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How Gen X Got Crushed by Compounding Student Loan Debt

10/2/2025
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 Compounding is the royal road to riches... or the fast track to ruin. In this episode: Debt doesn’t disappear. It compounds. And for millions of Americans, it’s turning into a lifelong financial prison.

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