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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. Learn more about The Watchdog On Wall Street here.

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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. Learn more about The Watchdog On Wall Street here.

Twitter:

@chrismarko

Language:

English

Contact:

(800) 471-5984


Episodes
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Did Republicans Just Cave AGAIN?!

5/9/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris sounds the alarm on what he calls the GOP’s total surrender on taxes, fiscal responsibility, and conservative values. In this episode, he tears into Republican lawmakers bending over backwards to justify higher taxes while abandoning decades of supply-side principles. From Medicaid bloat and military waste to the broken promise of SALT deductions and Trump’s not-so-secret support for tax hikes, Markowski exposes the bipartisan scam behind America’s exploding debt—and why honest taxpayers are getting played. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:11:24

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Here’s The Fine Print Truth That the Media Won’t Tell You About Trump’s Trade Deal

5/9/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris unpacks the so-called "historic" UK–US trade deal—and the details may surprise you. He reveals how the agreement slashes tariffs for UK luxury goods while increasing costs for American-made products, all under the guise of progress. From Detroit automakers getting the short end of the stick to Trump’s bizarre port slowdown logic and threats to companies like Mattel, this fast-paced breakdown exposes what’s really behind the political spin. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:15:16

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Watchdog on Wall Street: Podcast for Weekend of May 10 - May 11 2025

5/9/2025
Farewell To a Legend. Process People! Ken Griffin Interview. Gucci on Lay-A-Way?? Hotel Hedge Fund Trilogy of Tariff Terror! Buffett on Tariffs. Jobless with a Degree. Protection From the Terminator! Nation of Laws. Not Men. Drug War Futility.

Duration:01:58:50

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Here’s The Deal with Trump’s Tariff Winners and Losers

5/8/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris breaks down the hype versus reality behind Trump’s so-called “trade deal” with the UK — which, as it turns out, is little more than a vague framework with no finalized terms. While headlines boast of economic breakthroughs, Markowski exposes how modern trade deals are less about free markets and more about protecting favored industries through regulatory capture. He calls for a return to simple, fair trade: no tariffs, no loopholes, just open exchange — because when deals get bloated, it’s always the little guy who loses. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:03:48

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Ivy League Rejects Millionaire Teen with 4.0 GPA for 1 Stupid Reason

5/8/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris sounds off on the absurdity of elite college admissions after a high-achieving Long Island student with a 4.0 GPA, 34 ACT score, and a $30 million app under his belt was rejected from every Ivy League school. Is academic excellence and entrepreneurial success no longer enough? Markowski argues that the admissions game is rigged — not against the underqualified, but against the uncontrollable. If you’re too independent, too successful, or maybe just not “woke” enough, you’re a threat to the system. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:03:32

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Does Trump Think America Is a Department Store? Why He's WRONG On Trade and Tariffs

5/8/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris takes aim at Donald Trump’s recent analogy comparing America to a “super luxury department store” — and unpacks why it’s not only economically absurd, but rooted in a dangerous, quasi-socialist mindset. From tariffs to nationalism, Markowski dismantles the myth that government can—or should—set “fair prices” in a capitalist system. With references to Lenin, Mussolini, and Hayek, this episode is a no-holds-barred indictment of central planning disguised as conservative policy. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:22:23

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Republicans Fail on Spending Cuts Again!

5/7/2025
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Duration:00:02:34

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Tariffs are Taxes

5/7/2025
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Duration:00:02:40

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China is Hurting

5/7/2025
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Duration:00:03:51

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No Tax on Overtime Caveats!

5/7/2025
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Duration:00:02:08

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India/Pakistan and the Missing Media

5/7/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:04:06

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Executive Order Idea!!

5/6/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris proposes an executive order to address the crisis at Newark Liberty International Airport, where United Airlines canceled 35 daily round-trip flights due to FAA staffing shortages and equipment failures. Citing a pilot friend’s insights, he describes a “third-world” situation with four-hour delays, a 90-second radar blackout at Philadelphia’s TRACON, and 20% of controllers walking off. Markowski criticizes outdated FAA technology (e.g., floppy disks), a single Oklahoma training facility, and a union-backed age-56 retirement rule. He urges President Trump to “make air travel great again” by firing inefficiencies, starting high school controller programs, and fixing the 3,000-controller shortage, warning of nationwide spread. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:05:47

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College Graduates To Enter The Worst Job Market Maybe Ever

5/6/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris addresses the alarming job market for recent college graduates, citing Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing a 15.3% unemployment rate for four-year degree holders and 8.4% for advanced degree recipients, compared to just 2.1% for associate degree or vocational school graduates in their 20s. He attributes this to AI replacing jobs, declining college enrollment, and rising tuition costs, with student loan debt doubling to $1.7 trillion since Obama’s nationalization. Markowski criticizes universities’ focus on subsidies over outcomes, suggesting taxing their endowments or athletic revenues to reduce student loan balances, and warns of widespread hiring freezes fueling graduate frustration. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:06:33

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Trump Tariff Terror: How Ford, Mattel, Delta & Others Are Struggling

5/6/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris presents a “Trilogy of Tariff Terror,” exposing the fallout from U.S. tariffs. He first debunks pro-tariff articles as paid propaganda from agenda-driven think tanks, likening media to a “sewer.” Second, he cites Vizion’s trade data showing a widening U.S. trade deficit, a 20% drop in container imports, and slumps in agriculture and auto sectors (e.g., Ford’s $2.5 billion tariff hit), with companies like Mattel and Nucor facing exemptions or losses. Third, Markowski warns of a treasury market “flash crash” (10-year yields from 3.9% to 4.56%) post-Liberation Day, risking global financial collapse if U.S. debt credibility falters. He urges fiscal discipline, criticizing a $5 trillion debt ceiling hike, and fears Trump’s tariff and tax cut push could break the world economy. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:30:46

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Farewell To a Legend

5/5/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris reflects on Warren Buffett’s exit as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at 94. From his shrewd business tactics to timeless investing principles, learn why Buffett’s “boring” advice—compounding, buying great companies, and avoiding market timing—works. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:11:28

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Reopening Alcatraz??

5/5/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris tackles Trump’s wild proposal to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz for violent criminals. Is it a bold move for law and order or an expensive, impractical stunt? Learn why Alcatraz closed, its costly history, and why this plan is unlikely. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:03:09

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Hollywood vs. Trump: Here's The Deal with the Movie Tariffs

5/5/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris dissects Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign films, aimed at reviving American cinema. Will it backfire, pushing Hollywood to CGI and overseas markets? From Netflix’s “Havoc” flop to global revenue risks, get the real impact. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:03:24

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Pope Trump?! Why This AI Photo Made Catholics (And the Whole Internet) So Mad

5/5/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris dives into the controversy over Trump’s AI-generated image as the Pope. Catholics are upset, social media is divided, and the left and right clash over religion. Is it a harmless joke or a step too far? Get the full take on this tasteless move. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:04:31

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Meet The Trump!

5/5/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris breaks down Trump’s Meet the Press interview with Kristen Welker. From tariff claims to Canada trade myths, get the truth behind Trump’s economic narrative, his neo-Marxist doll comments, and Medicaid fraud plans. Are small businesses doomed? www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:08:56

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Relief For Small Businesses Hit Hard by Tariffs on China?

5/2/2025
Listen 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 on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris discusses potential tariff relief for small businesses, as U.S. senators and the business community urge U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer for exclusions. He notes Stephen Miller’s dismissal, claiming tax cuts suffice, but argues most small businesses (sub-chapter S) won’t benefit. Markowski highlights Senator Rand Paul’s meeting with Greer, likening it to a Soviet-style industrial policy where only those “nice to the commissar” get exemptions. He warns that big businesses gain carve-outs while small businesses suffer, threatening the American dream, and hopes for equitable relief. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Duration:00:02:39