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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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Renter Nation: How Wall Street and Global Agendas Are Reshaping Homeownership

8/18/2025
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 happens when you’re no longer allowed to own — only rent? From Blackstone scooping up entire neighborhoods to the World Economic Forum’s vision of “you’ll own nothing and be happy,” America is being pushed toward becoming a nation of permanent renters. In this episode, we connect the dots between corporate landlords, policy failures, and a broken housing market — and lay out how tax reform could break the cycle and restore real ownership to the middle class.

Duration:00:04:58

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Ballots, Machines, and the Fight for Election Integrity

8/18/2025
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 Mail-in ballots, costly voting machines, and a system that leaves too much room for doubt — are we doing elections all wrong? In this episode, we dig into Donald Trump’s call to eliminate mail-in voting and return to secure, paper-based ballots. From childhood memories of real voting booths to today’s high-stakes controversies, we explore why voter ID, transparency, and a paper trail may be the only way to restore faith in America’s elections.

Duration:00:07:07

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The Truth About Credit Cards: Are They a Trap or a Secret Weapon for Smart People?

8/18/2025
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 Why are credit card rates hovering at 25–30% when mortgages and car loans are much lower? In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down the real reasons—and exposes why political calls to “cap” rates at 10% are total nonsense. Here’s what you’ll hear: Credit cards can be a tool—or a trap. The choice is yours.

Duration:00:07:26

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Attention Parents! You Should Pack Lunches for Your Kids... or Pay the Price

8/18/2025
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 It’s back-to-school season, and Chris has a message that’s going to tick some people off: pack your kids’ lunch. In this fiery Watchdog on Wall Street episode, we call out the lazy parenting and government nonsense behind “free lunch for all.” Inside: Tough love time: stop outsourcing your kids’ health to bureaucrats.

Duration:00:03:06

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Truth, Justice, and the Stories They Bury

8/18/2025
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 In this episode, we pull back the curtain on a story the mainstream media refuses to touch: the arrest of an Israeli cyber official in a Las Vegas child predator sting — and the swift disappearance of the case from public view. From diplomatic immunity to double standards in law enforcement, we break down what justice looks like in America today, and why compassion and truth-telling matter more than the algorithms or the networks trying to bury the story.

Duration:00:05:21

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Real Estate Lies, CPI Nonsense & The Death Spiral of Spirit Airlines

8/17/2025
From fake real estate inventory numbers to the CPI “male cow poop” index, Chris rips through the week’s economic fiction. Spirit Airlines on the brink, Kodak’s last gasp, and whistleblowers taking on DC’s bread-and-circuses politics. Plus—market guru confessions, why we need to bring back critical thinking, and the curious case of the Cava collapse. This is Watchdog on Wall Street: bold, unfiltered, and focused on how it all hits your wallet.

Duration:00:39:29

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Trump’s Export Tax, Capitalism Under Fire & Social Security Reality Check

8/16/2025
Chris calls it like he sees it—whether you like it or not. In this hour of Watchdog on Wall Street, Trump channels his inner John Gotti while Mark Cuban praises the Trump export tax. Chris breaks down the good, bad, and ugly of this policy and what it means for American business. Plus—the creeping “death” of capitalism, an ugly budget deficit, and why Social Security reform remains a political coulda-woulda-shoulda. Straight talk on policies, their market impact, and what you need to know for your investments.

Duration:00:39:38

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Asset Rotation, Inflation Reality & How Private Equity Plays You

8/16/2025
On Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris dives into the week’s economic realities with his trademark honesty. From the truth about asset rotation to the media’s “Monday morning quarterbacking” on inflation, Chris explains what’s really happening—and how it affects your portfolio. Plus, why private equity isn’t the golden ticket Wall Street sells you, and how not to get played for a sucker. No political spin—just straight talk about policy, markets, and your money.

Duration:00:39:40

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How Beyond Meat Went from Hot Trend to Total Flop

8/15/2025
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 Wall Street darling to grocery store punchline, Beyond Meat has officially gone bankrupt. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris delivers an “I told you so” moment years in the making. Here’s what you’ll hear: -Why the “Let Them Eat Goo” prophecy from South Park nailed it back in 2019 -How processed “plant-based” patties were sold as healthy and eco-friendly—despite sky-high sodium and chemical fillers -The marketing hype that duped investors, fast-food chains, and climate activists alike -Why replacing real food with ultra-processed junk was doomed from the start -What this collapse says about chasing fads instead of fundamentals Sometimes the market doesn’t just correct—it serves poetic justice.

Duration:00:02:16

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Intel and the Death of Capitalism’s Safety Net

8/15/2025
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 Moral hazard isn’t a theoretical risk anymore—it’s here, entrenched, and thriving. From the bailouts of 2008 to today’s push for the U.S. government to take an equity stake in Intel, the precedent of picking winners and losers has shredded the free-market rulebook. With taxpayer dollars propping up corporate giants, competition gets crushed, innovation stalls, and Washington gains dangerous new powers over industry. This isn’t conservatism—it’s state capitalism on steroids, and the long-term cost will be far greater than the check we’re writing today.

Duration:00:08:52

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The Uniparty Tax Grab No One’s Talking About

8/15/2025
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 “tax the rich” blue states to GOP-led Washington, the bipartisan obsession with raising revenue is in full swing. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down why everyone—from Rhode Island to Capitol Hill—is coming for your wallet. Here’s what you’ll hear: -How states are rolling out new millionaire taxes, capital gains hikes, and even a “Taylor Swift tax” -Why 19 states facing deficits are ramping up revenue grabs instead of cutting spending -The GOP’s “Reconciliation 2.0” plan—and why it’s just more uniparty tax-and-spend -The stealth federal proposals that could gut mortgage deductions, tax your health insurance, and hit small businesses hardest -How both parties quietly agree: higher taxes for you, no real spending reform for them It’s not about reform. It’s not about fairness.

Duration:00:08:47

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Welcome to Gaslight Village: The Inflation Illusion

8/15/2025
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 Step right up to the new and improved Gaslight Village—where the economic funhouse mirrors distort reality, and “perfect” inflation numbers make you question your sanity. From skyrocketing wholesale vegetable prices to rising manufacturing costs, companies are quietly passing the bill to you. Meanwhile, political spin masters declare tariffs are tax cuts and inflation barely exists. In this village, the ride isn’t free—it’s just priced to look that way.

Duration:00:05:13

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A West Bank for Ukraine? The Risky Peace Plan No One’s Talking About

8/14/2025
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 U.S. and Russian officials are reportedly floating a proposal to end the Ukraine war by modeling it after Israel’s decades-long control of the West Bank—keeping Ukraine’s borders intact on paper while giving Russia de facto control over occupied territories. Supporters call it a loophole; critics warn it’s a recipe for endless conflict and division. Here’s why copying one of the world’s most intractable disputes could be a dangerous blueprint for Europe.

Duration:00:02:35

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Trump Taps Heritage Economist to Fix “Fake” Jobs Data

8/14/2025
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 Donald Trump says the jobs numbers are rigged—now he’s putting Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni in charge of fixing them. But here’s the problem: the second his name was announced, the “numbers can’t be trusted” chorus began. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street: accurateWall Street trades on them. The Fed makes decisions on them. And right now? Nobody believes them.

Duration:00:04:07

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Adam Schiff Busted—But Here’s Why NOTHING Will Happen

8/14/2025
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 day, another “bombshell” that Washington will bury. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris calls out the latest headline-grabber: a veteran intelligence officer says Adam Schiff personally approved leaking classified info to smear Trump during Russiagate. But here’s the truth: youThe swamp is very swampy!

Duration:00:03:22

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Bringing Back Critical Thinking in the Age of AI and Outrage

8/14/2025
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 Critical thinking has gone out of style—replaced by partisan echo chambers, instant AI answers, and a culture more interested in “winning” than in finding the truth. From Occupy Wall Street to the Tea Party, real dialogue has been drowned out by division. Here’s why questioning, debating, and thinking for yourself are skills worth reviving—and how AI should be used as a tool for inquiry, not a substitute for your own mind.

Duration:00:06:40

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The Real Estate Inventory Myth: How Private Equity Rigged the Market

8/14/2025
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 Politicians, real estate agents, and homebuilders keep claiming there’s a housing shortage—but the numbers tell a different story. Across the U.S., inventory is plentiful, yet prices stay high thanks to private equity firms and corporate landlords buying up entire neighborhoods, inflating values, and keeping taxes—and profits—sky-high. This isn’t a supply problem; it’s a power grab disguised as economics.

Duration:00:06:18

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Private Equity’s Illusion Game: Why Your 401k Could Be the Next Victim

8/14/2025
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 Private equity giants are gaming the numbers, creating paper profits that vanish when reality hits—just like the penny stock and hedge fund schemes of the past. With new rules allowing private equity into 401ks, unsuspecting investors could end up the “greater fool” in a high-stakes shell game. Here’s why these funds are often a dumping ground for toxic assets, and how to spot the danger before it’s too late.

Duration:00:06:10

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Fed Independence or Political Pressure? The 2% Myth

8/13/2025
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 With inflation at 3.1% and climbing, wages on the rise, and asset prices at record highs, why is the Fed under heavy pressure to cut rates? In this episode, we question whether the much-touted 2% inflation target was ever real, explore the political push from the White House and Treasury, and unpack what a 90% chance of a September cut means in a $37 trillion-debt, inflation-driven world.

Duration:00:03:29

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Tariffs, Taxes, and the $37 Trillion Problem

8/13/2025
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 More tariff revenue doesn’t mean we’re getting richer—especially when spending keeps outpacing income. In this episode, we break down July’s $291 billion deficit, the fiscal year’s staggering $1.6 trillion shortfall, and how hidden taxes through tariffs still can’t cover runaway expenditures. From Daffy Duck’s “I’m rich” delusion to the sobering reality of $37 trillion in debt, we expose why America is taking five steps backward.

Duration:00:03:15