Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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

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 the futility of the war on drugs, spotlighting a Wall Street Journal piece by Juan Forero on Colombia’s record-high cocaine production of 3,000 tons—eight times 2012 levels. He highlights sophisticated narco-subs shipping cocaine to Asia, Africa, and Australia, where a kilo fetches $200,000 in Saudi Arabia, and notes U.S. demand remains high despite fentanyl’s dominance. Markowski questions past U.S. involvement, like CIA ties to South Central LA and guarding Afghan poppy fields, and doubts solutions like legalization or forced recovery, emphasizing that demand drives supply. He recommends Forero’s article for its insight into this persistent, complex issue. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 emphasizes that the U.S. is a nation of laws, not men, criticizing Donald Trump’s executive order to cut taxpayer funding for PBS and NPR, labeled as “radical woke propaganda,” and a tweet threatening to strip Harvard’s tax-exempt status. Using a lacrosse analogy about following rules despite disagreement, Markowski argues these actions bypass constitutional processes and will likely face lawsuits. He stresses that even if he agrees with defunding NPR/PBS, proper legislative channels must be followed to avoid legal battles and uphold the rule of law. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 US-China trade talks, noting China’s willingness to negotiate if the US shows “sincerity” by canceling tariffs. He highlights China’s removal of some US tariffs and reports of worker protests and factory closures in China due to 145% US tariffs, as per the Economic Times of India. Markowski warns of economic fallout, citing Rand Paul and Ron Johnson’s concerns, and stresses the unsustainability of high tariffs, comparing them to risky investments like Long-Term Capital Management. He advocates for a cautious, “scalpel” approach to avoid ruin, emphasizing the US’s democratic vulnerabilities compared to China’s authoritarian control. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Liars, Crooks, Cheats and Grifters! Hedge Fund Slaughterhouse. GDP Down! Jobs Down! Truth is a “Hostile and Political” Act?? Charles Payne’s Goes Commie! Trump’s Tale of Two Tweets. Social Security Cash In!! Trade War Fellini Film. Trump 100 Days Mailbag! Rand Paul Masterclass on Tariffs! Trump Needs to Bring Back Creative Destruction! Insurance…In Case Bad $%#$ Happens! Trump’s Excellent Decision on Taxes! Tourism is Tanking?? How is that NetZero working out? Birthrate Collapse.

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 supports Senator Rand Paul’s failed Senate push to block Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite absences from Mitch McConnell and Sheldon Whitehouse and a promised presidential veto. He praises Paul’s constitutional stance, arguing tariffs via “fentanyl emergency” powers violate the Constitution’s requirement for Congress to originate revenue measures. Markowski criticizes Trump’s executive overreach, likening it to Biden’s blocked $1.7 trillion student loan forgiveness, and rebukes MAGA attacks on Paul, emphasizing the need to restrain presidential power and follow proper legislative processes. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 blasts House Republicans’ $150 billion Pentagon budget increase, pushing spending over $1 trillion despite a $36 trillion national debt. Agreeing with Rep. Ro Khanna, he criticizes the Pentagon’s failure to pass audits and highlights Elon Musk’s exposure of waste and fraud. Markowski accuses Trump and Pete Hegseth of failing to deliver on promises to cut inefficiencies, calling the hike hypocritical and a betrayal of fiscal responsibility. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 criticizes Donald Trump’s televised cabinet meetings, likening them to North Korean propaganda and an Austin Powers scene where Dr. Evil demands flattery. He calls the excessive praise from cabinet members embarrassing and performative, urging Trump to kick cameras out, shut the doors, and focus on real work instead of mutual admiration and propaganda. Markowski notes even MAGA supporters are growing weary of the spectacle. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 critiques the NFL Draft, focusing on Shedeur Sanders’ slide due to his self-focused “legendary” brand and lack of leadership. He dismisses race claims—noting the top pick, black quarterback Cam Ward—as nonsense, emphasizing attitude and work ethic (e.g., Tom Brady’s grit) over distractions like tattoos or rap videos. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 skewers Donald Trump’s conflicting tweets about the stock market, highlighting a January 2024 tweet claiming credit for market gains due to strong polls, versus an April 2025 tweet blaming Biden for a historic market swoon despite Trump’s presidency. Markowski calls out the absurdity, mocking Fox and Newsmax for bending over backwards to defend Trump. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 the collapsing U.S. birth rate, echoing Elon Musk’s warnings and linking it to skyrocketing costs of living—housing, childcare (30.7% of income in Massachusetts), and education. He dismisses Trump’s “baby bonus” as a gimmick, arguing only lower costs via less government interference (e.g., student loans, property taxes) can reverse the trend. Markowski ties this to his Q1 GDP contraction (0.3% drop, tariff-driven) and tourism slump, highlighting economic pressures. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 sharp decline in U.S. tourism, citing a nearly 10% year-over-year drop in international visitors. He notes Canadians and Mexicans are opting for destinations like Mexico, while Europe sees significant declines, and Asia barely holds steady. Key hotspots like Las Vegas and Miami struggle, with easy restaurant reservations signaling trouble. Markowski ties this to Trump’s tariffs and policies, echoing his Q1 GDP contraction analysis (0.3% drop, 41.3% import surge), and warns of economic fallout unless perceptions improve. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 rips Fox Business host Charles Payne for attacking Amazon’s reported plan to display tariff costs, accusing him of abandoning capitalism for Trump loyalty. Markowski defends Amazon’s transparency, mocks Payne’s “commie” rhetoric on Jeff Bezos’ wealth, and warns of tariff-driven economic damage, citing port standstills and UAW propaganda. He ties this to his Q1 GDP contraction analysis (0.3% drop, 41.3% import surge), predicting recession risks. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 the U.S. economy’s 0.3% Q1 2025 GDP contraction, driven by a 41.3% import surge to dodge Trump’s tariffs. He predicts a technical recession if Q2 growth falters, citing weak job growth (62,000 jobs, per ADP) and business paralysis. Markowski notes tempered signals from Navarro and Lutnick, hinting at tariff walkbacks, but warns of volatility and inflation (3.5% core PCE) complicating Fed rate cuts. He urges truth over partisan spin, dismissing MAGA’s manufacturing revival hopes. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 how government interference and real estate lobbying have completely distorted the insurance market, turning it into welfare for the wealthy. From California’s wildfire chaos to Florida’s coastal real estate bubble, Chris explains why pricing risk properly matters — and why taxpayers should never be forced to subsidize million-dollar homes in disaster-prone areas. If you can’t afford the real cost of living somewhere, maybe you shouldn’t live there. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 Europe's latest energy disaster, where reliance on renewables led to widespread blackouts across Spain, Portugal, France, and Greece. He skewers the "atmospheric anomaly" excuse, exposes Germany's failed green energy investments, and warns why America must learn from Europe's mistakes by ramping up real power production — fast. Nuclear, gas, and common sense must lead the way if the U.S. wants to stay competitive and avoid the same collapse. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 absurdity of today's political climate where telling the truth is treated as a hostile act. He dissects Amazon’s tariff controversy, blasts the confusion surrounding auto tariffs, and critiques the tangled mess of U.S. trade policies. From hidden taxes to retroactive reimbursements, Chris explains why complexity is killing business—and why real economic revival requires simplicity, deregulation, and honesty. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 answers listener mail about his recent critiques of Trump's first 100 days, clarifying that while he supports many of Trump's goals—like securing the border and avoiding new wars—he warns that tariffs are hurting small businesses, farmers, and the broader economy. He debunks the idea that tariffs can replace income taxes, explains why political capital matters, and urges a smarter, more strategic approach to restoring American manufacturing—starting with education reform, cutting spending, and real policy, not headline promises. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 confusion surrounding Donald Trump's tax plans, ultimately praising Trump's decision to reject raising taxes on high earners and business owners. Markowski warns that reversing the 2017 tax cuts would have been a major unforced error for Republicans, risking economic growth and alienating core supporters. He criticizes ongoing government waste and calls on Republicans to focus on cutting spending rather than squeezing taxpayers. Markowski also proposes a real solution: a balanced budget amendment tied to any future tax increases. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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 revisits a longstanding theme of the Watchdog on Wall Street show: calling out liars, crooks, and cheats—wherever they may be found. What began as a focus on Wall Street corruption has expanded to expose political, media, and social media grifters on both the right and left. Markowski warns that many influencers today serve only their personal interests, not the nation’s wellbeing. Drawing on Proverbs, he highlights the timeless dangers of pride, deceit, and discord, and stresses that the fight for truth and integrity matters for future generations. He calls for vigilance against those who profit from division and falsehood. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com