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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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The Inflation Dilemma 02.05.2026 39:37

Chris Markowski discusses the harsh realities of the financial world, focusing on inflation, portfolio management, and the current economic landscape. He emphasizes the importance of understanding inflation's impact on purchasing power and the necessity for investors to actively manage their portfolios to stay ahead. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by political influences, th...

AI Is Quietly Propping Up the U.S. Economy 02.05.2026 4:16

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 latest GDP report and explains why tech and AI investment are doing the heavy lifting...

America’s Car Loan Crisis Is Getting Out of Control 01.05.2026 5:52

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 Sounding off on the explosion of risky 7-year car loans, underwater buyers, and social media-driven spending...

Inside Wall Street’s Toxic Culture: “50 Shades of JPMorgan” 01.05.2026 9:26

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 reacts to the shocking allegations tied to JPMorgan and explains why he initially held back coverage....

Is America Turning Into One Giant Casino? 01.05.2026 6:09

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 Sounding the alarm on America’s growing obsession with gambling, prediction markets, and “get rich quick” cu...

The Secret to Smart Investing? Get Out of Your Bubble 01.05.2026 5:30

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 explains why the key to successful investing isn’t a secret formula — it’s perspective. By understandi...

Why Is America So Afraid of Chinese Cars? 01.05.2026 6:29

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 Cheap, high-tech Chinese cars are already showing up near the U.S. border — and some lawmakers want to ban t...

Oil Prices Surge — Is a Recession Next? 30.04.2026 5:12

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 Gas and oil prices are spiking again as global tensions escalate, raising fears of another inflation shock a...

AI Is Coming for White-Collar Jobs First 30.04.2026 6:04

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 new study from Anthropic reveals that AI is already replacing tasks once thought safe from automation — es...

Why Your “Safe” Savings Account Is Making You Poorer 30.04.2026 6:44

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 Think earning 4.5% on your cash means you’re winning? Think again. This episode breaks down how inflation, t...

Trump’s Tariffs Just Canceled Your Tax Cut 30.04.2026 8:30

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 Did Americans really get a tax cut — or just a hidden tax hike through tariffs? This breakdown explains how...

The Hidden Credit Bubble in Student Loans and Housing Markets 30.04.2026 10:47

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 growing credit crisis is emerging beneath the surface of the U.S. economy, driven by student loan delinque...

Turning the Tide on Online Negativity and Viral Cruelty 30.04.2026 5:25

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 Social media has fueled a culture of mocking and amplifying people at their lowest moments for attention and...

$140M Political Ponzi Scheme Exposes “Affinity Fraud” in Georgia GOP Circle 30.04.2026 7:02

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 major Georgia Republican insider is accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme through First Liberty B...

Trump Media Misses Projections as Revenue Falls Short of $4M 29.04.2026 4:41

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 Media is facing mounting scrutiny after reporting just $3.6 million in 2025 revenue—far below earlier...

California Wealth Tax Sparks Exodus Fears and Fiscal Debate 29.04.2026 13:33

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 California’s proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires is headed for the ballot, igniting controversy over its...

NYC Pension Crisis Sparks Nationwide Warning 29.04.2026 3:55

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 New York City is facing a growing budget deficit, with Mayor Zoran Mamdami reportedly considering delaying p...

Ballroom Blitz Part 2: Who Asked for This? 29.04.2026 5:25

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 As Americans struggle with inflation and financial stress, Washington is pushing plans for a massive new Whi...

Tariffs Could Kill Affordable Cars in America 29.04.2026 3:21

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 Foreign automakers are warning they may pull cheaper car models from the U.S. if changes to the USMCA trade...

Congress Just Made the Housing Crisis Worse 28.04.2026 4:30

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 new Senate bill aimed at cracking down on build-to-rent housing could backfire in a big way. Billions in h...

Why China’s AI Ambitions May Be Doomed 28.04.2026 4:30

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 China wants to dominate artificial intelligence—but there’s one major problem: AI doesn’t thrive under total...

Bring Back the Old-School IPO Market 28.04.2026 8:58

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 Wall Street used to give everyday investors a shot at getting in early on the next big company. Today, priva...

When Theft Becomes “Moral”: The Dangerous Rise of Extremist Media 28.04.2026 9:58

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 growing wave of influencers and media figures are openly justifying theft, violence, and “social justice”...

Prediction Markets = Legalized Gambling? A $15B Risk to Society 27.04.2026 8:18

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 Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are exploding in value—but critics warn they’re just gambling in disgui...

$2.5B Airline Bailout? Taxpayers Take the Hit Again 27.04.2026 5:38

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 Budget carriers like Frontier Airlines and Avelo Airlines are seeking $2.5 billion in government aid as fuel...