Finance, Investing, & Markets
Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski
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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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
“Blockading the Strait”: A Global Oil Crisis Unfolding 13.04.2026 16:11
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 tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, a dangerous “blockade vs. blockade” strategy could choke o...
Ugly Economic Reality: The Numbers Don’t Lie 13.04.2026 7:00
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 falling GDP growth to rising inflation and record-low consumer confidence, the latest economic data pai...
Unveiling Financial Truths 12.04.2026 39:26
Chris Markowski discusses the importance of financial truth and the current state of America. He critiques the political landscape, emphasizing the need for responsible leadership and the consequences of foreign policy decisions. The conversation also delves into economic insights, particularly in the real estate market, and the impact of AI on brands. Markowski concludes with a critical look at...
Political Critique and Economic Insights 11.04.2026 39:26
Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the importance of financial truth and the current state of America. He critiques the political landscape, emphasizing the need for responsible leadership and the consequences of poor decision-making in foreign policy. Markowski also addresses the economic dominance of the U.S. dollar, the crisis in commercial real estate, and the impact of A...
The Reality of Retirement Savings 11.04.2026 39:38
Chris Markowski discusses the importance of truth in financial reporting, the challenges of retirement savings in the current economic climate, and the impact of inflation on personal finances. He emphasizes the need for a personal CFO approach to navigate market terrain and make informed investment decisions. The conversation also touches on the dangers of alternative investments in 401(k)s and t...
Humpty Dumpty Economics: Why Governments Can’t Fix Broken Markets 09.04.2026 8:57
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 does Humpty Dumpty teach us about economics? More than you think. Drawing on insights from John Stossel...
WTO Is Broken: Should the U.S. Walk Away? 09.04.2026 5:14
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 Is the World Trade Organization beyond repair? U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calls out dysfunctio...
Diamonds Are a Scam: How Marketing Fooled the World 09.04.2026 7:50
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 Are diamonds really forever—or just one of the greatest marketing illusions ever created? This deep dive exp...
401(k) “Safe Harbor” Scam? Why Wall Street Is Targeting Your Retirement 09.04.2026 10:14
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 push to open 401(k)s to private equity and alternative investments could spell trouble for everyday in...
Tariffs Hit Detroit: Ford Takes a $3B Blow 08.04.2026 4:08
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 Ford Motor Company is feeling the pressure as tariffs and supply disruptions collide. After a fire at a key a...
Suez Crisis 1956: The Warning History Still Echoes 08.04.2026 7:53
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 Suez Canal Crisis reshaped global power—and its lessons still matter today. From Gamal Abdel Nasser nati...
Ceasefire or Illusion? What Did We Really Gain? 08.04.2026 21:42
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 temporary ceasefire with Iran brings relief—but raises bigger questions. With the Strait of Hormuz reopeni...
Retirement Reality Check: Savings Drop as Goal Jumps 08.04.2026 5:42
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 number of Americans are cutting back on 401(k) contributions just as the cost of retirement surges....
Will Higher Oil and Gas Prices Lead To Higher Interest Rates 07.04.2026 3:41
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 Are surging oil and gas prices enough to force the Fed to raise interest rates? Not necessarily. This breakd...
Farm Labor Crisis: 415K Jobs, Almost No Workers 07.04.2026 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 America’s farms are facing a massive labor shortage, with hundreds of thousands of open jobs and barely any...
Global Tensions Rising: Markets, War Fears & Uncertainty 07.04.2026 9:40
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 alarming political rhetoric to escalating global instability, concerns are mounting over what could com...
Commercial Real Estate Crash = Massive Opportunity 07.04.2026 6:43
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 After years of post-COVID decline, commercial real estate is finally undergoing a major price correction—and...
$40 Trillion Reality: How to Protect Your Money Now 07.04.2026 4:18
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 With a $1.5 trillion defense budget and rising national debt, both parties are fueling a bigger problem—spen...
$1.25 Then vs $7.25 Now: The Hidden Value of Silver 07.04.2026 3:49
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 Would you rather have five quarters or $7.25? This breakdown reveals how pre-1965 U.S. coins—made with 90% s...
$1.5 Trillion Defense Budget: “Insane in the Brain”? 06.04.2026 12:51
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 deep dive into Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget—what’s justified, what’s waste, and wh...
Tail Risk Warfare: Why One Hit Can Change Everything 06.04.2026 11:58
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 Drawing on Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s concepts of tail risk, black swans, and antifragility, this breakdown con...
The Truth About College Debt and Financial Planning 05.04.2026 39:26
Chris Markowski discusses the importance of financial freedom, particularly in relation to college education and student debt. He emphasizes the need for parents to avoid allowing their children to incur significant debt for college, advocating for a focus on return on investment in education. Markowski also critiques the societal pressures of keeping up with neighbors and the impact of social me...
The Watchdog's Take on Financial Media 04.04.2026 39:37
Chris Markowski critiques the financial media, particularly CNBC, for its misleading information and reliance on advertising from big banks. He discusses the performance of Cathie Wood's ARC Innovation Fund, the dangers of trading based on tweets, and emphasizes the importance of hard work and time in building wealth. Markowski also reflects on the economic impact of Trump's tariffs, the national...
The Impact of Oil Prices on the Economy 04.04.2026 39:37
Chris Markowski discusses the current financial landscape, emphasizing the importance of understanding economic realities, particularly in relation to oil prices and their impact on the market. He highlights the necessity of preparing portfolios for potential market downturns and the significance of being aware of inflation and government debt. The conversation also touches on consumer behavior an...
We’re Failing Our Veterans: Time to Do Better 03.04.2026 10:27
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 nearly 18 veteran suicides a day and tens of thousands facing foreclosure, this is a hard look at how A...
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