Finance, Investing, & Markets

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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Easter Message: Truth, Forgiveness & Finding Your Purpose 03.04.2026 18:00

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 In this heartfelt Easter reflection, a message on faith, truth, and personal responsibility takes center sta...

Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech: War Claims vs. Reality 03.04.2026 21:10

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 line-by-line breakdown of Donald Trump’s national address exposes contradictions on war strategy, oil mark...

Why Subsidies Drive Prices Up—and Service Down 02.04.2026 9:00

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 soaring tuition at George Washington University to rising healthcare and housing costs, the pattern is...

College Debt Crisis: Is a Degree Still Worth the Cost? 02.04.2026 11:02

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 With student loan debt topping $1.8 trillion, the real question isn’t can you go to college—it’s whether you sh...

Supreme Court Showdown: Is Birthright Citizenship on the Chopping Block? 02.04.2026 7:51

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 As the Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments on birthright citizenship, the debate intensifies...

Buying Pardons? The Bipartisan Fraud Problem No One Wants to Fix 02.04.2026 7:54

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 Trump to Biden to Obama, political pardons are under fire—but this case takes it further. A nursing hom...

You Can’t Trade Tweets: Why Market Timing Is a Losing Game 02.04.2026 5:47

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 From Donald Trump headlines to sudden market swings, trying to “trade the news” is more gambling than strate...

The EV “Rust Belt”: When Government Picks Winners—and Loses 01.04.2026 6:19

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 “EV rust belt” is emerging across the Midwest as subsidized electric vehicle projects stall and factor...

Can the U.S. Leave NATO? The Global Fallout Explained 01.04.2026 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 As Donald Trump floats the idea of exiting NATO, the stakes go far beyond military alliances. This breakdown...

From $19T to $39T: The Broken Promise on America’s Debt 01.04.2026 5:27

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 A decade after Donald Trump vowed to eliminate the national debt, it has nearly doubled—highlighting biparti...

Why CNBC Could Be Costing You Money 01.04.2026 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 A sharp critique of financial media, calling out so-called “experts” and conflicted incentives on CNBC. From...

Insider Trades in Washington? Hegseth Controversy Sparks Bigger Questions 31.03.2026 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 Reports involving Pete Hegseth and pre-conflict investment moves reignite the insider trading debate in Wash...

“Liberation Day” One Year Later: Tariffs, Turmoil, and a Costly Reality Check 31.03.2026 11:23

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 One year after “Liberation Day,” the promised economic boom is under scrutiny. From market chaos and stalled...

Three Harsh Truths About Money: Buffett, Inflation, and America’s Debt Crisis 31.03.2026 6:46

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 Warren Buffett’s warning on inflation to the case for owning assets over cash, and Jerome Powell soundi...

Strait of Hormuz Gamble: Trump Eyes Exit as Allies Push Back 31.03.2026 17:33

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 A possible off-ramp emerges in the Iran conflict as Trump considers ending U.S. military operations—even wit...

Sora Shut Down: The True Cost of “Free” AI 31.03.2026 4:43

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 Open AI’s Sora promised Hollywood-quality AI videos—but at an unsustainable cost. Burning millions daily, th...

Dollar Decline: The Quiet Crisis Behind Global Markets 30.03.2026 4:19

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 U.S. dollar’s dominance is slipping—falling from 60% to 40% of global reserves—and the trend is accelera...

CPAC Collapse: When “Conservative” Became a Grift 30.03.2026 8:04

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 CPAC is no longer about conservative principles—it’s become a stage for political grifters and empty talking...

Iran’s Terrain Reality: Why This Conflict Won’t Go to Plan 30.03.2026 18:59

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 War doesn’t follow maps—it follows reality on the ground. Chris exposes the dangerous misconceptions about I...

The Truth About Financial Freedom 29.03.2026 39:26

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various pressing financial issues affecting Americans today. He highlights the staggering student loan debt crisis, the impact of government subsidies on prices, and the ongoing challenges in the housing market. Markowski critiques the political landscape, particularly regarding healthcare costs and taxation, while also addressing the dangers...

The Truth About Insider Trading 28.03.2026 39:33

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the pervasive issue of insider trading, particularly in the context of political figures and their financial dealings. He emphasizes the lack of accountability in politics, the importance of understanding personal financial health, and the impact of oil prices on the economy. Markowski also delves into the concept of the petrodollar and its i...

Navigating the Debt Crisis 28.03.2026 39:38

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the harsh realities of the financial landscape, including the national debt crisis, the impact of inflation on personal investments, and the importance of being proactive in financial planning. He emphasizes the need for individuals to take control of their financial futures, navigate economic uncertainties, and be wary of scams in the financ...

Social Media vs. Cigarettes: The Real Addiction Debate 27.03.2026 13:25

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 After a major legal blow to Meta Platforms and YouTube over harm to children, this commentary takes a hard l...

Boomerang Politics, War Risks & Market Reality Check 27.03.2026 19:44

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 From a chaotic cabinet meeting to rising war tensions and shaky markets, this breakdown pulls no punches. Dr...

“Know Your Client” for You—But Not Big Banks? 27.03.2026 6:33

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 Strict “Know Your Client” rules govern advisors—but are they enforced equally on Wall Street giants? From mo...