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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$2 Trillion F-35: Too Big to Fail—or Too Broken to Work? 26.03.2026 4:03

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 Pentagon’s F-35 program—projected to cost $2 trillion—faces renewed scrutiny after reports of U.S. syste...

The Petrodollar’s End? What It Means for U.S. Power & Debt 26.03.2026 9:41

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 The global “petrodollar” system—born from a 1974 deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia—has long pr...

Chicago’s Tourism Plan: Raise Taxes to Attract Visitors? 26.03.2026 4:35

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 Brandon Johnson’s latest plan to boost tourism in Chicago is raising eyebrows—by raising hotel taxes to 19%....

Housing Déjà Vu: Are We Repeating the 2008 Mistake? 26.03.2026 7:07

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 troubling “Groundhog Day” moment is unfolding in housing. As lenders push to loosen credit standards and r...

Healthcare Costs Are Crushing Jobs in America 26.03.2026 6:07

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 A.I. really the biggest threat to jobs—or is healthcare the hidden culprit? With employer premiums reachi...

Trump’s “Mean Tweets”: What They Really Reveal 26.03.2026 6:01

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 This isn’t about politics—it’s about perspective. A deeper look at Donald Trump’s “mean tweets” and what the...

Recession Fears Are Back—Why Smart Investors Don’t Panic 25.03.2026 6:31

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 “R-word” is everywhere again—but smart investors aren’t afraid. Recessions create opportunity, not chaos...

Investing in a “Pea Soup Fog”: How to Stay Calm When Markets Get Unclear 25.03.2026 8:59

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 When markets turn into a fog and headlines contradict each other, smart investors don’t panic—they stay disc...

Why Government Always Fails: It’s All About Incentives 25.03.2026 13:39

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 Government doesn’t fail by accident—it fails by design. With no real accountability or bottom line, waste gr...

Oil’s ‘Goldilocks Zone’ Is Gone? Executives Brace for $150+ Crude 25.03.2026 4:51

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 Inspired by Landman , this breakdown explains the ideal oil price range—and why today’s reality looks far mo...

Raising Taxes Again? Critics Say Democrats Risk Economic Backfire 24.03.2026 11:19

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 As states and federal leaders propose new wealth and income taxes, critics argue the strategy could drive ou...

Empty Nester Realization: Why Travel Matters More Than Toys 24.03.2026 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 Reflecting on life after the kids leave home, one lesson stands out: experiences beat possessions every time....

Suspicious Trades Before the News? $1.5B Bet Sparks Insider Trading Questions 24.03.2026 4:05

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 Unusual market activity raises serious questions: a massive surge in S&P 500 futures buying and oil sell...

$136 trillion in the Hole? The U.S. Fiscal Reality No One’s Talking About 24.03.2026 7:22

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 the U.S. government’s 2025 financials reveals a staggering imbalance: trillions in assets v...

$200B War Bill? Rising Oil, Inflation & the “America First” Debate 23.03.2026 6:22

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 proposed $200B war bill sparks major questions: Is it really “America First,” or fueling debt and inflatio...

Privatize TSA? Why Government Control Is Failing Travelers 23.03.2026 9:24

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 airport chaos to TSA dysfunction, Chris discusses why government-run security may be failing—and how pr...

Foreign Policy “Funhouse”? Markets Jump as Iran Tensions Rise 23.03.2026 25:00

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 Markets flipped fast as Iran tensions escalated—but the real story may be deeper. From bond market warnings...

Unveiling Financial Realities 22.03.2026 39:27

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various themes surrounding financial realities, management practices, governance competence, the importance of the electorate, healthcare challenges, political dynamics in New York, the role of private equity in healthcare, government spending and taxation issues, and the need for constitutional governance. Markowski emphasizes the importance...

Exposing Wall Street's Lies 21.03.2026 39:38

Chris Markowski discusses the importance of financial integrity and the ethical responsibilities of financial advocates. He exposes various investment scams, including misleading advertisements and the reality of insider trading. Markowski also critiques the media's role in perpetuating these issues, using BuzzFeed's recent struggles as a case study. He emphasizes the risks associated with crypto...

Navigating the K Economy: Financial Insights 21.03.2026 39:37

Chris Markowski discusses the current financial landscape, focusing on inflation, the K economy, and the importance of risk management in investing. He emphasizes the need for investors to be proactive and informed, especially in light of rising costs and government spending. The conversation also touches on the role of financial advisors and the implications of national debt on future generations...

America’s Net Worth Reality: Why the Numbers Aren’t What They Seem 21.03.2026 6:12

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 A clear-eyed breakdown of U.S. net worth data—highlighting the gap between headline gains and real financial...

$200 Billion More for War? The Spending Spiral Explained 20.03.2026 5:16

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 A hard-hitting look at the push for an additional $200 billion in military spending and the political machin...

The “100% MAGA” Poll Explained: How Media Twists Numbers 20.03.2026 6:57

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 A sharp breakdown of how political polls can be misleading, using the viral “100% MAGA support for Trump” cl...

Energy Crisis Reality Check: Oil, War & Economic Fallout 20.03.2026 11:10

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 blunt breakdown of the escalating oil and gas crisis as geopolitical tensions disrupt global energy market...

Vote for Competence—or Get Stuck With Extremes 19.03.2026 16:41

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 A blunt warning on the state of American politics: as voices like Thomas Massie, Rand Paul, and Ron Johnson...