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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Episodes

“What If?”: Ron Paul, Kipling, and a Warning on War & Power 19.03.2026 8:03

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 Blending a powerful 2009 speech from Ron Paul with the timeless wisdom of Rudyard Kipling’s If— , this refle...

Private Equity Takeover: Are Profits Killing Hospitals? 19.03.2026 7:15

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 rising ER death rates to mass staff cuts, the impact of private equity in healthcare is raising serious...

Inside the “Big Club”: How Insider Trading Goes Far Beyond Stocks 19.03.2026 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 From Jeffrey Epstein to members of Congress, insider trading isn’t just about picking winning stocks—it’s ab...

“Leave the Cult”: When Dissent Gets You Destroyed 19.03.2026 8:24

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 After Joe Kent resigns over the Iran war, the backlash is swift and brutal—raising deeper questions about lo...

Exposing Financial Grifters: The Scams Hiding in Plain Sight 18.03.2026 11:01

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 From shady gold coin schemes to deceptive loan programs, Chris calls out the media personalities and advertis...

The Moment Money Can’t Buy: A Father, A Text, and What Really Matters 18.03.2026 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 A simple message from a son sparks a powerful reflection on family, purpose, and the true meaning of success...

The K-Economy Exposed: Why Inflation Keeps Crushing the Middle Class 18.03.2026 8:31

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 Inflation is rising, oil prices are climbing, and the so-called “K-shaped economy” is widening the gap betwe...

Why Bad Managers Are Driving Retail into Bankruptcy 17.03.2026 6:20

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 Saks Fifth Avenue layoffs to failing stores like Neiman Marcus, this isn’t just bad luck—it’s bad leade...

If James Madison Were Alive Today… 17.03.2026 3:03

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 White House celebrates James Madison’s birthday—but his own words on war powers clash sharply with today...

Making Sense of the Chaos in Iran (When No One Else Will) 17.03.2026 29:40

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 The situation in Iran is confusing, fast-moving, and full of contradictions—and the media isn’t helping. In...

Another Media Giant Failing: The BuzzFeed Collapse 17.03.2026 2:49

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 Digital media darling BuzzFeed is reporting massive losses and warning it may not survive. Once fueled by vi...

GDP Reality Check: “Wait till Next Year” Economics 17.03.2026 5:45

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 Politicians keep promising explosive economic growth—but the numbers tell a different story. With GDP hoveri...

Farm Labor Shortage: Deportations Leave Fields Without Workers 16.03.2026 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 Immigration raids are scaring off farm workers—and now farms are struggling to find labor. The result? More...

Gallup Poll: More Americans Say Government Is the Biggest Problem 16.03.2026 2:44

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 A new Gallup poll finds 29% of Americans now believe the government itself is the country’s biggest problem—...

Judge Kills Fiduciary Rule — Investors Lose Again 16.03.2026 5:15

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 federal judge has struck down a Labor Department rule that would have required more financial professional...

TSA Funding Crisis: Travelers Caught in Washington’s Power Game 16.03.2026 2:58

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 Long airport security lines and TSA staffing problems are frustrating travelers—but is it really just a fund...

Tariffs and Their Hidden Costs 15.03.2026 39:27

Chris Markowski discusses the current financial landscape, focusing on the impact of tariffs on taxpayers, the challenges of engaging in meaningful debate in the media, and the implications of universal basic income and AI. He critiques the political accountability of leaders and the misuse of taxpayer money, while also exploring the role of AI in decision-making processes.

Market Manipulation: Understanding Oil Prices 14.03.2026 39:37

Chris Markowski discusses the importance of niche advantages for businesses, using Kmart's downfall as a cautionary tale about losing focus on core competencies. He explores the dynamics of market manipulation, particularly in oil prices, and critiques government interventions in housing and taxation. The conversation emphasizes the need for businesses to maintain their core identity and warns aga...

The Dangers of Seeking Shortcuts in Investing 14.03.2026 39:38

Chris Markowski discusses the complexities of navigating the current political and economic landscape. He emphasizes the importance of trusting reliable sources over mainstream media, the dangers of seeking shortcuts in investing, and the necessity of understanding market dynamics, particularly during tumultuous times. Rich advocates for building anti-fragile portfolios, embracing the challenges o...

Escape from New York: Taxes, $30 Wages, and the Small Business Exodus 14.03.2026 6:52

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 Rising taxes, a proposed $30 minimum wage, and new inheritance rules are pushing businesses and residents to...

$50 Million Gone in 10 Seconds — Crypto’s Latest Disaster 13.03.2026 3:14

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 crypto trader tried to buy $50 million worth of Aave — and ended up with just $36,000 in tokens. What happ...

America’s Debt Crisis: The Hidden Tax on Everyone 13.03.2026 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 The U.S. is piling up trillions in debt, and “less bad” deficits are still disastrous. In this breakdown, Ch...

Stagflation Warning: The 1970s Economy Is Back 13.03.2026 9:20

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 Stagflation — the dreaded economic word from the 1970s — may be making a comeback. With slowing GDP growth a...

The “No Shill Zone” — Truth Without a Team 13.03.2026 4:24

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 In a world where everyone wants you to pick a side, this show takes a different path. Calling out hypocrisy...

Tax “Solutions” That DON’T Help Anyone 13.03.2026 5:48

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 Here we go again — politicians rolling out shiny new tax plans that promise fairness, relief, and billions i...