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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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Episodes

Economic Optimism vs Reality: Are We Ignoring the Warning Signs? 23.02.2026 10:52

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 Is the economy truly strong — or are we being sold an overly optimistic narrative? Chris challenges the gap...

Tariff Chaos: Trump, the Court & Market Uncertainty 23.02.2026 12:57

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 breakdown of the latest tariff confusion — Trump’s reaction to the Supreme Court ruling, shifting trade po...

Tax Code Inequities Exposed 22.02.2026 39:28

Chris Markowski delves into pressing issues surrounding financial freedom, human trafficking, the complexities of the tax code, the healthcare crisis, and the need for mental health reform. He emphasizes the importance of exposing the truth behind these societal problems and advocates for systemic change to protect vulnerable populations and ensure fairness in economic policies.

The Debt Dilemma 21.02.2026 39:40

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, delves into the complexities of the financial world, emphasizing the importance of truth over narratives. He discusses the current economic indicators, the alarming state of consumer debt, and the impact of tariffs on the economy. The conversation also covers the housing market crisis, challenges in commercial real estate, and the role of personal CFO...

Revisiting Adam Smith's Capitalism 21.02.2026 39:40

Chris Markowski discusses the importance of understanding financial reality, the principles of Adam Smith's capitalism, and the moral philosophy behind economics. He critiques the current state of government involvement in the economy, the retirement crisis facing Gen X, and the flaws in traditional investment strategies. Markowski also highlights the entertainment nature of financial media and th...

Private Credit Panic? The Real Story Behind Blue Owl 20.02.2026 10:33

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 Is the private credit market on the verge of a blow-up, or is it just a headline frenzy? This episode breaks...

GDP Miss or Misunderstood? The Truth About Economic Growth 20.02.2026 18:31

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 Fourth-quarter GDP numbers came in below expectations, but how bad is it really? This episode explains the r...

Trump Tariffs Shot Down — Now What Comes Next? 20.02.2026 12:09

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 Trump’s tariff policy takes a major hit as the Supreme Court shuts it down — but markets barely react. This...

US Healthcare Exposed: The Insurance Scam No One Talks About 20.02.2026 9:03

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 A deep dive into the broken healthcare system in America, examined through the lens of Occam’s razor. This e...

The Case for Mental Institutions: Are We Ignoring a Growing Crisis? 19.02.2026 4:28

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 controversial look at mental health policy, homelessness, and public safety in America. This discussion ex...

NYC Tax Hike Shock: Property Taxes, Budget Gaps & the Ripple Effect 19.02.2026 7:40

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 A proposed 10% property tax increase in New York City sparks debate over government spending, millionaire ta...

The Truth About Taxes: Who Really Pays — and How the System Is Rigged 19.02.2026 15:25

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 A classic story about 10 men splitting a dinner bill reveals a bigger debate about tax fairness — from the B...

Larry Fink Warns: $2 Million Isn’t Enough to Retire 19.02.2026 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 Larry Fink of BlackRock says Americans may need $2 million to retire — and most aren’t even close. Chris exp...

Too Big to Jail: How Big Banks Pay Fines and Walk Away 19.02.2026 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 Why do major financial institutions rarely face real consequences? This episode exposes how big banks avoid...

When the Levee Breaks: The Jeffrey Epstein Files & The Fight for Accountability 18.02.2026 7:58

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 Inspired by Led Zeppelin’s “When the Levee Breaks,” this episode examines growing pressure surrounding the J...

Make Adam Smith Great Again: Greed, Temperance & True Capitalism 18.02.2026 13:03

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 Is greed good — or does it need limits? This episode explores the balance between ambition and restraint thr...

Commercial Real Estate Crash: “Extend and Pretend” Is Over 18.02.2026 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 Lenders are finally calling in billions in troubled commercial real estate loans — and the era of “extend an...

Ivy League Bet Big on Private Equity — Now It’s Backfiring 18.02.2026 5:54

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 A new report from The Wall Street Journal reveals how top schools like Princeton University went all-in on p...

Goldman Sachs, Epstein Ties & Wall Street’s Moral Blind Spot 17.02.2026 6:40

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 After new revelations about connections to Jeffrey Epstein , top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns from **Goldma...

America’s Farming Crisis: Aging Farmers, Rising Bankruptcies, Broken Food System 17.02.2026 8:53

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 Inspired by The Natural and new reporting from The Wall Street Journal, we examine America’s growing farm cr...

Fox Business Shrugs Off Accuracy? Larry Kudlow’s Take on Trump’s Economic Numbers 17.02.2026 2:52

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 A viewer tip leads to a shocking moment on Fox Business — where Larry Kudlow , speaking with Newt Gingrich ,...

Prices Going “Up, Up, Up”: Why Costs Keep Rising — And It’s Not Just Inflation 17.02.2026 5:46

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 Prices on electronics, appliances, and everyday goods are climbing again — but is it really inflation? Chris...

Never Argue with Idiots: Why Some Debates Aren’t Worth Your Time 17.02.2026 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 Chris shares a personal story and a lesson in discipline, faith, and focus: not every argument is worth havi...

Power Shock: Rising Electricity Costs, AI Energy Demand & the Data Center Boom 17.02.2026 5:39

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 Electricity prices are surging — far outpacing headline inflation. Chris breaks down how AI, data centers, a...

Commercial Real Estate Warning: AI, Housing Slowdown & Bank Risk Ahead 16.02.2026 5:23

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 Chris breaks down growing risks in commercial real estate as AI-driven job uncertainty and declining office d...