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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

Gold, Diamonds, and Baseball Cards: What’s Real Value Anyway? 22.10.2025 6:54

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 As gold prices dip, listeners are asking: is it time to buy? Chris breaks down why valuing gold—or any commo...

How We Killed American Ranching 22.10.2025 7:23

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 In this episode: Why the U.S. is importing Argentinian beef while American ranchers go broke How big process...

The “Optimism Gap”: Wall Street’s Latest Spin on America’s Retirement Reality 21.10.2025 6:28

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 Goldman Sachs has coined a new buzzword — the “optimism gap” — to describe Americans who think they’re on tr...

The $50,000 Lesson: How Cutting Student Loan Subsidies Finally Lowered Tuition 21.10.2025 3:01

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 When government stops fueling the college loan machine, prices fall — fast. Santa Clara Law just “slashed” t...

Tariff Truths: How Trump’s Trade War Is Taxing Americans and Lowering Quality 21.10.2025 13:00

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 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tariffs aren’t a tax — but try telling that to small business owners c...

Bailing Out Buenos Aires: Why Trump’s $20 Billion Bet on Argentina Is a Losing Game 21.10.2025 8:08

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 The U.S. is pouring billions into Argentina’s sinking economy — and it’s not coming back. As the Trump admin...

Government Programs: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes 19.10.2025 39:28

Chris Markowski delves into the political and economic realities affecting society today. He discusses the consequences of government programs, the flaws in the healthcare system, and the impact of bad financial practices. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of the electric vehicle market, the ethical implications of AI, and political commentary on social issues.

The Dark Side of Wall Street 18.10.2025 39:38

Chris Markowski, known as the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the harsh realities of the financial world, emphasizing the importance of long-term wealth building and the risks associated with Wall Street and crypto trading. He critiques the growing influence of private equity in 401(k) plans and the ethical dilemmas surrounding good money versus bad money. Markowski also highlights the impact...

Building Wealth: Strategies for a Resilient Portfolio 18.10.2025 39:39

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the current state of the financial markets, the impact of recent economic events, and the importance of building a resilient investment portfolio. He emphasizes the dangers of speculative investments, particularly in cryptocurrencies, and shares insights on how to navigate market volatility. Markowski advocates for a long-term investment stra...

Are Stupid People REWARDED In Politics? 17.10.2025 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 Welcome to the only business where failure makes you richer — American politics. In this episode: How the cl...

Why The FHA Is the Biggest Housing Scam in America 17.10.2025 2:54

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 In this episode: Why FHA loans are fueling America’s housing crisis The shocking rise of taxpayer-subsidized...

Mayoral Meltdown: New York’s Free Ride to Nowhere 17.10.2025 10:04

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 The Big Apple’s losing its bite. In this fiery WDOWS episode, the New York City mayoral debate turns into...

Cockroaches on Wall Street: The Return of Extend and Pretend 17.10.2025 9:21

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 cockroaches never left — they just found better hiding spots. In this episode of WDOWS , we go back to...

The Most Divisive President in Modern History Isn’t Donald Trump, It’s Barack Obama 17.10.2025 6:15

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 He could’ve united America—but instead, he tore it apart. In this episode: Why Barack Obama’s legacy is divi...

Democrats Have an Intense Money Laundering Scheme in Washington 16.10.2025 4:09

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 You’re paying for it — and they’re laughing all the way to the NGO bank. In this episode: The Democrats’ lat...

The United Nations Wants to TAX YOU 16.10.2025 6:02

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 The United Nations wants to tax the world — literally. In this episode: The UN’s new “net zero shipping tax”...

Are You Losing Your Soul to Capitalism? 16.10.2025 7:39

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 What kind of money are you making — and what does it cost your soul? In this episode: The difference between...

Trump’s Trade War Is Better Than Bravo TV 16.10.2025 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 It’s not diplomacy — it’s drama. In this episode: Why the 2025 U.S.–China trade war feels like a Bravo reali...

Sauron’s New Army: How Wall Street’s Private Equity Orcs Are Coming for Your 401(k) 16.10.2025 7:29

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 The dark forces of Wall Street are mobilizing again — and this time, they’re coming for your retirement savin...

Wall Street’s Latest Scam: How Washington and JP Morgan Backed the Tricolor Auto Loan Collapse 15.10.2025 12:53

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 Crooks, liars, and con artists—this time the trail leads straight from Wall Street to Washington. The bankru...

How Republicans Are Blowing the Healthcare Fix 15.10.2025 6:14

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 crisis should be an opportunity—but not for this Congress. In this episode: Rahm Emanuel’s old playbook:...

YIKES! AI's New Problem Is Actually...Awful 15.10.2025 5:22

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 It was only a matter of time. In this episode: OpenAI confirms plans to allow AI-generated porn for “verifie...

Morgan Stanley Assassinates Fiduciary Duty 14.10.2025 2:47

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 Chris Markowski calls out Wall Street’s hypocrisy as Morgan Stanley opens crypto trading to all clients — ab...

JP Morgan’s $10 Billion National Security Power Play 14.10.2025 9:29

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 Jamie Dimon just made his biggest bet yet—and it’s not on Wall Street. In this episode: JP Morgan’s plan to...

GM’s Electric Vehicle MELTDOWN 14.10.2025 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 The green dream just hit a brick wall. In this episode: General Motors writes down $1.6 billion in electri...