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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.
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Chris Markowski discusses the myths surrounding Social Security, the healthcare crisis exacerbated by Obamacare, and the influence of insurance companies on the healthcare system. He also critiques the impact of tariffs on small businesses and emphasizes the need for financial freedom and transparency in the financial world.
1Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, delves into the realities of financial markets, the impact of social media on public perception, and the consequences of government assistance programs. He critiques the GameStop saga, warns against get-rich-quick schemes, and discusses the detrimental effects of welfare dependency on society. Markowski also addresses the issue of usury and its exploitation of vulnerable individuals, while highlighting the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the U.S. The conversation emphasizes the need for financial literacy and personal responsibility in achieving true financial freedom.
Chris Markowski shares his insights on the financial industry, drawing from his extensive experience on Wall Street. He discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by financial advisors, the implications of private equity on investment strategies, and the challenges of retirement savings in the current economic climate. Markowski emphasizes the importance of fiduciary responsibility and warns listeners about the pitfalls of alternative investments and the optimism gap in retirement planning. He also critiques the volatility of gold as an investment and encourages listeners to focus on building wealth through informed decision-making.
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 Before Obamacare, there was a smarter, simpler solution—high-deductible plans paired with health savings accounts. In this nostalgic episode, the host recalls how Markowski Investments once helped clients save thousands through catastrophic coverage that rewarded personal responsibility and smart spending. From Bush-era reforms to the Obamacare overhaul that “blew it all up,” this segment revisits a time when health insurance was about protection, not politics.
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:Trump announces taxpayer-funded investments in quantum computing companies — and Chris calls it what it is: socialismWhy this move mirrors Obama’s Solyndra-style boondoggles and creates massive moral hazardThe uncomfortable truth: AOC, Warren, and Trump suddenly sound the same on “government investing”Chris challenges listeners: “Show me one logical, free-market argument for this — I dare you.”To put it bluntly: If government picks winners and losers, that’s not capitalism. It’s socialism — with a red hat on it.
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 Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, convicted of money laundering and fined billions, just received a presidential pardon—and the timing raises eyebrows. From Trump’s new crypto ventures and family-linked investments to a trail of billion-dollar deals tied to Binance, the connections pile up fast. In this episode, the host walks through the facts without commentary (well, almost), leaving listeners to decide whether this is coincidence, cronyism, or just Washington business as usual.
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 self-proclaimed “socially conscious” digital bank, Aspiration, promised investors they could save the planet while padding their portfolios—but it all turned out to be a $248 million fraud. In this fiery commentary, the host compares modern “woke capitalism” to Mad Men–era marketing manipulation, arguing that today’s DEI and ESG branding is just the new way to sell self-righteousness. From carbon credit swag bags to fake green audits, this latest collapse shows what happens when virtue signaling replaces due diligence.
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:The media’s meltdown over Trump’s East Wing renovations — while the national debt hits $38 trillionChris breaks down the numbers: inflation, food stamps, Medicaid, and the real crises no one’s talking aboutWhy both the left and right are obsessed with trivial nonsense instead of economic collapseAnd how the media keeps America arguing about wallpaper while the country goes bankruptWake up — the ballroom isn’t the problem. The $38 trillion is.
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 is touting massive “investment deals” from Japan and South Korea — $550 billion here, $350 billion there — but Chris digs into the fine print and calls it what it is: a fantasy wrapped in dangerous precedent. These aren’t private-sector deals but government-to-government “sovereign wealth” funds giving the U.S. president direct control of hundreds of billions with no congressional oversight. Chris breaks down why the math doesn’t add up, why Tokyo and Seoul’s voters will never go for it, and why Republicans would be howling if Biden tried the same stunt. Another example, he warns, of party loyalty replacing constitutional principle — and Congress asleep at the wheel.
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 fires back at MAGA critics who accuse him of being anti-Trump, explaining he’s an “equal opportunity basher” who praises good policy and calls out bad behavior. This time, he takes aim at Trump for targeting one of the few true constitutional conservatives left in Congress—Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Backed by billionaire donors with shady ties, Trump’s allies are trying to oust a man who actually votes his conscience. Chris contrasts Massie and Ran
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 family health insurance costs now averaging $27,000, the so-called “Affordable Care Act” is looking anything but affordable. Chronic disease expenses, pricey weight-loss drugs, and hospital markups are driving premiums through the roof—while early retirees complain their ACA plans cost more than a cruise. Chris rails against the hypocrisy of both parties: Democrats admit Obamacare’s failures yet double down on subsidies, and Republicans sit idle despite a golden chance to scrap the system. From “evaluation add-on” billing scams to “nonprofit” hospitals with sushi bars, this episode drops hard truth bombs about America’s broken healthcare racket and the politicians too cowardly to fix it.
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 the collapsing credibility of mainstream media after MSNBC was caught using years-old stock photos to hype the “No Kings” protest. He breaks down the steep traffic and ratings declines across networks like CNN, Fox, and The New York Times — and why independent platforms like Substack are thriving instead. From fake visuals to partisan spin, Markowski argues that legacy outlets have become parodies of themselves, while real journalism has moved elsewhere.
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 takes a hard look at the “No Kings” protests and their backers, from Soros to Gates to Rockefeller-linked foundations. What was pitched as a nationwide movement turned into a poorly orchestrated, almost comical parade of tie-dye and purple hair. Markowski breaks down the funding networks, the permanent “protest industrial complex,” and why, despite millions spent, the effort fell flat — leaving many questioning if anyone was actually convinced.
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 breaks down the Pope’s recent condemnation of usury — and why he agrees. From predatory auto loans to student credit card traps and government-backed “affordable” mortgages, Markowski exposes how modern finance often masquerades as help while knowingly pushing people deeper into debt. He explains the moral line between capitalism and exploitation, and why lending practices that profit from desperation aren’t just bad economics — they’re a sin.
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 Financial watchdog Chris Markowski issues a major warning to investors: private equity firms are targeting financial advisors, buying up small family-run firms at outrageous valuations, and setting the stage for another massive industry shakeup. He explains how this “demonic game of musical chairs” mirrors past Wall Street schemes — from hedge funds to the dot-com bubble — and why investors could soon be stuck in illiquid, overvalued investments they can’t escape. If your advisor just sold their business, this episode is a must-listen.
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:The media meltdown over Trump’s new White House ballroom — and why the outrage is ridiculousWhy it’s probably not taxpayer-funded (and why that matters)A look at America’s real estate decay — from Hartford’s foreclosed ghost towers to Manhattan’s modern eyesoresHow our obsession with building fast and cheap destroyed beauty and valueAnd why maybe — just maybe — it’s time to start learning from Rome instead of Excel spreadsheetsWe don’t need another skyscraper — we need a wrecking ball and a little taste.
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 commodity—is trickier than it looks. From shiny bars and rare diamonds to nostalgic baseball cards, he explains why “value” often comes down to belief, sentiment, and timing. Forget the hype—here’s what really matters when it comes to sound money, commodities, and knowing when to take profits.
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 brokeHow big processing plants and federal red tape crushed small farmersThe Brooke Rollins excuse vs. the real reason beef prices are soaringHow developers, zoning boards, and both parties are rezoning ranchland into apartment complexesAnd why food security IS national security — but no one in Washington seems to careWe don’t need more “Big Ag subsidies.” We need to let ranchers ranch again.
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 track for retirement even as most admit they’ll outlive their savings. But as Chris Markowski explains, the problem isn’t optimism — it’s delusion sold by Wall Street and fueled by unrealistic expectations. In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, he breaks down why retirement as we know it is a modern invention, why the math behind pensions and Social Security no longer works, and how facing financial reality — not chasing buzzwords — is the key to real freedom and longevity.
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” tuition from $63,000 to $50,000 after new federal caps limited grad school borrowing. But instead of calling it a price cut, they’re spinning it as a “pledge scholarship.” In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris Markowski exposes how decades of unlimited student loans inflated higher education costs — and how a simple change in policy proves the market still works when subsidies disappear.
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it's fun listening to someone who isn't full of shit, I can't watch the news or listen to much of talk radio anymore. thanks Chris, love you man!
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always worth listening to....I am 48 & though I've been around the block a time or two, i always feel alittle smarter having listened to you... thanks Chris, for explaining how the world works