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Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

Finance, Investing, & Markets

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/Sign up for our PERSONAL CFO PROGRAM or newsletter at

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5:46

The GOOD News No One Is Talking About

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/06

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 years of rock-bottom rates, bonds are finally starting to offer meaningful income again—and that gives investors another valuable tool in the toolbox. The key isn’t trying to trade every move in interest rates, but

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4:08

Would You Take $10,000 to Live Next to a Data Center?

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/06

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 Pennsylvania township rejected a massive data center project even after residents were offered $10,000 per household—and now the developer is suing. The bigger question is whether that check is worth it if nearby homeowners

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3:16

Americans DO THIS More Than They Read

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/06

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 Americans are now more likely to place a weekly bet than to have read a book in the past year, and that says something troubling about where our attention is going. Sometimes the answer is simple: pluck the bad habits out,

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5:05

The Truth About an Investment Sounds Too Good

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/05

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 Wall Street loves complicated products that promise huge returns with little risk—but some of the best investment decisions are the deals you refuse to touch. If someone can’t explain an investment simply, or starts promising

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4:35

Why This Economy Just Won’t Slow Down

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/05

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 Despite inflation, higher rates, rising credit card balances, and massive federal debt, American consumers are still spending—and older households are helping keep the economy moving. The bigger question is how long that

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39:26

Unpacking Social Security Changes

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/04

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the realities of financial freedom, the implications of proposed Social Security changes, and the consequences of political promises. He critiques government spending, corruption, and the impact of Democratic policies on affordability. Markowski expresses his disillusionment with the political system and highlights the inefficiencies in government, particularly in relation to college sports legislation.

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39:37

Exploring Market History and Trends

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/03

Chris Markowski discusses the realities of the financial world, focusing on market history, economic trends, and the impact of private equity. He highlights the importance of understanding bond yields, inflation, and the current state of the stock market. The conversation also touches on insights from Jamie Dimon regarding America's economic position and the significance of trade policies. Additionally, McFadden critiques the healthcare system, emphasizing the negative effects of private equity and

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39:39

Market Predictions: A Critical Analysis

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/03

Chris Morkowski discusses the realities of the financial world, critiquing market predictions and the influence of social media on perceptions of wealth. He emphasizes the importance of long-term investing, the dangers of materialism, and the need for accountability in higher education regarding student loans. Morkowski also addresses the current state of interest rates, U.S. debt, and the impact of technology on the economy, while highlighting ongoing issues in financial advisory services.

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10:28

The Subprime Auto Trap

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/02

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 Chris examines the booming subprime auto-loan business, where borrowers can pay sky-high interest for years, lose the vehicle, and still owe thousands. With delinquencies elevated and seven-year loans increasingly common, he

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5:39

Trump and the Mark Twain Problem

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/02

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 Chris invokes Mark Twain while questioning Trump’s sweeping claims about massive new investments and projects that may be far less certain than advertised. His point: Americans shouldn’t have to constantly double-check their

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16:49

Bessent’s Sound Money Hire

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/02

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 Chris gives Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credit for bringing sound-money advocate Judy Shelton into Treasury. From her zero-inflation philosophy to unconventional ideas for gold-linked bonds, Chris examines whether the hire

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8:53

Congress’s Poison Pill Game

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/02

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 Chris argues Congress killed its own stock-trading ban by attaching a voter-ID provision designed to lose votes. His larger point: poison pills let both parties protect the status quo, blame the other side, and keep voters

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13:09

Washington’s Pay-to-Play Machine

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/01

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 Chris examines an explosive ProPublica investigation into campaign money, government contracts, and an FBI corruption probe that ultimately died. His larger point: the real scandal isn’t Republican versus Democrat—it’s a

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19:42

Student Loans Meet the Real World

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/10/01

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 Chris backs a new push to tie federal student loans to whether degrees actually pay off. He argues that unlimited government financing has allowed colleges to charge enormous prices for programs with weak earning potential—and

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7:38

Wall Street’s Small-Client Problem

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/09/30

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 Big financial firms are increasingly steering smaller investors toward call centers and “virtual advice” units while cutting advisor compensation on lower-balance accounts. Chris argues Wall Street has forgotten what financial

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15:49

America’s Healthcare Death Spiral

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/09/30

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 maintains America’s healthcare system is getting worse as private equity, rising costs, shrinking access, and AI-driven billing and claim denials squeeze patients from every direction. His bottom line: Americans need to

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2:56

Government AI That Actually Works?

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/09/30

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 gives rare kudos to Washington after testing the new America.gov AI-powered website. Calling it surprisingly simple and “ungovernment-esque,” he says this is exactly the kind of innovation the Trump administration should

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5:41

Inflation’s Bare Necessities Problem

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/09/30

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 Core PCE came in cooler than expected, but Chris says the headline doesn’t tell the whole story. With fuel and other everyday costs elevated, spending rising, and the savings rate falling, he argues Americans may be spending

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6:07

Democrats’ Affordability Problem

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/09/29

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 Democrats are making affordability a major campaign issue, but Chris contends their own record deserves scrutiny. From inflation and housing costs to energy policies and electricity rates, he says neither party can credibly talk

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9:34

College Sports: Just Call It Pro

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski ·

2026/09/29

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 Congress is moving to regulate athlete pay and transfers while giving college sports new protections. Chris claims that the bigger issue is the charade itself: major college football and basketball have become professional

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