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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Hooters is bankrupt—shocker, right? People are asking why, but it’s obvious. Women’s everyday outfits—yoga pants, skin-tight gym gear—make Hooters’ once-racy uniforms look tame. From grocery stores to gyms, the real world’s outdone their gimmick. Good wings aside, those late ‘80s beer-commercial vibes can’t compete today. www.watchdogonwallstreet.c…
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The UK government has forced Apple to remove encryption feature from British customers phones. More of the same from the UK police state. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com由Radio America
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As people celebrate the recent conservative party win in Germany, Chris explains why this will be just more of the same. It's nothing more that lukewarm conservatism. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com由Radio America
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Chris comments on the freakout occuring among government employees after Elon Musk sent an email asking them to list fiveof their accomplishments from the past week. He explains why fear of losing one's job is it a critcal component of success. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com由Radio America
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Chris discusses the current state of the mortgage market, drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis. He highlights the risks associated with government-backed loans, the increasing debt-to-income ratios of borrowers, and the implications of government intervention in preventing foreclosures. Markowski emphasizes the burden on taxpayers and the…
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Chris gives his take on recent comments made by James Carville predicting the imminent collapse of the Trump administration. He points out that most Republicans in DC hate Trump and what he's doing and are longing for another Mitt Romney type to take charge. Is there smooth sailing ahead or serious pushback coming? www.watchdogonwallstreet.com…
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In this conversation, Chris discusses the failures of electric buses in various locations, highlighting the high costs, maintenance issues, and the disconnect between public perception and reality. He critiques the financial implications of investing in electric vehicles, particularly in the context of taxpayer money and government grants, while al…
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Stock Market Cappuccino Holding and Folding. OUCH!! Record Credit Card Debt! How We Built Markowski Investments. FAFO Markowski Style. Another Victim of the Watchdog Deadpool. The World is a Vampire! Trump Needs To Wary of Republicans. Nobody Should have Job Security! Mainstream Media Hits New Low. Boeing Is a Lost Cause! Vance Takes Europe to The …
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Chris delves into the recent fraud investigation involving UnitedHealth, highlighting the questionable practices in the Medicare Advantage system that incentivize misdiagnosis for profit. He further critiques the impact of Obamacare on the healthcare landscape, discussing the challenges faced by doctors and patients alike. Chris also contemplates t…
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Chris discusses the political dynamics surrounding Ukraine, particularly focusing on the criticisms directed at Donald Trump and Marco Rubio regarding their involvement in mineral rights negotiations. He emphasizes the need for a fair distribution of wealth in former Soviet states, highlighting the role of oligarchs in controlling resources and the…
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Chris applauds President Trump's plans to disband the governing board that oversees the postal service and absorb the agency into the administration. He shares his own bad experiences with the postal service and talks about how email and Amazon have made them much less important than they used to be. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com…
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Chris discusses the ineffectiveness of foreign aid to Africa, arguing that it often leads to the creation of kleptocracies and does not address the root causes of poverty. He emphasizes the need for a shift in approach, advocating for the export of capitalism as a more effective solution to help impoverished nations. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com…
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Is the stock market in cappuccino mode? You bet—there’s talk of froth everywhere, and a lot of people are getting nervous. The Wall Street Journal’s buzzing about how individual investors are turning bearish, scanning the horizon for signs of market froth—those bubbly, overinflated prices that could pop any minute. But here’s the reality: more ofte…
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From Robinhood to crypto and one-day options, high-risk trading is fine if you can afford to lose, like David Portnoy. But don’t let risk ruin you. Treat speculation like bar money—spent and gone. Trade smart, not to prosperity. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com由Radio America
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Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough unveils a new state of matter with topo conductors. The Majorana One chip, a quantum processing unit, uses tiny, fast, reliable qubits—1/100th of a millimeter—paving the way for a million-qubit processor. One palm-sized chip could outpower all computers on Earth combined, cracking encryption, revolutionizi…
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Zelensky’s picking a fight with Trump and the U.S.—big mistake when Europe’s offering nothing but empty promises. Trump calls him a dictator. Is he? Sixth year of a five-year term, martial law since 2022, no elections, 11 parties banned, media censored into one state outlet, journalists jailed or sent to fight. If it quacks like a duck, it’s a duck…
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Nobody should have job security—corporate execs with golden parachutes, college coaches, MLB players, government workers, teachers with tenure—all breed garbage. No fear of losing your job? No incentive to excel. Job security isn’t in the Constitution. Bust your ass or get replaced. Public sector perks outshine private sector—ridiculous. Healthy fe…
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Boeing is losing to Airbus, and it’s our own fault. From planes falling apart to delayed Air Force One deliveries (now pushed to 2029), Boeing’s a mess. Trump’s furious, calling it a lost cause. Markowski agrees—break up Boeing, spin off the defense business, and fire the deep-state accountants ruining this American company. Meanwhile, Airbus’ new …
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Chris delivers a no-holds-barred rant on Nikola’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing—calling it the “Deadpool” of failed disruptor companies. Markowski explains how Nikola’s business plan, once valued higher than Ford, is a classic example of overhyped, unsustainable ventures destined to crash. He shares his proven track record of picking losers and warn…
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Chris rants about America’s mounting credit card debt—now over $1.17 trillion—and the fiscal irresponsibility that’s trapping households in a cycle of debt. He breaks down how excessive borrowing, high interest rates, and government waste are affecting everyday Americans, and he challenges viewers to get their financial act together. www.watchdogon…
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Discover the secrets behind building Markowski Investments over 30 years in this insightful video with Christopher Markowski. Learn about the grind, the sacrifices, and the unique strategies like focusing on a niche and providing top-tier service to all clients, not just the wealthy. Markowski shares lessons on avoiding common business pitfalls, th…
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Watchdog on Wall Street’s FAFO Markowski style is here! Christopher Markowski explains how Markowski Investments built their family business on a zero-tolerance policy for bull excrement and disrespect. Discover how decades of hard work, honesty, and commitment to exceptional service set them apart in the investment world. If you value straightforw…
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Chris delivers an unfiltered deep dive into vaccine accountability and COVID policy controversies featured on the Piers Morgan Show. In this video, he recalls the infamous “scarf queen” segment and questions why figures like Fauci and Dr. Walensky aren’t held accountable for their role in the controversial vaccine mandate rollout. Markowski challen…
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Chris breaks down a revealing clip from the Piers Morgan Show featuring "the scarf queen" (Dr. Deborah Birxs). Markowski revisits controversial vaccine claims and questions why key figures like Fauci and Walensky remain unaccountable. He challenges mainstream narratives and calls for figures like Rand Paul to expose the truth behind COVID mandates …
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Chris exposes the hidden cost of government spending and deep state corruption. He reveals how mismanaged Social Security funds and federal bonds have drained taxpayer dollars, and explains that our benefits could be 2.5 times larger if handled differently. Markowski challenges the political elites and media for pushing misleading narratives, and a…
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Chris dives into the evolving geopolitical landscape as Europe faces an internal crisis. He examines how European leaders, caught between U.S. pressure and their own soft defense postures, are struggling to balance fiscal priorities with national security. Markowski critiques the EU’s leadership—from elite figures in Brussels to superficial photo o…
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Chris exposes Washington DC’s deep state waste and corruption—from the collapsing DC real estate market to outrageous nonprofit executive salaries at the Kennedy Center and beyond. He reveals how massive government contracts, offshore accounts, and exorbitant speaker fees are draining taxpayer dollars, while local deep state cronies thrive. www.wat…
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Chris exposes the absurdity of mainstream media’s biased narratives—taking aim at Margaret Brennan’s claim that free speech "caused the Holocaust" and highlighting how figures like Marco Rubio dismantled her argument. He also rants about chaotic USAID layoffs, hypocritical tweets, and the stubborn willful ignorance that keeps us trapped in a distor…
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Chris explains why NFL franchises are treated like a "black box" asset—constantly rising in value despite operating at a loss. He breaks down how tax benefits, amortization, and collateral use make owning a sports franchise a license to print money, drawing parallels to private equity strategies. Plus, he notes Trump’s plans to end special tax trea…
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Chris is outraged by a recent 60 Minutes segment from Germany that he compares to a modern-day Stasi operation. He exposes how German authorities are collecting data on citizens' online activities—enforcing censorship reminiscent of autocratic regimes—and contrasts it with the free speech values we cherish in America. Markowski also recommends the …
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In this explosive rant, Christopher Markowski lays into European leadership, calling out the deep state and bureaucratic failures that have left the continent "pathetic and sad." He criticizes EU elites for free riding on American defense while canceling elections, mismanaging energy policy, and undermining democratic mandates. Markowski challenges…
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Chris fires off a blistering rant against the Department of Education’s divisive narratives, NGOs promoting claims of systemic white oppression, and politicians like Jan Schakowsky who call the word "manufacturing" sexist. He takes aim at how our tax dollars fuel these schemes, revealing the hypocrisy and corruption in our government. www.watchdogo…
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Chris rants about a real-life California horror story—a homeowner's desperate struggle to retrieve blueprints from LADBUS after a fire. One mis-signed document turned a simple claim into a week-long bureaucratic nightmare. Markowski even shares a cheeky "cheat code" to bypass the hassle, exposing why outdated building rules are wrecking recovery ef…
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Chris delivers a passionate call for European leaders to step up and reclaim their democratic mandates. Amid canceled elections, pervasive censorship, and deep state overreach, he warns that Europe's internal crisis stems from a retreat from fundamental values. Markowski challenges Europe to reject fear, honor free speech, and build a secure future…
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Injustice is Rotting Away Our Home. Bring Back The IPO! Recession 2025?? Inflation is HOT HOT HOT! The Redcoats Are Coming for Apple. Anti-DOGE: You Are Either, An Ignoramus or a Complicit Liar! Here Comes the Constitutional Crisis! Sovereign Wealth Fund 101. The Climate Scam Rolls On! China’s Economic “Fortress” is Collapsing! Common Sense Energy.…
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Chris criticizes the collapse of the vibrant IPO market from the 1990s, arguing that regulations like Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank have paved the way for endless financing rounds and inflated valuations. He explains how private equity now chases exits over real market-driven public offerings, leaving American investors and entrepreneurs sidelined.…
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Chris breaks down a major phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, where the two leaders discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, energy, artificial intelligence, and the power of the dollar. They reflected on their nations’ shared history from WWII and agreed that the devastating toll of the Ukraine war must stop. Trump is pushing for immedi…
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Chris launches into an explosive rant about billions in taxpayer dollars wasted on fraudulent USAID contracts and crooked government deals. He argues that our nation’s foundational institutions are rotting from within—fuelled by cronyism, deep state corruption, and a constitutional crisis in the making. Markowski challenges you to see the truth beh…
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Chris challenges the mainstream media's latest spin on a constitutional crisis—questioning whether Trump’s actions are truly destabilizing democracy or if it's all manufactured hype. He exposes how outlets like NPR, the New York Times, CNN, and even think tanks are peddling the same tired narrative while former Treasury officials and deep state ins…
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Chris delivers a fiery analysis of Trump’s radical foreign policy proposals that upend 20th-century norms. He discusses how America's traditional role as the global policeman is under threat, urging Europe to build its own defense while rethinking strategic assets like the Panama Canal and Greenland. Markowski challenges the outdated Wilsonian idea…
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Chris breaks down the latest economic numbers—rising costs in housing, energy, and food, coupled with an unsustainable debt rollover. He explains how refinancing a $66 billion bond at higher interest rates will cost taxpayers an extra $1.7 billion a year, and argues that nothing the Fed can do will stem inflation unless government spending is final…
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Chris slams a recent Wall Street Journal column that praises China's efforts to build an economic fortress against US pressure. He argues that state-led industrial policies—marked by massive overbuild, rampant subsidies, and dumping of goods—are taking a heavy toll. With a crumbling real estate sector and an aging, shrinking population, Xi Jinping’…
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Chris takes aim at the UK's controversial snooper charter, which orders Apple to build a backdoor into its encrypted devices. He argues that such a move would shatter the very trust that has made Apple a global leader, and he mocks the British government's overreach in surveillance and censorship. Markowski also highlights the ripple effects—tech i…
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In this explosive Daily Trash segment, Christopher Markowski lays bare how billions of taxpayer dollars are funneled into government kickbacks, fraud, and sham contracts. He details outrageous USAID deals—from a $1.4 million FEMA contract for bottled water for illegal immigrants to the Pentagon’s billion-dollar audit scandal—and exposes how deep st…
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Chris delivers a scathing critique of this year’s Super Bowl spectacle. In his no-holds-barred rant, he takes aim at $38 million Jeep ads, disjointed commercials, and a halftime show full of empty gimmicks. Markowski compares today's ad game to old Mad Men pitches and laments how modern NFL advertising is missing the mark on quality and creativity.…
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Chris takes a hard look at the climate scam draining taxpayer dollars. He rips into failing offshore wind projects in New Jersey and a $160 million electric bus deal that left school districts high and dry, while criticizing costly electric vehicle investments and a decades-long California High Speed Rail project that achieved next to nothing. Mean…
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In today’s "Daily Trash" segment, Christopher Markowski rips into the corruption unfolding behind closed doors in Washington, DC. He exposes outrageous kickbacks and fraud—from USAID contracts to politicians pocketing taxpayer dollars—and calls out the deep state for its endless waste. Markowski challenges America to wake up and demand accountabili…
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Chris explains why recessions—those two quarters of negative growth—can actually cleanse our economy by eliminating inefficiencies and waste. He discusses how Trump's efforts to cut government spending and deregulate could pave the way for a robust recovery, while cautioning against trying to time the market. Instead, he advises a disciplined, doll…
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Chris breaks down Trump's bold plan to slap 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum—reciprocal moves designed to force fairer global trade. He dives into how these measures extend to sectors like computer chips and pharmaceuticals, exposing why American drug prices soar: U.S. companies must recoup billions spent on research and development, while buyers …
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Chris questions the legitimacy of a USAID contract uncovered by Doge that allegedly funneled money to UNC Chapel Hill to study how flavored cigarettes affect LGBT individuals. He also mentions the $13 million grant to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archwell Foundation, calling out these absurd deals as clear evidence of deep state corruption and …
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