Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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 private equity boom—fueled by years of cheap money and reckless valuations—may be nearing its reckoning. With 19,000 firms chasing deals at absurd multiples, inexperienced “PE bros” buying everything from HVAC shops to investment firms, and talk of slipping private equity funds into 401(k)s, the setup looks ominous. As returns lag and loans come due, who will be left holding the bag when the music stops?

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 From wearable AI pendants that eavesdrop on your day to “friend” chatbots programmed to feed delusion and dependency, tech’s latest obsession with artificial companionship is crossing into dangerous territory. As some warn of “psychosis-inducing” AI and subway ads spark public backlash, the question looms—have we taken artificial intelligence too far? Host Chris Markowski calls for a cultural reset before machines replace real human connection.

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 Democratic nominee for Virginia Attorney General, Jay Jones, is under fire after texts surfaced where he fantasized about “pissing on GOP graves” and shooting a Republican House Speaker. In this episode: Will voters in Virginia still elect Jones despite these revelations—or is this the moment voters finally say enough?

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 cracks in America’s commercial real estate market are widening fast. With office CMBS delinquency rates at record highs and skyscrapers selling for pennies on the dollar, “extend and pretend” can only delay the inevitable. As small and mid-sized banks sit on mountains of toxic paper, new mergers hint at a brewing crisis. Will taxpayers once again be left holding the bag when this balloon finally pops?

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 promised to drain the swamp—but his tariff policies are pumping it full of cash, lobbyists, and bailouts. In this episode: Trump’s “fix” for the problem he created isn’t draining the swamp—it’s making it richer, bigger, and harder to stop.

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various pressing financial issues, including tariffs on the film industry, property taxes, economic indicators, the presence of corruption in finance, the implications of government intervention in business, and the challenges of student loan debt. He emphasizes the need for financial literacy and accountability in both personal and institutional finance.

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the importance of frank speech in financial matters, critiques the influence of media and advertising on public perception, and debunks common myths surrounding annuities. He highlights the consequences of white collar crime, particularly in the context of government shutdowns and spending. Markowski also addresses the rising costs of healthcare and the economic realities faced by companies like Starbucks, emphasizing the need for transparency and truth in financial discussions.

Chris Markowski discusses the realities of financial planning and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's financial situation. He critiques conventional financial planning methods and advocates for a more resilient approach to investing, focusing on timeless wisdom and the concept of anti-fragility. The discussion also touches on the emotional aspects of investing and the need for a structured process rather than rigid planning.

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 While mainstream media looks the other way, mass killings and kidnappings of Christians—especially Catholics—continue in Nigeria. Between 2015 and 2025, over 145 Catholic priests were abducted, with many massacres striking churches. Why is this tragedy underreported? Follow the money: major oil interests, global corporations, and offshore profits all tie into a story of silence and complicity.

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 We’re not plugged into pods powering machines—but millions of us are letting AI think for us. In this episode: You may not be a literal battery, but if you let the algorithms do your thinking, you’re already living inside the Matrix.

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 Here’s the blunt truth: the shutdown standoff is theater—and the real deal being cut in the back room is whether Trump and Republicans extend juiced Obamacare subsidies to dodge political heat before the midterms. In this episode: If the White House trades another year of Obamacare steroids for a PR win, both parties will claim victory—while you pay the bill and the system keeps breaking.

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 Surveys show Americans remain deeply anxious about retirement savings, but quick fixes and cookie-cutter portfolios often make matters worse. Drawing on lessons from Nassim Taleb and Warren Buffett, WDOWS stresses the importance of preparation over prediction—creating resilient, “anti-fragile” strategies that can withstand financial storms and unexpected shocks.

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 Compounding is the royal road to riches... or the fast track to ruin. In this episode: Debt doesn’t disappear. It compounds. And for millions of Americans, it’s turning into a lifelong financial prison.

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 screaming “protect healthcare!”—but the brawl is over juiced Obamacare subsidies that never went away after COVID. In this episode: This isn’t “protecting healthcare.” It’s locking in massive subsidies, masking costs, and sending you the bill while our broken system gets even worse.

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 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned America’s top military leaders to Quantico for a sweeping speech on merit, fitness, and readiness—vowing to scrap DEI initiatives and return to a “warrior ethos.” Supporters call it common sense reform, while critics argue the highly publicized event blurred the line between leadership and political theater.

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 On this Watchdog on Wall Street episode, Chris Markowski unpacks the latest polling that shows Donald Trump’s economic numbers slipping—while Democrats somehow manage to fare even worse. From manufacturing job losses and sinking consumer confidence to Biden’s empty promises of a future boom, the disconnect grows wider. Meanwhile, Democrats push “free everything” policies that only rack up costs, leaving voters disillusioned. With AOC grabbing the spotlight and the Schumer shutdown looming, the left looks leaderless, feckless, and out of ideas.

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 Watchdog on Wall Street episode, Chris Markowski takes a hard look at America’s education and family crisis. From failing schools and endless union demands to broken homes and generational welfare dependency, the cycle keeps repeating—and worsening. Why throwing more money at the problem only fuels decline, and why real reform requires courage, accountability, and cultural change.

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 explosive Watchdog on Wall Street episode, we uncover the staggering scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s hidden banking empire. From Wells Fargo to Deutsche Bank, more than 20 major financial institutions funneled money through his complex network of shell entities—long after his crimes were public. Discover how hedge funds, crypto deals, and even billion-dollar “advisory fees” kept his operations afloat, and why ethics seemed optional for the banks involved.

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 Don’t be fooled—the D.C. shutdown fight is pure theater. In this episode: The shutdown isn’t about cuts. It’s about keeping the spending spigot open while politicians gaslight you.

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