Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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/

Episodes

January 6, 2026 3 mins
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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we dig into the data behind the headlines and explain why headline GDP growth is masking a growing economic problem...
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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we explain why Section 453 never should have been there in the first place — and why its removal is a rare, biparti...
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File this under you can’t handle the truth. Cable news keeps insisting Venezuela is a major source of fentanyl and meth killing Americans.
Except… it’s not. In ...
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January 6, 2026 10 mins
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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down why the Venezuelan oil hype collapses the moment you apply basic math, risk analysis, and real-world ...
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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we step back from the daily outrage cycle and talk about something much bigger — how societies turn on themselves, ...
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Chris explains why the rise in mom-and-pop bankruptcies and local store closures should worry everyone—no matter how strong the stock market headlines look. Wh...
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Chris lays out the uncomfortable truth about government waste and fraud in America: it’s everywhere, and both parties are in on it. From welfare scandals in Mi...
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Chris reacts to the newly inaugurated mayor of New York and a speech that sounded more like a college activism seminar than a city leader’s address. From pledg...
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Chris cuts through the noise and walks listeners through what he calls the “Venezuelan news sewer.” From TV experts “pitching their book” to recycled talking p...
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 Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the pervasive issues within the financial industry, including the lack of media coverage on Wall Street fraud, the influence of advertising on public perception, and the challenges faced by smaller firms in a landscape dominated by 'too big to fail' institutions. He emphasizes the importance of integrity in financial advising and the need for a shift towards genuine client ca...
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Chris Markowski, known as the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the realities of the financial world, emphasizing the conflicts of interest inherent in publicly traded investment firms and the impact of private equity on financial advisory services. He critiques the regulatory environment and the evolution of corporate accountability, drawing parallels between historical corporate raiders and modern financial practices. Markowski ...
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January 3, 2026 39 mins
Chris Markowski reflects on his extensive experience in the financial industry, sharing insights on investment fraud, the challenges of advising clients, and the ethical dilemmas faced on Wall Street. He draws parallels between his struggles and the myth of Sisyphus, emphasizing the importance of hard work and vigilance in the face of financial scams. Markowski also recounts his early predictions about the dot-com bubble and the En...
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Chris Markowski, the Watchdog of Wall Street, discusses the importance of financial education, the concept of anti-fragility, and the psychological biases that affect investors. He emphasizes the need for resilience and the ability to embrace challenges in order to achieve financial success. The discussion also covers the dangers of greed and materialism in investing, the significance of time horizons, and the ethical responsibilit...
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December 27, 2025 39 mins
 Chris Markowski discusses the importance of understanding financial truths, the risks associated with online trading platforms, and the flaws in conventional financial wisdom. He emphasizes the need for effective risk management and the dangers of leveraging investments. Markowski also warns about the prevalence of zombie companies and the importance of investing in great businesses for long-term success. The conversation highligh...
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Chris Markowski discusses the pressing issues of inflation and its hidden impact on taxpayers, emphasizing the need for individuals to adapt their financial strategies to combat rising costs. He highlights the growing retirement crisis, urging listeners to rethink traditional retirement planning and to prioritize saving and investing wisely. The conversation also covers essential investing principles, including the importance of pa...
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Every year, the media rolls out its “hot stocks” lists—and every year, they’re wrong. Yet the same voices come back with new predictions, new hype, and the sam...
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Forget income tax, payroll tax, or property tax—the biggest tax Americans pay isn’t listed on any return. It’s inflation. Silent, hidden, and relentless, inflati...
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CBS News’ decision to pull a planned 60 Minutes segment on an El Salvador prison housing Venezuelan migrants sparked instant outrage, speculation, and politica...
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Wall Street is running the same con—just with new packaging. As private equity investors demand their money back, fund managers are taking once-illiquid invest...
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 Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various pressing issues affecting the financial landscape and society at large. He critiques the influence of big banks and Wall Street, examines the failures of the war on poverty in Appalachia, and addresses the challenges of immigration and assimilation. Markowski also delves into military preparedness in the face of global conflicts, the complexities surrounding gender id...
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