Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact Sep 20, 2026

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Chris Markowski discusses the current financial landscape, focusing on the impact of tariffs and regulations on businesses, the housing market crisis, and the importance of financial education. He emphasizes the challenges faced by small business owners due to rising costs and regulatory uncertainties, while also addressing consumer debt issues, particularly in the auto loan sector. The discussion highlights the need for a shift in consumer behavior and the importance of long-term wealth building strategies, using Nike's brand strategy as a case study.

The Evolution of Financial Awareness and Responsibility Sep 19, 2026

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Chris Morkowski, known as the watchdog of Wall Street, discusses the importance of financial awareness and personal responsibility in navigating the complexities of the financial world. He highlights the evolution of his approach from exposing scams to promoting proper money management. The discussion also delves into the implications of private equity, the nuances of the AI debate, and the challenges of economic growth amidst national debt.

Understanding the Bond Market: Myths and Truths Sep 19, 2026

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Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the current financial landscape, focusing on the bond market, interest rates, and the importance of understanding economic realities. He emphasizes the need for investors to adapt to changing conditions, manage their portfolios wisely, and avoid the pitfalls of market timing. Markowski advocates for building anti-fragile portfolios that can withstand volatility and stresses the importance of participation in the market to seize opportunities.

Prices, Midterms, and an Escape Hatch Sep 18, 2026

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With gas, housing, and other everyday costs rising ahead of the midterms, affordability is becoming a major political issue. Chris analyzes the economic pressures facing consumers and argues that ending the Iran war could provide relief through lower energy costs.

Moving the Inflation Goalposts Sep 18, 2026

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Chris examines how changes to the way inflation is calculated can make rising costs look less severe on paper. From housing expenses to quality adjustments on cars and electronics, he argues that official inflation figures don’t always reflect what consumers actually pay.

The $35 Million Swift Scam Sep 18, 2026

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A $35 million Ponzi scheme reportedly ensnared Travis Kelce and other professional athletes—but the story gets stranger from there. Chris digs into the fraud, a disputed redemption story promoted before sentencing, and questions surrounding an effort to build support for a lighter sentence.

When Trust Is Gone Sep 17, 2026

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Chris reflects on how the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath damaged public trust in major institutions. He maintains that when people believe powerful players escape the consequences of failure, restoring faith in the economic system becomes extraordinarily difficult.

Character Over Party Sep 17, 2026

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Chris emphasizes that honesty and character should matter more than political loyalty. Using the controversy surrounding Texas Republican Bo French and Karl Rove’s criticism of him, he explains why principles shouldn’t change simply because a candidate is on your team.

I Knew Kevin Warsh in High School Sep 17, 2026

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Chris shares his unlikely connection to Kevin Warsh, recalling meeting him through rival upstate New York high schools and seeing firsthand the leadership and organizational skills Warsh displayed even as a teenager.

Fed Says Take the Medicine Sep 17, 2026

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After the Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter point to combat elevated inflation, Chris argues that higher borrowing costs aren’t necessarily an economic disaster. He looks back at past periods of higher rates and makes the case for prioritizing price stability over artificially cheap money.