Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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The Car-Buying Hack Sep 17, 2026

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With longer auto loans and negative equity trapping more buyers in debt, Chris shares a different approach to negotiating at the dealership—and explains why financing the purchase could potentially help you get a better price before paying off the loan.

The Small Business Minefield Sep 16, 2026

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Running a business is hard enough without constantly shifting costs. Chris examines how tariffs, volatile energy prices, and rising input costs are making it harder for businesses to set prices, protect margins, and plan ahead.

Can We Grow Out of $40 Trillion? Sep 16, 2026

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Can faster economic growth solve America’s enormous debt problem? Chris breaks down the numbers behind the growth argument and explains why stronger GDP growth could help—but why fiscal projections also point to the importance of changes in spending, revenue, or both.

Why I Get Fired Up Sep 16, 2026

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Chris explains why he still gets fired up after decades on the air. It’s not about party politics—it’s about personal responsibility, financial opportunity, and calling out bad ideas from either side when he believes everyday Americans are paying the price.

Higher Mortgage Rates Could Help Homebuyers Sep 16, 2026

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Rising mortgage rates may not be all bad for prospective homebuyers. Chris outlines how higher borrowing costs can cool demand, pressure inflated home prices, and potentially create better buying opportunities for families willing to save, wait, and put more money down.

Did You Make Something—or Take Something? Sep 15, 2026

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Chris analyzes the difference between creating value and extracting it, using the collapse of Toys “R” Us as a cautionary tale about private equity. When profit comes from debt, fees, and financial engineering rather than building something better, is that really capitalism?

The AI Debate Isn’t Black and White Sep 15, 2026

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The AI debate is increasingly split between racing ahead and hitting the brakes. Chris examines the case for stronger safety measures, the risks of government regulation protecting dominant tech companies from competition, and why the issue demands more nuance than either extreme allows.

The Bond Market Circus Sep 15, 2026

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Rising Treasury yields have Wall Street sounding the alarms, but Chris argues higher rates aren’t the real problem—they’re the warning signal. The bond market is exposing decades of easy money, runaway deficits, and Washington’s refusal to live within its means.

AI: The New Frontier of Risk Sep 13, 2026

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Chris Markowski discusses various pressing issues in the financial world, including the dangers of AI, the implications of government spending, and the inequities in taxation. He highlights the risks associated with unchecked technological advancements and the consequences of human hubris. The discussion also touches on the failures of investments in sports, the rise of meme coins, and the manipulation of markets through monopolies. McFadden emphasizes the need for a more equitable financial system and the importance of navigating these realities with clear eyes and an open heart.

The Burden of Debt: A Call to Action Sep 12, 2026

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Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the pressing issues surrounding financial freedom, the burden of national debt, and the implications of government welfare programs. He critiques the Republican Party's shift towards welfare policies, emphasizes the importance of understanding economic principles, and reflects on the historical lessons from past economic downturns. Markowski also addresses the significance of trade and the detrimental effects of political division fueled by social media, concluding with a call for national unity and civility.

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