Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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Breaking Up Big Banks for Economic Growth Sep 12, 2026

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Chris Markowski discusses the importance of financial truth and transparency in the investment world. He emphasizes the need for humility among financial advisors and critiques the arrogance often found in money management. Markowski advocates for breaking up big banks to foster competition and economic growth, while also addressing the dangers of consumer debt and the current state of the economy, including rising interest rates and inflation. He calls for fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget to improve the financial landscape for all Americans.

A 9/11 Reset Sep 11, 2026

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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Chris asks whether America can recapture the unity that followed one of its darkest days. With political anger and division seemingly constant, he calls for a national reset—putting grievances aside, learning from the past, and remembering how Americans once came together.

Bessent vs. the Bond Market Sep 11, 2026

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Scott Bessent is taking on rising Treasury yields with billions in bond buybacks—but the market isn’t cooperating. Chris argues that financial maneuvers can’t substitute for addressing the underlying fiscal problem: persistent federal deficits and borrowing.

The $5,000 Trump Check Sep 11, 2026

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Trump is promising Americans a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans keep control of Congress—but the math raises major questions. Chris examines the potential trillion-dollar-plus price tag, whether tariff revenue could realistically cover it, and the risk that another massive round of government checks could add to deficits and inflation.

Equal Under the Law? Sep 10, 2026

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Chris maintains that tax breaks and incentives for favored corporations create an uneven playing field for smaller businesses. As Ohio lawmakers reconsider valuable data-center tax exemptions, he questions why politically connected companies should receive tax advantages unavailable to everyone else.

Blow Up the Tax Code Sep 10, 2026

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Chris insists that America’s tax code rewards political influence, entrenches powerful interests, and makes it harder for ordinary earners to build wealth. He calls for scrapping the maze of loopholes and replacing it with a simpler consumption-based system that taxes spending rather than income. The federal tax system currently applies graduated rates to ordinary income while long-term capital gains can receive different rates.

The Road to Socialism Sep 10, 2026

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Chris asserts that America’s two major parties are increasingly embracing government benefits, higher taxes, and greater economic intervention. With some Republican lawmakers now considering higher payroll taxes as part of a Social Security fix, he warns that expanding government dependency—regardless of which party supports it—moves the country further from limited government.

Break Up the Big Banks Sep 10, 2026

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Chris argues that America’s biggest banks have become too powerful, too concentrated, and too protected by “too big to fail.” From decades-old antitrust concerns to modern conflicts of interest, he makes the case that restoring real competition means breaking up the banking giants.

Could AI Spiral Out of Control? Sep 10, 2026

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An AI researcher’s departure over concerns about increasingly powerful, self-improving systems is reigniting the debate over AI safety. Chris insists that even a small risk of catastrophic consequences warrants serious guardrails—and warns against racing ahead with technology before understanding what could go wrong.

The Economy Looks Better on Paper Sep 09, 2026

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Official data shows 162,000 jobs added in August and unemployment at 4.1%, yet surveys show many Americans remain pessimistic about the economy. Chris argues the disconnect comes down to the cost of everyday life—and says rising portfolios mean little when families are still struggling with housing, groceries, insurance, and other expenses.