Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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Government AI That Actually Works? Sep 30, 2026

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Chris gives rare kudos to Washington after testing the new America.gov AI-powered website. Calling it surprisingly simple and “ungovernment-esque,” he says this is exactly the kind of innovation the Trump administration should be promoting: less political noise, more tools that actually make Americans’ lives easier.

Inflation’s Bare Necessities Problem Sep 30, 2026

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Core PCE came in cooler than expected, but Chris says the headline doesn’t tell the whole story. With fuel and other everyday costs elevated, spending rising, and the savings rate falling, he argues Americans may be spending more because they have to—not because they’re feeling better about the economy.

Democrats’ Affordability Problem Sep 29, 2026

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Democrats are making affordability a major campaign issue, but Chris contends their own record deserves scrutiny. From inflation and housing costs to energy policies and electricity rates, he says neither party can credibly talk about affordability without confronting how government spending and policy helped drive costs higher.

College Sports: Just Call It Pro Sep 29, 2026

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Congress is moving to regulate athlete pay and transfers while giving college sports new protections. Chris claims that the bigger issue is the charade itself: major college football and basketball have become professional sports, so it’s time to treat the athletes like professionals, use contracts, and stop pretending otherwise.

Trade Is Not a Zero-Sum Game Sep 29, 2026

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Jamie Dimon lays out a plan to strengthen America and its allies through economic reform, stronger defense, and freer trade. Chris argues that making our trading partners wealthier doesn’t weaken America—it creates stronger customers, stronger alliances, and greater prosperity at home.

Progress at What Cost? Sep 29, 2026

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As communities push back against massive new data centers, Chris questions whether every development labeled “progress” actually improves the places people call home. From a Pennsylvania town offered $10,000 per household to his own experiences with overdevelopment, he argues that preserving community, character, and quality of life can be worth more than a developer’s check.

Who’s Liable When AI Goes Wrong? Sep 29, 2026

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As Nvidia rolls out new AI safety tools and tech leaders call for more regulation, Chris asks a critical question: who’s liable when AI causes harm? He examines whether regulation will actually make AI safer—or simply protect tech giants from lawsuits while making it harder for new competitors to emerge.

The Myth of the Market “Base Case” Sep 28, 2026

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Wall Street strategists keep revising their market forecasts whenever the world changes—but Chris maintains the future is always uncertain. Instead of chasing constantly changing “base cases,” he says investors should focus on owning quality companies and stop trying to predict where the S&P 500 will land next.

I’m Done Voting for the Lesser Evil Sep 28, 2026

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Chris says he’s tired of being told he has to vote Republican simply because the alternative is supposedly worse. After years of voting for the “less bad” option, he argues that fear isn’t enough anymore—if he doesn’t like a candidate, he’s not filling in the circle.

Keeping Up with the Joneses on Steroids Sep 28, 2026

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Social media has turned status spending into a nonstop competition, pushing people to project wealth they often don’t actually have. From luxury purchases and buy-now-pay-later to crushing credit card debt, Chris argues that real financial independence comes from living within your means—not looking rich online.