Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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Don’t Follow Them into the Mud Sep 24, 2026

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Chris argues that political retaliation only drags everyone deeper into the mud. From Lois Lerner to Bill Pulte’s scrutiny of Trump adversaries’ mortgages, he makes the case for consistency, restraint, and beating opponents through ideas—not payback.

The “None of the Above” Election Sep 24, 2026

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With voter enthusiasm fading on both sides, Chris wonders whether ballots should come with a “none of the above” option. From Florida to Pennsylvania and beyond, he looks at candidate dissatisfaction, local issues, and the voter apathy that could become a major factor at the polls.

America’s Air Traffic Control Breakdown Sep 23, 2026

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Equipment outages at the Philadelphia air traffic control facility triggered ground stops and major delays across several Northeast airports Monday. Chris examines the disruption and the FAA’s long-running modernization effort, questioning why upgrading America’s aging air traffic infrastructure continues to take so long.

The Obamacare Fraud Crackdown Sep 23, 2026

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The Trump administration says it canceled unauthorized ACA enrollments covering more than 760,000 people, with CMS estimating roughly $2.2 billion in returned subsidies. Chris analyzes the crackdown while arguing that fraud is only one piece of a much larger problem with America’s costly healthcare system.

The Diesel Ban Could Backfire Sep 23, 2026

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With Washington considering restrictions on U.S. diesel exports as prices surge ahead of the midterms, Chris argues the move could provide short-term relief in some regions while creating bigger problems elsewhere. He explains how refinery capacity, pipelines, storage limits, and global trade could ultimately push other fuel and consumer costs higher.

Live Long and Prosper Sep 22, 2026

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Americans are living longer, but longer lives require a different approach to retirement. Chris explains why staying active, considering a later-life career, and building wealth with a realistic financial plan can turn longevity from a financial worry into something worth celebrating.

Does America Still Need Saudi Arabia? Sep 22, 2026

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For decades, oil, money, and security bound the U.S. and Saudi Arabia together. But as Saudi Arabia faces mounting military and economic pressure, Chris examines whether that relationship is fundamentally changing—and what happens to MBS if Washington decides the kingdom is no longer as strategically indispensable.

AI’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice Problem Sep 22, 2026

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Using Fantasia as a warning, Chris argues the biggest AI threat may not be machines developing a mind of their own, but humans building powerful systems they fail to control. He examines whether Silicon Valley’s warnings about runaway AI could also help tech giants escape accountability and shape regulations that keep smaller competitors out.

How High Can Taxes Go? Sep 21, 2026

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From proposed wealth taxes and a potential VAT to calls for higher payroll taxes, Chris examines the growing push for more government revenue—and asks when the mounting tax burden becomes too much for workers and small businesses.

Is an Apartment Crash Coming? Sep 21, 2026

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A massive wave of apartment debt is coming due as higher interest rates squeeze landlords and private equity owners. Chris explains why refinancing could expose overleveraged deals, pressure rents, and potentially force properties to sell at steep discounts.