For more than 15 years, Chris Markowski has imbued his vision of honesty and equality in hosting The Watchdog On Wall Street radio show. Each week, Chris explains the news coming out of the complex worlds of finance, economics and politics and the impact it will have on everyday Americans.
Chris Markowski’s history on Wall Street reads like a novel with suspense, intrigue, and corruption at the highest levels. Chris started his career by taking a job at an up-and-coming investment firm. Within two years, under his guidance, his initiatives helped increase sales by 1,500% and made the firm #2 on “INC Magazine’s” fastest growing privately held companies list. However, while working and spending significant time in the same water as some of Wall Street’s most notorious “sharks”, Chris discovered how corrupt Wall Street could be.
The fact that so many executives with fancy college degrees and glowing resumes had the capacity, with no remorse, to scam their customers and the public at large, was mind-boggling. The “respected” firm that he helped build was nothing more than an opportunity for insiders to get rich and investors to lose their shirts. Instead of accepting the culture of gluttony and deceit like many others on Wall Street, Chris went on to blow the cover off the charade, exposing the countless instances of lies, greed and manipulation. Chris exposed the villains and facilitated in bringing down the very firm that he helped build, sacrificing millions for honesty and integrity.
After that eye-opening, life-changing experience, Chris dedicated himself to making sure Americans received the truth regarding what was really happening behind the scenes on Wall Street; not the fabrications and half-truths that the big firms and financial media outlets were churning out on a daily basis. Chris’ task in “analyzing the analysts” has made him the chief thorn in the side of the Wall Street elite. Never afraid to take on a giant, Chris has gone head to head with the large brokerage houses, the dot-com scams, Enron, WorldCom and corrupt politicians. He has warned America about the largest scandals and corruption years before they made headlines. Always fighting against the lies, greed and manipulation that scarred him, The Watchdog On Wall Street has one singular concern & focus: To serve the American consumer & investor.
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Saving Europe with Tough Love
Chris addresses Europe’s growing energy crisis and the broader economic struggles faced by its industrial powerhouse, Germany. Highlighting skyrocketing energy prices and unreliable power generation, Markowski explains why companies are struggling and what tough love policies could save them. He argues for the U.S. to take advantage of these shortcomings by offering businesses lower taxes, reduced regulations, and stable energy costs. Tough love, he insists, might just be the catalyst for Europe to make the necessary changes. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
Solution To the High-Speed Rail Boondoggle!
Chris takes aim at California’s high-speed rail project, calling it a decades-long boondoggle riddled with delays, cost overruns, and declining ridership expectations. With costs ballooning from $33 billion to $128 billion—and an additional $100 billion still needed—Markowski proposes a bold solution: hand the project to private companies for free and see if anyone is willing to complete it. Spoiler: He doubts there’d be any takers. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
Neuman Gets a BMW MX5!!!
Chris critiques the Biden administration’s $10 billion postal truck contract with defense contractor Oshkosh. He highlights the eye-popping cost of $166,000 per vehicle—more than the price of a BMW X5—and questions why no lower-cost alternatives were considered. Markowski calls for the contract’s cancellation, criticizing the wasteful spending in the face of the Postal Service's financial struggles. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
Janet Yellen Says She's Sorry
Chris breaks down Janet Yellen’s recent apology for not making more progress on fiscal sustainability during her tenure as Fed Chair and Treasury Secretary. Despite her concerns about the growing deficit, Markowski highlights how Yellen presided over $15.2 trillion in U.S. debt increases, contributing to 42% of all debt issued in U.S. history. He critiques her tenure, calling out the impacts of prolonged low interest rates and unrestrained government spending. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
The Urban Legend that is GameStop
Chris takes a critical look at the GameStop trading frenzy and the myths surrounding it. While a few traders like "Roaring Kitty" made headlines and even inspired a movie, Markowski argues that the vast majority of participants lost big in what amounted to a pump-and-dump scheme. He warns against the dangers of gambling disguised as investing and emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks involved. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
Obama, the Mistake We Keep Paying For
Chris discusses the enduring impact of Barack Obama’s presidency, focusing on key legislation such as Obamacare, the Dodd-Frank Act, and other major policy initiatives. Highlighting how these measures fundamentally changed American healthcare, business, and government, Markowski argues that these policies continue to shape the nation’s economic and regulatory landscape. He also shares insights on the challenges future administrations face in dismantling this legacy and restoring growth. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
Watchdog on Wall Street: Podcast for Weekend of December 14 - December 15 2024
“Transitory” Inflation is Back! The Markowski Inflation Index Has Been Spot On! Your paycheck is getting SMALLER! Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics and Jobs Reports. Dividends and Old School Investing. Personal CFO. Congratulations Argentina! The Perils of Government Intervention. Game-Plan for the Commercial Real Estate Collapse. Eliminate Health Insurance?? Single-Payer Health Care on the Way. The Race-Baiting Industrial Complex. Washington Abuses Christmas. The One Thing That Makes Donkeys and Elephants Play Nice. Who Makes Cars in America? Time for Reuters to Close. Syria and the lies we are told. Embrace the Suck! Go to Work!
Is Antony Blinken a Vampire?
Chris dives into Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent congressional testimony, questioning his claim that the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal somehow strengthened America's position on the world stage. Is Blinken's reasoning grounded, or is he just spinning the narrative? www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
Giving Away CASH!!
Chris discusses a startling discovery in Syria: pallets of cash found in government buildings, with QR codes leading to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Markowski explores this puzzling connection and its implications. Could there be more to the story? Find out as he digs into this bizarre revelation. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com