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Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

Finance, Investing, & Markets
Inflation
Donald Trump
Federal Reserve
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Wall Street
Bond Market
Private Equity
Economy
Anthony Fauci
Capitalism
Socialism
Donald J. Trump
Covid-19
Spacex
Iran
Annuities
NATO
Apple
Financial Media

Welcome to The Watchdog on Wall Street Podcast. Author, investment banker, consumer advocate, analyst, and trader Chris Markowski exposes the lies and myths of the big brokerage firms, the mainstream press, and the government. Chris explains the news coming out of the complex worlds of finance, economics and politics and the impact it will have on everyday Americans.For more information, visit rad... more

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Scott Bessent
Guest described as Treasury Secretary, discussing yen strategy and monetary policy
Treasury/Policy analyst (as presented in transcript)
Episode: Bessent’s Yen Strategy: A Costly Fed Gamble
Ned Ryerson
Fictional character used as analogy for annuity salespeople
Fictional Groundhog Day character
Episode: The Truth About Annuities—and the Sales Pitch
Finbar O'Connor
Chief Investment Officer at Treo Asset Management
Treo Asset Management
Episode: Private Equity’s 0% Interest Plan EXPLAINED
Don Finucci
Presumed political/ business figure referenced in the bridge story
Episode: Trump's Bridge Deal Raises Cronyism Questions
Ivanka Trump
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The Trump family
Episode: Ivanka’s Albania Project Sparks Backlash
Thomas Massie
U.S. Representative from Kentucky (guest on the episode)
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Massie Fallout Sparks MAGA Civil War
Kevin Hassett
Top economic advisor to Donald Trump (as introduced in the episode)
Former Chair, White House Council of Economic Advisers
Episode: Trump Advisor Calls Rising Credit Card Debt “Good News”
Henry Paulson
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Episode: Henry Paulson Warns: U.S. Debt Crisis Is Closer Than You Think
Tommy Norris
Oil industry commentator discussing oil markets
Episode: Oil’s ‘Goldilocks Zone’ Is Gone? Executives Brace for $150+ Crude

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Christopher Markowski
Host of The Watchdog on Wall Street, a finance/policy-focused show offering blunt analysis and market insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 311 ratings
  • Ad City

    Any podcast that talks about investing and runs gambling ads during the podcast immediately loses all credibility….

    Apple Podcasts
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    chipp77s
    United States19 days ago
  • Construction Worker Advice

    It’s like going on a job site and listening to the drunk guy rant about things he doesn’t understand. I would rather have a Dog handle my investments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wall Street Denver
    United States7 months ago
  • If You Want Dumb and Arrogant, this is your podcast.

    I wonder how many millions has Markowski has lost for his clients? He is typically wrong about everything. He does not understand supply and demand, interest rates, tariffs and most everything else. Stay away from this podcast and never hire such a clueless clown.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United States8 months ago
  • Annoying commercial

    I love the show but can’t take the annoying Farmers insurance commercials anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    //ike\\
    United States10 months ago
  • If You Want Dumb and Arrogant, this is your podcast.

    Markowski is too arrogant and stupid to admit that the U.S. has made itself dependent upon Chinese rare earth materials and magnets. In order to buy time while the U.S. develops new sources, Trump made certain concessions, one of these was admitting Chinese students. That is a tough concession but much better than paralyzing the U.S. military and electronics industry.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United Statesa year ago

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Provocative takes that are great for sponsors who want a strong, opinionated host.
Blunt, experience-backed financial analysis that's easy to understand.

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Understanding the Bond Market: Myths and Truths
Q: What could happen to the stock market if rates rise?
The host emphasizes that rising rates are not a catastrophe and that long-term focus should be on owning great companies and building an anti-fragile portfolio, rather than market timing or chasing short-term moves.
Oil Prices: Why the Market Isn't Panicking Yet
Q: But, Chris, you've been saying here on the program, inventories are down. Why haven't we seen it spike to $150 to $170 a barrel?
The host explains that prices depend on more than just current inventories; expectations, futures vs. spot dynamics, and potential supply/demand shifts can cause divergent moves, including sudden reversals or muted spikes.
Living Well Beyond Wealth
Q: Name one positive thing about these prediction markets turning this country into a casino.
The host challenges the premise and asks for any constructive impact, then emphasizes the lack of clear positive outcomes, advocating instead for moral grounding and caution about societal impacts.
Will Higher Oil and Gas Prices Lead To Higher Interest Rates
Q: Question I'm getting, are all these higher oil and gas prices going to lead to higher interest rates? Is the Fed going to have to step in and raise rates because prices are going up?
The host argues that inflation is primarily a monetary issue driven by the printing and borrowing of money, and that supply issues in oil and energy are distinct from monetary inflation, implying rate moves would be tied to broader monetary dynamics rather than isolated price spikes.
Character Over Power: Why Integrity Matters More Than Politics
Q: What would you do and why?
Markowski suggests that if someone prioritizes power over ethics, they would not be a fit for Markowski Investments.

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