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Federal tax receipts are surging—up double digits across the board—yet the deficit problem hasn’t gone anywhere. Why? Entitlements. Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid continue to grow at breakneck speed, while waste, fraud, and abuse remain largely untouched.
From tariffs acting as a hidden tax to welfare programs like TANF being treated as state-level slush funds, the issue isn’t revenue—it’s spending priorities and zero accountability. Until entitlement growth and oversight are taken seriously, record revenues won’t fix what’s broken.

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It’s the same con, over and over: flashy influencers, easy money promises, no real financials—and investors getting wiped out. Monthly checks create trust, then they stop. Regulators arrive late. The influencer keeps selling.
The rule never changes: real wealth takes time, work, and transparency. If someone says otherwise, you’re not investing—you’re being played.

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“Deport everyone” sounds simple—until you look at the economic fallout. From Florida’s slowed job growth to farm and construction labor shortages, tougher enforcement has already exposed how dependent key industries are on immigrant labor.
Yes, border enforcement matters. But so does economic reality. Wiping out the workforce doesn’t magically replace it—it raises prices, delays projects, and hurts growth. Both things can be true at once, and pretending otherwise isn’t a solution.

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Ahead of the January jobs report, officials are already moving the goalposts—arguing that weak job growth isn’t really weak and that 50,000 jobs a month should now be considered “great,” supposedly due to deportations.
That explanation doesn’t hold up. If millions left the workforce, job openings should surge. Instead, hiring is frozen, small businesses are squeezed by tariffs, young grads can’t find work, and companies are investing in tech over people.
Weak jobs numbers are a real problem—and redefining them doesn’t fix the economy.

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the pervasive issues of political corruption, media accountability, and the manipulation of financial narratives by elites. He expresses disappointment in political representatives and the mainstream media's failure to address critical issues, particularly surrounding the Epstein files and the financial crisis. Markowski emphasizes the need for truth and responsibility in both government and media, urging listeners to recognize the importance of accountability and the dangers of complacency in the face of corruption.

Chris Markowski discusses the realities of Wall Street, the challenges investors face, and the importance of understanding the economic landscape. He emphasizes the need for transparency in financial dealings, critiques regulatory bodies, and explores the impact of technology on the job market. Markowski also addresses the role of the Federal Reserve and the implications of government intervention in the private sector, advocating for free market principles as the best approach to economic growth.

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, delves into the current state of financial markets, focusing on the myths surrounding cryptocurrencies, the pitfalls of private equity, and the alarming trends in financial journalism. He emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and warns listeners about scams targeting vulnerable populations, particularly seniors. Markowski advocates for a more informed approach to investing and encourages listeners to seek genuine financial advice.

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This episode delivers a blunt reality check for anyone chasing “get rich quick” schemes online. If investment advice is coming from influencers, crypto hype accounts, or self-proclaimed gurus on social media, the odds are already stacked against you.
From wildly bad crypto calls to contradictions posted just days apart, the pattern is always the same: bold promises, zero accountability, and real people left holding the bag. Borrowing money to speculate, following celebrity endorsements, and believing overnight-wealth fantasies all end the same way.
There’s no shortcut here. Building wealth takes time, discipline, and patience—not tweets, memes, or internet bravado.

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The Super Bowl halftime show has sparked weeks of overblown outrage, selective memory, and bad takes. This episode cuts through the noise—reminding everyone that halftime shows have always changed, most are quickly forgotten, and none are worth this level of hysteria.
The real problem isn’t the music. It’s the ignorance. From ridiculous deportation jokes to basic facts about Puerto Rico being ignored, the reaction says more about the outrage machine than the performance itself.
Turn down the volume, learn the facts, and move on.

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The U.S. managed to seriously anger Poland—one of its strongest European allies—after the American ambassador publicly cut ties with Poland’s parliament speaker for refusing to support a Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump.
Poland’s leadership pushed back, reminding Washington that alliances are built on respect, not lectures. The situation escalated further with late-night social media posts and reckless talk of pulling U.S. troops, sparking backlash from Polish citizens and officials alike.
A needless diplomatic mess, damaged trust, and a masterclass in how not to treat allies.