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Congress is floating a new bill that would offer government-backed second mortgages for building tiny homes—also known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs)—in backyards, garages, and basements. Promoted as a fix for the so-called "housing shortage," critics like Chris push back hard. He argues this is not a federal issue, slams the idea of taxpayer subsidies for private rentals, and warns of the chaos it could unleash on neighborhood zoning, infrastructure, and aesthetics. From overloaded roads and schools to shrinking yards and rising tensions, he calls this a recipe for disaster disguised as a solution.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down the good, the bad, and the stupid of what’s happening with Americans’ 401ks. Yes, more people are saving—but a record number are also raiding their retirement early, racking up penalties and taxes in the process.
 Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why hardship withdrawals are skyrocketing—and why it’s a terrible idea
• The dumbest thing you can do when leaving a job
• Why pulling cash from your 401k is like burning money in your backyard
• How to build real wealth without living like a monk
• And the one mindset shift that can help you save smarter, not harder

 Saving should be sustainable. If it’s not, you’re doing it wrong.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris delivers a fiery message to Generation Z: you're in the middle of a war—a spiritual, cultural, and economic battle—and no one’s coming to save you. But if you accept the terrain, build real friendships, and protect your integrity, you can win.
 Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why Gen Z is fighting a war unlike any generation before
• How cultural forces are dividing families, crushing ambition, and killing faith
• Why the real enemy isn’t over there—it’s everywhere
• The mindset shift needed to build a good life in a broken system
• And how Gen X can help—if you’re willing to dig deep and fight

 This isn’t doom and gloom. It’s a rallying cry. The future belongs to those who rise to meet it.

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Pending home sales slipped again in June—down 0.8% versus expectations of a 0.3% drop—while active listings surged by 29%. Trouble is brewing in the housing market, and the signs are hard to ignore. Despite being propped up by limited supply and financial engineering, the fundamentals are cracking. Chris sounds the alarm: housing should never be treated as a retirement plan or savings vehicle. It's a necessity, a bill—not an investment. From maintenance costs to taxes and insurance, the long-term returns of homeownership often pale in comparison to true wealth-building assets like equities. Corrections are healthy, he argues, and lower prices could actually strengthen communities and the broader economy.

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India just got hit with a 25% U.S. tariff, plus additional penalties, as Donald Trump cracks down on what he calls unfair trade practices and India’s continued purchase of Russian military and energy products. In a fiery announcement, Trump criticized India's protectionist policies, high tariffs, and non-monetary trade barriers, claiming they’ve long stifled U.S. access to Indian markets. With hopes of nudging India away from Russia and toward U.S. arms and energy, this aggressive move may push India to the negotiating table—or deepen the divide. Meanwhile, the broader BRICS alliance continues to struggle with internal discord, casting doubt on any serious counter to the West.

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The Real Reason Trump Wants Tariffs Might Surprise You!
Description: In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris unpacks what might really be driving Donald Trump’s renewed push for tariffs—and it's not about bringing jobs home. It looks more like a desperate attempt to raise revenue in a broken system where no one will cut spending.
 Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why Trump’s “tariff rebates” and new fees may be a stealth plan to tackle the $37 trillion debt
• How Congress’s refusal to cut spending may have forced Trump’s hand
• Why tariff revenue is just a hidden tax on the American people
• What the patent fee proposal reveals about the administration’s revenue desperation
• And why none of it will work unless the money is actually used to reduce the deficit
•  We’re being taxed without calling it a tax—and most Americans don’t even realize it.

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Despite the patriotic spin, tariffs aren’t squeezing foreign governments—they’re squeezing your wallet. From toolmakers to food giants, American companies are warning of billions in added costs, and those costs are getting passed directly to consumers. This episode breaks down the economic sleight of hand behind tariff revenue claims, exposes how corporate price hikes are baked into the system, and explains why tariffs are just taxes in disguise. Like it or not, you're footing the bill—and it's only going up.

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The latest GDP report shows a flashy 3% growth, sparking celebration from politicians and pundits alike. But dig beneath the headline, and the picture is far murkier. Business investment is down nearly 3%, exports have slipped, and much of the GDP boost comes from a statistical quirk: a steep 5% drop in imports, which ironically counts as a positive. This breakdown exposes the hidden levers behind the numbers—phantom job postings, cautious corporate spending, and the price distortion ripple effect of tariffs. Before buying into the growth narrative, it's time to look under the hood.

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In a landmark shift dubbed Climate Liberation Day, the EPA has repealed the 2009 endangerment finding that classified greenhouse gases like CO₂ as threats to public health. Critics argue this reversal liberates Americans from what they call "climate imperialism"—federal overreach into consumer choice and energy policy. The episode unpacks the science, politics, and economics behind the EPA’s authority, the debate over CO₂’s impact, and longstanding climate narratives. With sharp commentary on ethanol subsidies, government land use, and the politics of pollution, the message is clear: it's time to rethink the foundations of modern environmental regulation.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris tears into a new bipartisan stunt: Josh Hawley and Bernie Sanders teaming up to hand out $600 “tariff rebate” checks to Americans—because apparently we’re back to treating the U.S. government like a game show.
 Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why the so-called "tariff rebate" is really just another COVID-era handout
• How Hawley and Sanders want to send families up to $2,400 in free cash
• The absurd contradiction of saying tariffs don’t raise prices… while sending checks to offset them
• Why this bill exposes the truth about the Uniparty and phony populism
• And how giveaways like this are more about politics than policy

You’re being taxed through inflation—and bribed with your own money.