Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the realities of the financial world, focusing on the Federal Reserve's consistent miscalculations, the importance of understanding economic terrain, and the dangers of passive investing. He emphasizes the need for ethical practices in finance and the significance of compounding in wealth accumulation. Markowski also critiques the pitfalls of annuities and the concentration of power in the market, advocating for a more informed and ethical approach to investing.

Chris Markowski discusses the harsh realities of the financial world, emphasizing the importance of community support, fiscal responsibility, and the challenges faced by younger generations in achieving home ownership. He critiques corporate influence on the housing market and advocates for reforms to make housing more accessible. The conversation also touches on the need for uplifting stories and life hacks to inspire listeners.

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The left was self-imploding — then the FCC and the White House stepped in and made a media circus. In this episode:

• Why meddling made Kimmel a martyr instead of letting the market handle him
• The dangerous line between regulation, broadcast rules, and free speech absolutism
• How cancel culture actually works when you don’t let targets destroy themselves naturally
• Why streaming vs. broadcast dynamics make government interference a losing play
• A simple playbook for conservatives: stop amplifying your opponents — let them fail on their own

One unforced error, huge consequences. Learn how power, platforms, and performative outrage shape the culture war.

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As U.S. math scores collapse and standards sink, America faces a new crisis: a generation unprepared for the high-skill jobs of the future. Once the debate centered on immigrants doing work Americans wouldn’t do; now it’s shifting to jobs Americans can’t do. From failing schools to a shortage of qualified teachers, this decline threatens competitiveness, leaving the nation dependent on global talent to fill critical roles.

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The Fed lives in a bubble of models, algorithms and press releases — while Main Street gets soaked. In this episode:

• Why 400+ PhD economists staring at bad government data got us stagflation
• The case for boots-on-the-ground monetary policy: talk to real businesses and households, not surveys
• How QE, gimmicks and “gain-of-function” monetary tools warped markets and destroyed credibility
• A radical blueprint: fewer ivory-tower models, real-world data, limits on emergency powers, and accountability for the Fed
• What a true “Central Bank Makeover” would look like — and why politicians won’t love it

If you want honest monetary policy that serves people, not spreadsheets, this episode is your field manual.

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For decades, we’ve been told America runs on free markets. But look closer—what we have today looks nothing like real capitalism. In this episode:

• How bailouts, subsidies, and regulatory capture turned capitalism into cronyism
• Why skyrocketing housing, food, and healthcare costs prove the system is stacked
• The stock-grant loopholes that let CEOs dodge taxes while workers drown in bills
• Why young Americans feel trapped—and why socialism starts to look appealing

Capitalism isn’t supposed to mean “too big to fail.” Until we fix the system, anger and desperation will keep driving Americans into the arms of bad alternatives.

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As anger rises over the destruction of Charlie Kirk and Irina memorials, the story turns to faith, forgiveness, and the power of transformation. Drawing from the martyrdom of St. Stephen and the radical conversion of St. Paul, this reflection wrestles with the pain of watching evil glorified—and the hope that even the darkest hearts can be changed.

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The press used to check power — now it chases clicks. In this episode:

• How TV news turned reporting into personal branding and performance art
• Why objectivity died: opinion masquerading as journalism and the rise of the viral star reporter
• The Matt Gutman moment — when “touching” stories look staged and reporters trade curiosity for clicks
• What real journalism used to be (and how to spot the fakes today)

If you care about truth, stop scrolling and listen — the fourth estate no longer protects the public.

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More than half of U.S. mutual and exchange-traded funds are now passive—set-it-and-forget-it investments that blindly follow the indexes. While convenient, this concentration creates hidden risks. In the event of a major sell-off, the sheer weight of passive money could trigger violent market swings and magnify losses. True investing requires discipline, adjustment, and active decision-making—not blind faith in the herd. Ignoring this reality could turn passive investing into the market’s next black swan.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims tariffs will pay down America’s debt—but the numbers tell a very different story. In this episode:

• The real difference between deficits and debt (and why Washington hides it)
• How Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs added $2 trillion in new debt
• Why endless deficits make paying down anything impossible