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Chris delivers a fiery critique of former President Donald Trump's backtracking on tariffs, comparing his economic unpredictability to a slapstick cartoon. He slams the MAGA media's spin on Trump’s “walk back” as master strategy and breaks down the real consequences—market volatility, small business casualties, and geopolitical confusion. With shoutouts to Nassim Taleb, J.D. Vance, and Scott Bessent, this no-holds-barred episode examines what happens when ego drives economic policy and no one in the room dares to say "no" to power. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Chris blasts Biden’s failed student loan forgiveness, which ballooned debt by $60 billion annually and left only 38% of loans in repayment. With the Supreme Court blocking forgiveness and a May 5, 2025, deadline restarting payments for 1.8 million borrowers, he demands accountability, arguing taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for degrees or spring breaks. Markowski proposes market-driven solutions—eliminating federal loans or making colleges lend—calling out “bullshit degrees” and urging price discovery to slash tuition costs. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Chris tackles a shocking statistic: only 30% of Illinois fourth graders meet reading proficiency standards, ranking 29th nationally. Referencing Zoolander’s comedic school for kids who “can’t read good,” he places the blame squarely on parents, arguing it’s their job—not schools’—to ensure kids read proficiently by fourth grade. Markowski calls out negligent parenting and emphasizes raising children as priority one, urging accountability for educational failures. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Chris rips into Trump’s tariff-driven market chaos, with the Dow Jones facing its worst April since 1932. Comparing Trump’s team to trash-talking athletes, he slams their “Art of the Deal” narrative as a con, citing massive stock market losses outstripping the trade deficit, soaring bond yields, and small business panic. Markowski calls out Fox News’ Grant Cardone for downplaying 401(k) devastation and demands a swift tariff walk-back, warning that Trump’s negotiating bluster is no scoreboard victory. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Chris shares a moving Greek Orthodox and Catholic Easter story, reflecting on Christ’s forgiveness to critique Trump’s vengeful mindset. From mocking Biden at the White House Easter Egg Roll to divisive tweets, Markowski argues Trump is trapped in a “cycle of recycled revenge,” alienating allies and undermining his presidency. Urging listeners to pray for a “lost” Trump, he calls for Congress to check his power and for Americans to reject divisive MAGA vitriol, embracing unity and constitutional balance. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Chris doubles down on his claim that Fox News and MSNBC are essentially the same, dismissing listener pushback by comparing them to Burger King and McDonald’s—different flavors, same fast-food game. Recounting a revealing green room experience with Bob Beckel and staged lawyer debates, he exposes cable news as scripted theater, with paid contributors like Beckel arguing without expertise to push agendas, frustrating his commitment to unfiltered truth. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Chris dives into the Trump administration’s “unauthorized” April 11 letter to Harvard, demanding the elimination of DEI programs and ideological screening of international students. Despite signatures from senior officials, the White House now claims it was a mistake, while still freezing $2.2 billion in Harvard grants. Markowski calls out the administration’s disarray, likening it to a “gang that can’t shoot straight,” and questions the nonprofit status of universities, advocating a Hillsdale College model free of government funds.

Chris dissects a Trump administration report released April 18, 2025, affirming the COVID-19 lab leak theory and accusing Anthony Fauci and U.S. intelligence of suppressing it. While welcoming the report, Markowski slams Trump for dodging responsibility for his administration’s COVID policies, which shuttered businesses and fueled debt. He warns that current tariffs could compound this “body count” of lost businesses, questioning whether anyone will face accountability for past censorship and mismanagement. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Chris warns of an impending “self-inflicted” recession driven by Trump’s tariff chaos and policy uncertainty. Citing businesses’ reluctance to invest amid unclear rules, he predicts two quarters of negative growth, likening the situation to a muted post-2008 recovery under Obama. Markowski advises investors to stay patient and courageous, treat market sell-offs as opportunities, and urges businesses to use the downturn to boost efficiency, while dismissing hopes that Fed rate cuts can avert the downturn. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

In this deeply personal Easter episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Christopher Markowski grapples with his frustration over Trump’s erratic leadership, from a divisive Easter tweet to stalled tariff talks with Japan and Mexico. Highlighting behind-the-scenes maneuvering by advisors to pause tariffs, Markowski warns of prolonged market volatility and a potential economic downturn, urging listeners to pray for Trump and focus on portfolio resilience. He offers pro bono consulting for small businesses hit by tariffs, emphasizing hope and practical solutions amid “Hurricane Trump.” www.watchdogonwallstreet.com