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The cracks in America’s commercial real estate market are widening fast. With office CMBS delinquency rates at record highs and skyscrapers selling for pennies on the dollar, “extend and pretend” can only delay the inevitable. As small and mid-sized banks sit on mountains of toxic paper, new mergers hint at a brewing crisis. Will taxpayers once again be left holding the bag when this balloon finally pops?

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 Trump promised to drain the swamp—but his tariff policies are pumping it full of cash, lobbyists, and bailouts. In this episode:

• The collapse of U.S. soybean exports to China—down from 985 million bushels in 2024 to just 218 million this year
• How a 23% Chinese tariff pushed buyers to Argentina and Brazil
• Trump’s new $10 billion (or more) bailout to farmers hurt by his own policies
• The lobbyist gold rush in D.C. as industries line up for carveouts and payouts
• Why tariffs let presidents tax Americans and write checks without Congress

 Trump’s “fix” for the problem he created isn’t draining the swamp—it’s making it richer, bigger, and harder to stop.

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various pressing financial issues, including tariffs on the film industry, property taxes, economic indicators, the presence of corruption in finance, the implications of government intervention in business, and the challenges of student loan debt. He emphasizes the need for financial literacy and accountability in both personal and institutional finance.

Chris Markowski discusses the realities of financial planning and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's financial situation. He critiques conventional financial planning methods and advocates for a more resilient approach to investing, focusing on timeless wisdom and the concept of anti-fragility. The discussion also touches on the emotional aspects of investing and the need for a structured process rather than rigid planning.

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the importance of frank speech in financial matters, critiques the influence of media and advertising on public perception, and debunks common myths surrounding annuities. He highlights the consequences of white collar crime, particularly in the context of government shutdowns and spending. Markowski also addresses the rising costs of healthcare and the economic realities faced by companies like Starbucks, emphasizing the need for transparency and truth in financial discussions.

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While mainstream media looks the other way, mass killings and kidnappings of Christians—especially Catholics—continue in Nigeria. Between 2015 and 2025, over 145 Catholic priests were abducted, with many massacres striking churches. Why is this tragedy underreported? Follow the money: major oil interests, global corporations, and offshore profits all tie into a story of silence and complicity.

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We’re not plugged into pods powering machines—but millions of us are letting AI think for us. In this episode:

• The lesson from The Matrix that today’s algorithms prove true
• How social feeds, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook are designed to manipulate—not inform—you
• Why “picking a side” is the only way the algorithm rewards creators—and how that destroys honest debate
• The dangers of letting AI curate your worldview while shutting out dissent
• Why you must “take the red pill”: put the phone down, read everything, and think for yourself

 You may not be a literal battery, but if you let the algorithms do your thinking, you’re already living inside the Matrix.

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Here’s the blunt truth: the shutdown standoff is theater—and the real deal being cut in the back room is whether Trump and Republicans extend juiced Obamacare subsidies to dodge political heat before the midterms. In this episode:

• Why the “who wins the shutdown?” narrative is a distraction from a massive spending cave
• How enhanced ACA subsidies became permanent by “temporary” design—and doubled enrollment since 2021
• The GOP’s fear play: extending subsidies to avoid blame for higher premiums in key red districts
• Why subsidies always raise prices—and how healthcare became a middleman bonanza
• The path not taken: real market reforms (HSAs, catastrophic plans, cross-state competition) Republicans abandoned

If the White House trades another year of Obamacare steroids for a PR win, both parties will claim victory—while you pay the bill and the system keeps breaking.

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Surveys show Americans remain deeply anxious about retirement savings, but quick fixes and cookie-cutter portfolios often make matters worse. Drawing on lessons from Nassim Taleb and Warren Buffett, WDOWS stresses the importance of preparation over prediction—creating resilient, “anti-fragile” strategies that can withstand financial storms and unexpected shocks.

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Compounding is the royal road to riches... or the fast track to ruin. In this episode:

• Why small financial mistakes snowball into massive life problems if ignored
• The shocking story of a $74,000 grad school loan that ballooned to $300,000
• How Gen X is entering retirement with the heaviest student loan burden of any generation
• Why “wishing it away” or waiting for government forgiveness only makes it worse
• The simple rule: deal with debt immediately, work extra if you have to, and stop compounding mistakes

 Debt doesn’t disappear. It compounds. And for millions of Americans, it’s turning into a lifelong financial prison.