Congressional “Performance Theater”: Big Spending, Fake Fights, and Real Consequences

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LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredTrump’s Big Beautiful Bill is advancing and we break down the drama behind the latest:*How "no" votes became "yes" votes overnight*Trump's private promise to "fix it later"*Why the process felt scripted from the start*What's actually good in the bill (like tax cut extensions)PLUS: why the economy isn't likely to surge Monday morning! www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredThe jobs numbers are in—but which report do you trust?The ADP report showed a loss of 33,000 jobs, while the government’s jobs data claims we added 206,000. Oh—and half of those were government jobs.In this episode:*The breakdown of unemployment by race and gender*Labor force participation at a two-year low*Average hourly earnings disappoint again*Why the BLS modeling may be overstating payrollsWe’re not here to bash Trump or sugarcoat anything—just real talk and real data.www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredMarjorie Taylor Greene’s latest bill might actually make sense. Love her or hate her, she’s calling for a new census that counts citizens only—and that could shake up congressional maps across the country.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why current census counts include non-citizensHow inflated numbers shift congressional powerWhat this bill could mean for representationWhy it’s just common sense to count Americans in a census of AmericaPlus: Why this is just like voter ID—something every other country handles without the drama. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredThe U.S. dollar is crashing—and mainstream media is silent. Chris Markowski exposes the financial media blackout, the hidden consequences of a weakening dollar, and the trillion-dollar debt strategy that may be tanking your purchasing power. From inflation to tariffs to foreign trade fallout, here's why the dollar drop isn't just an economic headline—it's a personal financial threat. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredThe mixed messaging on deportation is reaching absurd levels. One day it’s mass deportations. The next, exceptions for farmers and hotel staff. Meanwhile, California wants a path to citizenship and ICE sets up airstrips in the Everglades for theater.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why America desperately needs immigrant laborWhy the current immigration approach is all politics, no solutionsWhat Italy did right—and what we could learn from themWhy real reform needs to include language, legality, and common senseBottom line: We need a plan—and we need it now. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredChris exposes the latest spending bill drama for what it really is—professional wrestling in suits. From the so-called Freedom Caucus to media-ready “rebels,” he breaks down the staged opposition, phony outrage, and party-over-state politics. Plus, why Lisa Murkowski may be one of the few actually doing her job. Welcome to Congress, the WWE of government. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredChris breaks down the latest job numbers miss—ADP expected a gain, got a loss instead. With Microsoft laying off 9,000 and uncertainty mounting, he explains why businesses cut back when new costs loom. Spoiler: tariffs are part of the problem. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredUsed car prices are collapsing, and headlines are calling it a “bear market.” But here’s the reality: your car is not an investment. It’s a bill.In this episode, we break down why record-high “bad loans” in the auto market are nothing more than the result of flawed thinking. From insane repair costs to skyrocketing insurance, the only thing your vehicle should be is reliable transportation.Inside:Why used cars are tanking post-COVIDThe real cost of owning a car in 2025Why you should never factor resale value into your car-buying decisionStop obsessing over resale value. Start focusing on the true cost of ownership. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredWhether or not the “Big Beautiful Bill” passes, your taxes are going up—and the truth is in the math that no one in Washington wants to talk about. From expiring Trump-era tax cuts to ballooning Social Security costs, the path we’re on leads to massive debt, higher taxes, and economic instability.This episode gets into:*2017 tax cuts set to expire by 2025, raising taxes across the board*Debt-to-GDP could hit 129% with gimmicks made permanent*Social Security and Medicare are now driving 100% of spending growth*Payroll taxes may need to rise 28% just to stay afloat and Real solutions no one is proposing—like giving taxpayers back their Social *Security inputThis is math, not politics. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com