Economic Realities vs. Political Promises

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/featured  After decades of covering the darker side of finance, politics, and human nature, the Watchdog on Wall Street is launching Light in the Darkness — a new project dedicated to uplifting stories that inspire. From acts of kindness and courage to lessons of faith and perseverance, this series highlights the unsung heroes and small moments that make the world a better place. Listeners and readers are invited to share their own stories, reminding us all that we belong to one another and that even the smallest act of good can shine in dark times.

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/featured  The Treasury says lower rates will fix housing—but that’s a fantasy. In this episode:Why money printing and interest rate suppression drove housing costs off the chartsHow ending subsidies and rich-people welfare would bring prices back to realityWhy corporate ownership of homes should be hit with a massive taxThe ugly truth about property taxes—you don’t really own your homeWashington won’t solve this crisis, because they created it. Here’s how to actually fix housing in America.

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/featured  Everyone wants to believe happy stories about growth and stability—but the terrain says otherwise. In this episode:How “techno-feudalism” is locking power and wealth at the topWhy compounding growth math guarantees America’s global share keeps shrinkingThe $1.2 trillion debt interest bomb Washington pretends doesn’t existHow tariffs and bad policy are killing productivity while fueling inflationWhy immigration isn’t going away—because our economy is addicted to itThe cold truth about governance: localism works, centralization failsThis is the world we actually live in—not the fantasy one politicians sell you. The only way forward is to face the terrain and adapt.

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/featured  Goya’s haunting painting of Saturn consuming his own offspring becomes a metaphor for today’s pension and Social Security crises. From France’s fiery protests to looming cuts in the U.S., aging populations are straining systems beyond sustainability. Baby boomers may have built the world’s wealth, but younger generations are left footing the bill. As demographics collide with fiscal reality, the question remains: who will be sacrificed next?

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/featured  Trump is finding that hardline immigration stances clash with economic and educational realities. From South Korean workers building EV battery plants in Georgia to the financial lifeline of international students at U.S. universities, the need for foreign labor and tuition dollars is undeniable. While border security remains a priority, Trump’s approach is evolving—acknowledging that America can’t simply shut the door without consequences.

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/featured  Donald Trump just proposed ending quarterly earnings reports—a move we’ve been calling for over 30 years. In this episode:Why reporting every 3 months destroys long-term decision makingHow Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and endless regulations crushed smaller firmsWhy fewer public companies mean higher prices for average investorsHow “regulatory capture” protects elites while punishing Main StreetThis is the kind of common-sense reform that could finally tilt the balance back toward real businesses and away from Wall Street’s games.

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/featured  Clips are flooding social media of people—teachers, professors, even nurses—celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In this episode:Why anger at this evil is not only justified, but righteousThe difference between cancel culture lies and firing people for a dark heartWhy the threat from the Left has always been real—just look at historyHow redemption is possible, but only if people repent and changeCharlie Kirk wasn’t a man of hate—he was a man of faith and conversation. The real question now: will America learn from his example, or keep sinking into the darkness?

Chris Markowski discusses the alarming trend of young voters leaning towards socialism, the disconnect between political promises and economic realities, the deterioration of public safety, and the crisis in education. He emphasizes the need for informed voting and the importance of addressing societal issues to secure a better future for America.

Chris Markowski discusses the intersection of faith and financial principles, reflecting on societal issues and the current economic landscape. He emphasizes the importance of understanding financial realities, the role of faith in guiding moral decisions, and the need for action in troubling times. The conversation also covers labor market challenges, the impact of tariffs on businesses, and historical lessons on economic management.

Chris Markowski discusses the harsh realities of the financial world, reflecting on the impact of 9/11, the ongoing challenges of war, and the dangers of alternative investments. He emphasizes the importance of financial freedom and the need for transparency in the advisory industry. Markowski also critiques the buy now, pay later economy and the implications of government spending and national debt on the economy.