The EV “Rust Belt”: When Government Picks Winners—and Loses

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  From Donald Trump headlines to sudden market swings, trying to “trade the news” is more gambling than strategy. This take breaks down why short-term moves are unpredictable—and why long-term investing, not chasing tweets or TV pundits, is the real path to building wealth.

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  A new “EV rust belt” is emerging across the Midwest as subsidized electric vehicle projects stall and factories sit empty. This critique explores how government-driven investment, instead of market demand, led to overbuilt capacity, costly write-downs, and unintended economic fallout—raising questions about the risks of centrally planned industries.

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  As Donald Trump floats the idea of exiting NATO, the stakes go far beyond military alliances. This breakdown explores the legal hurdles, geopolitical ripple effects, and risks—from nuclear proliferation to strained trade ties—that could reshape global power dynamics if the U.S. walks away.

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  A decade after Donald Trump vowed to eliminate the national debt, it has nearly doubled—highlighting bipartisan spending under both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. This breakdown examines how promises unraveled, deficits surged, and why the growing debt still impacts every American through inflation and a weakening dollar.

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  A sharp critique of financial media, calling out so-called “experts” and conflicted incentives on CNBC. From Joe Kernen to frequent guests like Cathie Wood, this breakdown questions performance, credibility, and whether viewers are being misled by big-bank influence and poor investment advice.

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  Reports involving Pete Hegseth and pre-conflict investment moves reignite the insider trading debate in Washington. But the real issue goes beyond one name—it's a bipartisan problem. When both sides excuse bad behavior, who’s actually holding leaders accountable?

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  One year after “Liberation Day,” the promised economic boom is under scrutiny. From market chaos and stalled business growth to rising costs for American households, the tariff strategy faces harsh criticism. As legal battles mount and refunds loom, was it a bold move—or a billion-dollar mistake?

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  From Warren Buffett’s warning on inflation to the case for owning assets over cash, and Jerome Powell sounding the alarm on runaway U.S. debt—three powerful economic realities you can’t ignore. Two are easy to swallow… the third could reshape how you see the future of the economy.

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  A possible off-ramp emerges in the Iran conflict as Trump considers ending U.S. military operations—even with the Strait of Hormuz still restricted. But rising oil prices, shaken alliances, and Europe refusing to fall in line raise bigger questions: did this strategy backfire? As NATO tensions grow and global markets react, the path forward may hinge on diplomacy, not force.

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  Open AI’s Sora promised Hollywood-quality AI videos—but at an unsustainable cost. Burning millions daily, the reality of massive energy use and computing power is catching up. Chris explores why “free” AI tools don’t last, what Sora’s shutdown signals for the industry, and why users should expect to start paying as the true cost of AI comes due.