For more than 15 years, Chris Markowski has imbued his vision of honesty and equality in hosting The Watchdog On Wall Street radio show. Each week, Chris explains the news coming out of the complex worlds of finance, economics and politics and the impact it will have on everyday Americans.

Chris Markowski’s history on Wall Street reads like a novel with suspense, intrigue, and corruption at the highest levels. Chris started his career by taking a job at an up-and-coming investment firm. Within two years, under his guidance, his initiatives helped increase sales by 1,500% and made the firm #2 on “INC Magazine’s” fastest growing privately held companies list. However, while working and spending significant time in the same water as some of Wall Street’s most notorious “sharks”, Chris discovered how corrupt Wall Street could be.

The fact that so many executives with fancy college degrees and glowing resumes had the capacity, with no remorse, to scam their customers and the public at large, was mind-boggling. The “respected” firm that he helped build was nothing more than an opportunity for insiders to get rich and investors to lose their shirts. Instead of accepting the culture of gluttony and deceit like many others on Wall Street, Chris went on to blow the cover off the charade, exposing the countless instances of lies, greed and manipulation. Chris exposed the villains and facilitated in bringing down the very firm that he helped build, sacrificing millions for honesty and integrity.

After that eye-opening, life-changing experience, Chris dedicated himself to making sure Americans received the truth regarding what was really happening behind the scenes on Wall Street; not the fabrications and half-truths that the big firms and financial media outlets were churning out on a daily basis. Chris’ task in “analyzing the analysts” has made him the chief thorn in the side of the Wall Street elite. Never afraid to take on a giant, Chris has gone head to head with the large brokerage houses, the dot-com scams, Enron, WorldCom and corrupt politicians. He has warned America about the largest scandals and corruption years before they made headlines. Always fighting against the lies, greed and manipulation that scarred him, The Watchdog On Wall Street has one singular concern & focus: To serve the American consumer & investor.

Leadership Requires Humility — Is Trump Being Surrounded by Yes-Men?

Pay for the War: National Sales Tax or Billionaire Donors?

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With another $50 billion reportedly needed for the war with Iran, the question is simple: who’s paying for it? Instead of adding more debt to America’s credit card, why not make the cost visible. Either ask billionaire political donors to fund it—or implement a national sales tax to pay for war spending. If every American had to see the cost on their receipt, would these wars still be so popular?

DHS Hearing Erupts: Kristi Noem Faces $143M Contract Scandal

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A heated hearing put DHS Secretary Kristi Noem under fire over a $143 million contract awarded to a company formed just days earlier with no website, headquarters, or federal history. Lawmakers also questioned hundreds of millions spent on DHS ads, sparking outrage over government waste and possible political favoritism. With tax season here, critics say taxpayers deserve answers.

Before We “Attack Spain,” Remember This

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Spain refused to allow U.S. bases to be used for new strikes — and now some want to punish them.
But under José María Aznar, Spain backed the Iraq War despite overwhelming public opposition. A year later came the 2004 Madrid train bombings, killing 193 people — linked to that involvement.
You can disagree with Spain’s decision. But history helps explain it.

Are We Now Insuring the World’s Oil Ships?

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The president says the U.S. will provide political risk insurance for ships in the Gulf — and may send the Navy to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
With private insurers like Lloyd's of London stepping back, are American taxpayers taking on the risk instead?
The Strait is just 35 km wide — putting U.S. sailors within range of Iranian missiles.
Who pays if something goes wrong? And is this a risk we should take?

Arming the Kurds… Again?

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We’re now discussing bombing near Kurdish outposts and possibly arming them inside Iran.
But history tells a complicated story — from post-WWI promises to Iraq, Syria, ISIS, and multiple U.S. withdrawals, the Kurds have often been allies… and often left exposed.
Are we repeating the same playbook?
What could go wrong this time?

“With Us or Against Us” — The Dangerous Return of 9/11 Politics

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The old rhetoric is back: question war and you’re “pro-Ayatollah.” Support debate and you’re accused of rooting against America.
In this commentary, Chris revisits how post-9/11 unity turned into endless wars and trillions in debt — and asks whether we’re repeating the same playbook again.
Dissent isn’t disloyalty. History matters.

Americans Told to Leave — Embassies Say They Can’t Help

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The U.S. has issued urgent departure warnings for Americans in 14 Middle Eastern countries — including Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
But here’s the problem: embassies are warning they may not be able to evacuate or directly assist U.S. citizens.
Rising unrest, regional instability, and Americans told to get out — on their own.

Iran War & Your Portfolio: Don’t Fight the Riptide

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Markets are volatile. Headlines are chaotic. The Iran war is adding real economic risk — from shipping disruptions to supply chain stress.
In this episode, Chris explains how to build an anti-fragile portfolio, a concept from Nassim Nicholas Taleb and his book Antifragile — designed not just to survive shocks, but grow stronger because of them.
Stop trying to trade the chaos. Don’t fight the riptide. Own quality, stay disciplined, and position yourself to come out stronger on the other side.

Iran War: The Narrative Isn’t Adding Up

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Days ago, we were told it was over. Then Tehran would fall in days. Now it’s weeks. So which is it?
In this sharp breakdown, Chris examines the contradictions coming from Washington — from Marco Rubio to statements surrounding the president’s “bottomless pit” weapons claim — and what they reveal about missile stockpiles, production gaps, and a growing war of attrition.
We also look at media appearances featuring Sean Hannity and comments from Benjamin Netanyahu, asking a simple question: Are we being told the full story?