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The Real Reason Trump Wants Tariffs Might Surprise You!
Description: In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris unpacks what might really be driving Donald Trump’s renewed push for tariffs—and it's not about bringing jobs home. It looks more like a desperate attempt to raise revenue in a broken system where no one will cut spending.
 Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why Trump’s “tariff rebates” and new fees may be a stealth plan to tackle the $37 trillion debt
• How Congress’s refusal to cut spending may have forced Trump’s hand
• Why tariff revenue is just a hidden tax on the American people
• What the patent fee proposal reveals about the administration’s revenue desperation
• And why none of it will work unless the money is actually used to reduce the deficit
•  We’re being taxed without calling it a tax—and most Americans don’t even realize it.

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Despite the patriotic spin, tariffs aren’t squeezing foreign governments—they’re squeezing your wallet. From toolmakers to food giants, American companies are warning of billions in added costs, and those costs are getting passed directly to consumers. This episode breaks down the economic sleight of hand behind tariff revenue claims, exposes how corporate price hikes are baked into the system, and explains why tariffs are just taxes in disguise. Like it or not, you're footing the bill—and it's only going up.

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The latest GDP report shows a flashy 3% growth, sparking celebration from politicians and pundits alike. But dig beneath the headline, and the picture is far murkier. Business investment is down nearly 3%, exports have slipped, and much of the GDP boost comes from a statistical quirk: a steep 5% drop in imports, which ironically counts as a positive. This breakdown exposes the hidden levers behind the numbers—phantom job postings, cautious corporate spending, and the price distortion ripple effect of tariffs. Before buying into the growth narrative, it's time to look under the hood.

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In a landmark shift dubbed Climate Liberation Day, the EPA has repealed the 2009 endangerment finding that classified greenhouse gases like CO₂ as threats to public health. Critics argue this reversal liberates Americans from what they call "climate imperialism"—federal overreach into consumer choice and energy policy. The episode unpacks the science, politics, and economics behind the EPA’s authority, the debate over CO₂’s impact, and longstanding climate narratives. With sharp commentary on ethanol subsidies, government land use, and the politics of pollution, the message is clear: it's time to rethink the foundations of modern environmental regulation.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris tears into a new bipartisan stunt: Josh Hawley and Bernie Sanders teaming up to hand out $600 “tariff rebate” checks to Americans—because apparently we’re back to treating the U.S. government like a game show.
 Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why the so-called "tariff rebate" is really just another COVID-era handout
• How Hawley and Sanders want to send families up to $2,400 in free cash
• The absurd contradiction of saying tariffs don’t raise prices… while sending checks to offset them
• Why this bill exposes the truth about the Uniparty and phony populism
• And how giveaways like this are more about politics than policy

You’re being taxed through inflation—and bribed with your own money.

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College graduates are learning the hard way: AI just took their job.
In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down how artificial intelligence is upending the entry-level job market—and why a college degree no longer guarantees a paycheck. It’s not science fiction. It’s happening now.
Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why major firms are ditching recent grads for AI tools
• Which sectors—like finance and marketing—are getting hit hardest
• How AI is changing the rules of career building
• Why your interpersonal skills matter more than your GPA
• And how to make yourself irreplaceable in the age of automation

The competition just got tougher. If you want to survive, you’ve got to stand out.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down the troubling rise in delinquencies—not among the poor, but among high-income Americans. When people making $150,000+ can’t pay their bills, you know the cracks are deep.
Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why upper-income earners are defaulting on credit cards and auto loans
• What the Fed can’t fix, no matter how much it cuts rates
• The myth of “high” interest rates—and the real driver of economic pain
• How broken inflation math hides what’s really happening to your wallet
• Why GDP growth means nothing if your life still feels like a recession

Forget the headlines. This economy is weaker than Washington wants to admit.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we expose a shocking proposal from the Trump administration: a new tax on patents that could cost American inventors 1–5% of their intellectual property’s value. It’s a direct attack on innovation—and nobody’s talking about it.
Here’s what you’ll hear:

• How a quiet Commerce Department plan could devastate American inventors
• Why this “innovation tax” is worse than anything proposed by Obama or Biden
• What it means for companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Samsung
• How foreign competitors could gain the upper hand
• And why conservatives must push back on this anti-growth scheme

This isn’t conservative. This is a tax on ideas. And it’s a very dangerous precedent.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down the real reason rents are skyrocketing across America—and it’s not just inflation or housing shortages. It’s a perfect storm of bad policy, private equity control, and government distortion.
Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why average rent has nearly tripled in 25 years—and it’s not slowing down
• How government rent controls and zoning rules are making housing worse
• The rise of securitized real estate and what it means for your lease
• Why automated leasing systems are killing landlord accountability
• And how Wall Street investors are locking prices above market value

This isn’t just a housing crisis—it’s a system rigged against renters.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we expose the swampy return of neocon cash grabs—this time through restored funding to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and its regime-change pals. If you thought Republicans were done funding propaganda and foreign meddling, think again.
Here’s what you’ll hear:

• How GOP appropriators just handed $300+ million to the NED and other globalist NGOs
• Why “conservative” institutions like the International Republican Institute push regime change
• The shocking board member list: Rubio, Romney, Graham, and more
• How these groups smeared JD Vance and Thomas Massie as “foreign agents”
• And why fake conservatives are fueling the same failed foreign policy over and over again

Neoconservatism never died. It just rebranded—and kept the money flowing.

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In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we dig into the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger that would create the first coast-to-coast rail monopoly in U.S. history. Supporters say it’ll streamline shipping. Critics warn: higher prices, job losses, and a stranglehold on critical infrastructure.
Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why this $85 billion deal could reshape American transportation
• How private monopolies lead to price hikes and weaker safety standards
• Why labor unions and major shippers are sounding the alarm
• How autonomous trucking could disrupt the entire freight landscape
• And why rail giants may be scrambling to survive the future

This isn’t just a merger—it’s a power grab. And the stakes go far beyond the tracks.

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Everyone says it’s the interest rates—but that’s not the real reason Americans can’t afford homes.
In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris dismantles the conventional wisdom surrounding the housing crisis. While the media blames mortgage rates, institutional and small-time investors are quietly snapping up inventory—and middle-class families are getting priced out.
We break down:

• Why lowering interest rates won’t solve the affordability crisis
• How property taxes and insurance are crushing would-be buyers
• Why you never truly “own” your home in America
• What Ron DeSantis is trying in Florida—and why it matters
• How Europe’s tax structure gives homeowners long-term freedom

If we want to fix the housing market, it starts with a bold question: Should we abolish property taxes?

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New York and New Jersey lost $140 billion in income over the last decade—and they’re not alone.
In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down how blue states like California, Illinois, and Massachusetts are spiraling into economic chaos. It’s not just high taxes—it’s the bureaucratic mafia mentality that’s driving businesses out.
Here’s what you’ll hear:

• How cities like NYC are using regulatory shakedowns to raise revenue
• Why small businesses are the true victims of bad policy
• How the dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit of New York has been crushed
• Why mom-and-pop shops are being replaced by Walgreens and big banks
• And how voters keep enabling the decline

This isn’t just a brain drain—it’s a capital flight. And it’s only getting worse.

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The Democratic Party is collapsing—and the numbers prove it.
In this explosive episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down a devastating Wall Street Journal poll showing Democrat approval ratings at the lowest point since 1990—with 63% of voters viewing the party unfavorably.
We cover:

• The implosion of Democratic messaging
• How far-left ideology and woke pandering are backfiring big-time
• The viral backlash against something as innocent as a Sydney Sweeney jeans ad
• The party’s desperate spin on immigration failures
• And why voters simply don’t trust them anymore

From Minneapolis Marxists to TikTok meltdown Karens, the Left is alienating middle America—and they don’t seem to care.

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Is it possible to condemn Hamas’s October 7th attack and still be horrified by Israel’s actions in Gaza?
Yes. And more Americans are waking up to that truth.
In this raw and urgent episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we tackle the moral complexity and the uncomfortable reality that both sides are committing atrocities. With starvation, forced displacement, and even Israeli rights groups crying foul, it’s time to stop pretending one narrative explains it all.
We cover:

• Why questioning Israel’s military actions doesn’t make you anti-Semitic
• Christian persecution and church burnings being ignored
• The reality of U.S. taxpayer dollars funding the Gaza catastrophe
• Why only two U.S. lawmakers (Marjorie Taylor Greene & Thomas Massie) are voting against this madness
• And the brutal logic that lets children be caught in the crossfire

It’s not easy to talk about. But it’s the truth. And someone needs to say it.

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TVs are cheaper than ever—but your groceries? Through the roof.
In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down the real inflation crisis—not the fantasy numbers cooked up by DC economists. We’re talking bare necessities: food, gas, shelter, electricity, transportation. The stuff you can’t not buy.
 Inside the episode:

• Why your egg prices are up 140% while tech gets cheaper
• The deflation lie economists keep selling (hint: it’s not 1929 anymore)
• What Trump (or anyone serious) should do about real-world inflation
• Why economic “vibes” won’t improve until the grocery bill does

Forget the CPI spin. Real Americans need real relief—on the stuff that matters most.

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The good news? No trade war with Europe.
The bad news? You’re still getting hit with higher prices—and tariffs are to blame.
In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down the latest U.S.-EU trade agreement and why it’s not the win some are claiming it to be. From steel and wine to digital regulations and food standards, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface—and American consumers are footing the bill.
 Inside:

• Why a tariff is a tax (no matter how you spin it)
• What Trump got right—and what’s still missing
• The $600B investment promise that may be vapor
• Why the EU keeps losing global market share
• What the U.S. should learn from Europe’s economic failures

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You thought Congress was bad before? Wait until you hear their newest Social Security “fix.”
In this jaw-dropping episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we expose the bipartisan brainchild from Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine—a plan so reckless, it makes betting your 401(k) on crypto look responsible.
Here’s what they want to do:

• Borrow $1.5 trillion
• Hand it to DC bureaucrats to invest in stocks and private equity
• Assume an 8.9% return over 75 years
• Plug the Social Security gap with… wishful thinking

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Brace yourself for some next-level number-fudging.
In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we tear into the viral claim that USAID saved 90 million lives between 2001 and 2021. Yes, you read that right—90 million.
Here's what you’ll learn:

• Why USAID’s claim defies logic, basic arithmetic, and reality
• How most “saved” lives came from China—which barely got any USAID cash
• Why the poorest countries, the top aid recipients, actually saw increased mortality
• And what actually drives global health improvements (spoiler: it’s not bloated bureaucracy)

When governments start pulling statistics from where the sun doesn’t shine, it’s up to us to call BS. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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Inflation propaganda fail!
In this fiery episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris rips into the Democrats’ tone-deaf food inflation chart that accidentally proves just how catastrophic Biden-era grocery prices have been.
We break down:

• Why deflation in food is actually GOOD for American families
• How our corporatized farm system and insane subsidies are making food more expensive
• What Trump should do now to drive real change
• And yes—why Park Avenue elites are cashing farm subsidy checks while your grocery bill explodes www.watchdogonwallstreet.com