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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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The discussion argues that both the populist right and democratic socialists have lost faith in free-market capitalism, while the real problem is government-backed collusion rather than true competition. It examines J.D. Vance's economic views, declining economic growth, rising living costs, regulatory capture, and why restoring competitive capitalism—not expanding government control—is presented as the path to renewed prosperity.
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 discussion argues that both the populist right and democratic socialists have lost faith in free-market capitalism, while the real problem is government-backed collusion rather than true competition. It examines J.D. Vance's economic views, declining economic growth, rising living costs, regulatory capture, and why restoring competitive capitalism—not expanding government control—is presented as the path to renewed prosperity.
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