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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Next Big Short? Private Equity, 401(k)s & the Warning Signs Ahead

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

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  Is history repeating itself? From Enron to the housing crash, warning signs have often been ignored—until it’s too late. In this episode, Chris breaks down why private equity and private credit could be the next major financial risk, how Wall Street’s deal-making culture prioritizes profits over outcomes, and why the push to include these assets in 401(k)s should raise serious concerns.Chris talks about parallels to The Big Short, explains how insiders profit from complex financial structures, and reveals why investors should be cautious before buying into the hype. When math meets reality, markets always respond—are we headed for another reckoning?

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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  Is history repeating itself? From Enron to the housing crash, warning signs have often been ignored—until it’s too late. In this episode, Chris breaks down why private equity and private credit could be the next major financial risk, how Wall Street’s deal-making culture prioritizes profits over outcomes, and why the push to include these assets in 401(k)s should raise serious concerns.Chris talks about parallels to The Big Short, explains how insiders profit from complex financial structures, and reveals why investors should be cautious before buying into the hype. When math meets reality, markets always respond—are we headed for another reckoning?

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