This Merger Could Change How America Ships Everything

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/featuredIn 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 transportationHow private monopolies lead to price hikes and weaker safety standardsWhy labor unions and major shippers are sounding the alarmHow autonomous trucking could disrupt the entire freight landscapeAnd why rail giants may be scrambling to survive the futureThis isn’t just a merger—it’s a power grab. And the stakes go far beyond the tracks.