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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

Why Trump’s “Strong Economy” Narrative Is Falling Apart

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  In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we dig into the data behind the headlines and explain why headline GDP growth is masking a growing economic problem.We break down:• Why a 4%+ GDP print doesn’t mean the economy is healthy• The ISM data showing only 11% of U.S. industries are expanding• Why manufacturing is already in recession territory• How this compares to Great Recession–era readings• What companies are actually blaming for the slowdown• Why tariffs are showing up repeatedly in corporate commentary• The surge in small business bankruptcies nobody wants to discuss• How wages are really performing after inflation (spoiler: under 1%)• Why confusing GDP with wages is either ignorance or deceptionWe also call out the dangerous nonsense being said on television — including claims made on Fox News that GDP growth somehow means every American got a raise.

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