About this episode
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 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.