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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 37 MIN

How prediction markets have found their way into American politics

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

A Google engineer and member of special forces have been arrested for placing illegal bets on prediction markets. And these are just examples of the insider trading that may shape more than the country’s finances. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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