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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 35 MIN

What happens when you can bet on anything?

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

Prediction markets have long been an under-the-radar way to bet on politics, sports and pop culture. Now, platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are going mainstream. Why are they getting so popular, and how could they impact the way we predict the future? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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