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Star Spangled Gamblers — 278 episodes

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1

France Stabilizes Around Prime Minister Lecornu

2

How Long Will Starmer Remain Prime Minister?

3

Why India and Pakistan Won't Use Nuclear Weapons

4

Will India Strike Pakistan?

5

Virginia Attorney General Election: A Bright Spot for Republicans

6

Chile Presidential Election

7

Kalshi Sports Contracts: Implications for Political Betting

8

Prediction Market Regulation in the Trump Era

9

Cuomo's Comeback

10

Growing Prediction Markets: Lessons from the Gaming Community

11

The Trader Who Guessed Every Swing State Correctly—Twice

12

The Model that Forecasted Trump's Victory

13

The MAGA Civil War over H-1B Visas

14

Kash Patel's Confirmation, Vivek Ramaswamy's Gaffe

15

Problems with Nate Silver's Model

16

The Bear Case on Pete Hegseth's Confirmation Odds

17

Trump's Appointees

18

The Best and Worst of Political Gambling in 2023

19

Tucker Carlson After Fox News

20

Kalshi v. CFTC: Update and Legal Issues

21

Reporting on Election 2024 from the County Level

22

How to Organize a Forecasting Meetup

23

Building the Forecasting Community: Lessons from the Sports Betting World

24

District Judge Rules Against CFTC

25

Who Will Win the Trump-Harris Debate?

26

Kalshi's Case Against the CFTC

27

Crypto Bros at the Republican National Convention

28

How to Comment on the CFTC's Event Contracts Proposal

29

Obstacles to Rescheduling Marijuana

30

UK Elections: The Nigel Farage Factor

31

Trump Probably Won't Pick J.D. Vance for VP

32

Labour Is Headed for a Landslide Victory

33

Trump's VP Pick: Qualifications versus Politics

34

How Trump Will Select His VP

35

CFTC Cracks Down on Election Contracts

36

Rishi Sunak's Political Future

37

Best and Worst of Political Gambling in 2023

38

When Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Get Engaged?

39

Stalemate in Ukraine

40

The Emerging Forecasting Community

41

The Women Who Might Be Trump's VP

42

How Bad Is Trump's Health?

43

Haley and DeSantis Battle for Second in Iowa

44

AI Can't Beat the Math Nerds (Yet)

45

Why Joe Biden's Health Concerns Are Overstated

46

Can DeSantis Make a Comeback?

47

A Mitch McConnell Health Cover-up?

48

Final Predictions on Argentina's Presidential Elections

49

Why Azerbaijan Might Actually Invade Armenia

50

Final Predictions on the Kentucky Governor's Race

51

A Democratic Frontrunner in the Kentucky Governor's Race

52

Inside the Review that Led to Kalshi's Rejection at the CFTC

53

Richard Hanania Takes on Cancel Culture in the Political Betting Community

54

Dispatches from the Iowa Caucuses

55

Should Richard Hanania Be Canceled from the Political Forecasting Community?

56

How a Government Shutdown Will Likely Be Averted

57

Will Trump Show Up to Any Debate This Year?

58

Will a Fragmented Republican Field Save Trump?

59

The Bull Case for Ron DeSantis

60

PredictIt's Big Win at the Fifth Circuit

61

CFTC as "Election Cop"; Side bets on DeSantis county wins; Kalshi's role in "killing" PredictIt/Polymarket; mailbag on Kalshi's debt ceiling market

62

How Bad Will It Get for Ron DeSantis?

63

Does Political Betting Threaten Democracy? Lessons from the UK

64

Another CFTC Review of Kalshi's Election Markets

65

Trump Nicknames for DeSantis

66

Will Trump Show Up to the First Debate? + New Markets on PredictIt and the Future of the European Union

67

Odds of Trump Leaving the Race + Spain Prime Minister Elections

68

DeSantis's Weirdness and Why He Is Overpriced

69

Bet Against Senator Feinstein Resigning

70

Odds of Russia Nuking Ukraine

71

The Right's Problems with Educated Voters

72

Fox News After Tucker Carlson

73

Biden's Cognitive Decline: What Computer Vision Is Telling Us

74

The Case Against Asa Hutchinson Lottos + Jeremy Corbyn's Potential Comeback

75

Argentina's Upcoming Presidential Elections

76

2024 Republican Longshots for President + Debt Ceiling Negotiations

77

How to Bet on the Trump Indictment Fallout + Julie Su's confirmation problems

78

The Bull Case for Vivek Ramaswamy

79

How to Crack Foreign Elections: Traders weigh in on elections in Nigeria, Turkey, and Greece

80

CFTC Makes Its Case Against PredictIt

81

John Fetterman's Health Cover-Up

82

Is DeSantis Really Running for President?: Degens Debate

83

Don't Bet Against Erdogan + Which State Will Be the First Democratic Primary in 2024?

84

When Will Biden Announce His Re-Election Bid?

85

Did Kalshi Kill PredictIt and Polymarket? + Harvard affirmative action case

86

Why Biden is Underpriced + Golden Modelos for Best and Worst Trades of 2022

87

CFTC Meltdown at the Fifth Circuit and Chicago Mayoral Election

88

Debt Ceiling and George Santos

89

PredictIt Survives for Now and Brian Golden's Perfect Midterm Picks

90

A New Way to Bet on Politics Legally

91

Golden Modelos + Why Keendawg is Leaving

92

Team USA Triumphs & Herschel Walker Stumbles - World Cup Special

93

The 4 Horsemen of the GOP Apocalypse Ride to Where?

94

Election Season Finale + Everything That Comes After

95

It's Ride or Die Time: Final Predictions from the Pros

96

5 Signals to Watch for Before Election Day

97

A Glimmer of Hope for Democrats & Political Bettors

98

The Red Wave Hits Democratic Governors + Behind the Scenes at the CFTC

99

5 Election Indicators to Watch + Why Georgia May Be Headed to Run-Off

100

How to Find "Free Money" Plays + Is the Red Wave Finally Here

101

Romney's Revenge + How to Use Election Data w/ Logan Phillips

102

What Election Bettors Can Learn from Sports Gamblers + Is John Fetterman Okay?

103

New Drama in PA & AZ + Hunter Biden's Laptop (w/ Charles McElwee)

104

3 October Surprises & a Brewing GOP Upset in Oregon

105

How to Bet on Sunday's Election in Brazil

106

Why Russia & Ukraine Are Putin' Everything On the Line

107

Inside the GOP Campaign to Turnout Minority Votes: Republican Strategist Albert Eisenberg Tells All

108

What's really happening with Kalshi & the CFTC? What we've learned

109

Robert Cahaly: How to Spot Bad Polls, Clear Winners, and Predict Elections Accurately

110

Meet Insight Prediction & a Top-of-Ticket Betting System from iSavage

111

The Saltiest, Most Bush League Primary of the Year + Gay Marriage & RIP Queen

112

Jon Ralston: "What Happens in Nevada Doesn't Stay in Nevada"

113

5 Steps to Minting Cash on Biden Polling Markets

114

Is JD Vance Blowing It in Ohio? Andrew Tobias Says, "Meh"

115

It's Too Soon to Say the Democrats Are Back

116

Sarah Palin Upset + How to Win $25k from Richard Hanania

117

Yikes! Trump (& PredictIt) Raided By the Feds

118

PredictIt's CEO: We're Not Quitting

119

How PredictIt Got Knifed

120

Will Kyrsten Sinema Deflate the Inflation Reduction Act?

121

Can Ron DeSantis Win the Big One?

122

Gay Marriage is Happening + Sweat the AZ Primary

123

Joe Biden on the Outs. Fake News or New Reality?

124

A Foolproof Plan to Bet on Boris Johnson's Replacement

125

Why This Time Is Different for Boris Johnson

126

The Case for a Trump Indictment & Hillary 2024

127

How to Bet on Trump's Downfall + Nick Ottens from The Atlantic Sentinel

128

Is Colorado in Play or Are Republicans Rolling a Boulder Up Hill?

129

Gun Control: Locked & Loaded or Another Blank from Congress?

130

Is This the End of Sarah Palin, Woke DAs & the Fighter Pilot Party?

131

Jan 6 Committee: Must See TV or Another Dem Disappointment?

132

007 Reasons Why Boris Johnson's End is Near

133

Has Trump Run Out of MAGA Magic?

134

Are Progressive Women Turning Texas Blue?

135

How to Spot a Fake Candidate (Like Kathy Barnette)

136

What is Kathy Barnette Hiding?

137

Trump is Coming Back to Twitter & Oregon's Primaries Are Here

138

Kathy Barnette: Pennsylvania Frontrunner or Fake News?

139

Madison Cawthorn, Ohio Copium, PA, AZ & Colombia's Presidential Election w/ Ian Bezek

140

The End of Abortion in America?

141

Elon Musk, JD Vance & NATO Are So Hot Right Now

142

Who Cares About a Trump Endorsement Anyway (OH, PA & AZ)?

143

Marine Le Pen and Sarah Palin Comebacks + Hookers & Blow in the House GOP

144

Welcome to Alabama, Where People Don't Care About Trump (+New COVID)

145

The Golden Modelos Awards (Political Gambling Oscars)

146

Oscars Gambling Guide + Supreme Court Check-In

147

KBJ, Woke Dems & Swedish Models Appear Before the Senate

148

THE ENDGAME FOR PUTIN & THE BUSH FAMILY TOO

149

3 GOP Senators, 1 Supreme Court Nominee & 2 Nations at War

150

Is This the End of Vladimir Putin?

151

Putin Invades Ukraine & Republicans Invade Los Angeles

152

The Odds of War in Ukraine + 3 Global Leaders Who Are Putin' Their Careers At Risk

153

Will Leondra "LeBronda" Kruger Dunk on the Supreme Court field?

154

Your Win, Stacey Abrams, Masks, and Cancel Culture's Loss

155

The Scoop on Breyer's Replacement + Truth Social

156

January's Biggest Loser: Chuck Schumer, Donald Trump, or Everyone Betting Against Mario Draghi?

157

007 Reasons to Bet on Boris Johnson's Demise

158

This is What Rock Bottom for Democrats Feels Like

159

The Golden Modelos Are Here + COVID Cases, School Closures & Joe Manchin

160

Joe Manchin, Trump's Indictment, and Hot Potatoes in Nevada

161

Finally, a Reason to Cheer for Kamala Harris

162

Ilhan Omar vs. Lauren Boebert, the Omicron Scary-iant & NDAA

163

The Omicron Variant is Coming & The Best Bargains Available (in Gambling) this Christmas

164

CBO Drama, The Top 3 Politicians to Bet Against, & John Fetterman is a Beta

165

High Interest at the Fed: Will Jerome Powell Get the Axe

166

The Best Bet in MONTHS + Infrastructure Week Isn't Over Yet

167

VA Gov Race + PredictIt's CEO Tells All

168

Alpha Dogs and Beta Boys: Why We're Betting on Emmanuel Macron & Against Joe Biden

169

Sinemanchin Mayhem + Bonds of the Week

170

Meet the Man Who Raised $30M for a Political Gambling Exchange... And Learn Our 3 Favorite Trades On It

171

Everything You Need to Know About the Debt Ceiling & Reconciliation Answered

172

The Perfect Debt Ceiling Storm

173

4 Counties in California Cracked + Getting You Paid to #FreeBritney

174

5 Bets to Make if You Think Joe Biden is in Deep Trouble

175

California Recall Gold Rush + Pratik Gets Married LIVE

176

Betting to #FreeBritney

177

A Slam Dunk in the Senate + Cuomo's Exit is Your Opportunity

178

Senate Infrastructure Markets Are Whack, COVID is Back, and Kanye Is MIA

179

Marijuana Rescheduled, Newsom Recall, NYC Mayor Recall

180

Obama's Legacy, Georgia Elections, Political Maps, AOC's Looks

181

Swimming in $$$ in Polymarket's Liquidity Pools

182

How to Bet on Gun Control, Kamala Harris, and Schumer's Judge Game

183

Flip's New Show and Cuomo's Future

184

The Arizona Senate GOP Primary is Here

185

Will Matt Gaetz Survive This One?

186

Caitlyn Jenner Bears + Andrew Yang & Crypto Bulls

187

Liz Cheney to 0, DOGE to $1?

188

Big Elections in NYC and Peru

189

Matthew McConaughey for Governor & AOC's Future

190

Today's Very Special TX Election + PA & OH's Specials

191

Israel Prime Minister & Time Scott for President

192

Deep Dive into Confirmation Markets

193

Gaetz and Confirmation Markets

194

Matt Gaetz's Sex Scandal and the Derek Chauvin Murder Trial

195

Our First Single + Big Announcement

196

This podcast unblocks the Suez & the Senate

197

Is it RIP Filibuster?

198

The SSG March Madness of Politics Tournament is Here

199

1 Year Later w/ Chris Moody (+Cuomo update)

200

Why Andrew Cuomo is in Deeper Doodoo Than You Think

201

How to 2X Your Money Betting on Cuomo's Scandals and Biden's Cabinet

202

Trump is Back & Cuomo Has a Problem

203

Confirmation Bingo w/ iSavage

204

The End of an Area + Title Belt is Back

205

Sen. Bill Cassidy's Big Impeachment Surprise + Why Andrew Yang is the NYC Frontrunner

206

7 Ways to Bet & Win Money on Trump's Impeachment Trial and the GOP's Dysfunction

207

Understanding the Senate in 10 Mins or Less

208

Impeachment, Confirmation, & COVID in the Senate

209

New Prez + New Cabinet = New Bets

210

Bank on THIS for Trump's Impeachment Trial

211

Trump Pardons & Inauguration Day Double Shot

212

GOLDEN MODELOS: The Greatest Bets of the Year Are In

213

EMERGENCY: NYE Senate Election Objections

214

Christmas Miracle Podcast w/ iSavage

215

Electoral College & Cabinet Knowledge

216

Will Trum Pardon Himself & Biden's Cabinet Picks Cont'd

217

Who Joe Biden Will Pick for Every Job

218

A Bunch of Georgia Dogs

219

2020 Season Finale, Recount Season Premiere

220

Here's Who Really Won the Election

221

The Florida Project

222

The MAGA Special: Trump Bettors Speak

223

The Election Gets a BRITISH INVASION

224

The Final Presidential Debate with the Ultimate Brain Trust

225

Election Early Vote & TargetSmart Panic

226

POLYMARKET PROPHETS: Is This the Next Big Prediction Market?

227

How to Make $$$ Betting on This Election's October Surprise(s)

228

VP Debate is On Ice & The Boys Are Joining

229

The Whole GOP Has COVID. WTF???

230

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Trump Has COVID

231

Debate SZN, Amy Coney Barrett, and Trump's Taxes (It's Hot AF!)

232

RBG Has Died (Emergency Podcast)

233

Are Polls Fake?

234

The Ultimate Savage Joins us From Manchester, England

235

Is the Trump Bump Fake News?

236

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Kanye Crazy is Back in AZ, IA, and VA

237

Let's Do Some (Convention) Bumps

238

Everything You Need to Know About the Political Conventions

239

Vice Presidential Vice

240

Smarkets CEO Jason Trost Joins the Boys for 2020 Political Picks

241

It's Kanye SZN + We've Got an RBG Problem

242

The Worst Case Scenario with The Bulwark's Jim Swift

243

When You Bet, Don't Do This

244

SSG & Ladbrokes: Political Gambling is Coming Home

245

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Is Political Gambling on the Outs feat. Domahhh

246

Steve King, Mike Pompeo, Tammy Duckworth, and Joe Biden Thank You for Playing with SSG

247

This Podcast Won't Be a Riot

248

Dennis Cao Has a Mind-Blowing VP Pick for Joe Biden

249

Capitol Hill Wagers and War Stories with Brian Darling

250

Betting on the FBI With Mike Flynn, Obamagate, and Sen. Richard Burr (NC)

251

Drinking Games with Brian Pempus (USBets.com)

252

Mailbag Monday: Mike Flynn + When Will Biden Pick His VP?

253

Election Drinking Games with Sharko Rubio

254

Mailbag Monday: Tara Reade, Joe Biden, Justin Amash, and Jesse Ventura

255

Mailbag Monday with Zoltar

256

The Top 10 Political Bets with iSavage (#22 in the World)

257

NY, MI, and Veep COVID Conspiracies You Can Take to the Bank

258

Bernie's Out, Quarantine's In

259

COVID-19 Hits Election '20

260

Coronavirus Primary Panic

261

Super Tuesday. Now What?

262

SSG with Rainbow Jeremy (the Whale of PredictIt)

263

Bernie vs. Bloomberg in the Lone Star State

264

FIXED: Bernie's Iowa Rampage with Jason Pipkin

265

Trump Impeachment: Who's Going to Rat on POTUS?

266

SSG: Meet Jason Pipkin, Political Gambling God-King

267

Impeachment Talk With Adam Schiff aka Trump's Wicked Witch of the West

268

The Hustle: Southern Gubernatorials

269

The Hustle: Ukraine, Dem Debates, and China vs. NBA

270

The Hustle #1

271

Impeachment Emergency Investment Call

272

SSG: CNN's Scott Jennings Talks Politics in 2019

273

Trump-Russia Special With Zoltar-the-All-Knowing

274

Election 2018: The End of Days

275

SSG: Interview with Tom Johnson of The People's House Project

276

Heartland Havoc

277

SSG 3: Kavanuts

278

Star Spangled Gamblers 2: SCOTUS Circus