Can the Midterms Withstand Prediction Markets?

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Aug 21, 202633:40Business

Hundreds of millions of dollars, desperation for insider info, fury and accusations of conspiracy when it doesn’t go your way—is this gambling or elections? Through the magic of prediction markets, it’s both! Guest: Davi...

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