What's a "Rug Pull"? (with Ed Elson)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit Rachel Janfaza sits in for Sarah on this week’s Focus Group to take a look at Gen Z’s personal finances, from their long-term outlooks to their day-to-day habits…especially their investments in crypto and how they’re engaging with sports betting and prediction markets. Ed Elson, co-host of Prof G Markets , joins Rachel. Pre-order Sarah’s book, How to Eat an Elephant, coming in September! Show notes: Rachel in The Up and Up: How Gen Z spends, saves, and invests Rachel in The Up and Up: The Kalshi election Ed’s interview with Kalshi founder Tarek Mansour Watch, listen, and leave a comment . Hit that like 🤍 button and share this episode with a friend. Ad-free editions are available exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Upgrade now to listen without ads and to join the community in the comments. The Focus Group with Sarah Longwell is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Click to find the show or add this podcast to your player of choice, here .

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What's a "Rug Pull"? (with Ed Elson) is an episode from The Focus Group Podcast by The Bulwark.

This episode is 17:10 long.

This episode was published on Mar 7, 2026.

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