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Prediction markets have exploded in recent years, with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi allowing people to put real money on everything from sports outcomes to election results to armed conflicts overseas. Marisa, Scott and Guy discuss how these markets are influencing state and national politics. Then, they\u2019re joined by Kate Knibbs, senior writer at WIRED, to understand who\u2019s governing these platforms and how they\u2019ve managed to flourish even in states where gambling is illegal.<\/p>\n

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