How prediction markets have found their way into American politics
15 June 2026

How prediction markets have found their way into American politics

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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A Google engineer and member of special forces have been arrested for placing illegal bets on prediction markets. And these are just examples of the insider trading that may shape more than the country’s finances.



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