Episode 432: Neal and Toby discuss the huge influx of bets being made on the US presidential election and why the lifted ban on prediction markets is huge. Then, Walgreens is closing up 1,200 stores, joining a growing number of pharmacies shutting down as payments for prescription drugs are drying up. Next, the highly anticipated ‘Joker’ sequel, which cost $200M to make, is struggling to break even at the box office. Plus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back after going into complete overhaul since its string of controversies. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Sphere will get a twin as a new Sphere will be built in Abu Dhabi. Lastly, Boston’s Women’s Soccer team has a brand new name that breaks normal naming conventions of sports teams.

00:00 - Jane Street interns paid $250K/yr!?

3:15 - Prediction markets are surging

8:30 - Walgreens struggles to keep up

12:50 - Joker 2 is Hollywood’s latest flop

18:50 - Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back

22:10 - Las Vegas Sphere gets a twin

25:45 - Boston’ newest sports team gets its name

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