

Gambling on Elections, What Could Go Wrong?
Oct 15, 2024
Nitish Pahwa, a business and tech writer at Slate, dives into the intriguing world of gambling on elections. He discusses how platforms like Polymarket are emerging as powerful tools for predicting political outcomes, often outpacing traditional polls. The conversation explores the evolution of prediction markets and their effects on public sentiment, but also raises ethical concerns and the potential risks involved. Pahwa sheds light on the intersection of gambling culture and political forecasting, highlighting the implications for democracy and decision-making.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Rise of Political Betting Markets and Their Impact
03:03 • 2min
The Intersection of Gambling and Political Forecasting
05:31 • 4min
Betting on Democracy
09:09 • 9min
The Rise of Prediction Markets in Gambling Culture
18:05 • 2min
The Rise of Prediction Markets Amid Mainstream Gambling
19:39 • 3min
The Risks of Political Prediction Markets
22:26 • 5min