Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova
Lifetime Terms, Lifetime Bans, and the Return of Roaring Kitty
Jun 13, 2024
Debates on Justice Sotomayor's retirement, MLB player banned for betting, Roaring Kitty's market influence. Ethical concerns in sports betting, GameStop's resurgence. Meme stocks impact on financial markets, reflections on poker events.
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- Retirement of Justice Sotomayor crucial for Supreme Court balance.
- Professional athletes vulnerable to lifetime bans for sports betting integrity concerns.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor Retirement Dilemma
With Justice Sonia Sotomayor reaching 70 and facing health concerns, the discussion revolves around whether she should retire soon. Amid uncertain political futures, including the possibility of a conservative majority, retiring could secure a liberal replacement. The decision is deemed critical to prevent a potential shift in the Supreme Court's balance, impacting future decisions significantly.
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