On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

How prediction markets could find their way into America's finances

June 15, 2026·37 min
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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. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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