US Midterms: Are Betting Markets Beating the Polls?

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Billions are riding on the U.S. midterms—and not just at the ballot box.

Can Kalshi and Polymarket predict the next Congress better than pollsters?

In this episode, we break down:

• U.S. Midterm Election Betting: How Kalshi, Polymarket, and DraftKings are turning political predictions into a billion-dollar betting phenomenon.

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• Democrats vs. Republicans: Why prediction markets are heavily favouring Democrats to take control of Congress, including the House and Senate.

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• Betting Markets vs. Traditional Polls: Are real-money wagers a more reliable indicator of election outcomes than conventional polling?
• Trump's Political Future: How the midterm results could affect Donald Trump's presidential powers, vetoes, tariffs, and relationship with Congress.
• The Economy and Voter Anger: Why inflation, food prices, fuel costs, and affordability are driving voter frustration across America.
• Election Gambling and Democracy: Does betting on political outcomes increase voter engagement, or could it influence the democratic process?
• The Canadian Connection: Why political betting markets could become a major force in Canada.

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• Hosts: Mike Wixson, Jim Lang

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro – Betting on the U.S. Midterms
• 03:49 Are Prediction Markets Replacing Traditional Polls?
• 06:03 Do Election Bets Reveal What Voters Really Think?
• 08:08 Billion-Dollar Bets and Election Predictions
• 10:35 Trump, Tariffs, and Presidential Veto Powers
• 13:55 Democratic Sweep Odds and Economic Frustration
• 16:13 Voter Turnout and the Future of Election Betting
• 18:10 Cyberattack Fears and Presidential Emergency Powers

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