CNN 5 Things
CNN 5 Things
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When ‘Bet on Anything’ Meets the Midterms
14 minutes Posted Sep 24, 2026 at 3:55 pm.
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Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have surged in popularity this year. But election season has proven to be messy, with the platforms revealing multiple instances of political insider trading. We dig into the implications and why the headaches could continue even after the results come in. 
Note: CNN has a partnership with Kalshi and uses its data to cover major events, but CNN editorial employees are prohibited from trading on prediction markets. 
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Guest: Marshall Cohen, CNN Senior Reporter 
Host: David Rind 
Producer: Paola Ortiz 
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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