How to Bet on (Literally) Anything
4 February - 34 minsThe explosion of prediction markets in the United States, where people bet on everything from Taylor Swift’s wedding date to election outcomes, has radically expanded the universe of gambling.
David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter, explains how these platforms became so widespread so fast, and how betting on everything could change the way we live.
Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times, covering the crypto industry.
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The Supreme Court Takes On Birthright Citizenship
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30 mins
2 April Finished
Today’s Mission to the Moon
Today, NASA is set to send four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back. If the mission succeeds, a return of astronauts to the moon’s surface could follow. Kenneth Chang, who covers science, explains why the United States wants to go back to the moon.
25 mins
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How Cesar Chavez Abused His Power
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43 mins
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Trump Says He’s Ready for Diplomacy. Iran? Not So Much.
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29 mins
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Our Enduring Fascination With the Kennedys
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34 mins
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53 mins
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