Star Spangled Gamblers

Freedom is under attack in Ukraine while socialism is on retreat in California. On this episode, the Boys re-hash the scary situation in Ukraine and make some predictions about the next steps. Then, Eli Braden joins to talk about a series of whacky elections in California that are showcasing liberals turning on themselves. Is a resurgence of the California Republican party near, or at least a dose...

Matt Shaddick, Europe's leading political odds maker, joins from his desk at $markets to discuss the crisis in Ukraine and the potential repurcussions for Western heads of state including Emmanuel Macron, Boris Johnson, Justin Trudeau, and Vlad Putin himself.

We have been beating around the bush for weeks about Leondra Kruger, one of Joe Biden's final 3 contenders for the Supreme Court, and why she is an absolute freight train of jurisprudence that might be headed straight to the highest court in the land. It's time to give Leondra Kruger her due. We interviewed one of the so-called "Kruger Cougars" who believe that Leondra is the apex predator in the...

Joe Rogan beats the woke mob. Stacey Abrams self-owns with an epic photo of COVID overreach. And New Jersey, California, and Connecticut do away with masks. It's a big moment to watch the era's trends reverse. And there are a surprising number of legal places to wager on the outcomes that these events portend. Pratik and Keendawg show the way.

Many of you have requested it, so here it is: a deep dive on Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer's replacement and Trump's TRUTH social media platform. Get ready.

After a colorful week of bigtime politicians in bigtime news stories, Domer, Pratik and Keendawg name this month's ALPHA DOGS and BETA BOYS. This is the definitive list of politicians to bet on... and those to bet against. From Joe Biden's desk to your local dog catcher, here are the pols who are hot to bet on... and hot to bet against.

Boris Johnson is fighting for his politico life in the UK. How long can he keep it up? The Godfather of all political gamblers, Paul Krishnamurty, joins from Britain to talk about what comes next for the embattled PM, and how to find profit in a few sharp political predictions.

This weekend, Joe Biden & Chuck Schumer make a big push for voting rights amid historically bad polls. Is this an omen? The end of Biden's bipartisan era? The first salvo of the 2022 election? Surrender for Build Back Better? Or just politics as usual? The parliamentary game is tight, and so are the betting advantages. Also, Zoltar joins for an update on MATT GAETZ's legal problems.

  Will we see 1.5 million daily COVID cases, as many traders think? Will New York City's public schools follow New York's and shutdown due to COVID? Joe Manchin says Build Back Better is dead. Joe Biden disagrees. Who's right?  ~And~ What is Polymarket's future after announcing an alarming settlement with the federal government?  

A remarkably prescient podcast recorded right before Joe Manchin's big announcement on President Biden's Build Back Better Plan. Smoking hot takes on Trump's possible indictment, Joe Manchin's possible turn to the Republican side, and strange things amiss in Nevada's electorate. Featuring Domer and Pratik.

It's a wrap on the big stories of 2021: Build Back Better, Debt Ceiling, and more. But it's just the beginning of many others. In this episode, we're closing the loop on everything CNN is talking about and bringing in the degen squad to fill you in on all the stories that have B and C-list Washington shook AF, and provide huge opportunities for political gambling gain.

The war of words is escalating between Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Ilhan Omar over Islamaphobic comments from Boebert at a fundraiser. But the political math is tough for Speaker Pelosi, who must decide whether or not to discipline the somewhat penitent Republican, Boebert. The betting action is very fluid and exciting on this one. The Boys also talk about the FDA's potential approval of COVID wo...

The latest news on the omicron variant (+ how to bet on it directly) as well as a rundown of the best Holiday bargains for your political gambling portfolio. Bets covered include a possible government shutdown, the omicron variant, Beto O'Rourke, Janet Yellen, Kathy Hochul, and more.

Like a good investment, betting on politics is often more about choosing people than products. Who are the top 3 politicians to bet on? And who are the top 3 to bet against? Pratik and Zoltar join. Featuring: Rick Scott, John Fetterman, the CBO, Donald Trump, Kyle Rittenhouse and more.  

Wall Street experts assume Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is a lock for a second term as top dog at the central bank. But the rumor in Washington is that progressive Lael Brainard may have Joe Biden's ear. Mark Davis joins to find value in a high-drama, high-volume bet on the future of the Fed.

A huge weekend in Capitol Hill intrigue has opened up an even bigger follow-up in the coming days. Whether it's Nancy Pelosi continuing to herd cats on Capitol Hill or Mitch McConnell finding new lines of defense in the Senate, there is ample fodder for gossip and profiteering on the part of political gamblers. Super forecaster Jason Pipkin joins to give his favorite picks.

PredictIt's CEO, John Phillips, spills the tea on all their guarded secrets + heavyweight election picker Sharko Rubio checks-in to make some big picks for the Virginia governor's race on Tuesday.

The Boys tell you one of their favorite strategies: betting on the news coverage of public figures. This week's cast of ALPHA DOGS and BETA BOYS include: Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, Kyrie Irving, and Donald Trump.

Domer and Pratik pop-on to go over this week's top bonds & longshots, and to find the smart money on where the long and winding negotiations for Reconciliation, the Debt Limit, and more will land.

Kalshi, a betting exchanged backed by one of Silicon Valley's top VCs, has just launched with $30M behind it. Their CEO, Tarek Mansour, joins the Boys to discuss his vision for the political prediction space. After, Keendawg gives the Top 3 winners on this new and innovative exchange... and makes you an offer you can't refuse.

Animals, the government is running out of money, the debt limit is about to hit, and Joe Biden still wants to spend more dough on "infrastructure." This 3-car pileup is very consequential to the nation's future, but more importantly, it is creating a lush betting environment. Don't miss it-- here's how to do it right, and avoid being left out of an absolute frenzy.

In the next few weeks, Congress must figure out how to fund the government, raise the national debt limit, and potentially pass a $3.5T (or smaller) reconciliation bill to give President Biden a nice little grab bag of funny money. Love it or hate it, this podcast is a blueprint to making money predicting things. Then, Vanilla Vice joins to share his secrets for betting on storm track for Hurrican...

The Boys tackle county-level betting markets for Gavin Newsom's California Recall + the endgame for Britney Spears' conservatorship. Both are juicy bets that are sprinting to a conclusion in the next 2 weeks. Don't miss it!

With Joe Biden's polls upside down thanks to a slew of controversial issues -- Afghanistan, abortion in Texas, inflation, COVID, and critical race theory -- it's time for you to re-assess your betting strategy. Will these stories matter in the longrun?  Here are 5 places to look for alpha, or to cut your losses.

On this episode, Domer & Sharko Rubio join Keendawg to stake their claim in the California Gold Rush going on alongside Gov. Gavin Newsom's recall. This podcast will cover the main election as well as county-level bets. Finally, Keendawg reports from Pratik's wedding to find out if he is still an alpha and feeling sexy post marriage.