Will Prediction Markets Whiff on Midterms? & DC Votes on a Foie Gras Ban
Summary
This episode previews the 2026 midterms, highlighting how economic dissatisfaction, particularly regarding inflation and gas prices, is driving voter sentiment. The discussion covers the rising political influence of AI data centers, the reliability of prediction markets, and Elon Musk's massive political spending. Additional segments include a D.C. ballot measure to ban foie gras, Virginia's pilot program for speed-limiting cars, Apple's latest earnings report, and a plane crash investigation in Florida.
Topics discussed
AT&T iPhone 18 Pro sponsorship
Show intro and upcoming sports interview event
Runway AI creative tools sponsorship
Midterm election preview: economy and inflation
Data center debates and AI infrastructure politics
Prediction markets and election forecasting accuracy
Washington D.C. foie gras ban ballot measure
Rubrik and Mastercard sponsorships
Function health lab testing sponsorship
Toby's Trends: Virginia speed limiter pilot program
Apple earnings call under new CEO John Ternus
Investigation into Florida Learjet crash
Carl Bushby completes 28-year walk around the world
Credits and Morning Brew newsletter promotion
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