Omar raid, diesel deal pushback, prediction markets
Summary
This episode covers the raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home, a bipartisan push to scrap Trump’s Russian diesel deal, and unconfirmed claims of a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire. It also details Houthi strikes on Riyadh, Pope Leo’s lung nodule removal, and analysis suggesting Democrats may not achieve a "blue wave" in the midterms. Finally, a Reuters/Ipsos poll highlights broad American opposition to prediction markets betting on government affairs.
Topics discussed
Intro and headlines: Omar raid, energy ceasefire
Immigration raid on Ilhan Omar's home
Senators oppose Trump's Russian diesel deal
Unconfirmed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire
Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport
Market outlook and upcoming economic data
Pope Leo scheduled for lung surgery
Six reasons Democrats may not win big in midterms
Poll: Americans oppose betting on government events
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