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Did Wisconsin Democrats Just Halt a Left-Wing Surge?

Aug 12, 2026 · 13m

Summary

New York City launches an investigation into prediction markets like Polymarket for deceptive marketing. In politics, centrist Democrats win key primaries in Wisconsin and Michigan, suggesting a stall in the progressive surge, while property tax cuts appear on ballots in several states. Meanwhile, Paramount considers relocating from California to Tennessee amid an antitrust battle over its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: ReliaQuest Agentic Defense Intro: NYC prediction markets, primaries, Paramount NYC probes prediction markets for deceptive marketing Wisconsin primary: Centrist Crowley beats socialist Hong Other primaries: Minnesota and South Carolina results Ballot measures to lower property taxes in four states Sponsor: Baird Private Wealth Management Bank of America boosts infrastructure investments CoreWeave shares jump on record revenue and backlog Markets: Cisco earnings and July inflation data Paramount considers leaving California over antitrust suit
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