21 mei 2026

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Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are rocketing in popularity and raking it in as users bet on everything from the day’s weather to major political manoeuvres. In this episode, Kelly and Elaine discuss what’s sus about these platforms and how they are mired in manipulation.

*** Good things we recommend ***

>> Research from CCPC and MABS on financial literacy

>> An Post’s Letter to your Future Self

>> Kelly’s favourite stamps, featuring Brian Friel and Eileen Gray

>> An Post’s digital stamps

>> GCN magazine stockists

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