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Why Can't George Santos Use Kalshi?

September 2, 2026

Joan Donovan from the Critical Internet Studies Institute guests hosts.

MS NOW Senior Reporter Brandy Zadrozny about an industry of conspiracy theory peddling that’s emerged around Charlie Kirk's death, fracturing MAGA circles & creating

George Santos just got banned from the betting market Kalshi, for placing wagers on ​his attendance of the State of the Union. Still, ethical issues abound within the industry. Joan checks in on that story and more – including how seriously we ought to be taking their political predictions – with NPR tech reporter Bobby Allyn.

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