# Polymarket on The No Agenda Show

Polymarket comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2025 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** December 2025 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Insider Trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [Donald Trump Jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump-jr.md), [Gambling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gambling.md), [Kalshi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kalshi.md), [Prediction Markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prediction-markets.md), [Blue Wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-wave.md), [Cftc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cftc.md), [Democratic Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [Iran War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-war.md), [Midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Polymarket Predictions and the 2026 Midterms

- **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-27
- **Time:** 49:09–51:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/polymarket-predictions-and-the-2026-midterms.md

Jason Calacanis points to Polymarket data as a more accurate indicator of political trends than traditional polling. Current betting markets show a 61% chance of a Democratic sweep in the upcoming midterms. Calacanis argues that "the sharps" are betting against the Republicans due to economic headwinds and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Keywords: [polymarket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polymarket.md), [gambling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gambling.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [blue wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-wave.md)

### PolyMarket, Insider Trading on Iran War Bets

- **Episode:** [1870: VBS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-21
- **Time:** 1:30:30–1:33:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs/chapter/polymarket-insider-trading-on-iran-war-bets.md

Online betting platforms like PolyMarket and Kalshi saw massive, perfectly timed wagers regarding U.S. strikes on Iran and the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei. Concerns of insider trading have been raised due to spikes in betting activity occurring minutes before President Trump's social media announcements. Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory roles in these platforms are criticized as a "bad look" for the administration.

Keywords: [polymarket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polymarket.md), [kalshi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kalshi.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [iran war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-war.md), [donald trump jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump-jr.md), [cftc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cftc.md)

### Prediction Markets, Insider Trading and White House Wi-Fi

- **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-29
- **Time:** 1:51:24–1:54:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/prediction-markets-insider-trading-and-white-house-wi-fi.md

The rising popularity of political prediction markets like PolyMarket and Kalshi has led to concerns about insider trading by Washington officials. Access to these sites has been blocked on White House and House of Representatives Wi-Fi networks to prevent reporters and staff from betting on briefings and legislation. The markets allow users to purchase contracts on everything from geopolitical events to the timing of press conferences.

Keywords: [polymarket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polymarket.md), [kalshi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kalshi.md), [prediction markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prediction-markets.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md)

### Polymarket Insider Trading Concerns, Maduro Presidency Prop Bets

- **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-04
- **Time:** 13:31–15:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/polymarket-insider-trading-concerns-maduro-presidency-prop-bets.md

A user on the predictive betting platform Polymarket reportedly earned $400,000 on a $30,000 bet that Nicolás Maduro would no longer be president. The incident raises questions regarding the Stock Act of 2012 and whether elected officials or insiders are using betting apps to bypass financial reporting requirements. Polymarket currently exists in a regulatory gray zone compared to traditional stock and crypto markets.

Keywords: [polymarket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polymarket.md), [stock act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-act.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), predictive betting, [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md)

### Prediction Markets, Donald Trump Jr. Advisory Role

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 2:52:50–2:57:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/prediction-markets-donald-trump-jr-advisory-role.md

Prediction markets like Kelshi and PolyMarket are growing in popularity, allowing users to bet on real-world events such as Federal Reserve decisions or celebrity news. Donald Trump Jr. has joined both companies as a strategic advisor, raising questions about his influence and access to the White House. Critics argue these platforms are essentially unregulated gambling that could lead to significant financial losses for users.

Keywords: kelshi, [polymarket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polymarket.md), [prediction markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prediction-markets.md), [donald trump jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump-jr.md), [gambling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gambling.md)

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