S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 4: Wall St. Wants Your Airwaves

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Pete Hegseth is Praying for a Holy War

The U.S. has waged war on Iran for more than a month now. On this week’s On the Media, what Defense Secretary Hegseth’s monthly Pentagon prayer meetings reveal about his war strategy. Plus, hear how trans rights are being curtailed across the country. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladston ...  Show more

The Danger of Keeping Score

Last Friday, the Washington state Attorney General sued Kalshi, the prediction market platform where users can place bets on real world events, such as the number of deportations this year or the winner of Survivor 50. Washington’s civil lawsuit is now one of twenty waged against ...  Show more

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