Hour 1: The Partisan Talarico Poll Amplified by Legacy Media Is Designed to Raise Money, Not Tell the Truth.

Hour 1: The Partisan Talarico Poll Amplified by Legacy Media Is Designed to Raise Money, Not Tell the Truth.

June 1, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 2772

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The episode discusses a recent poll showing James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, while betting markets suggest otherwise.

New poll has James Talarico (D) leading Ken Paxton (R) by 3 points — 47% to 44% — in the Texas Senate race. But Kalshi (where people bet real money) currently favors Paxton by around 60%. The reason, Texas remains solidly red, and betting markets have no incentive to flatter anyone. JD Rucker fills in for Wendy!

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