TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 22, 11:15 PM EST
Kalshi
During a television interview, a politician will be monitored for specific keyword mentions. The focus is on whether certain predefined terms are uttered during the live broadcast, with exact phrasing requirements for validation.
These markets resolve based on whether Gary Peters utters specified exact phrases during an official appearance on The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell. Each market defines a unique target phrase or set of phrases (e.g., "Hegseth", "Election", "Trillion"). The live broadcast serves as the primary source for verification, with official transcripts used as a secondary reference if needed. For markets requiring multiple mentions (e.g., "Trump (2+ times)"), the phrase must appear the specified number of times. Promotional content within the broadcast counts toward resolution, but advertisements and content from separate recordings do not. If the event is canceled or fails to meet qualifying criteria (e.g., Peters does not speak in an official capacity), the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to Yes, and all others resolve to No. Postponements announced within 24 hours and rescheduled within 14 days keep markets open. Resolution depends strictly on verbatim usage of the defined phrases during the authorized broadcast window.
Compared to analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this event often reflect a more nuanced view shaped by real-time trading activity. While analysts may issue broad projections, traders in this market continuously adjust prices based on evolving news, polling data, and sentiment. This can lead to divergence, where market odds either align closely with or drift notably from traditional forecasts, depending on recent developments surrounding Gary Peters and the show’s agenda.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set the price through a continuous order book where buyers and sellers post their bids and offers. The current implied probability reflects the balance of these orders, showing what the market thinks is the chance of the specific statement occurring. Liquidity can shift quickly with new information, affecting the spread and depth of trading. This decentralized pricing mechanism captures collective trader sentiment in real time.
This market resolves around Aug 6, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public sources. Traders will watch the actual broadcast of The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell for any statements by Gary Peters that match the defined criteria. The result is determined by reviewing authoritative transcripts and news coverage after the show airs.
News about Gary Peters’ upcoming appearance, poll releases tracking public sentiment, and commentary from political analysts could all influence this market. Any indication of topic focus for The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell, such as promotional material or guest announcements, may shift trader expectations. Additionally, unexpected developments in the political landscape relating to Peters could cause rapid price changes as traders react to new information.