TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 28, 10:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether Rachel Maddow mentions specific words or phrases during her next live show after July 20th, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET. Resolution is based on video of the broadcast, with transcripts used as backup if needed, including promotional content but excluding advertisements.
Resolution is determined by monitoring Rachel Maddow's next live show occurring after July 20th, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET for the utterance of specified terms. The exact phrase or word must be used, including plural or possessive forms, though grammatical and tense inflections are not required. For Iran, the threshold is three or more mentions. Resolution relies primarily on video evidence from the live broadcast or stream; if consensus cannot be reached, official transcripts serve as the authoritative source. The entirety of the original broadcast content is evaluated, including promotional material aired during the show, but advertisements are excluded. Additional content not part of the original broadcast does not count toward resolution.
Prediction market odds on this market reflect crowdsourced expectations from traders with real financial stakes in accuracy, whereas traditional analyst forecasts rely on expert opinion and historical patterns. Markets often incorporate breaking news and shifting sentiment faster than formal analyst updates, since traders can adjust positions continuously. However, both approaches aim to estimate the same underlying outcome. Comparing this market's odds to published analyst commentary on similar topics can reveal where the crowd consensus diverges from expert consensus, offering perspective on which view commands more confidence.
This market resolves around Aug 11, 2026, after the relevant broadcast has aired and sufficient time has passed for verification. The outcome is confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting and archival sources. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome receive their payout once resolution is finalized. Until that date, positions remain open and prices can shift based on new developments or changing trader sentiment about what will actually be said on air.
Breaking news cycles, political developments, or trending topics in the days before the broadcast can shift trader expectations about which statements are most likely to be mentioned. Social media discussion and news coverage of pending events often correlate with increased market activity and price movement. Changes in broader media narratives or unexpected announcements can also reshape the probability distribution across outcomes. Additionally, any public statements or hints from the network or host about planned segments may influence trader positioning. Volume and volatility typically increase closer to the broadcast date as resolution approaches.