April 19, 2026: Prediction Markets
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver · Season 13 · Episode 8
John Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence.
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Season
13
Episode
8
Air Date
19/Apr/2026
Air Time
23:00
Runtime
40 min
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John Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence.
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