Episode 530: Who’s Gonna Win?

<p>James and Ant predict the near-present. Who&#39;s gonna win in this hot mess of an election? They also talk a bit about who&#39;s gonna lose.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview</p><p>00:26 Listener Feedback: The Death Penalty and Inalienable Rights</p><p>02:18 Does Imprisonment Violate the Right to Liberty?</p><p>04:09 Can You Forfeit Your Inalienable Rights?</p><p>06:25 Punishment, Rehabilitation, and the Purpose of Prison</p><p>08:42 Elizabeth Holmes, Fraud, and Criminal Justice</p><p>10:22 Should Criminals Be Forced to Repay Their Victims?</p><p>12:07 Pete Hegseth’s Political Future in Tennessee</p><p>13:48 Foolishness of the Week: Nicki Minaj for White House Press Secretary?</p><p>17:19 Political Spam and the 2026 Midterm Elections</p><p>18:49 Midterm Election Predictions: Polls vs. Betting Markets</p><p>25:51 Will Democrats Take Control of Congress?</p><p>28:10 Could Trump Face Another Impeachment?</p><p>31:50 The Odds of Democrats Winning the House and Senate</p><p>34:03 Texas Senate Race: Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico</p><p>35:35 Trump’s Approval Ratings and the Midterms</p><p>37:13 Ohio Governor’s Race: Vivek Ramaswamy’s Declining Odds</p><p>39:00 Alaska Senate Race: Mary Peltola vs. Dan Sullivan</p><p>41:51 Maine Senate Race: Can Susan Collins Survive?</p><p>44:43 Tariffs, Inflation, and Republican Voter Discontent</p><p>46:44 Michigan Senate Race: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers</p><p>49:04 What Happens if Trump Is Removed From Office?</p><p>57:05 Which Is More Reliable: Polls or Prediction Markets?</p><p>1:02:24 Redistricting Battles in Texas and California</p><p>1:04:21 The Political Consequences of Redistricting</p><p>1:05:15 Be Nice to Each Other and Closing Thoughts</p>