You Can Bet on LA Wildfires?

By Gary and Shannon

August 12, 2026

HOUR 2 (08/12) - Gary digs into the public-safety debate surrounding sanctuary policies after a new federal operation in Southern California targets previously deported migrants with criminal records. He then turns to the increasingly controversial world of prediction markets, including more than $1.3 million wagered on Los Angeles wildfires, bets tied to political speeches and cancer drugs, and growing bipartisan calls for regulation. Plus, Gary asks whether smartphones and endless convenience have actually made modern life a little worse.

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