Chris Beam
Contributor to Bloomberg Businessweek and author of the episode's cover story on prediction markets; provides reporting and analysis on Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 39min
Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - February 27th, 2026
Chris Rauser, Bloomberg Pursuits editor-at-large who covers lifestyle and menswear trends. Chris Miller, Tufts professor and author of Chip War, expert on semiconductors and geopolitics. Chris Beam, Businessweek writer who reported on prediction markets. They discuss prediction markets and regulation, semiconductor supply chains and AI-driven demand, and creative ways to spend or invest a bonus.
Mar 5, 2026 • 10min
Kalshi, Polymarket Diverge on Handling of Iran War Predictions
Chris Beam, Bloomberg Businessweek contributor and author of the cover story on prediction markets, walks through the clash between Kalshi and Polymarket. He outlines how Iran-related betting sparked outrage. He contrasts regulatory choices, geo-blocking and CFTC registration. He discusses reputational risks, insider trading worries and whether these platforms are gambling or market innovation.
