Prediction markets are booming. The battle for Congress is already taking shape. And one American business has survived more than 250 years by adapting through every chapter of the nation’s history. This week on The J.D. Durkin Show, we’re exploring how people forecast the future—from prediction markets and election polling to entrepreneurship, investing, and building wealth for the long term.
Guests:
• Gerard Dunn (Executive Vice President, Laird’s Applejack) – America’s oldest distillery, 10 generations of family leadership, celebrating America 250, and preserving one of the country’s oldest businesses.
• Joel Holsinger (@PredMTrader) – Prediction markets, the Strait of Hormuz, the 2026 midterms, the race for Congress, and an early look at the 2028 presidential election.
• Kyle Kondik (Managing Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, UVA Center for Politics) – The biggest races of the 2026 midterms, what the polls are really saying, separating signal from noise, and the trends that could decide control of Washington.
• Robert Croak (Founder, Silly Bandz & Co-Host, Rich Habits Podcast) – Entrepreneurship, investing, financial education, social media, and the habits that help build long-term wealth.
The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect my own or those of The J.D. Durkin Show. This is for informational and entertainment purposes only—not financial, investment, or legal advice… if it were, I’d be charging hedge fund fees. DYOR and consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.