# Inside the Kentucky Derby Odds, The Polymarket Soldier, and actor John Goodman

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-05-01T05:45:00+00:00
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Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Dr. Harry Crane, Professor of Statistics at Rutgers University, joins the show to discuss the “Polymarket Soldier” phenomenon and what prediction markets reveal about politics, probability, and public perception. With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, Nick Tammaro, the newly appointed morning-line oddsmaker for Churchill Downs, breaks down how Derby odds are set and what bettors should watch for heading into the most famous race in horse racing. Later, actor John Goodman joins the show to talk about his legendary career spanning film and television, from iconic roles in Roseanne and The Big Lebowski to his decades-long presence in Hollywood. Plus, Bill Clevlen, founder of Bill on the Road, joins the show for the weekly travel segment, sharing destination ideas and travel insights from across the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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