# What happens when you can bet on anything?

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Podcast: [This Is Uncomfortable](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-uncomfortable-862511)
Published: 2026-03-26T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2026/03/26/what-happens-when-almost-anything-can-become-a-bet
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## Resource

Betting used to mean going to a brick-and-mortar casino or placing a wager with a bookie. Now, with the rise of prediction markets, people can bet online on real-world events — from elections and the weather to cultural moments and global news — but at what cost? In this episode, Reema talks with clinical psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Fong and financial psychology expert Hanna Horvath about how gambling is becoming more normalized and woven into everyday life. What does that shift do to how we think about money, how we understand risk, and how we relate to the world around us? Even if you don’t gamble, we’re curious to hear more about the connection between loneliness and spending. What does that look like in your life? Give us a call at 347-RING-TIU or send us an email at uncomfortable@marketplace.org . And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Tiktok ! If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, professional help is available in every state. You can call The National Problem Gambling Help Line at 1-800-GAMBLER.

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