# 74: The Build Up To 2028 Begins

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Podcast: [Trailblaze 2028](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119)
Published: 2026-04-17T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8891191
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## Resource

This episode covers the upcoming 2028 presidential race, the strategic implications of Project 2029, fundraising insights, and the emerging world of prediction markets and their impact on politics. Key Topics Project 2029 and its implications Fundraising trends for 2028 candidates The role of prediction markets in politics Political scandals and candidate vetting Chapters 00:00 Project 2029: New Ideas for Democrats 07:29 Fundraising Insights and Candidate Strategies 12:13 Scandals and Candidate Preparedness 14:28 The Courage of Victims and Political Accountability 16:14 The Importance of Opposition Research in Campaigning 18:14 Navigating Scandals: Lessons from Political History 20:16 Turning Negatives into Opportunities: The Obama Example 22:08 The Risks of Late-Stage Scandals in Elections 23:29 The Ethical Dilemmas of Political Operatives 25:27 Understanding Prediction Markets: An Overview 27:58 The Mechanics of Betting on Political Outcomes 30:59 The Value and Limitations of Prediction Markets 33:04 The Ethical Concerns of Insider Information in Betting 36:39 The Potential for Corruption in Prediction Markets

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