Based on Red Scare's cultural commentary and political discussions, this market considers whether the hosts will secure an interview with a major political figure. A "major political figure" is defined as a current or former elected official at the national level (Senator, Representative, Cabinet member, President/Vice President), a declared presidential candidate, or a widely recognized political activist/commentator with over 500,000 social media followers. Resolution will be based on episodes listed at https://redscarepodcast.libsyn.com or https://redscarepodcast.com/all-episodes/.
Background
Red Scare is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova. The podcast features discussions on politics, culture, and art from a perspective that often critiques both mainstream liberalism and conservatism. Past notable guests have included figures such as Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, Tulsi Gabbard, and Glenn Greenwald, demonstrating their ability to attract guests from various political backgrounds.
Resolution Criteria
This market resolves to YES if the Red Scare podcast hosts interview a major political figure before September 1, 2025. A "major political figure" is defined as:
A current or former elected official at the national level (Senator, Representative, Cabinet member, President/Vice President)
A declared presidential candidate
A widely recognized political activist/commentator with over 500,000 social media followers
Resolution will be based on episodes published and listed on either:
The interview must be conducted by at least one of the regular hosts (Anna Khachiyan or Dasha Nekrasova) and must be released as a regular or special episode of the podcast before the deadline.
Considerations
While Red Scare has hosted notable figures in the past, securing interviews with major political figures often depends on various factors including election cycles, book promotions, or other publicity needs of potential guests. The podcast's growing influence and controversial reputation may either attract or deter certain political figures from appearing.
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