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Article: Podcast: The Depravity Economy

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The podcast discusses U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran and critiques prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi for allowing bets on geopolitical violence. It also covers a report that AI translation tools are introducing factual errors, or "hallucinations," into Wikipedia articles.

A separate story for subscribers reveals a change to Amazon wishlists that could potentially expose users' private addresses.

The main topics covered are geopolitical military strikes, prediction markets, AI translation errors, and an Amazon privacy concern.

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https://www.404media.co/podcast-the-depravity-economy/

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404 Media

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2026-03-04 16:22

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2026-03-04 14:36

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2026-03-04 14:43

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This week we discuss our coverage of the U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran, specifically how Polymarket and Kalshi are letting people profit from death, and that Amazon data centers were on fire after missiles hit Dubai. Then Emanuel talks about how AI translations are adding 'hallucinations' to Wikipedia articles. In the subscribers-only section, Sam tells us about a change with Amazon wishlists that may expose your address.
Listen to the weekly podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Become a paid subscriber for access to this episode's bonus content and to power our journalism. If you become a paid subscriber, check your inbox for an email from our podcast host Transistor for a link to the subscribers-only version! You can also add that subscribers feed to your podcast app of choice and never miss an episode that way. The email should also contain the subscribers-only unlisted YouTube link for the extended video version too. It will also be in the show notes in your podcast player.
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - With Iran War, Kalshi and Polymarket Bet That the Depravity Economy Has No Bottom
29:07 - AI Translations Are Adding Hallucinations To Wikipedia Articles
SUBSCRIBER'S STORY - Amazon Change Means Wishlists Might Expose Your Address