Dossier
Jay Rosen
Coverage of Jay Rosen in the Nexus archive.
- We Need to Kick Prediction Market Betting Out of Journalism While We Still Can
The article argues that prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are undermining journalism by incentivizing 'casino journalism,' where news outlets prioritize betting odds over substantive reporting. Examples include a U.S. soldier using classified info for bets and media partnerships with prediction platforms, which critics warn erode journalistic integrity and public trust.