Social Media Ban, SOTU, Prediction Markets with Executive Director at Taxpayers Protection Alliance Ross Marchand

As debate swirls in Washington over a potential social media ban, the tone and priorities outlined in President Donald Trump’s recent State of the Union address are shaping the broader policy conversation, especially on issues of tech regulation, free speech, and national security. Joining the discussion is Taxpayers Protection Alliance Executive Director Ross Marchand, who weighs in on the economic and constitutional implications of restricting major platforms, the political messaging embedded in the president’s remarks, and how prediction markets are increasingly being used to forecast policy outcomes and election dynamics. Marchand explains how these markets can offer real-time insight into investor sentiment and legislative likelihoods, while also warning about unintended consequences of sweeping regulatory actions that could impact consumers and taxpayers alike.