Pablo Torre on what sports reveal about Trump’s America | America, Actually

In a special episode of America, Actually, Pablo Torre says sports reveal some of the biggest tensions shaping American politics: billionaire power, rising costs, and a growing sense that the system is rigged. In a conversation with Vox’s Astead Herndon ahead of the midterm election, the host of Pablo Torre Finds Out discusses Donald Trump’s relationship with sports fans, why athletes have grown quieter about politics, and how the rise of prediction markets in sports reflects a lack of trust many people have in the political system. America, Actually publishes video episodes every Saturday, tackling key issues in politics, culture, and the economy. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them. Listen to episodes of America, Actually on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app. If you enjoy our reporting and want to learn more, sign up for Astead’s weekly newsletter, Midterms, Actually. Just go to www.vox.com/midtermsactually to learn more, and get in-depth analysis about this year’s election right to your inbox. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H