You can bet in Vegas. At the racetrack. On sports. But what if you could place a bet on the midterm elections? A government commission is weighing a startup’s proposal. We’ll explain. Also, President Joe Biden reacts to Exxon’s record-breaking profits. Plus, a round of Half Full/Half Empty! And, find out what listeners think about political candidates on TikTok.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

• “Biden Chides Exxon CEO Over Investor Payouts as Profits Surge” from Bloomberg
• Tweet from @lisaabramowicz1 on Exxon’s earnings
• “Political betting: Is it a ‘gambling den’ or ‘better than polls’?” from Politico
• “Voting security still depends on low-tech paper trails” from “Marketplace Tech”
• “How much ‘art’ can there be in artificial intelligence?” from Marketplace
• “Biden targets hidden ‘junk fees’ from banks, cable TV, concert tickets” from Reuters
• Tweet from @tonydwagner on this radio host Halloween costume
• “Candidates turn to TikTok to woo young voters” from “Marketplace Tech”

If you’ve got a question for the hosts, leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART. You can also send an email to makemesmart@marketplace.org.