Mark, Seth and Sam answer many listener-submitted questions on today's extended special episode, covering topics that include picking the right allocation model, investing in spec stocks, and company mergers. The hosts also explore an unsettling report about lawmakers allegedly betting on political events, as well as JD Vance's efforts to crackdown on fraud in the federal government.

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