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It's hard to read the news these days without asking yourself, how did we get here?

Fiasco is a history podcast for the co-creators of Slow Burn. In our first season,

Bush v. Gore, we examine an unmistakable turning point in American politics, the 2000 election,

which resulted in a high-stakes stalemate, ended with one of the most controversial rulings in Supreme Court history.

So if you're trying to make sense at the present moment, check out Fiasco, Bush v. Gore.

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Hey, it's Ben.

I hope you're having a wonderful day to day.

And coming up on the podcast, that's why you're listening, I would think.

Here's what's coming up on today's edition of the podcast.

We will take a look at baseball yet again for the second consecutive night.

Major League Baseball's winter meeting stole the thunder just a couple of hours before our show.

Breaking news, Anthony Rendon, choosing the Angels.

We react in real time on what Anthony Rendon will do for the Angels, the former Washington National.

Can he live up to the contract?

We investigate.

Kauai Leonard returned to Toronto, and the Canadian fans are being celebrated for their hospitality.

I think they were actually disrespectful to Kauai Leonard the way they treated him.

I'll give you my reasoning behind that.

Cam Newton Trade Watch is a real deal.

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