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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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our little radio show as we fight the big corporate machine hiding in the cover of darkness behind the microphones of Fox Sports Radio.

Coming up on today's show, we serve up a blame pie piping hot out of the oven.

The Vikings lost the Monday night football game against Seattle.

Who gets the biggest slice of the blame pie?

Is it Kirk Cousins?

Is it somebody else?

Lamar Jackson, his success could lead to scouts being fired.

We examine the fallout of Lamar Jackson's success and what that means.

And the Milwaukee Brewers, a team that's been in the playoffs or close to the playoffs in recent years.

Well, they have an All-Star Closer, Josh Hater, and apparently they are willing to make a deal trading their franchise relief pitcher.

While Amari Cooper loves the Cowboys, but do the Cowboys love him back?

We examine that story as well.

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