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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 want to thank you for downloading today's edition of the Ben Mather Show.

I'm excited that we have a big announcement.

If you were not listening to the live radio program, you might have missed it. You'll hear the big announcement. It had been embargoed. We were not

allowed to talk about it on the show, but now we are allowed to discuss. Very excited. Something

that's happening later this week, you'll hear all about it in today's podcast, and you can be a part of this new venture

that we are starting, the maiden voyage in a couple of days. We will also discuss the big

issues of the day, the Indianapolis Colts choosing Labor Day to hand out a big check to

Jacoby Brissette. We will debate whether it was smart or a mistake. Also, Melvin

Gordon, not exactly dealing with his holdout from the charges very well. We'll tell you the

nuclear meltdown-like reaction that Melvin Gordon had. Also, Shady McCoy, talking about a

career revival in the heartland as he joins the Kansas City Chiefs.

And do you have empathy for Josh Rosen, many bleeding hearts in the sports media,

feel like Josh Rosen is the victim of circumstance?

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