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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Arnold Schwarzenegger is many things.

But did you know that he was once a director?

And that the only film he has ever directed is a 1992 made-for-TV remake of Christmas in Connecticut.

Nobody calls the biggest star in the world and says, hey, they want to direct your TV movie.

On our revisionist history Christmas special this year, we are telling the really very funny story behind the making of the most improbable Christmas movie of all time.

The first thing out of his mouth is, so what have you guys been doing? story behind the making of the most improbable Christmas movie of all time.

The first thing out of his mouth is, so what have you guys been doing since Commando?

Clearly not going to the gym.

You can hear it all right now on the Revision's History podcast.

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Welcome to Brain Stuff, a production of IHeartRadio.

Hey, Brainstuff. I'm Lauren Boglebaum, and this is another classic from our archives.

This one details why evergreen trees, like pines and many other conifers,

get to keep their green leaves year-round, seemingly thumbing their nose at seasonal changes.

Hey, Brainstuff, Lauren Vogelbaum here.

Evergreen trees seem to thrive during the colder months, steadfastly holding on to their brightly colored needle-like leaves as temperatures plummet, bringing welcome

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