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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 today, and I want to thank you for downloading the podcast, and here is what you have to look forward to. This is the menu on the podcast

from the radio show.

This is our Tuesday show, and we have the hour of Kobe,

one hour of Kobe Bryant related information,

the update on the helicopter crash, the latest information.

And we will discuss the NBA's decision to cancel the Lakers game which was scheduled

for tonight, Tuesday night as we are doing the podcast.

And I disagree with that.

I will explain why that is not the proper decision that I would have made.

Also, when we get done with the Kobe Bryant story,

are the Chargers done with Philip Rivers?

We give the latest conflicting reports on the future of the Chargers quarterback.

Will the Saints replace Drew Brees with a gimmick quarterback?

And should Tom Brady listen to Joe Montana's advice on his future?

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