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Bush v. Gore, Explained

Oct 17, 2024
Join Leon Neyfakh, host of the Slow Burn podcast, as he dives into the chaos of the 2000 election and the landmark Bush v. Gore case. Discover the perplexing butterfly ballot and the various ‘chads’ that left voters scratching their heads. Unpack the electoral implications of the Brooks Brothers riot and the Supreme Court’s controversial intervention. Neyfakh also explores how the independent state legislature theory could shape future elections. This engaging discussion reveals the complexities of election law and the far-reaching effects of that pivotal moment in American democracy.
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