# WHY SPIRIT GOT WORSE... THEY WON'T WIN!

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Podcast: [Hot Take Point Made](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made-5906530)
Published: 2026-01-15T15:53:46+00:00
Episode link: https://discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU
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## Resource

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