# #720 - Hanging Chads

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Podcast: [Michael and Us](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michael-and-us-646417)
Published: 2026-06-08T02:09:22+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/michael-and-us/720-hanging-chads
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Duration seconds: 2972

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In the year 2000, Al Gore conceded a presidential election he won to George W. Bush in attempt to save the legitimacy of American institutions. Safe to say he succeeded in that goal. We discuss Jay Roach's RECOUNT (2008), a star-studded dramatization of the stolen election that kicked off the New American Century. Introducing the Michael & Us website/database - https://michael-and-us.com/ Full episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/episodes

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