The Election of 2000 became one of the most controversial and dramatic presidential races in American history, ending in a razor-thin contest between George W. Bush and Al Gore. The episode covers the chaos that followed Election Night, including the disputed Florida results and the widespread confusion over recounts, ballots, and the now-infamous “hanging chads.” It also examines how state officials and national leaders, including figures like Katherine Harris and Jeb Bush, became central to accusations of bias and political pressure. Finally, the episode explains how the Supreme Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore ultimately settled the election, leaving the nation divided and shaping debates about voting integrity for decades to come.

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