On May 20, 2006, a horse named Barbaro lined up against eight other competitors in the Preakness Stakes. He had captured the nation’s attention after winning the Derby two weeks earlier with the greatest margin of victory in 60 years, and he was favored to take the second jewel of horse racing’s triple crown as well. But shortly after the contest was underway, Barbaro suffered terrible injuries to his right hind leg, taking him out of the race.

The horrifying damage to the horse, including dislocated joints and over 20 broken bones, shocked television audiences and started an international recovery watch. In January 2007, irreversible complications and the ensuing pain meant Barbaro had to be euthanized.

Barbaro’s death stunned millions and made national headlines for days. That spotlight also created a backlash, as observers criticized the attention the horse was receiving compared to the horrors of America’s war on Iraq.

LZ and Will talk about how Barbaro’s saga might be covered and discussed in the present.

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