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GOP donors, the state of Tidal, the origin of sports
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Apr 26, 2016
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GOP donors, the state of Tidal, the origin of sports

Why GOP donors are withdrawing their financial support, will exclusive deals become the norm for Tidal? Inside the history of the most popular sports and games.

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30:  A general view of atmosphere at the Tidal launch event #TIDALforALL at Skylight at Moynihan Station on March 30, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: A general view of atmosphere at the Tidal launch event #TIDALforALL at Skylight at Moynihan Station on March 30, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
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Why GOP donors are withdrawing their financial support, will exclusive deals become the norm for Tidal? Inside the history of the most popular sports and games.

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