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Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the most powerful politician on earth picks up the phone to dispute a referee's call?Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele step away from Canadian courtrooms and onto the World Cup pitch, examining FIFA's controversial reversal of a red card suspension following a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. What begins as sports talk becomes sharp legal commentary on due process, transparency, and the rule of law… the same principles that underpin the Canadian legal system and every functional democracy. From FIFA's opaque Article 27 to Belgium's dismissed appeal and historical precedents dating back to 1962, Gavin and Stephen reveal why arbitrary decision-making erodes public trust, whether in a stadium or a courtroom. Listeners will come away understanding why process, not outcomes, is what earns respect for institutions. Listen For:5:04 What did Gianni Infantino admit about Trump's phone call?9:07 What precedent did Brazil's 1962 Garrincha red card set?12:32 How did FIFA use Article 27 to suspend Balogun's suspension?13:35 Why does FIFA's reversal reveal a lack of rule of law?20:21 What would genuine due process for red card appeals require? Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Contact UsGardiner Roberts website | Gavin email | Stephen email
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Some exploration of what Spain's triumph means, who the US should emulate, rumination on by far the most-attended World Cup ever, Balogun to Klutch Sports, and a rundown of what's coming for the USMNT. Vince, Sanjay and Belz on the mics. Skip the ads! Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon and get all episodes ad-free, plus bonus episodes. Patrons at $5 a month or more also get access to Clip Notes, a video of key moments on the field we discuss on the show: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedCheck out our store, where you can get Scuffed hats and sweatshirts and other stuff: scuffedpodcast.com/storeAlso, check out Boots on the Ground, our USWNT-focused spinoff podcast headed up by Tara and Vince. They are cooking over there, you can listen here: https://boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.comAnd check out our MERCH, baby. We have better stuff than you might think: https://www.scuffedpodcast.com/store Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What a World Cup experience that was! Brett joins me to talk about it all. Spain took down Argentina 1-0 in the final to win it all. We kick things off by talking about how it all went down! Then, we zoom out to talk about the tournament as a whole, starting with the expanded field. How did it contribute to the tournament vibes, and what were the best parts of it? Some new stars emerged, and some known stars reminded us why they are stars in the first place! We give props to the best in the world, and talk about how impressive it was for them to perform under the sport's brightest lights. We also break down some of the team archetypes we saw throughout the tournament and make some cross-sport comparisons. We move on to talking about the USMNT performance. Christian Pulisic's performance was pretty indicative of the team as a whole. So where do we go from here? Also, how much did Trump's involvement in the Balogun red card debacle affect the team's play against Belgium? It wasn't all bad in the US of A. As one of the host countries, we have the perfect infrastructure for such a massive event. What were the highlights? And could we host again much sooner than expected? Also, a little info on our soccer coverage moving forward! Always fun with Brett, so tap in!Want more of what I'm doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: brandonsilvers.comThe Rundown: 00:00 Intro01:25 Spain-Argentina breakdown25:17 Grading the expanded format33:47 Star performers42:52 Team archetypes1:08:05 The USMNT Debacle1:33:03 A country made for hostingDon't forget to support Catch Da Beat Apparel Co.! Website: https://catchdabeatapparel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catchdabeatapparel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchdabeatapparel/ Listen to the Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers podcast at: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-arc-with-brandon-silvers/id1611971780 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LeRaBW3J2yJSA0kU4WS3j Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84M2Q2NjBlMC9w b2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/byabrandonsilvers Send us an email at: beyondthearc843@gmail.com Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers breaks down today's hottest sports topics in a way that makes sense whether you're a rookie or a vet! Tune in to hear in-depth analysis, unique commentary, and more! Follow BTA on Twitter @BeyondTheArc843! For more from Brandon, follow him on Bluesky @brandonsilvers.bsky.social and on Instagram/Threads @thebrandonsilvers!
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Jacob grabs Chris Branch, senior writer at The Athletic and author of The Pulse, to talk about the World Cup as geopolitics. They cover Trump's red-card intervention and the Balogun controversy, England-Argentina and the ghost of the Falklands, why sports and politics were never actually separate, and why China and India can barely qualify while Cape Verde runs wild. Plus: whether soccer ever truly takes hold in America, and why it might take a billionaire treating the sport like a Carnegie library to make it happen.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Welcome and Guest Intro(01:41) - In-Person Catch-Up(02:40) - Meet Chris Branch(03:28) - Why This World Cup Hit Different(05:09) - Sports Writing Meets Politics(07:11) - Fan Culture and National Rivalries(10:24) - FIFA Corruption and New Fans(14:03) - Picking a Premier League Team(15:16) - Can Soccer Catch On in America(17:49) - Why MLS Struggles(21:55) - Pay-to-Play and US Development(29:22) - Women's Soccer and Global Gaps(33:47) - Trump, FIFA, and the Balogun Saga(35:29) - Red Card Controversy(36:25) - Iran Match Bad Karma(37:37) - Play Anyway Debate(42:22) - Sports as Common Ground(44:37) - Stars Politics and Fandom(56:10) - Money Youth Sports Future(01:04:53) - Closing Stories and Wrap--Referenced in the Show:The Pulse - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/the-pulse/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--Mentioned in this episode:Check out Marketplace Morning Report!If you're enjoying the Jacob Shapiro Podcast, make sure to check out Marketplace's Morning Report! The team gives you the economy without the anxiety, in the amount of time it takes to brew a cup of coffee. Learn more at: www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-morning-reportCheck out Marketplace Morning Report!If you're enjoying the Jacob Shapiro Podcast, make sure to check out Marketplace's Morning Report! The team gives you the economy without the anxiety, in the amount of time it takes to brew a cup of coffee. Learn more at: www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-morning-report
RADIO FOOT INTERNATIONALE - Jeudi 16 juillet à 18h10 (Paris) / 16h10 TU - RFI • YouTube Live • Facebook Live. Au sommaire : L'Argentine, renversante et toujours insubmersible ! ; Angleterre : encore le syndrome des grands rendez-vous ? ; Espagne–Argentine : la finale rêvée ! ; FIFA–Trump : Infantino a-t-il franchi la ligne rouge ? L'Argentine, renversante et toujours insubmersible ! Deuxième finale mondiale consécutive pour l'Albiceleste, tombeuse de l'Angleterre après avoir été menée. Force mentale, maîtrise collective et ajustements tactiques de Scaloni : comment l'Argentine a-t-elle encore fait basculer un match mal engagé ? Avec Carlos Bianchi, ancien entraîneur de Boca Juniors, en direct de Buenos-Aires, pour décrypter cette qualification et la ferveur argentine. Angleterre : encore le syndrome des grands rendez-vous ? Tuchel a-t-il perdu son duel tactique face à Scaloni ? Son coaching est-il en cause ? Pourquoi les Three Lions échouent-ils encore aux portes de la gloire ? Espagne–Argentine : la finale rêvée ! Messi–Yamal : le couronnement ou la transmission ? D'une photo devenue mythique en 2007 à une finale de Coupe du monde, dix-neuf ans plus tard. FIFA–Trump : Infantino a-t-il franchi la ligne rouge ? L'intervention de Donald Trump dans l'affaire Balogun relance les soupçons d'ingérence politique. Gianni Infantino est désormais visé par une plainte : la FIFA peut-elle encore garantir son indépendance et sa neutralité ? Cette polémique peut-elle le fragiliser au point de lui faire perdre la présidence de la FIFA ? Autour d'Annie Gasnier : Étienne Moatti, Salim Baungally et David Lortholary. Chef d'édition : David Fintzel. TCR : Laurent Salerno. ► Le calendrier Coupe du monde ► Notre dossier spécial.
Francisco Schertel Mendes, filho do ministro do STF Gilmar Mendes, é o mais novo e poderoso cartola brasileiro. O cargo formal que ocupa desde janeiro no ecossistema do futebol parece discreto diante do poder que de fato exerce: vice-presidente da Federação Mato-grossense de Futebol. Mas foi com esse mandato que Francisco passou a ter assento na assembleia da CBF, direito a voto e influência. Não é só isso. Ele é hoje o único brasileiro membro do comitê disciplinar da Fifa —aquele que anulou o cartão vermelho do jogador americano Balogun após pedido do presidente Donald Trump. É o que conta a repórter e colunista do UOL Thais Bilenky no novo episódio do podcast UOL Prime, apresentado por José Roberto de Toledo.
RADIO FOOT INTERNATIONALE - Jeudi 16 juillet à 18h10 (Paris) / 16h10 TU - RFI • YouTube Live • Facebook Live. Au sommaire : L'Argentine, renversante et toujours insubmersible ! ; Angleterre : encore le syndrome des grands rendez-vous ? ; Espagne–Argentine : la finale rêvée ! ; FIFA–Trump : Infantino a-t-il franchi la ligne rouge ? L'Argentine, renversante et toujours insubmersible ! Deuxième finale mondiale consécutive pour l'Albiceleste, tombeuse de l'Angleterre après avoir été menée. Force mentale, maîtrise collective et ajustements tactiques de Scaloni : comment l'Argentine a-t-elle encore fait basculer un match mal engagé ? Avec Carlos Bianchi, ancien entraîneur de Boca Juniors, en direct de Buenos-Aires, pour décrypter cette qualification et la ferveur argentine. Angleterre : encore le syndrome des grands rendez-vous ? Tuchel a-t-il perdu son duel tactique face à Scaloni ? Son coaching est-il en cause ? Pourquoi les Three Lions échouent-ils encore aux portes de la gloire ? Espagne–Argentine : la finale rêvée ! Messi–Yamal : le couronnement ou la transmission ? D'une photo devenue mythique en 2007 à une finale de Coupe du monde, dix-neuf ans plus tard. FIFA–Trump : Infantino a-t-il franchi la ligne rouge ? L'intervention de Donald Trump dans l'affaire Balogun relance les soupçons d'ingérence politique. Gianni Infantino est désormais visé par une plainte : la FIFA peut-elle encore garantir son indépendance et sa neutralité ? Cette polémique peut-elle le fragiliser au point de lui faire perdre la présidence de la FIFA ? Autour d'Annie Gasnier : Étienne Moatti, Salim Baungally et David Lortholary. Chef d'édition : David Fintzel. TCR : Laurent Salerno. ► Le calendrier Coupe du monde ► Notre dossier spécial.
England's World Cup dream ends in chaos, Lionel Messi and Argentina continue to find a way to win, Spain look like the best team left in the tournament, and the transfer rumours keep on coming. Patrick and Hayden break down both semi-finals, dig into where Tuchel got his substitutions wrong, and cover three big transfer stories: a World Cup quarter-finalist linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham, a highly-rated centre back's surprise move to Bournemouth, and Balogun's reported switch to Serie A. Subscribe to our Patreon for the full preview of Sunday's final, our lineup predictions, and a look back at the award predictions we made at the start of the tournament. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Kim and Neel on Spain vs. France; https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/superior-spain-sink-struggling-superstars Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:34 – England 1-2 Argentina: how our preview held up 2:29 – Reading Argentina's physicality and England's early control 4:40 – Tuchel goes to a back five at the water break 6:56 – Argentina equalise through Enzo Fernandez 7:45 – Messi sets up the winner, Dan Burn caught out of position 11:28 – Was it Scaloni or Tuchel who won the tactical battle 15:11 – England's squad construction questioned: Curtis Jones and Wharton 18:16 – Injuries expose England's lack of a plan B 21:44 – Messi at 39: why his teammates still believe 23:41 – Spain 1-0 France: breaking down the win 28:14 – Spain's pressing and midfield control 32:16 – Deschamps' aggressive gamble and losing Saliba 36:37 – Balogun linked with Juventus 42:04 – Schjelderup: Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs circling 47:57 – Antonio Silva's shock move to Bournemouth #worldcup #argentina #england #messi #lionelmessi #tuchel #fifaworldcup #spain #lamineyamal #france #mbappe #transfers #transfernews #transferrumour #epl #foryou #fyp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan, Dana, and Nathalie Rodriguez discuss Spain's World Cup semifinal win over France and preview Argentina versus England. They also discuss Folarin Balogun explaining how the Trump suspension controversy affected the U.S. team during the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In dieser Episode korrigieren wir unser gefährliches Halbwissen über Gnocchi, staunen über den Aldi-Hype in Manhattan und suchen Verstärkung für einen Videodreh in Istanbul. Außerdem diskutieren wir die rote Karte für Balogun und Trumps Einfluss auf die Fußball-WM. Manuel empfiehlt ein spannendes Brettspiel namens „Dorfromantik". Zum Schluss beantworten wir, welche Kuchen und Desserts wir am liebsten mögen. Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership Sponsoren Hier findet ihr unsere Sponsoren und exklusive Angebote: easygerman.org/sponsors Das ist interessant: Aldi-Hype in Manhattan NBC News: German-owned supermarkets focused on value take U.S. by storm (YouTube) Unsere Hausmitteilung Wir suchen eine*n Schauspieler*in in Istanbul für einen Videodreh am 29. und 30. September! Wenn ihr in Istanbul lebt, Deutsch sprecht und Interesse habt, bewerbt euch auf: easygerman.org/istanbul Das nervt: Trump ruiniert Fußball Balogun-Sperre ausgesetzt - Trump: "Habe die FIFA um Prüfung der Roten Karte gebeten" (Tagesschau) Team Belgium sings YMCA to troll Trump after he helped them beat us. (YouTube) Empfehlung der Woche: Dorfromantik Dorfromantik: Das Brettspiel (Wikipedia) Eure Fragen Ashitha aus Indien fragt: Was ist euer Lieblingsdessert? Donauwelle (Wikipedia) Spanish Lemon Cheesecake (Gü Desserts) Hast du eine Frage an uns? Auf easygerman.fm kannst du uns eine Sprachnachricht schicken. Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership
The World Cup may be over, but the countdown to 2030 has already begun. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Benny Feilhaber map out the biggest dates on the USMNT's horizon, debate Mauricio Pochettino's future, and discuss how quickly U.S. Soccer needs to appoint a permanent head coach. The crew reacts to Folarin Balogun breaking his silence on the controversy surrounding his World Cup red card, asks whether Balo has overtaken Christian Pulisic as the face of the national team, and looks ahead to a pivotal season for Pulisic at AC Milan. Plus, with MLS back in action, they assess the league's latest marquee signings and whether it has done enough to capitalize on the momentum of a home World Cup.Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/Subscribe to Paramount+Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/
There's a demand for answers after a Colombian immigrant was shot and killed by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. An official says the man was not the target of an operation. Lilia Luciano reports.Consumer advocates say they're tracking a rise in cases where scammers are using FaceTime. The scams often start with a text about suspicious activity on your bank account or credit card. Ash-har Quraishi explains.Some homeowners in Georgia say they have been given an ultimatum: sell your home or the state will take it. Utility giant Georgia Power is planning to build a new transmission line so it can handle more data centers. Skyler Henry reports.With the cost of gas and airfare higher than last year, Kelly O'Grady has money-saving tips to help you plan your dream summer vacation or staycation.U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the red card controversy during the World Cup, saying while he didn't feel the red card was justified, he knew suspending it "would cause a lot of controversy." Balogun discusses how he navigated the situation and the U.S. performance in the tournament."The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are back for the second straight week — with three breaking stories that forced a last-minute rewrite of the rundown.The episode opens with the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto, which is suddenly on hold indefinitely while the NBA's ten-month Aspiration investigation drags on. Dan and Mike unpack the alleged no-show marketing deal, why the Raptors would have almost certainly checked with the league before agreeing to a massive trade involving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple first-round picks — and why "on hold" with no timeline is such a bizarre posture. Dan draws the parallel to Joe Smith and the Timberwolves, the last true blatant salary-cap circumvention case, and explains why draft-pick forfeiture may be exactly what's creating the hesitancy. From there, the duo turns to Balogun and the red card that wasn't. Dan and Mike break down the crucial distinction most outlets missed — the red card was never overturned, the suspension was reversed — and what it means that FIFA dusted off a rule under apparent pressure from a sitting U.S. president. Mike explains why Gianni Infantino's public support of Trump and the FIFA Peace Prize make this less surprising than it looks, while Dan argues Belgium came out looking worse and points to the Argentina–Egypt disallowed goal as the truly egregious officiating story of the tournament.Dan and Mike then dig into the criminal charges against former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis following the 2024 death of freshman CJ Dickey Jr. Mike lays out the timeline and the sickle-cell trait aggravator, then Dan pulls up Pennsylvania's hazing statute and reads the limitation in Section 2802, statutory-interpretation on whether up-downs and burpees can be a felony.The pair then hits the Brendan Sorsby saga as the NCAA opens a formal inquiry into Cincinnati over what the program knew and when. Followed by the Ohio injunction against the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule, where Dan explains why a system that rewards whoever can reach a friendly local judge is a bad system for everyone.The episode closes with Paige Shiver's Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the University of Michigan, seeking internal communications, the outside law firm's investigative file, and answers about when Michigan actually knew about the Sherrone Moore relationship. Plus: Dan's Europe futures ticket, a 46-to-1 Michigan basketball bet, and a Conor McGregor–Max Holloway prediction you have about 48 hours to act on. And a note — Dan Wallach may be coming back on to talk Kalshi, Polymarket, and insider trading lawsuits....Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are back for the second straight week — with three breaking stories that forced a last-minute rewrite of the rundown.The episode opens with the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto, which is suddenly on hold indefinitely while the NBA's ten-month Aspiration investigation drags on. Dan and Mike unpack the alleged no-show marketing deal, why the Raptors would have almost certainly checked with the league before agreeing to a massive trade involving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple first-round picks — and why "on hold" with no timeline is such a bizarre posture. Dan draws the parallel to Joe Smith and the Timberwolves, the last true blatant salary-cap circumvention case, and explains why draft-pick forfeiture may be exactly what's creating the hesitancy. From there, the duo turns to Balogun and the red card that wasn't. Dan and Mike break down the crucial distinction most outlets missed — the red card was never overturned, the suspension was reversed — and what it means that FIFA dusted off a rule under apparent pressure from a sitting U.S. president. Mike explains why Gianni Infantino's public support of Trump and the FIFA Peace Prize make this less surprising than it looks, while Dan argues Belgium came out looking worse and points to the Argentina–Egypt disallowed goal as the truly egregious officiating story of the tournament.Dan and Mike then dig into the criminal charges against former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis following the 2024 death of freshman CJ Dickey Jr. Mike lays out the timeline and the sickle-cell trait aggravator, then Dan pulls up Pennsylvania's hazing statute and reads the limitation in Section 2802, statutory-interpretation on whether up-downs and burpees can be a felony.The pair then hits the Brendan Sorsby saga as the NCAA opens a formal inquiry into Cincinnati over what the program knew and when. Followed by the Ohio injunction against the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule, where Dan explains why a system that rewards whoever can reach a friendly local judge is a bad system for everyone.The episode closes with Paige Shiver's Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the University of Michigan, seeking internal communications, the outside law firm's investigative file, and answers about when Michigan actually knew about the Sherrone Moore relationship. Plus: Dan's Europe futures ticket, a 46-to-1 Michigan basketball bet, and a Conor McGregor–Max Holloway prediction you have about 48 hours to act on. And a note — Dan Wallach may be coming back on to talk Kalshi, Polymarket, and insider trading lawsuits....Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
The ESPN FC Crew recap the best moments of the 2026 World Cup so far as we head into the quarterfinals. Then, a look back at the end of the United States' campaign at the World Cup, and how the Balogun incident effected their match vs Belgium. Also, a preview of France vs Morocco, breaking down how deadly France's attack has been and the threat they will offer vs Morocco, and predictions from the crew for the bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was the red card—and subsequent White House phone call—heard ‘round the world. After USMNT striker Folarin Balogun was dealt a red card, President Trump gave FIFA head Gianni Infantino a ring. Suddenly, Balogun's one-game suspension was revoked. It wasn't enough to keep USMNT from losing against Belgium 4-1… but it was enough to ruin the World Cup vibes and make the United States, once again, the world's villain. Guest: Joon Lee is an independent sports journalist. His work can be found on his Youtube channel: @iamjoonlee.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Rob Gunther, Evan Campbell, Madeline Thames-Ducharme and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was the red card—and subsequent White House phone call—heard ‘round the world. After USMNT striker Folarin Balogun was dealt a red card, President Trump gave FIFA head Gianni Infantino a ring. Suddenly, Balogun's one-game suspension was revoked. It wasn't enough to keep USMNT from losing against Belgium 4-1… but it was enough to ruin the World Cup vibes and make the United States, once again, the world's villain. Guest: Joon Lee is an independent sports journalist. His work can be found on his Youtube channel: @iamjoonlee.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Rob Gunther, Evan Campbell, Madeline Thames-Ducharme and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Folarin Balogun is officially available for Team USA's Round of 16 showdown against Belgium after FIFA suspended the red card that ruled him out. Here's what the decision means for the U.S. Men's National Team and how it could impact one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
It was the red card—and subsequent White House phone call—heard ‘round the world. After USMNT striker Folarin Balogun was dealt a red card, President Trump gave FIFA head Gianni Infantino a ring. Suddenly, Balogun's one-game suspension was revoked. It wasn't enough to keep USMNT from losing against Belgium 4-1… but it was enough to ruin the World Cup vibes and make the United States, once again, the world's villain. Guest: Joon Lee is an independent sports journalist. His work can be found on his Youtube channel: @iamjoonlee.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Rob Gunther, Evan Campbell, Madeline Thames-Ducharme and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins for a conversation that goes from the World Cup to the NBA free agency. Bo and Danny start with Team USA's loss to Belgium and what it says about the current state of American soccer. They break down the Balogun red-card drama, whether the U.S. benefited from a favorable draw, why this might still be the most talented team the country has ever put on the field, and whether the American youth soccer system is actually built to develop top-level players. From there, they shift to the NBA and dig into the Lakers' roster, Luka's fit, Bronny's possible role, and what kind of team Los Angeles is really trying to build. They also talk through the Celtics' roster decisions, the changing math of paying star players, and the most fascinating possible next chapter for LeBron. Then Danny delivers an all-time dispatch from suburbia, with stories involving a reported squirrel theft, a feud over chickens, kids cutting through a backyard, a police response to someone yelling about gas prices, and a suspicious potato chip bag that turned out to be exactly what you'd expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Today, Democrats have started pulling their endorsements of Graham Platner after new allegations of sexual assault emerge; Trump called FIFA to ask them to suspend the red card sanction against Balogun; a federal judge halt's Trump's rules on federal student loan forgiveness; Judge Sullivan has ordered Katie Phang to respond to Todd Blanche's non-answer on the Epstein Files; a private prison company sells two California detention centers to the government; a new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and children; Mitch McConnell's office won't confirm that he's conscious; Alabama's Tommy Tuberville hedges on whether he kept his campaign promise to veterans; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, DailyLook For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS. Thank You, HomeChef For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast The Latest Breakdown:The Breakdown | Todd Blanche Could Be in Contempt Days Ahead of His Confirmation Hearing StoriesJudges strike down Trump administration's overhaul of student loan forgiveness program | AP News FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino | AP News Khanna and Gallego withdraw Platner endorsements | POLITICO A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids | AP News Alabama's Tommy Tuberville hedges on whether he kept his campaign promise to veterans | MS NOW Sen. Mitch McConnell Admitted To The Hospital, Spokesperson Says | HuffPost Good TroubleAttend a July Recess Town Hall ⭑ 5 Calls →Show up for our Libraries - action.ala.org →goodtroubleliveson.org/ July 17-19 →How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes|AP →Oppose House Amendment to Defund the Peace Corps! →Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance - Open For Comments →Stand With Minnesota →ICE List →iceout.org Good Newsinstagram.com/victornaturephotos youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH2lf655h1T4&si=KUSiPX4t1DZJB3Uv dana-goldbergs-southwest-funnyfest Oct 9 -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTour - DANA GOLDBERGTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com →Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - hello@mswmedia.com Subject: “Dana's Project” Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ The Daily Beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans in support of Human Rights Campaign http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today - Glenn has a discussion on Substack about Donald Trump embarrassing the country by cheating in the World Cup. Trump sparked an international uproar by personally intervening in the FIFA World Cup to have a red-card suspension lifted for American star forward Folarin Balogun. Following direct phone calls from Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA took the unprecedented step of delaying Balogun's automatic one-match ban, sparking fierce allegations of political corruption and institutional favoritism across the global soccer community.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 6, 2026In the World Cup match between the US and Bosnia-Herzegovina, the US team's top scorer received a red card, Last Sunday, FIFA announced Balogun would be allowed to play, Trump had called FIFA's president to intervene, There has been outrage over this interference but Trump isn't interested in a level playing field, The episode represents the way Trump thinks about the rule of law in the US, Trump and the Republicans have skewed the US economy in favor of their supporters, History shows what happens when a few wealthy men control the government, Theodore Roosevelt demanded a square deal for the American people, Trump claims those calling for government to keep the economic playing field level are “communists,” Trump is looking to put his thumb on the scale of the midterm elections and is demanding that Congress pass his SAVE America Act, which they might just find a way to do.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe
Today's Headlines: The US lost to Belgium 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16 despite Trump personally calling FIFA to get Balogun's red card suspension reversed, which worked, and Belgium won anyway — so the meddling was both successful and pointless. On the election beat, Graham Platner, who won Maine's Democratic Senate primary a few weeks ago despite a Nazi tattoo is now facing a heavily corroborated sexual assault allegation so severe that nearly every major backer including Hasan Piker and Ro Khanna immediately called for him to drop out — Democrats have until July 27th to find a replacement if he exits by July 13th, which they should probably get moving on since Maine is a must-win Senate seat. In other news, Trump is headed to the NATO summit in Turkey this week, which he only agreed to attend because it's hosted by Erdogan, one of his last real NATO allies, with Netanyahu already lobbying him ahead of arrival to rein in Erdogan's anti-Israel rhetoric. Trump also rang the stock market opening bell from the Oval Office to celebrate the launch of Trump Savings Accounts, which devolved into rants about crypto, Biden, and World Cup red cards, and the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson — the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last September — began yesterday in Utah, with Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's parents, Donald Trump Jr., and Jack Posobiec all in the courtroom. Meanwhile, the DOJ accidentally sent the sealed second volume of Jack Smith's classified documents report — the one Trump has spent over a year keeping hidden — to the defense lawyers of the former prosecutor currently being prosecuted for leaking that exact report, and the only reason it's still secret is because her lawyers were more careful with it than the government was. On AI, Meta's AI safety strategy involves paying adults to pretend to be teenagers and feed suicide and sex prompts to competitor chatbots, which they describe as "comprehensive AI safety benchmarking," and OpenAI is reportedly offering the US government a 5% stake in the company. Finally, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral drew over a million people this week while his son and successor Mojtaba — wounded in the airstrike that killed his father — didn't attend any of the ceremonies. It's giving Mitch energy. Resources/Articles mentioned: Yahoo Sports: USA vs. Belgium score, World Cup live updates: U.S. looks to mount comeback as Christian Pulisic is subbed out in second half Politico: Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her Axios: Scoop: Netanyahu asks Trump to rein in Erdoğan ahead of NATO summit WaPo: After America's 250th, Trump will test how far he can push NATO allies PBS News: WATCH: Trump officially launches Trump Accounts for kids, ringing Wall Street opening bell Financial Times: OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5% stake WIRED: Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs TNR: DOJ Accidentally Gives Jack Smith Report to Person They're Suing AP News: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial AP News:Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Mack discusses the USMNT's loss against Belgium and how they were too complacent.
Chris is out today. Roser, Devin and CJ hold it down. Seamus from The Brass Door joins the show in-studio to talk about USA soccer losing to Belgium, Pulisic's rough night, Balogun underperforming, the goalie not being able to kick the ball and the state of US youth soccer (5:00). We'll then go into the rest of the World Cup including Norway, England, France, Spain and more (28:00). Mike Wallace from Grind City Media joins the show live from Salt Lake City to talk Grizz Summer League, Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward, the pace of play, Darryn Peterson, Quinten Post and more (44:00). Does Brandon Aiyuk want to play football again??? We'll talk about it (1:18:00) Host: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, CJ HurtGuests: Seamus Loftus, Mike Wallace Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
The World Cup has been incredible and Balogun's red card has been suspended and he's ready to play against Belgium. The world is mad at the US but we don't care, we do the talking on the pitch. We talk about the incredible World Cup games including Mexico vs England, Argentina vs Cape Verde, And Croatia vs Portugal (00:00:00-00:37:52). Who's back of the week including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially married. Dudes are back as Joey Chestnut wins again and the English fan sitting at a pub for 2 weeks as his entire family thinks he's dead (00:37:52-00:55:01). Mt Rushmore of weapons (00:55:01-01:21:34). Brian Windhorst joins the show to talk NBA Free Agency, defend his Trae Young take vs PFT, where will Lebron go next, the Jaylen Brown trade still not making much sense and more (01:21:34-02:23:52). We finish with lottery ballYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Bomani Jones breaks down the Jaylen Brown trade, why the Boston Celtics decided to move on, and what the deal says about the NBA's new era of team-building, player value, and trade season. On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani explains why Jaylen Brown remains a highly productive scorer while also unpacking the bigger debate around advanced stats, roster construction, and the never-ending “athletes vs. math elites” conversation.Bomani also looks at what happens next for LeBron James, why his next move may be about more than basketball, and which teams make the most sense as the NBA keeps orbiting around his future. Plus, Bomani gets into geopolitics at the World Cup, and a hilarious reaction to Trump supporters getting stuck inside the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture during a July 4 storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After an unforgettable day of dramatic footballing action on and off the pitch, Rog, Rory Smith, and James Horncastle are back on the bus to break everything down...including the surprise decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension for the United States' Round of 16 tie vs Belgium. What are the ramifications of the decision? And how will it affect both the US and Belgium squads? Then, a thriller at the Azteca between England and Mexico ends in victory for the Three Lions. Was this a gritty England win or a sign of an incomplete squad? Plus, Erling Haaland powers Norway to a shock win over Brazil. Just how far can Big Erl take this team? And what comes next for Carlo Ancelotti's downtrodden Brazil?Come be with us for Match Day Live in Atlanta tomorrow, July 6, for the pre-match tailgate of the century before the USA-Belgium match: https://mibcourage.co/4vGgos6Get your Go Go USA gear for this monumental moment in American soccer history: https://mibcourage.co/4wx8od7Check out our “Why Not Us” Cup Tee here: https://mibcourage.co/4y10la5See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban in exchange for a probationary period of one year.The decision was announced after President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card.The suspended red card means Balogun can play in Monday night's win-or-go-home match in Seattle versus Belgium.But the decision has faced harsh criticism from fans and The Union of European Football Associations, which said the red card suspension "crossed a red line."What does the red card debacle tell us about political interference in elite soccer?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Kai McNamee.It was edited by William Troop and Tinbete Ermyas.Or interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington go into the significance of how Balogun means to Team USA if he had been suspended and also debate whether he even deserved getting a red card in the first place. Plus, the guys have some fun picking apart LeBron James and Rich Paul's whiteboard of teams and where LeBron could go, JJ McCarthy caught a stray again, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Noe and Jason Martin, filling in for Jonas, Brady, and LaVar, discuss Folarin Balogun's Red Card getting suspended and why it was the right outcome but the wrong path to the outcome from all parties. Brian and Jason also discuss whether they'd make a deal with the sports devil to see their team win a title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The updates just keep on coming as we get down to the final hours before the United States faces off against Belgium in the round of 16. FIFA has officially denied Belgium’s appeal to its decision allowing U.S. star Folarin Balogun to play in tonight’s game, despite receiving a red card. In response, Belgium’s football federation put out a pointed critique of how FIFA has mishandled the process. We’ve also heard from the FIFA president, downplaying President Trump’s call to him asking for a review of the red card, and demanding respect for the committee’s decision to allow Balogun on the field tonight. Meantime, other countries are now asking for the same treatment for their players who have received both red and yellow cards during the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The biggest controversy so far in the World Cup has President Trump’s name all over it and the irony isn’t lost on anyone. After Trump put a call into the FIFA president to review a red card given to US star Folarin Balogun, FIFA reversed the decision allowing Balogun to play tonight against Belgium. It’s a move FIFA has not made since 1962 and it’s a for a player who is only considered an American, because of the very right President Trump has been trying to take away: birthright citizenship. Belgium officials have officially appealed FIFA’s reversal, but with just hours to go until the match, it seems likely Balogun will, in fact, be on the field tonight for the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Left (and Belgium) are crying foul after Folarin Balogun's red card was overturned following a phone call from President Donald Trump to FIFA, but is it really the corruption scandal they want to make it out to be, or simply justice being served? FOX News Columnist David Marcus and Comedian & Host of 'In Hot Water' Geno Bisconte join the show to break down the media meltdown over FIFA's most recent controversy and remind the public of ‘Will Cain's Rules for Fandom.'Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: Watch Will Cain Country!Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The biggest controversy so far in the World Cup has President Trump’s name all over it and the irony isn’t lost on anyone. After Trump put a call into the FIFA president to review a red card given to US star Folarin Balogun, FIFA reversed the decision allowing Balogun to play tonight against Belgium. It’s a move FIFA has not made since 1962 and it’s a for a player who is only considered an American, because of the very right President Trump has been trying to take away: birthright citizenship. Belgium officials have officially appealed FIFA’s reversal, but with just hours to go until the match, it seems likely Balogun will, in fact, be on the field tonight for the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The updates just keep on coming as we get down to the final hours before the United States faces off against Belgium in the round of 16. FIFA has officially denied Belgium’s appeal to its decision allowing U.S. star Folarin Balogun to play in tonight’s game, despite receiving a red card. In response, Belgium’s football federation put out a pointed critique of how FIFA has mishandled the process. We’ve also heard from the FIFA president, downplaying President Trump’s call to him asking for a review of the red card, and demanding respect for the committee’s decision to allow Balogun on the field tonight. Meantime, other countries are now asking for the same treatment for their players who have received both red and yellow cards during the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get the full scoop from inside Taylor Swift's wedding, down to the guest that made a crass wedding speech! Plus, a new Real Housewives of Beverly Hills arrest over the weekend and the World Cup news: Will USA's Folarin Balogun be allowed to play in today's game?! Belgium challenges the controversial move. Grab your hydration boost and save 20% off your first order at https://dripdrop.com/ by using the promo code NOFILTER at checkout. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/nofilter50off and use code nofilter50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/ Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video, on this YouTube Channel, and on No Filter with Zack Peter are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use Rights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What can the Yankees do to shake up this team right now? New York Post's Mark Cannizzaro says that at the end of the day the right decision was made to overturn Balogun's red card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Radio host Craig Collins, who hosts The Craig Collins Show, fills in for Greg on the Monday 3 Martini Lunch. Join Jim and Craig as they discuss Team USA star Folarin Balogun's return after his red card suspension was rescinded, the release of a Chinese Christian pastor from a Chinese prison, Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow's decision to drop out of the U.S. Senate race, and predictions for tonight's USA-Belgium World Cup matchup.First, Jim and Craig celebrate the return of top-scorer Folarin Balogun to Team USA's second match in the World Cup knockout rounds today. Balogun received a controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, which required a one-match suspension. President Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review Balogun's red card, sparking outrage from the Belgian team set to play Team USA tonight.Next, they cover the release of Chinese pastor Ezra Jin after nine months in prison following Beijing's crackdown on his unregistered house church, Zion Church. After President Trump personally raised Jin's case with Xi Jinping during a May 2026 state visit, Jin was released and safely returned to the United States. The move is being viewed as an effort by Beijing to bank goodwill with Washington.Then, Jim and Craig react to Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow's sudden decision to suspend her U.S. Senate campaign just weeks before the Michigan primary. Her unexpected exit leaves a clear matchup between establishment favorite Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed.Finally, they give their predictions for tonight's Team USA matchup against Belgium as the Americans look to advance in the World Cup knockout stage.Please visit our great sponsors:ZocDocYour health matters and taking care of yourself shouldn't be complicated. Find and book the right doctor with Zocdoc. Head to https://ZocDoc.com/3MLNew episodes every weekday.
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(0:00) Folarin Balogun red card suspended, England beats Mexico, Argentina beats Cape Verde (26:50) Norway beats Brazil (40:49) France beats Paraguay (47:30) How much pressure is on USMNT? (01:04:26) Can Portugal and Ronaldo beat Spain? (01:13:23) Stu Holden joins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Team USA faces Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Seattle, and star striker Folarin Balogun will be available after FIFA suspended enforcement of his red-card ban. We discuss the controversial ruling, President Donald Trump's reported involvement, the criticism from UEFA and Belgium, and what Balogun's return means for Christian Pulisic and the United States. Can the USMNT win another knockout match and continue its historic World Cup run? England survives wild match in Mexico The Next Round's annual 40 in 40 College Football Countdown begins today! We tallied your votes and are ready to start revealing the Top 40 teams in college football for the 2026 season, counting down from No. 40 all the way to No. 1. PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The boys introduce Big Grove's TigerHawk as the new Iowa beer sponsor, and then pivot into a rant about nonstop neighborhood fireworks disrupting sleep with young kids. The crew celebrates Team USA in the World Cup after Balogun's red card is reversed and discusses the controversial call, upcoming match vs Belgium, and betting on FanDuel, plus broader patriotic unity. They dig into Drake's diet, fasting, Fairlife milk habit, and training approach, then talk Iowa football summer conditioning, mental toughness, and practice demands. They recap the Savannah Bananas selling out Kinnick, featuring Brad Banks, Dallas Clark, and Spencer Lee, and share Tim Lester stories about recruits and Safety Zach Lutmer's play recognition before closing with season outlook and World Cup futures. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On today's episode, Jason discusses FIFA's controverisal decision to suspend the red card handed down on USA striker Folarin Balogun ahead of USMNT's Round of 10th 6 showdown with Belgium, the incredible showdown between England and Mexico that left fans stunned at Azteca Stadium, how Erling Haaland has made Norway one of the most popular teams in the entire tournament, why it's so hard to find the right landing spot for LeBron James in free agency, why the Boston Celtics decided to sell low on All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown and whether the Philadelphia 76ers should be seen as Eastern Conference favorites after landing Brown to pair with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The biggest controversy so far in the World Cup has President Trump’s name all over it and the irony isn’t lost on anyone. After Trump put a call into the FIFA president to review a red card given to US star Folarin Balogun, FIFA reversed the decision allowing Balogun to play tonight against Belgium. It’s a move FIFA has not made since 1962 and it’s a for a player who is only considered an American, because of the very right President Trump has been trying to take away: birthright citizenship. Belgium officials have officially appealed FIFA’s reversal, but with just hours to go until the match, it seems likely Balogun will, in fact, be on the field tonight for the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The updates just keep on coming as we get down to the final hours before the United States faces off against Belgium in the round of 16. FIFA has officially denied Belgium’s appeal to its decision allowing U.S. star Folarin Balogun to play in tonight’s game, despite receiving a red card. In response, Belgium’s football federation put out a pointed critique of how FIFA has mishandled the process. We’ve also heard from the FIFA president, downplaying President Trump’s call to him asking for a review of the red card, and demanding respect for the committee’s decision to allow Balogun on the field tonight. Meantime, other countries are now asking for the same treatment for their players who have received both red and yellow cards during the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The round of 16 games are underway and delivering!Musa and Ryan chat about England's 3-2 against Mexico at the Azteca (02.50) which saw weather delays, penalties and a red card, but ultimately, two Jude Bellingham goals and a Harry Kane penalty rewarding Thomas Tuchel's side with a place in the quarter-finals.Norway await England, following their 2-1 win against Brazil and another two goals for Erling Haaland (26:48). There's also chat about Morocco's win over Canada and France getting past Paraguay (40:45), plus some thoughts on Folarin Balogun's red card ban being suspended, meaning he will play against Belgium.Come and see us live in London on July 23rd, at the Southbank Centre, with special guest Nish Kumar! Tickets are available here.For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The United States is headed to the World Cup Round of 16 after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but not without controversy, as Folarin Balogun was shown a red card. Stugotz, Taylor, and Mikey break down the USMNT's performance, what Balogun's dismissal means moving forward, and whether the Americans can keep their World Cup run alive. Plus, the crew reacts to the blockbuster NBA trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.