Podcasts about FIFA World Cup

Remember Witty? He's back! Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are reunited to preview the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and their expertise will get you ready with everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports of World Cup fever have grown exponentially since Tommy Tuchel and his brave boys landed down in the US this week. The World Cup is just days away and we're bloomin' well ready for it.Luke's Ramble coup d'état continues as he refuses to leave the comfy chair. Jim and David join him to take a look at England and Scotland's pre-tournament friendlies in the States. Plus, Grant Hanley's back shaving pal, Japanese cowboy hats, and Rio Ferdinand's marriage-saving spare toilets.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They all thought it was over after last week's My Biddy Aunt final. They were wrong. The Luke Nation, the Ehantharajah Empire, and Spelgium will cross swords once more to see who will claim the humungous Jack's Encyclopaedia trophy and the belt to go with it.Jim's on the buttons for this finale, and this time it really is winner takes all.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stakes are high for this year’s FIFA World Cup. For the first time in the tournament's history, 48 national teams will compete across 16 cities. That includes Los Angeles. And despite the sport’s biggest names battling it out on the field, high ticket prices, ICE’s role at the games, and other issues have caused concern among fans. LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins us for an overview of the World Cup and what the historic event will mean for Angelenos and visitors. Check out more of Libby’s reporting and LAist’s World Cup guide at LAist.com/WorldCup Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

The stakes are high for this year’s FIFA World Cup. For the first time in the tournament's history, 48 national teams will compete across 16 cities. That includes Los Angeles. And despite the sport’s biggest names battling it out on the field, high ticket prices, ICE’s role at the games, and other issues have caused concern among fans. LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins us for an overview of the World Cup and what the historic event will mean for Angelenos and visitors. Check out more of Libby’s reporting and LAist’s World Cup guide at LAist.com/WorldCup Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Prolific actor and lifelong football obsessive Diego Luna joins Roger Bennett for a candid conversation about the highs and heartbreaks of Mexican football, and the emotional power of the beautiful game. Diego reflects on growing up during the legendary 1986 FIFA World Cup and revisits the football and cultural legacy of Diego Maradona. The pair also dive into Luna's upcoming Netflix film Mexico 86, exploring how the World Cup evolved from a sporting event into a global cultural and commercial phenomenon. Along the way, Rog and Diego relive Mexico's heartbreak against Germany, celebrate El Tri icons like Rafa Márquez and Hugo Sánchez, and discuss the expectations surrounding another World Cup hosted in part on home soil.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here we go... it's time... On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, the boys begin their 2026 World Cup preview by answering their 10 BIG QUESTIONS for the upcoming tournament. We'll give you the stars that could break out, the top teams that may come up short and the elements of the tournament that have us most excited. Plus: Which superstar has the most pressure on him coming into this World Cup? Will the weather have as big of an impact as it did last summer? and what unpopular opinions are the boys ready to unleash on the eve of matchday 1?All this and so much more in Part 1 of our 3 Part series previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! The World Cup and music truly go hand-in-hand and for this edition of Caught Offside PLUS, JJ has a Caught OffFIVE delivering you his top 5 World Cup songs of all time! Love them or hate them, you'll want to hear what he's picked out!For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - Spring has sprung, you've made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down week two of San Francisco's OTA practices. -- (1:10) - Levi's Stadium prepares for the FIFA World Cup (7:50) - 49ers injury updates (9:50) - Notable participants in practice (16:50) - Receiver room - Is Demarcus Robinson's spot in jeaopardy? (22:15) - A look at special teams - will it be better than last year? (24:00) - Is this 49ers roster better than it was a year ago? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are just over a week away from the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and with it comes the return of Morally Abhorrent. To get us started, Mike Ryan is joined by Tom Bogert of The Athletic to preview the World Cup for the US Men's National Team. The boys discuss their matchups in the group, how far they think they can go, and the key players to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Enterprise! On today's episode, Jason and Travis weigh in on AJ Brown finally heading to the Patriots, the shocking Myles Garrett trade to the Rams, the official reveal of the New Heights sandal, and we might've officially lost Philly Santa at Jason's golf event. And finally, we've got Caleb Williams. Caleb sits down with us and reveals why he's hyped for season 2 with Ben Johnson, the secret to all of his unorthodox throws, we revisit the electric Bears/Rams playoff game, his feelings on more shirtless Ben Johnson, the best Chicago food, his welcome to the NFL moment, and more! Shop our new sandal collab with OluKai at http://kelceclubhouse.comOur book “No Dumb Questions” is available now at https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/nodumbquestionsNew Heights will be Live in Los Angeles at The Orpheum Theatre on June 15th. Tickets on sale now. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006491EE43FB93Watch and listen to new episodes of New Heights every Wednesday during the NFL season and follow us on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshowYou can also listen to new episodes on Wondery, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ...Download the full podcast here:Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynwSupport the show: ENTERPRISE: This tournament, every corner kick goal is your chance to win a car. Post on X #OnEveryCorner #sweepstakes and tag @Enterprise the moment a corner kick is called. For more details and an additional chance to win, visit https://OnEveryCorner.com. No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 US states, and D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain, who are 21 and older. Sweepstakes ends July 19, 2026. Void where prohibited. Prize awarded if a corner kick goal is scored. For entry details and official rules, visit https://OnEveryCorner.com.AMERICAN EXPRESS: Card members can enjoy access to over 1,550 airport lounges worldwide, the largest global lounge network, compared to other credit card companies, as of July 2025. Learn more at www.americanexpress.com/withplatinum. Terms apply.MENTOS: Refresh the Everyday with Mentos Gum. Shop Now!THE HOME DEPOT: An official FIFA World Cup 2026™ supporter. Visit https://homedepot.com/FIFAWorldCup26 to learn more.PLANET FITNESS: Best-in-class equipment and a space for every kind of strength. We're All Strong on this Planet™ Learn more at http://planetfitness.com/COLGATE: Colgate Total prevents problems before they start. Available on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/ColgateTotalAmazonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's all change on the Premier League managerial front this week. Out with the old (and bald), and in with the new (no balds, sadly). Andoni Iraola is off to Liverpool, Crystal Palace have started talks with the magnificently named Pierre Sage, and Marco Silva jets off to take the Benfica hot seat. No Marcus today, now you know why.Luke takes the reins and is joined by Jim and David to discuss the post-season musical chairs. There's also Tonda Eckert's rather uncomfortable apology and a de facto referendum on José Mourinho.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the fever now airborne within the Kingdom, Luke and Jim jumped on YouTube for another Lions Watch livestream ahead of the World Cup starting NEXT WEEK. YOU WHAT?!On today's agenda: should England say they're expecting to win it all? Are we actually a bit short on the right-hand side? And what in-flight meal is going to stoke the fires of Englishness within the squad: pie 'n' mash or fish and chips?Got the fever? Well, you're in luck - grab your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Group E featuring four-time champions, Germany! The duo dives into everything you need to know including Alexi's surprising group picks. Is Moisés Caicedo and Ecuador set for a deep run? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:02  - Germany Preview3:51 - Curaçao Preview5:37 - Ivory Coast Preview6:47 - Ecuador Preview8:24 - Match of the Group8:41 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for the best World Cup betting picks, group winner predictions, and tournament futures analysis, Andrew Passaro and Marcus Krum kick off their 2026 World Cup preview series by breaking down Groups A, B, C, and D. Rather than covering every market, we identify our favorite betting angle from each group and discuss where we see value before the tournament begins. In Group A, featuring Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Czech Republic, we examine whether Mexico can justify its status as the favorite and which nation could emerge as the surprise package. In Group B, we analyze Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland, discussing qualification chances, dark horse potential, and where the betting markets may be overlooking value. We also break down Group C, which includes tournament heavyweight Brazil alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, exploring whether anyone can challenge Brazil for top spot and which teams are best positioned to advance. Finally, we preview Group D, featuring United States men's national soccer team, Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia, breaking down one of the tournament's most intriguing groups and discussing the best futures opportunities available. If you enjoy World Cup betting content, soccer futures analysis, and international football predictions, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications as we continue our countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ⚽

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hedonic Adaptation Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the growing relevance of political prediction markets, which Clay argues are more accurate than traditional polling. He discusses his own active wagers on key races, including multiple U.S. Senate contests, House control, and long-term presidential projections, highlighting how real-money betting markets are shaping modern election analysis and offering insight into voter expectations. This reinforces a broader theme of the show: skepticism toward conventional polling and increasing reliance on data-driven political forecasting. The hosts also debate whether California’s political landscape has national significance, asking whether issues like crime, homelessness, and governance failures will resonate with voters outside the state. They contrast this with what they see as a more immediate concern for most Americans: gas prices, inflation, and overall cost of living. The discussion underscores a key political question—whether economic pressures or cultural issues will ultimately drive voter decisions in upcoming elections. Vote Steve Hilton! An extended interview with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who outlines his campaign message and policy priorities. Hilton argues that California is ready for change, pointing to widespread dissatisfaction with taxes, crime, homelessness, regulatory burdens, and high cost of living. He emphasizes the importance of the state’s primary system, warning that without sufficient support, Republicans risk being excluded from the general election if two Democratic candidates advance. Hilton presents a platform focused on economic reform and practical solutions, including plans to lower gas prices, reduce regulation, increase opportunity, and address homelessness through enforcement and treatment-based approaches. He also highlights concerns about businesses leaving California and population decline, framing the state’s current trajectory as unsustainable without major policy changes. His campaign emphasizes “common sense” governance and outsider leadership, appealing to voters frustrated with long-term one-party control. The discussion also touches on the impact of endorsements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, with Hilton arguing that alignment with federal leadership could accelerate reforms and help restore economic growth. The interview reinforces broader themes of anti-establishment sentiment, voter frustration, and the appeal of non-traditional candidates. Make Soccer Great Again An in-depth interview with Andrew Giuliani, who discusses the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States. This segment explores the economic impact, national security planning, and global significance of the tournament, emphasizing its expected $30 billion economic boost and massive international viewership. Giuliani outlines extensive security measures, infrastructure planning, and fan experience logistics, positioning the World Cup as a key moment for showcasing American exceptionalism and large-scale event execution. The discussion includes practical insights on ticket demand, pricing, stadium access, and travel expectations, making it highly relevant for sports fans and event attendees. Are You Excited About 250? An interview with Kelley Paul, author of two new children’s books Goodnight Young American and Goodnight Little American. Her books are designed to introduce young audiences to American history and patriotic themes, focusing on the Founding Fathers, the Revolutionary War, and the ideals of liberty and independence. Paul explains that the books were inspired by a desire to provide family-friendly, patriotic educational content for children, emphasizing storytelling that highlights American courage, freedom, and foundational values. She discusses concerns that modern media and children’s programming may lack this perspective, and positions her books as a way to encourage historical awareness, family engagement, and national pride. Paul also reflects on her personal experiences growing up during the bicentennial and contrasts that era’s widespread community celebrations and patriotic enthusiasm with what she perceives as a less unified national mood today. She emphasizes the importance of teaching younger generations about American history through accessible and engaging formats, including literature and family traditions such as visiting historical sites. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's official: Anthony Gordon has activated his Spring in Your World Cup Step™ by officially joining Barcelona. He even spoke admirable Spanish at the press conference! Presumably he knows the Spanish for A LITTLE DISLOYAL RAT.Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish wish Gordon farewell and also celebrate James Milner's remarkable career after he announced his retirement. Plus, the gigachads at Real Madrid look to have done the unthinkable: José Mourinho is set to become their next manager.I'll say that again, in the year of our lord 2026: José Mourinho looks set to manage Real Madrid again, thirteen years after he left the first time.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have reached the United States of America's group, Group D, in their series previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The duo focuses on the USA's opponents starting with Paraguay. What makes Miguel Almirón and company dangerous? Same for Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız & Türkiye?  Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters:0:00 - Intro00:29 - USA Preview2:02 - Paraguay Preview3:40 - Australia Preview4:43 - Türkiye Preview6:29 - Match of the Group7:59 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason sits down with Guy Benson to discuss a ridiculous San Francisco Chronicle story about how some establishments are offering safe spaces for LGBTQ people during the FIFA World Cup.

Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines a week of cascading global pressure points: the U.S.–Iran crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding immigration enforcement in the United States, and a deadly chemical tank disaster in Washington state. What happens when a narrow shipping lane becomes a geopolitical bargaining chip? How far can immigration power reach into daily life, digital speech, and international events? And what does one industrial catastrophe reveal about the hidden risks behind ordinary supply chains?

WFO takes a turn into the darkness... The Patreon Crew discusses the passing of Kyle Busch. Denny Hamlin goes three-wide for the win at the NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 from Nashville. Alex Palou gets his fourth win of the season at the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix. The crew looks back at the Indy 500, F1 Canadian GP, and Coke 600. F1 heads to Monaco this weekend. Joe recaps NHRA's inaugural Potamic Nationals. Matt's Australia Report and Gio in Miami covers it all on SportsCollision, NHL and NBA Finals, NFL News, French Open tennis, FIFA World Cup, and even a little College Baseball playoffs. Join the fun!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa shares insights into the state's investment approach, innovative housing programs, cybersecurity priorities, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup events. This conversation offers a detailed look at how state leadership balances risk, supports communities, and leverages global events for local economic growth.Main topics:The state's investment strategy and private credit risksThe Rhode Island Anchor Mortgage Program for first-time homebuyersCybersecurity measures protecting state and pension dataRhode Island's preparation for the World Cup and its economic impactThe importance of balancing risk and opportunity in public investmentsKey insights:Rhode Island's pension fund has grown from $10 billion to over $13 billion, with an emphasis on maintaining stability and disciplined risk management.Private credit exposure has remained steady at 3% for a decade, reflecting cautious risk tolerance aligned with the fund's long-term goals.The Rhode Island Anchor Mortgage Program has helped hundreds of first-time buyers with affordable, fixed-rate mortgages, revitalizing communities.Cybersecurity is a top priority, with dedicated staff and annual assessments, especially as financial systems become more vulnerable to emerging threats and AI-based vulnerabilities.The World Cup is expected to boost local tourism and business activity, with multiple events across Rhode Island planned to celebrate the global tournament.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome back and last appearance recap00:17 - Overview of Rhode Island's current financial standing00:31 - Investment strategy and fund growth01:12 - Focus on pension member experience and cybersecurity01:38 - Challenges and opportunities in private credit investments02:25 - Maintaining a steady private credit allocation over the years03:22 - Balancing higher return ambitions with risk tolerance03:45 - Strategies for achieving funded status targets05:13 - The importance of disciplined risk management and fiduciary responsibility05:43 - Rhode Island Anchor Mortgage Program details and community impact06:12 - How the program supports first-time homebuyers08:09 - The critical role of cybersecurity and recent advancements09:14 - State's cybersecurity efforts and annual assessments10:25 - Rhode Island's FIFA World Cup bid and event planning11:12 - Economic impact and community engagement during the World Cup12:08 - Key events, watch parties, and international team visits13:34 - Final thoughts on summer events and local economic boostResources & Links:Rhode Island Treasurer's OfficeRhode Island Anchor Mortgage ProgramMoody's Credit RatingsFIFA World Cup 2026Connect with James Diossa:LinkedInTwitter Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The FIFA World Cup is coming to North Texas, and Dallas-Fort Worth is set to host more matches than anywhere else in the United States. That's exciting... but it also raises one terrifying question:Can thousands of international visitors survive driving on DFW roads? On this episode of The Treehouse Show, we discuss what happens when European soccer fans, rental cars, Texas highways, and DFW traffic all collide. We already complain about California drivers—how are visitors from around the world going to handle I-35, LBJ, and the daily madness of Metroplex traffic?We also celebrate some long-overdue good news in Trey's life after a rough couple of months filled with loss, heartbreak, and bad luck. Plus:Celebrity BirthdaysChatGPT releases its rankings of America's dumbest statesFlorida Man finds another way to make headlines involving a beta fish and a chimichangaWhy no story ever starts with "A reasonable person from Florida..."The latest ridiculous news from around the internetIf you enjoy funny news stories, comedy podcasts, viral headlines, pop culture discussions, weird current events, and making fun of humanity's questionable decisions, welcome to The Treehouse.The Treehouse Show is a comedy podcast covering strange news, celebrity stories, trending topics, internet culture, and the dumbest things people do every week.About the show:Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, and their hilarious guests for laughs about funny news and viral stories with ridiculous commentary inside the Treehouse Show. 

Is L.A. READY for the FIFA World Cup? ft. @lainaminute

Welcome to the stream, everyone! Tonight we are breaking down the USMNT's wild 3-2 victory over Senegal in their penultimate tune-up friendly ahead of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup! It was a chaotic, flying start at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, with Christian Pulisic breaking his five-month scoring drought and setting up Sergiño Dest for an early 2-0 lead. Senegal's legendary Sadio Mané capitalized on defensive mistakes to bag a brace and tie the game, but second-half substitute Folarin Balogun came through with the 63rd-minute game-winner!In tonight's stream, we will discuss the following: What Worked & What Didn't: Pulisic's breakout performance, Balogun's clutch finishing, and the defensive lapses that allowed Mané to keep Senegal in the game. USMNT World Cup Expectations: Is Mauricio Pochettino's squad truly ready for the big stage? Group D Opponent Breakdown: A deep dive into the upcoming World Cup group stage where the U.S. will face off against Paraguay (June 12), Australia (June 19), and Turkey (June 25). How do these teams look, and what are our chances of making a deep run? Drop your thoughts in the live chat and let's get into it!

In the first of our team-by-team previews, we cast our eye over Korea Republic and discuss their fortunes in Group A alongside Mexico, Czechia and South Africa. We ask whether this side is capable of repeating the heroics of 2002, the age profile of the squad and whether there is an overreliance on Son Heung-min, plus we also hear from Korean journalist Steve Han to get his thoughts on the squad, how best to utilise Son and get an update on the fitness of midfielder Hwang In-beom. Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://twitter.com/TheAsianGame IG: https://instagram.com/theasiangame Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheAsianGamePodcast 

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost upon us, and that means it is time for our team-by-team previews of all nine AFC nations taking part across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We start with Part 1, featuring Korea Republic, Qatar and Australia, looking at all the big talking points and questions for each nation as they prepare for kick-off. Could Son Heung-min be an impact sub this World Cup? Is it Akram Afif or bust for Qatar? Is this Australia's most exciting generation? Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://twitter.com/TheAsianGame IG: https://instagram.com/theasiangame Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheAsianGamePodcast 

At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo has once again silenced the doubters and rewritten the script, leading Al-Nassr to a dramatic, nail-biting Saudi Pro League championship. In a season defined by relentless determination and immense pressure, the Portuguese legend proved that his cold-blooded precision and hunger for dominance burn as ferociously as ever.In this episode, we break down the historic campaign that saw CR7 capture his eighth domestic league title across a fourth different country: A deep dive into Ronaldo's clutch brace against Damac, featuring a vintage, staggering 65th career free-kick goal to seal the championship over bitter rivals Al Hilal.Analyzing the phenomenal statistics behind his season—28 goals and two assists in 30 matches, averaging a direct goal involvement every 87 minutes. Exploring the raw emotional weight of this victory, from the tears on the pitch to overcoming recent heartbreaking near-misses under intense public scrutiny.We also look ahead to what this momentous title means for Ronaldo's mindset as he turns his sights toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr, Saudi Pro League 2026, Ronaldo title victory, football podcast, Cristiano Ronaldo stats.

Welcome To The Real Oshow,0:00 Intro1:00 Kanye West $100M Concert2:30 Drake Degrassi MJ Forshadow 4:50 MLB Lockout 8:30 NYC's Craziest Sports Day (NBA Finals & World Cup) 10:20 New College Football Loophole 13:00 Closing Thoughts This week, we're breaking down some of the biggest stories from sports, music, and business:Kanye West's massive concert in Istanbul reportedly drew 118,000 fans and generated nearly $100 million for the local economy.A resurfaced clip shows Drake dressed as Michael Jackson years before surpassing MJ for the most No. 1 singles in chart history.New York City could be heading for one of the wildest sports days ever with a potential Knicks NBA Finals game, a FIFA World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, and a Yankees home game all happening the same day.UCLA quarterback Karson Gordon may have exposed a major NCAA transfer portal loophole by entering the portal as a track athlete while still planning to play football.MLB players are reportedly preparing for a possible lockout as labor tensions continue to build ahead of the next negotiations.From billion-dollar artists and record-breaking concerts to college football loopholes and major sports business stories, we've got you covered.Subscribe for more sports, business, culture, and internet stories every week.Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows.Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)

On this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:Opening:• 27th Annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow, 20 – 24 Sep, Dallas, TX• 02 Jun! WaterISAC H2OSecCon (Virtual Conference)Main Topics:Exploitation! and the KEV! • CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog - CVE-2026-9082 Drupal Core SQL Injection Vulnerability• Drupal security advisory (AV26-492) - Update 2 - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security • CISA orders feds to patch actively exploited Drupal vulnerability - BleepingComputer • CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog - CVE-2026-48172 LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin Privilege Escalation Vulnerability• CISA gives feds 4 days to patch actively exploited cPanel plugin flaw - BleepingComputer • CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog - CVE-2026-0257 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability• Palo Alto Networks Security Advisory AV26-462 — Canadian Centre for Cyber Security • ETR: Rapid7 Observed Exploitation of PAN-OS GlobalProtect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2026-0257 — Rapid7 Ransomware & Data Breaches: • The Cyber Extortion Economy - Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 - 28 May 2026 “As recently noted by our Chief Security Intelligence Officer, Wendi Whitmore, it only took 39 seconds for threat actors to move from initial access to data exfiltration in one case.” • Stay Ahead of Ransomware: What 2026 Threat Reports Are Telling Us — SANS Institute — 01 Jun 2026• Charter Communications Data Breach Could Impact Nearly 5 Million • How St. Paul, Minn., Recovered From a Ransomware Attack • FBI FLASH - Silent Ransom Group Impersonating IT Personnel through Social Engineering - FBI IC3 & FBI warns of in-person data theft attacks from extortion gang • Charter confirms data breach after ShinyHunters extortion threat • The Gentlemen ransomware: Dissecting a self-propagating Go encryptor • The Gentlemen Ransomware Group Is Scaling Faster Than Any Other Group on Record • The Gentlemen (Ransomware) in Disguise: Defense Evasion and other TTPs World Cup:• FBI PSA - Threat Actors Spoofing FIFA Websites in Advance of the 2026 World Cup - FBI IC3 • FAA Establishes No Drone Zones for FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums, Fan Events and Base Camps — FAA • Column: Empower Emergency Managers for Major Events • Ebola concerns grow ahead of World Cup — The Hill Quick Hits:• The Future of AI Risk: Predictions for 2027 and Beyond - Gate 15 - 26 May 2026 • Top 10 Artificial Intelligence Security Actions Primer — Canadian Centre for Cyber Security • Mythos Exposes a Bigger Problem in Critical Infrastructure Cyber Defense - HSToday • NSA Launches Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines Resource Webpage — National Security Agency • Designing secure access with ZTNA - National Cyber Security Centre • The 2026 U.S. Midterms Have a Cyber Problem, But It's Not at the Ballot Box — Check Point & Hackers are already laying groundwork to disrupt 2026 midterms, research says — Nextgov • 'Holding our breath': Hurricane season is here, and FEMA is shorthanded — Politico

With that, the 25/26 domestic season is over. However, before you get gripped by World Cup fever, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish have the small matter of the Champions League final to mull over.We credit Arsenal for taking PSG to the brink. Luke has less time for stuttered penalties - not in a World Cup year. Plus, we discuss the somewhat confusing legacy of Arne Slot after it was announced that he is leaving Liverpool.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The finale is here! Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and Maurice Edu reveal the best of the best in the FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank. From Mbappé and Haaland to Vinícius Jr. and Kane, who is the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? 0:00 - Intro1:22 - Player 10-7: Vitinha is the best midfielder in the world3:13 - Pedi is too high!4:16 - Ashraf Hakimi is the best defender in the world5:13 - Vinicius Jr: Most pressure at the World Cup?7:24 - Haaland should be HIGHER9:32 - Michael Olise set for massive summer11:38 - Harry Kane vs Erling Haaland15:17  - Dembélé, France are LOADED17:55 - Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappé Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the LOADED Group C up next! Heavyweight Brazil will battle Morocco for the top of the group. But don't count out Scott McTominay and the Scots either. What is the latest on Neymar's health? Can Vini Jr carry Brazil to a World Cup title? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:20 - Brazil Preview5:48 - Morocco Preview7:27 - Scotland Preview8:47 - Haiti Preview9:40 - Match of the Group11:30 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Rantz (@jasonrantz), host of the Jason Rantz Show on Seattle Red 770AM and author of the book, What's Killing America, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss a bizarre story reporting on fear surrounding LGBTQ freedoms in the United States ahead of this year's FIFA World Cup. Benson and Rantz also weighed in on Pride Month as a whole, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS has reported that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” lost $40 million over the past year. Mark covers the controversy surrounding Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, who has a skull-and-crossbones tattoo that some say resembles Nazi SS symbolism, sparking debate about his fitness for office. Mark also previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring several matches to the Tri-State Area, generating excitement for foreigners, but what about New Yorkers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS has reported that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” lost $40 million over the past year. Mark covers the controversy surrounding Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, who has a skull-and-crossbones tattoo that some say resembles Nazi SS symbolism, sparking debate about his fitness for office. Mark also previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring several matches to the Tri-State Area, generating excitement for foreigners, but what about New Yorkers?  Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. Steve shares his thoughts on the viral DOT Cake trend on social media and discusses whether people could make their own versions. The conversation also touches on the rumored arrival of a new McLaren dealership on Madison Avenue, noting that luxury automakers continue to expand in Manhattan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses recent court rulings from judges who have ordered President Trump's name to be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He also notes that Senator JD Vance, usually active on Twitter, has posted far less recently, possibly after a conversation with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles about his online presence. Mark highlights Donald Trump's latest physical health report, which his physician described as “excellent” and showing he is in good health. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Mark and Michael analyze how the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel became a major national talking point and exposed what they describe as antisemitic views from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Proposals from Mamdani and some Democrats to rename the Ed Koch Bridge in New York, citing Koch's handling of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Michael Goodwin suggests there are plenty of issues for GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman to address in challenging Governor Kathy Hochul's policies during the gubernatorial race in New York.  CBS has reported that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” lost $40 million over the past year. Mark covers the controversy surrounding Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, who has a skull-and-crossbones tattoo that some say resembles Nazi SS symbolism, sparking debate about his fitness for office. Mark also previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring several matches to the Tri-State Area, generating excitement for foreigners, but what about New Yorkers?  Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. Steve shares his thoughts on the viral DOT Cake trend on social media and discusses whether people could make their own versions. The conversation also touches on the rumored arrival of a new McLaren dealership on Madison Avenue, noting that luxury automakers continue to expand in Manhattan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New month who dis? Happy June! We're kicking off the month with the snack combo dividing the internet — a woman is going viral for mixing M&M's and Skittles at a specific 2-to-1 ratio, and we try it live with our honest reviews. Plus, it's officially confirmed: Taylor Swift is releasing a brand-new song for Toy Story 5 called "I Knew It, I Knew You," and after weeks of cryptic countdowns and cloud-themed Easter eggs, the Swifties were right all along. Caitlyn chimes in with her reaction and some of the easter eggs that led up to this.   Also today: It's National USPS Dog Bite Awareness Month, and with over 5,200 attacks on mail carriers last year, we have to highlight the importance of this issue. We look at how family farmers are making six figures on TikTok and YouTube while earning as little as $5,000 from actual farming. And since it's June 1, we're running down everything happening this month — Pride Month, Father's Day, Juneteenth, the FIFA World Cup, the summer solstice, and so much more.   Watch the stream weekdays 12-3: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

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Paris Saint-Germain have done it again! It's back to back Champions League victories for Luis Enrique and his post-Mbappé project, so how long can they keep it up for?Lars Sivertsen joins Andy to dissect the game and explore the options PSG have going into the off-season. Can they resist the temptation of returning to the superstars? Will they reach further into the talent bank that is the city of Paris? And might we see these two finalists again next year?Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy is joined by FPL General as they preview France's starting XI for the World Cup, to target the BEST assets for FIFA World Cup Fantasy! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Send us Fan MailSupport the Show and help us bring stories to soccer/football friends all around the world!Remastered Episode: Uniting a Nation | France 1998 World Cup TeamAs we get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccer Bedtime Stories is launching a special series celebrating unforgettable World Cup stories, legendary teams, and historic soccer moments.In this remastered episode, we travel back to the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, when the host nation captured its first World Cup title. Led by Zinedine Zidane, Didier Deschamps, Lilian Thuram, and a golden generation of French footballers, Les Bleus carried the hopes of a nation all the way to the final.From the pressure of hosting the tournament to the unforgettable France vs Brazil 1998 World Cup Final, this episode tells the story of unity, identity, belief, and the night France became world champions for the first time.Perfect for young soccer fans, families, and anyone who loves World Cup history, this remastered Soccer Bedtime Stories episode begins our journey toward 2026 by looking back at a team that showed how soccer can unite a nation.Listen now to Soccer Bedtime Stories: Uniting a Nation | France 1998 World Cup Team Support the showSupport the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input,  educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community. To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtimeFind us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStoriesAlso excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at: The Soccer Teacher by Soccer Bedtime Stories

Little can prepare security teams for the sheer noise, pyrotechnics, national pride, and fan enthusiasm around FIFA World Cup events, but in this episode of Security Management Highlights, we'll give it a shot. First, Anton Kalaydjian shares how his experience on close protection details for celebrities and VIPs at World Cup events translated to a broader career in soccer security. Then, Efrén Vera Torres, CPP, explains how fraudsters take advantage of the World Cup and what that means for banking and finance institutions. And finally, Mason Wilder, CFE, research director for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) shares some of the findings from the association's latest occupational fraud report—not strictly about soccer, but a good reminder not to take your eye off the ball for insider threats. This episode is sponsored by public safety and security company SoundThinking. Gilbert Farrulla, director of customer success at SoundThinking, joins this episode to talk about growing tensions in security checkpoints. Additional Resources Learn more about this episode's sponsor, SoundThinking, here: https://www.soundthinking.com/ Read more about World Cup security in Security Management's content package here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/05/world-cup-security/ Focused on executive protection around World Cup matches and travel? Learn how to run an effective two-stage advance and build multiple contingency plans: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/05/world-cup-security/executive-protection-advance/ Fan culture and rivalries in global football are core factors in World Cup security. Hospitality personnel can play a key intelligence role to detect signs of trouble early. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/05/world-cup-security/hospitality-awareness/ The World Cup could drive upwards of $41 billion in GDP this year. Fraudsters are already taking advantage of the tournament's economic force to drive scams and counterfeit schemes. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/05/world-cup-security/scam-economy/ ASIS members can join the Banking and Financial Services Community via ASIS Connects and view the recording of a May webinar about the potential impact of the World Cup on financial institutions: https://community.asisonline.org/viewdocument/workshop-fifa-world-cup-2026-the-potential-impact-on-financial-institutions?CommunityKey=4b4dfeed-1f93-4457-a265-ed282c53d03d&tab=librarydocuments Explore more findings from the ACFE Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations in Security Management's coverage: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/may/fraud-prevention-background-checks/ Read the full ACFE Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations here: https://www.acfe.com/fraud-resources/report-to-the-nations Learn more about white collar crime in SM's content package from 2024: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/11/white-collar/

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their World Cup Previews, this time diving into co-host Canada's group, Group B. Will the Swiss, lead by Granit Xhaka, make another run? Are we worried about Alphonso Davies' health? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:04 - Canada Preview2:49 - Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview4:00 - Qatar Preview5:21  - Switzerland Preview6:10 - Match of the Group6:50 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup looms across Turtle Island, we're pre-sharing an interview with Jules Boykoff about one of his latest books about international sports spectacles, the upward money flow and authoritarian political power they facilitate but also a bit about the folks that are fighting back entitled Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing, and the FIFA Greed Machine (O/R Books, 2026). Jules' recent memoir, Kicking Essay on FIFA Greenwashing Recent guest James Stout's book on the 1936 Peoples Olympics CONIFA alt to FIFA: Anti-Fascist Football Coalition Peoples Football Coalition NOlympics LA This conversation falls into the same series as the recent interview with Kristian Williams and Sam Schmidt as regards evacuation of public spaces and attacks on community by the state and capital in the aid of police state capitalism. . … . .. Featured Track: TFSR by The Willows Whisper

The Cooligans are LIVE with immediate reaction to the United States men's national soccer team's thrilling 3–2 victory over the Senegal national football team in a high-stakes World Cup warm-up! Did the performance answer important questions, or raise even more concerns? We break down the biggest moments from the match, what stood out tactically, and whether the team showed enough to build momentum heading into the summer. We also give Player of the Game honors to Christian Pulisic after a standout performance and ask the big question: is he officially back? Has he finally moved past his dry spell, and can he carry this momentum into the biggest tournament of his career? Plus, we debate whether major MLS-based call-ups are still limiting this squad's ceiling and try to predict who ultimately wins the starting goalkeeper job. Finally, we zoom out and ask whether this USMNT has matured enough to truly go far at the FIFA World Cup. Is this the moment the group finally comes together, or are there still warning signs? We also preview the final warm-up against Germany national football team and what the team must prove before the tournament officially begins.   Timestamps: (6:30) - USMNT vs Senegal game breakdown (17:15) - Player of the Game: Christian Pulisic (35:00) - USMNT mature enough to make long World Cup run? (48:45) - USMNT vs Germany game preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

The USMNT finally gets back in the win column, but what did we really learn from a wild 3-2 victory over Senegal? Live from The Quin, in Boston, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa break down a confidence-boosting performance in the Red, White, and Blues' penultimate tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Christian Pulisic snapped a 22-game goal drought, Sergiño Dest opened the scoring, and Folarin Balogun delivered the winner. Plus, Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman had statement performances against the Teranga Lions. The guys react to Mauricio Pochettino's decision to make 10 halftime changes and debate which players have locked down spots in the USMNT's strongest starting XI. With one friendly remaining before the World Cup kicks off on home soil, are the pieces finally starting to come together? Plus, player ratings from top to bottom, concerns at the back despite the victory, and a full assessment of Pochettino's tactics and formation. 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, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ralph speaks to independent investigative journalist Lylla Younes to discuss her reporting on Israel's assault on southern Lebanon. Then, Ralph and media studies professor Robin Andersen discuss her new book "The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of the Genocide in Gaza."Lylla Younes is a Beirut-based journalist. She is an editor at The Public Source, and a frequent contributor to Drop Site News.What we've seen in the past several days is really an escalation of what's been happening since March 2nd (when the US-Israeli assault on Iran took off) and then obviously the ceasefire… What we see is a campaign of ethnic cleansing from the Israeli military in Lebanon. And that has looked like the Gaza playbook sped up, you could say, in southern Lebanon. It's looked like invading and bulldozing homes; tearing up roads; destroying, booby-trapping, and detonating entire villages and cultural sites. It's looked like targeting medical personnel—killing, at this point, over 100 since March 2nd (this is in addition to the 130 or so who were killed in the last round of fighting in 2024). In addition to that, the targeting and killing of journalists who are reporting near the border. I think it's important to note there's practically no one left in the border region. Having a press vest on and a microphone and a camera is basically like having a target on your back at this point.Lylla YounesThe pager attack was, I think it's fair to say, one of the darker days of Lebanese history. I think regardless of people's feelings about Hezbollah, the fact that you are setting men alight literally in the streets in cities all across the country, killing children, maiming children—the mark of the pager attack was that these pagers that Hezbollah members were carrying exploded in their faces and blinded them. So you have thousands of blinded people, people missing fingers. And again, some of these are relatives of Hezbollah members. It was a massive event that overwhelmed hospitals across the country. And it also marked the beginning of that 66 day [period] of escalated fighting. And it showed how deeply infiltrated Hezbollah was in an intelligence capacity. This was quite a feat by the Israeli Mossad.Lylla YounesRobin Andersen is professor emerita of media studies at Fordham University and an award-winning author of a dozen single- and co-authored books. She serves as a Project Censored Judge, and contributes to the annual State of the Free Press. She is on the Board of Directors of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), where she also writes regularly, and is an Izzy Award Judge for the Park Center for Independent Media. Her latest book is The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of Israel's Genocide in Gaza.In my book, I look at the directives of the New York Times and CNN, and then I compare it to media coverage. And I found that, in fact, these were the ways [the directives that were passed down] in which the media was presenting the genocide in Gaza…But in terms of the Israeli directives, CNN was putting their copy through their Jerusalem bureau and the IDF was looking at it. The New York Times was simply going along with Israeli talking points. So we did find that. And the real telling part was when they finally did say that Israel dropped the bomb, it was only when Israel had admitted—or put their propaganda to the next level, which was to claim that they had killed a Hamas commander or a fighter or somebody involved in Hamas. And we found that also in the BBC. So those were direct things that came from Israel. And abandoning their journalistic mission, the US media was basically following the dictates of a foreign government.Robin AndersenTheir form of censorship was basically murder. They knew that as the genocide wore on (and Israel controlled the narrative for a very long time, and then it started to collapse) as over time we saw on the internet, we saw on our handheld devices the documentation of what was happening [they'd lose control of the narrative]. And so in a total propaganda environment, what we have to have is no noise, no opposition, no alternative information. And Israel really was trying to achieve a total propaganda environment. It wasn't enough that they had establishment in legacy media and those media were allowing outside influences to direct their editorial decisions. That wasn't quite enough.Robin AndersenNews 5/29/26* This week, Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani unveiled his plan to construct 200,000 new rent-stabilized homes in the city over the next decade, PIX 11 reports, making good on a campaign promise that many supposedly savvy political observers doubted. In addition to the new construction, Mamdani vowed to “preserve and stabilize” an additional 200,000 via New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) repairs, increased housing code enforcement, and a special focus on development in the Bronx. In his announcement, Mamdani said “We are the largest city in the nation. We have the resources, the talent, and the will to achieve this.”* In the federal government, one of the most controversial members of the Trump administration – former Democratic Congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard – has resigned her position as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The BBC reports Gabbard is citing her husband's recent bone cancer diagnosis as the reason for her departure, but also notes that Gabbard “has largely been out of public view even as the US took military action against Iran, put pressure on Cuba, and…removed Venezuela's president.” In theory, these would all require a substantial degree of participation from and coordination with the DNI, but Gabbard seemed pointedly out of the loop. The actions of the administration have also been diametrically opposed to Gabbard's past foreign policy positions, defined by her 2020 slogan “no more regime change wars.” Others have noted that Gabbard now joins former Attorney General Pam Bondi, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as high-profile women ousted from the Trump administration while glaringly incompetent men like Pete Hegseth remain in their posts.* Turning to Texas, this week saw a political bloodbath in the runoffs for the primaries held back in March. The topline of course is that scandal-plagued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, backed by Trump, triumphed over powerful longtime incumbent Senator John Cornyn. With the backing of the president, Paxton wiped the floor with Cornyn, winning around two-thirds of the vote. Yet Paxton goes into the general election against James Talarico very weak. 35% of those polled “Disapprove Strongly” of Paxton with only 15% saying they “Strongly Approve” according to the Texas Politics Project and even the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) condemned Paxton's “lies” “incompetence” personal scandals and corruption in now-deleted press releases. Further down the ballot, incumbent Democratic Members of Congress Al Green and Julie Johnson have been defeated in their primary run-offs, after being forced into Member-on-Member races by the Texas redistricting scheme.* Meanwhile in Michigan, NOTUS reports the Working Families Party (WFP) has endorsed progressive Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed. This primary campaign, with El-Sayed running against moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens and liberal state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, has become a bruising tripartite affair pitting the three major factions within the Democratic Party against one another. Recently, El-Sayed has taken the lead in this race, which WFP hopes to help consolidate, saying it is prepared to go “all in” on this race. WFP is feeling confident following their role in helping to ensure victory for Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania and Analilia Mejia in New Jersey.* In the Garden State, Senator Andy Kim was caught in a cloud of pepper spray this week as he joined protestors outside of a privately-run ICE detention facility, NJ.com reports. The protests began as a result of an ongoing hunger strike inside of the facility, which has led many high-profile New Jersey Democrats – including Governor Mikie Sherill and Congressman Robert Menendez Jr. in addition to Senator Kim – to call for the facility's closure. Following the confrontation, Kim stated that “What we saw here is unfortunately just what we see all over the country…It's sad…sad day.” At another point, Kim said “The cruelty that you see behind me, this is the point…Right now, I'm trying to have them not point guns at us.”* In another case of outrageous overreach by the Trump administration, Fox reports the Treasury Department has served subpoenas to CodePink activist Medea Benjamin and political streamer and influencer Hasan Piker seeking “financial, logistical and communications information” regarding their recent humanitarian voyage to Cuba. According to this story, the Treasury probe – handled through their Office of Foreign Assets Control – is primarily concerned with whether the convoy “violated U.S. sanctions laws through the financing, coordination or delivery of goods to Cuba, including potential contacts with Cuban government personnel or entities on the island.” The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned the probe, writing that “Weaponizing the Treasury Department to target Americans for exercising their constitutional right to support human rights is unacceptable.” CAIR went on to call the investigation “performative and politically-motivated,” contending that “Every American who believes in the rule of law and human rights should stand in solidarity with Medea and demand that the Treasury Department drop its McCarthyite witch hunt.”* The Democrats meanwhile are once again conspiring against one another. The Bulwark reports the campaign to unseat Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is back on – and now includes viable alternatives. Previously, discontent was mounting but there did not appear to be any other options. Presently though, the list circulating in Democratic circles consists of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, former EMILY's List president Stephanie Schriock, former president of the Service Employees International Union Mary Kay Henry, former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes, and former Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler. Wikler, who revitalized the Beaver State party and placed second against Martin in the DNC Chair election, has “rebuffed discussions about leading the DNC, saying he wants nothing to do with effort to remove Martin and isn't interested in replacing him.” Yet even with no obvious alternative, calls are mounting for Martin to step aside. This piece cites statements by progressive Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan, as well as a new initiative by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee on one side, alongside statements by more moderate Reps. Marc Veasey and Seth Moulton to the same effect. Still, many state parties and an equally ideologically diverse coalition is standing by Martin, so he will likely remain in place, at least for the time being.* Looking southward, this week Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her country will host the Iranian team ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Per Al Jazeera, the United States, which is hosting many of the matches, including all three the Iranian team was scheduled to play in, expressed that they did not think it “appropriate” for Iranian team members to be in the country, “for their own life and safety.” FIFA approached Mexico as an alternative. In her daily press conference, Sheinbaum stated that “We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico.” The Iranian team has also announced they will be moving their training base from Tucson to Tijuana, but still plan to enter the United States to play their games – with Trump saying they will be “welcome,” despite the fact American authorities have yet to issue the necessary visas.* Our final two stories involve the Pope. First, AP reports that this week Pope Leo XIV made an historic apology not only for the Catholic Church's role in legitimizing slavery, but its failure to condemn the practice for centuries afterwards. Pope Leo called this a “wound in Christian memory.” Leo, the first American Pope, can point to both enslaved people and slave owners in his familial lineage, a remarkable vantage point from which to issue this statement in his first ever encyclical ”Magnifica Humanitas.”* Yet, for how historic this section of the encyclical is, it is not the portion of it that drew the most attention. That would be the section on Artificial Intelligence. Pope Leo writes “Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together.” Leo goes on to make the critical point that “technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate, and use it.” He further goes on to state that “the pressure of new ideologies or certain highly powerful interests” can reduce the human person to “a resource to be used and exploited” or evaluated “on what they achieve or produce,” whereas God creates each individual person in His image and imbues them with inherent dignity. It is impossible to say whether the Pontiff's words will move the titans of the tech industry to change their ways, but his moving rhetoric is sure to significantly influence the world's view of AI, both today and for students of history.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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