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After six weeks of Israel's offensive against Hizbullah, Lebanon's president and Israel's prime minister are due to talk today. What can they achieve? Britain's “triple lock” pensions are unsustainable. And Uzbekistan's footballers prepare for the World Cup.Vote for The Economist at the Webby Awards: “The Last Boat” podcast, TikTok channel and language series. Guests and host:Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondentJosh Roberts, capital markets correspondentJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Israel, Lebanon, Hizbullah, NetanyahuState pension, Britain, triple lock, inflationWorld Cup, UzbekistanListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After six weeks of Israel's offensive against Hizbullah, Lebanon's president and Israel's prime minister are due to talk today. What can they achieve? Britain's “triple lock” pensions are unsustainable. And Uzbekistan's footballers prepare for the World Cup.Vote for The Economist at the Webby Awards: “The Last Boat” podcast, TikTok channel and language series. Guests and host:Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondentJosh Roberts, capital markets correspondentJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Israel, Lebanon, Hizbullah, NetanyahuState pension, Britain, triple lock, inflationWorld Cup, UzbekistanListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 825: Neal and Toby chat about Allbirds drastic shift from footwear to AI computing because…why not. Then, the World Cup is making its way to the Tri-State area and reports of train fares skyrocketing has angered the people. Meanwhile, Live Nation has been found guilty of monopolizing the ticketing market. Next, it's Neal's Numbers time with self-storage in the US, Asian surnames, and colorful cities. Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Vote for MBD at the Webby Awards!!! https://wbby.co/57452N Join us for trivia! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-april2026 Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens review Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich after they lost 4-2 at the Allianz Arena. The guys discuss all the Champions League Quarterfinals and ask who could be the favourites to win the competition. The guys also discuss Manchester United's defeat against Leeds, FIFA's ticket reselling policy ahead of the World Cup & ask why Javier Mascherano has left Inter Miami now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stu Holden is BACK and joins David Mosse for a new episode of State of the Union! On this show, the duo reacts to Matt Crocker leaving U.S. Soccer for a leadership role with Saudi Arabia so soon before the World Cup. After, Stu and Mosse recap a WILD Champions League week that saw Bayern, PSG, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid advance to the semi-finals. Stu asks if Mbappe is the best player in the world despite Real's loss and gives his pick for the UCL winner. Back stateside, Nashville made history by becoming the first MLS side to win in the mighty Azteca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, knocking off Club America. In #AskAlexi, Stu and Mosse debate if Mexico or the U.S. utilize their domestic league better and in One for the Road, the guys dive into the sudden departure of Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Stu's Reaction to Matt Crocker leaving U.S. Soccer (1:36)The UCL semifinals are set (6:34)U.S. abroad weekend preview (29:31)Nashville SC pulls off historic CCC upset (35:25)#AskAlexi (45:32)One for the Road (56:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seattle blames Trump for World Cup tourism slump, but the city’s own problems tell a different story. The ladies of The View argue over whether they should welcome Marjorie Taylor Greene and other anti-Trumpers into their coalition. Guest: The United States Treasury's Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Luke Pettit on Trump Accounts. // Big Local: Travelers heading to Snoqualmie pass were thrown a curveball by some late-season snow. Is light rail ever coming to Everett? Spokane is boasting much better car theft numbers than it did a decade ago. // You Pick the Topic: Your kids could be trading stocks without you knowing.
The Mets drop their eighth straight to the Dodgers as a lost Francisco Lindor prompts Boomer to predict Carlos Mendoza's firing. Between Lindor's disinterested play and potential concussion questions, Jerry updates on a Devin Williams grand slam and a lucky Yankees comeback against the Angels. We wrap with the NBA play-in excitement for Jalen Brunson at MSG and a look at why NJ Transit is gauging World Cup fans at MetLife more than NFL crowds.
We break down the Mets' eight-game skid and Francisco Lindor's disinterested play alongside debates on World Cup price gouging and Carlos Mendoza's job security. Jerry updates on Devin Williams' grand slam and the Yankees' late-inning heroics, the NBA play-ins and the Mike Florio-Chris Simms drama about Dianna Russini. Plus, a micro-penis world record. We close the show with the viral Puerto Rico song, a Mayor McCheese first pitch idea, and news on Boomer's charity and upcoming knee MRI. There's also some more crap about aliens so there you go.
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens review Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich after they lost 4-2 at the Allianz Arena. The guys discuss all the Champions League Quarterfinals and ask who could be the favourites to win the competition. The guys also discuss Manchester United's defeat against Leeds, FIFA's ticket reselling policy ahead of the World Cup & ask why Javier Mascherano has left Inter Miami now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"No, I'd like to hear Tony explain it." Jessica is here to let us know that, despite Greg's wishes for everything to cost what it did in the 90s, the World Cup may price all of us out. She's also informationmaxxing about why Guy Fieri apologized for something that happened at the UFC event in Miami, who has the best free restaurant bread, and the origins of Clavicular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rog and James Horncastle went live right after the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal matches to discuss the mounting pressure on Arsenal as they advance past Sporting Lisbon, the goalfest between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain's dominance over Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid's triumphant clash against Barcelona. Plus, Rog and James look ahead to the semifinals and take listener calls. Join us for MiB Live in Philadelphia on May 12th! Tickets available here: mibcourage.co/4bWGBKpOrder Rog's new book "We Are the World (Cup)" now: https://a.co/d/0eMdbvoaCheck out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran warns that it will block trade through the Red Sea as well as the Gulf and the Sea of Oman, if the United States continues its own blockade of Iranian ports and shipping. The head of the Iranian military command centre says the US blockade is a prelude to a violation of the ceasefire. Also: a day after peace talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon, the Iranian backed group, Hezbollah, and Israel exchange fire again. On the third anniversary of the civil war in Sudan, an international donors conference takes place in Berlin. At least four people are killed in a school shooting in southern Turkey. A new German online search engine is helping people to discover if their ancestors were members of the Nazi Party. President Trump criticises Pope Leo again following his condemnation of the war in Iran as well as US immigration policies. Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, meets the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, in Beijing. Speaking after the meeting, Mr Xi praised the close cooperation between Russia and China. And, ahead of the men's football World Cup, Brazil's first official tartan is formally unveiled in Scotland, designed by a six-year-old Scottish schoolgirl. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
Alexi Lalas on what to expect from the USMNT at this summer's World Cup, how the '94 World Cup changed his life and US Soccer forever, being the first American to play in the Italian Serie A, launching the MLS and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marcus and Luke pack up the truck and head out onto the plains for another edition of Lions Watch, the show where we continually talk up England outsiders' chances without any consideration for who we'd have to drop from the squad. And plenty more besides.We kick off today with a chat about England's defenders as Nico O'Reilly's impressive form pushes him closer to many people's starting XIs - but does he make ours? Plus: getting the attacking blend right, some of the other World Cup groups and whether the likes of Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha can grab a last-minute spot on the plane.We stream Lions Watch live on YouTube every other Wednesday! Subscribe to our YouTube to get notified when we go live next.Get your Ramble merch HERE.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show an 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Czabe flies solo again because there's so much going on in the sports world. Starting with Dianna Russini realizing (correctly) that the more the Athletic and the public kept digging, the more bones would be uncovered. The World Cup is coming to America to absolutely fleece a bunch of sucker soccer fans in any way possible. The WNBA just can't help itself, now can it? If the NBA season sucked so much, how come the ratings and attendance were so good? Maybe things are just fine? Sergio apologizes, but it's too little, too late. The ABS is fixing a lot of calls in the MLB, but the players are striking out on challenges at a high rate, too. Tim Duncan is criminally underrated as an all-time great. MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump's administration plans to launch next Monday the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the companies paid in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February as unlawful. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said, opens new tab in a court filing on Tuesday that it has completed the development of the initial phase of the refund system, known as CAPE. The system will consolidate refunds so importers will receive one electronic payment, with interest when applicable, rather than processing refunds on an entry-by-entry basis. Also inflation numbers from last week, a DC appeals court orders Judge Boasberg to halt Trump contempt probe over deportation flights, Scotland and England fans face paying more than four times the usual prices for train tickets when they travel to World Cup group-stage matches in Boston, Pope Leo's opinion on the Iranian war and catholic's concern for church leadership. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Jason McGovern, Darren Hart and Gary Ward as we reflect on Roberto De Zerbi knowing what the Tottenham Hotspur experience is all about after a crazy first week in charge. The Italian only took the helm last week yet within days Spurs fell into the bottom three without a ball being kicked, that was just after losing Mohammed Kudus for the rest of the campaign due to a set-back in his rehabilitation through injury. De Zerbi then lost his first game at Sunderland with Nordi Mukiele's deflected effort deciding the encounter and Cristian Romero injuring medial collateral ligament meaning he will miss the remainder of the season. We discuss where we are in the battle for survival as Spurs remain two points behind in-form West Ham United. Three behind Nottingham Forest. And desperately in need of a league win — something they have not achieved since December. Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero will miss five to eight weeks with a knee injury, meaning he will miss the remainder of the season for Spurs. However, the 27-year-old's World Cup dream very much remains alive, and he will have time to get fit to start for Argentina. We debate if he has already played his last game in a Spurs shirt. We close on being united around the fact that the Brighton home game has become similar to our most recent Premier League home matches, one of the most important in our modern-day history in our battle to retain our Premier League status. Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers and special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As his career prospects evaporate, disgraced former Representative Eric Swalwell now begs exemption from the “believe women” standard he applied to his conservative political opponents. An Easter Egg hunt in Long Beach leads to a human skull, Mayor Karen Bass celebrates the return of Baywatch but says nothing about the return of typhus to L.A., Kamala Korner is back, and the Wiener Watch never left! David offers an explainer on a clash of the tech titans in Musk vs. Altman. Bonus: Kenneth Schrupp discusses Manhattan Institute's investigation into allegations of fraud in the state's $30 billion annual In-Home Supportive Services Program. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Eric Swalwell Reaps What He Sows An Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park Leads to a Human Skull Mayor Bass welcomes Baywatch and major productions back to Los Angeles Typhus from fleas hits record level in L.A.: Where the hot spots are and how to protect yourself World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights ‘Thinking About It': Kamala Harris Teases 2028 Presidential Run Newsom administration won't say how much Kamala Harris' CHP security detail is costing California taxpayers Senator Wiener Announces Bill To Protect Survivors Of Conversion Therapy Lawmaker backing transgender treatments for kids squirms as man says puberty blockers destroyed him Meta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff Elon Musk Lawsuit Claims OpenAI Used a Fake Charity to Build an $800 Billion Empire California tries to criminalize journalism — to protect fraud California unveils hospice fraud arrests, pushing back on ‘kingdom of fraud' claim by Trump official Kenneth Shrupp, Manhattan Institute Gavin Newsom's $30 Billion Fraud Magnet Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mayor Q says the only thing left is a "Chiefs-esque" news conference announcing a new Royals ballpark at Crown Center. Despite a whole bunch of angry people showing up in opposition, the $600 million from KCMO is about to fly through to approval. The Royals team president was in attendance for the council meeting Tuesday and he calls this a "great project" that will pass. It's very close to a done deal as we wait to hear what the state of Missouri is kicking in. Kansas City will be soft on complaining about World Cup gouging and problems we experience for hosting but they aren't holding back in the northeast. People in New York, Boston and Phildadelpia are going bonkers over transportation gouging of 800 percent, ticket switch fiascos and now.... NO TAILGATING at World Cup venues. And yes, that includes Arrowhead. Sorry fans, you just don't matter that much. Scott Bessent says an executive order for American banks is coming and one of the benefits could be cleaner elections. In Johnson County, they are keeping the name Negro Creek after years of trying to remove it. You have to hear why the Dems have changed their minds on these things moving on from canceling and embracing something even worse. A surgeon in Florida is indicted for losing a patient on the table when the removed the wrong organ. The Royals have real problems... but it looks like a lot of other teams do as well. Diana Russini quits her job over scandal and an American sweeheart has hooked up with another celebrity finding love later in life
Democrats continue to navigate the drama around Eric Swalwell. A new proposal would shield Washington State public employees’ jobs from AI. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgarnter (R-WA) on the situation in Iran and the Eric Swalwell allegations. // Quick Hit: Seattle cleaned up millions of pounds of trash and needles in anticipation of the World Cup. New Jersey is planning to charge an exorbitant amount for train tickets during the World Cup.
A homeless encampment was swept at a Seattle park only to immediately return. Trump ordered McDonald’s on DoorDash to the White House to highlight his no tax on tips initiative. Seattle’s World Cup preparations continue. // Big Local: A Pierce County man attacked a goose in Milton. Left-wingers in Tukwila want an extension to the city’s ICE detention center ban. Spokesman-Review’s Gonzaga racism surge story is missing any evidence of the incidents it claims exist. // You Pick the Topic: The WNBA Commissioner says that a question about her future is sexist.
4pm - GUEST - JACK NICASTRO - ASSISTANT EDITOR AT REASON . COM // Sam Altman's (Not So) New Deal for Superintelligent AI // Sam Altman Attack Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder // 5M of pounds of trash, 600K needles removed in Seattle ahead of World Cup // The great soccer World Cup swindle // Governor “More Affordable” Ferguson
The guys talk about the NBA and NHL playoffs, Coachella, and the World Cup banning tailgating. They also power rank old people names.You can follow the show on X/Twitter: @passthegravypod, @AlexJMiddleton, @NotPatDionne, and @RobertBarbosa03
Kruser talks about the movie shooting downtown, World Cup ticket prices, and a bill passed in Frankfort that allows you to legally fish on your own property in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"HEALTH!" We have two new additions to Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases, and we'll eventually get to the second one. What do you think it was like the first time a human saw someone sneeze? Plus, Shams goes after Doc Rivers, Italy has a renewed shot at the World Cup, and Dan and Greg relive a trip to Downtown LA in the 90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated sparks outrage after ranking Lionel Messi as the greatest soccer player ever while placing Cristiano Ronaldo shockingly low. The panel reacts to the list, debates legacy, and breaks down why the Messi vs Ronaldo argument refuses to die.
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The show starts with the breaking news that U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker is leaving his current post to move to work with the Saudi Arabian football federation. Alexi and Mosse break down the implications of this as we rapidly approach the World Cup before moving on to U.S. Abroad where Flo Balogun and Ricardo Pepi found the back of the net for Monaco and PSV. Weston McKennie was suspended due to yellow card accumulation and Christian Pulisic's scoring drought reached 16 games for club and country. Next, Alexi and Mosse preview the midweek quarterfinals in both the Champions League where Real Madrid and Barcelona are looking for 2nd leg turnarounds and the CONCACAF Champions Cup where LAFC is the only MLS side to take a lead into the 2nd leg. The pair roundup the weekend action from MLS before getting into the most difficult groups in the coming World Cup in #AskAlexi. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi discusses the Americanization of soccer and what is the American soccer identity. Presented by Zillow #Zillow (0:00) Intro (1:39) U.S. Sporting Director Matt Crocker leaves for Saudi Arabia (4:46) U.S. Abroad: Pulisic slump, Balogun & Pepi score(10:23) Emma Hayes as USMNT coach?(21:53) MLS Recap: Sebastian Berhalter bags another assist (25:49) #AskAlexi: Group of Death Rankings(36:27) One For The Road: American Soccer Identity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There are two meetings today to move forward on the Royals building a new stadium at Crown Center and we are getting a lot more details of what that district will look like by 2030. The Parks and Rec board will vote to give the city manager authority to negotiate a lease with the team while the City Council meets to set up a schedule to move forward to approval of $600 million. It's feeling like go time! Kansas governor Laura (Karen) Kelly used her veto 25 times this legislative session but the good news is a whole bunch of them were overridden by a supermajority. Good news... the protests at public schools are about to go away as we've known them. Eric Swalwell's fall from grace has been years in the making, but, holy smokes is this getting ugly. There's video everywhere... so much so it's like watching Hunter Biden all over again. After Trump blocked the shipping ports in Iran, ships all over the world are headed to the Gulf of America. It's incredible. At least 125 empty ships are headed here to fill up 2 million barrels ON EACH SHIP. Yes, that's $200 million worth of oil we are selling to 120 more ships. When I saw the photo of the charred and pretty much destroyed Orion capsule our astronauts returned home in, I only asked one question. You may be asking the same thing. Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice posts the most hilarious post in Chiefs history as he suggests he will be looking for a new contract that pays him like he's the number one receiver in the NFL. This dude has issues. FIFA is working another bait and switch on tickets and Arrowhead and nobody can do anything about it. Governor Kehoe is sending the National Guard and State Troopers to KC for the World Cup and I missed quite a chance to buy a piece of expensive memorabilia for a song a decade ago.
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This episode covers the top stories of the day, including the setup for the Boston Marathon, the World Cup games in Foxborough, and the latest news from Congress. We also get updates on the US-Iran situation, the stock market, and upcoming concerts in Boston. Plus, we discuss the Red Sox's recent loss to the Twins. Our host wraps up the show by reminding listeners about a chance to win tickets to the Noah Kon concert. It's a packed episode with a lot to catch up on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scheim gives his lead for the morning and says the "no-fun" police have struck again. He is outraged that tailgating has been banned at Gillette for the World Cup.
Mego starts the news for the morning. A new irrational fear unlocked for Mego, an update on the tailgating ban at Gillette for the World Cup and more!
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Seattle is grappling with the complex issue of homeless encampments. With rising concerns from residents and businesses, the city faces mounting pressure to address the problem. The article highlights the challenges of balancing compassion with the need to maintain public safety and order. Sweeping encampments raises questions about where displaced individuals will go and the long-term effectiveness of such measures. Concerns rise as Beacon Hill parks and other public spaces get taken over. Mayor Katie Wilson is at the center of these difficult choices, attempting to navigate the legal and ethical considerations while seeking sustainable solutions. The situation underscores the need for comprehensive strategies that address the root causes of homelessness and provide adequate support for those in need. Is Seattle's approach a step in the right direction, or a band-aid on a deeper wound?
Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs break the massive news that Andoni Iraola is departing Bournemouth, with former Cherries winger Marc Pugh joining the show to react.Plus, Georgia assistant coach David Webb discusses the nation's World Cup heartbreak and his next steps in management. We also chat with The Gold creator Neil Forsyth about his new Netflix series, Legends. And finally, the segment you didn't know you needed: Andy reveals exactly what kind of tweezers he's carrying today.Instagram: @tSHandJTwitter: @tSHandJWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Globalization has revived tribalism. Instead of destroying local cultures, as the left predicted, it has made them stronger. Far from the triumph of capitalism that the right predicted, it has entrenched corruption.” — Franklin Foer How do Osama Bin Laden and Barron Trump explain the world? According to Franklin Foer — senior writer at The Atlantic and author of How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization — they're both (or were, in the case of Bin Laden), like Foer himself, rootless Arsenal fans. That's the irony of our simultaneously tribal and globalized world. The more rootless we become, the sharper our imagined identities. Thus the DC-based Foer, who showed up for this interview flaunting his Gooner gear, never misses an Arsenal game on tv, even though he grew up almost four thousand miles west of Highbury. Foer's 2004 classic has been reissued with a new preface in honor of the World Cup. As he notes, this upcoming MAGA spectacle will only underline the tribal-global nature of the world. On the one hand, Trump wants to emulate Mussolini (1934) and Putin (2018) in transforming the sporting event into a celebration of localism. On the other hand, the expansion of the tournament into 48 teams mirrors the increasingly international reality of today's world. And then there's the distant but delicious possibility of an Iran-USA final. In 2022 in Qatar, the Iranian players refused to sing the national anthem in the opening game to protest the killing of a young woman who wasn't wearing a headscarf. Foer argues that the national team represents an idea of Iran quite foreign from that of the theocracy. While the anti-MAGA Foer wouldn't support Iran against the USA, he does argue that one of the great failures of the American left has been its inability to speak the language of patriotism. So Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom should wave the flag this summer. Whose flag he doesn't say. Probably the Arsenal if the global Foer had his tribal North London way. Five Takeaways • Globalization Is a Form of Tribalism: Thomas Friedman said countries with McDonald's don't go to war with each other. Foer's book said the opposite: globalization doesn't dissolve tribal identity, it sharpens it. Barcelona can have Dutch DNA from Cruyff and a Qatari airline on the jersey — it's still a symbol of Catalan nationalism. The cosmopolitan elites who predicted the melting of national borders were themselves a tribe that mistook its tribal identity for universal truth. Andrew's formulation: globalization is a form of tribalism. Foer, cautiously, agrees. • Trump's Bread and Circuses: Trump has identified three spectacles as the tent poles of his presidency: the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States, the Olympics, and the World Cup — which he calls the biggest spectacle of his term. Every strongman in history has understood the distracting quality of a spectacle. Putin sat in Moscow in 2018, ominously presiding. Mussolini had 1934. Trump won't be a passive participant. The expanded tournament was, Foer says, a greedy error — the early rounds will be poor — and the whole thing will unfold under the shadow of a president who wants to cosplay as president of the planet. • The Financialization of Fandom: When Foer wrote the book in 2002, the transfer market was a big deal but not the phenomenon it is now. Fans have been forced to become conversant in the balance sheets of their clubs, getting upset when the club overpays. There's something sad about that — your relationship to a team has been financialized. Meanwhile, the Premier League jacks up ticket prices every year, people complain, and the stadiums are still full. The new power centres in the game are Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds using soccer as reputation laundering and soft power, and American private equity with its arrogant belief that it can do better than whoever was there before. • The Iranian Team and the True Carriers of Civilization: In the last World Cup, Iranian players refused to sing the national anthem as protest against a government that had just killed a young woman for not wearing a headscarf. They were pressured to sing in the next game. The diaspora was divided. Foer's argument: the Iranian national team represents an idea of Iran entirely divorced from the theocracy — a spirit of nationhood, not religion. When Trump talked about destroying Iranian civilization, he was discouraging the people who consider themselves its true carriers and the regime's real opponents. Foer thinks it would be genuinely good if Iran could come and play in this World Cup. • The Left's Patriotism Failure: Foer's parting argument: one of the great failures of the left in its quest for cosmopolitan ideals has been its inability to speak the language of patriotism. Even if the impulses behind progressive ideas could be described as patriotic, that's been one of the things limiting their political appeal. Should Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom wave the flag this summer at the World Cup? Foer says yes. Andrew, a Spurs fan born in North London who has lived in the United States for decades, suggests he would be “amused” if Iran beat America in the final. They do not reach agreement. About the Guest Franklin Foer is a senior writer at The Atlantic and the author of How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization (reissued 2026 with a new preface), The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future, and World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech. He lives in Washington, DC. References: • How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer (reissued 2026 with new preface). • “The Quintessential Trumpian Sport,” The Atlantic, April 2026. By Franklin Foer. • Episode 2858: World Cup Fever — Simon Kuper, who has attended nine consecutive World Cups, on the 2026 tournament. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. 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This week: Anupama Joshi, vice president of programs at the Center for Science and the Public Interest, talks with Innovation Forum's Anamya Anurag about the gap between the Make America Healthy Again movement's goals and its policy actions. Plus: Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Hannah Oborne talk about emerging themes in the food sector, including how sustainability is being reframed around resilience and long-term value. And, Nike's chemical recycling breakthrough for World Cup kits; chemical recycling versus mechanical methods for elite sportswear; and, debate over whether leather should remain in scope of EUDR, in the news digest. Host: Ian Welsh
Will returns to discuss a packed sports calendar, highlighting the Red Sox's uninspired start and a perceived "culture of losing" driven by ownership's focus on profitability over performance. He previews the Bruins' upcoming playoff matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, noting that despite a late-season slump, the team has a "puncher's chance" due to their history of keeping games close. Finally, the episode reflects on Rory McIlroy's second straight Masters win and the "generational run" of sports currently keeping fans engaged across the NHL, NBA, and upcoming World Cup.
Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal's deflating loss to Bournemouth...are we on the verge of another Gunner collapse? Then, Manchester City are back in the title hunt. Why is Pep Guardiola so good in April? And is Rayan Cherki the key that has unlocked City? Plus, Roberto de Zerbi's Tottenham debut did not go as planned...but Rory explains why he thinks Spurs won't be going down this season.Order Rog's new book We Are the World (Cup) today!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgGWatch our interview with Jeremie Frimpong here: https://mibcourage.co/4tDs3q7Catch our interview with Brentford owner Matthew Benham here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpaeL58ooIsCome see Men in Blazers LIVE! in Philadelphia. Tickets available here: https://mibcourage.co/4bWBjhMChapters:00:00:00 - An enemy of my enemy…00:01:58 - Arsenal vs. Bournemouth reactions00:16:50 - Arsenal's April woes00:23:35 - Chelsea vs. Manchester City reactions00:44:03 - Sunderland vs. Tottenham reactions00:55:30 - Liverpool vs. Fulham reactions01:06:38 - Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa reactions01:09:44 - Burnley vs. Brighton reactions01:10:15 - Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle reactions01:12:59 - West Ham vs. Wolves reactions01:13:55 - Who's getting relegated?01:15:15 - Brentford vs. Everton reactions01:21:00 - Letter from GFOP: Favorite playersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jackson Goldstone is the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion rewriting the sport at 22 years old. From Squamish, British Columbia — the place built to raise a downhill world champion — Jackson breaks down four straight World Cup wins on his way to the 2025 UCI title, his redemption victory at Red Bull Hardline 2025, the rivalry with Loic Bruni, and why his flow-state riding style is forcing every team on the circuit to adapt.Jackson's style is changing downhill MTB. Every rival team is filming him to see what lines he's on and what he's doing different. This is a conversation about raw speed, mental pressure at the top, the first 48 hours after a career-shaping crash, and what's next for one of the most dominant athletes on two wheels.In Chapter 396, Jackson Goldstone reveals:- Winning four World Cup rounds in a row on the way to the 2025 UCI World Championship- The full redemption story at Red Bull Hardline 2025- The first 48 hours after his 2024 Hardline crash- Why he refuses to run electronic suspension- Racing Loic Bruni at Andorra 2025- His lifelong moto background and how it shaped his riding- Running a balance bike to kindergarten in Squamish, and how that path led to Santa Cruz Syndicate- Why downhill MTB is entering its prime eraEnjoy Chapter 396 Ft. Jackson Goldstone — like, subscribe, and comment below.0:00 Welcome Jackson Goldstone to the Podcast2:58 Road Trip from Canada to Cali11:07 Insane Urban Downhill Ride in Mexico16:26 Fox Flex Air Hero OUT NOW!17:29 Lifelong Moto Fan19:34 Jackson's Moto Background25:32 The Prime MTB Era is Back30:50 Jackson's Redemption Ride at Red Bull Hardline33:33 Jackson Wins Red Bull Hardline 202543:23 The First 48 Hours After Injury46:28 SOTA Fuel47:06 Injuries Jackson Has Battled Through1:01:11 The Anticipation of Jackson's Rookie Season1:04:21 The Mental Stress of Being at the Top1:17:08 Battling Loic Bruni1:20:25 Andorra 2025 MTB Downhill1:25:13 Cash App1:26:51 Winning 4 in a Row in the Flow State1:37:18 The Best Run of Jackson's Career1:39:36 Why Jackson Won't Run Electronic Suspension1:44:01 Jackson's Style is Changing the Sport1:49:33 Jackson Goldstone's Corner Speed1:55:36 Run Bike to Kindergarten2:02:00 Going Pro and Riding for Syndicate2:07:36 Jo Shimoda 100 Hours2:08:18 Jackson's Career Ambitions2:10:30 Is Downhill in a Healthy Place?2:13:37 Jackson's Golf Game2:17:48 Hole in One!SHOP FOX MTB https://www.foxracing.com/mtb/?prefn1=ProductLineArchitecture&prefv1=Flexair
Inter Miami were supposed to be unstoppable—but early in the season, they look anything but. Is this just a slow start, or is there something fundamentally wrong with how this team was built around Lionel Messi? We dig into whether David Beckham and the club's leadership miscalculated, why the supporting cast isn't clicking, and what Inter Miami can realistically do to fix things before expectations spiral out of control. Then we take a step back and look across the league. MLS always delivers chaos early in the season, but this year feels especially unpredictable. We break down the biggest surprises and disappointments so far, and spend real time on CF Montréal—a team that doesn't just look bad, but directionless. Is this a rebuild, a collapse, or something worse? Finally, we turn to the United States men's national soccer team and have an honest conversation about fear. Not optimism, not hype—fear. What are the two biggest things that could go wrong heading into the World Cup, and are fans ignoring obvious warning signs? We break down what's real, what's overblown, and what should genuinely worry supporters right now. Timestamps: (6:30) – Does Messi need a better squad around him? (27:00) - Biggest surprises of the MLS season (36:30) – Biggest disappointments of the MLS season (52:00) - Stating our biggest USMNT fears for the World Cup (1:12:00) - Michele reacts to Italy missing a 3rd World Cup in a row Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
HITM: Jamie's friend Larissa tells us all about her adventure to the World Cup in Texas. We hear about how feed through fly control works with Clarifly and This Day in equine history takes us back in time to a war horse that survived 6 bullets and multiple arrows and Jamie had her first ride on Amigo. Listen in…AUDITOR POST SHOW: Larissa's husband tells us all about his time at the World Cup and how that might differ from Larissa's.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3926– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Jamie on AmigoGuest: LarissaGuest: Kenley Zuga for ClariFlyAdditional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:30 - Jamie skips World Cup trip03:05 - World Cup jumping recap04:22 - World Cup dressage recap07:37 - Daily Whinnies & birthdays13:34 - Jamie's first ride on Amigo18:52 - Sagamore Farm for sale chat23:21 - Larissa World Cup Report41:56 - Clarify feed-through fly control segment53:54 - This Day in Equine History1:07:07 - Auditor-style post show opens
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Take your protein pills and put your helmet on as we voyage to the far side this week to take a picture of … … the Kanye West & Wireless ding-dong … Springsteen with Tom Morello, Pet Shop Boys with Johnny Marr: the fine art of the ‘special guest' … when Time Magazine invented Swinging London … Gregg Allman and the judge's wife … Fake Plastic Trees! Pressure Drop by the Clash! Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)! Politicians trying to be hip … a primal howl from the Troggs written by the son of a golf professional from Westchester County (Chip Taylor RIP) … why all bands should have ‘membership' gigs ... Back Home! This Time We'll Get It Right! Are we still making World Cup anthems? … never drive a car listening to the Mahavishnu Orchestra followed by the Sun Ra Arkestra and Trout Mask Replica … plus birthday guest Chuck Loncon is listening to every record he owns.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the US taking the lion's share of the headlines, you could be forgiven for forgetting that Mexico and Canada are also co-hosting the upcoming Fifa men's World Cup.While the US will host 78 of the 104 games, Mexico and Canada will each stage 13 games, in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Vancouver and Toronto.On the sidelines of March's Business of Soccer event in Atlanta, David Cushnan sat down with Héctor Gonzalez Iñarritu, COO and President of Business at Club América, and James Johnson, newly installed at Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment, to hear more about both markets as they make final preparations for the tournament.Iñarritu runs LigaMX's most successful club, which plays home games at the newly-refurbished Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, venue for the first game of the World Cup. He shares what international visitors and businesses should expect when they enter the Mexican sports market. And Johnson, new to his post after a stint as CEO of Football Australia, explains the changes he's making to the way Canadian soccer is packaged and sold, and why he believes Canada will be the legacy story of this summer's tournament.
Day 3 Live from Equine Affaire Ohio with Allison and Ashley. Join them from the expo floor as they chat with a variety of horse lovers including Ben Longwell at True West Horsemanship. Plus, a variety of other guests from all parts of the horse world including Reese Koffler-Stanfield from the Dressage Radio Show. Listen in....Horses in the Morning Episode 3925 - Show Notes & Links: Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Ashley Winch of Sleep Stories for EquestriansTitle Sponsor: Equine AffaireGuest: Kimberley BeldamGuest: Ben Longwell at True West HorsemanshipGuest: Leslie from "I Speak to Animals"Guest: Marie Hoffman with the Total Horse MethodGuest: Reese Koffler-Stanfield from the Dressage Radio ShowTo subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!Equine Affaire on FacebookHorses In The Morning on FacebookTIMESTAMPS:00:32 - Cowboy Fitness Challenge recap05:42 - Adoption barn & Sunday at the expo05:58 - Guest: Kimberly on Canadian Horses11:01 - Mounted archery & versatility19:28 - How to learn more about Canadian Horses19:51 - Guest: Ben Longwell, True West Horsemanship24:37 - Trail riding clinic horsemanship tip27:01 - Judging the Versatility Challenge34:39 - Guest: Marie Hoffman, Total Horse Method41:36 - Guest: Leslie, I Speak to Animals48:47 - Guest: Reese Koffler-Stanfield55:35 - World Cup & Fantasia memories57:40 - Show wrap-up & future Equine Affaire dates
April 11, 2026 - Andy and Peter and Lars all jump into the drama of Arsenal's loss, at home, to Bournemouth and how that now really revives the hope of a real title race. Plus, UCL Quarterfinals, World Cup talk and Bob Sturm checks in to talk about his current WC Ticket situation. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Franklin Foer, author of the newly updated bestseller "How Soccer Explains the World," joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss the cultural impact of the 2026 World Cup coming to North America. Foer details the Trump family's deep-rooted connection to the sport—from the President's son, Barron, being a "really good player" in the academy system to the First Family's genuine interest in the global game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Ricky Sacks is joined by David Harris, Ian Lubin and TJ Ramini as the third managerial era of the 2025/26 Tottenham Hotspur season is about to commence, as Roberto De Zerbi makes his second Premier League debut on Sunday, away to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. We discuss Roberto De Zerbi's first pre-match press conference in which he boldly states he knows his first mission is to keep Tottenham in the Premier League but believes the club has everything to challenge for the title in the future. We also reflect on a week which has seen Mohammed Kudus could miss the rest of the season in a major blow to new Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi. Kudus has been out since the start of January with a quad injury, but had begun to ease his way back into training before the international break. Kudus had not missed a single game through injury for West Ham but could potentially miss half of his first season at their north London rivals. It was hoped he would be in contention to face Sunderland this weekend in De Zerbi's first game in charge. However, Spurs have confirmed that Kudus could be set to undergo surgery, ruling him out of Spurs' final seven games of the season and casting his World Cup hopes with Ghana into doubt. We debate the icompetence shown by current Sporting Director Johan Lange in which Spurs had the chance to reinforce their squad in the January transfer window, despite the difficulties involved in that market, but only brought through the door a midfielder in Conor Gallagher and 19-year-old left-back Souza, while selling last season's top scorer Brennan Johnson just days before Kudus first suffered his serious quad injury. Unfortunately, of the long-term players out when Lange made those comments ahead of the trip to face Manchester United in early February, Kudus, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ben Davies all remain side-lined two months later and were added to a week after by Wilson Odobert. Therefore once again raising concern over the medical rehabilitation of players. The panel also reflect news that Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to sign Andy Robertson as a free agent this summer, subject to retaining their Premier League status and a price has been set for reported goalkeeper target James Trafford. We finally close on our thoughts of Sunderland, given the fact that The Black Cats are running the risk of losing four straight home league games for the first time since September 2017 in the Championship, and their shoddy Stadium of Light sequence has contributed to their bottom-half ranking in the Premier League table, although they are still within touching distance of seventh-placed Brentford at the time of writing. Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, manager, special guests. WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#994 | Ed and Jamie discuss how English football's huge revenues still produce widespread losses, driven by an arms race in wages and transfer fees. They compare crises elsewhere (French TV rights falling about 80% amid PSG's dominance and conflicts of interest) and note the growth of multi-club ownership and private equity, including Sixth Street's move into Sunderland Women and the broader rise of MCOs. Reviewing 2024/25 accounts, they highlight Chelsea's staggering losses (about £262m pre-tax and cited as closer to £350m for UEFA), reliance on self-deals, and the difficulty of reaching UEFA break-even targets. Arsenal are financially solid but with limited headroom; Liverpool's big summer spend raises future squad-cost risks; City is discussed cautiously pending the 115 charges. They cover Premier League–EFL revenue-sharing tensions and the limits of new squad-cost rules and an independent regulator and touch on Newcastle's stadium sale, Spurs' rising costs, Villa's UEFA constraints, and FIFA World Cup ticket pricing controversies in the US. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Liverpool/PSG 02:50 French Football Crisis 05:51 MCOs, Private Equity and Women's Football 08:11 Premier League Club Finances Overview 15:08 Arsenal and Liverpool 21:31 PSR & Squad Cost Rules 25:38 EFL Revenue Sharing & Sustainability 35:51 Man City and 115 Charges 39:31 Tottenham and Aston Villa 46:42 World Cup 2026: Tickets, Costs & FIFA If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices