The People’s Game Broadcast Episode #2 (6/18/14)

This week’s broadcast episode features highlights from the week’s podcasts, as well as commentary on today’s games. First, Alan Minsky speaks with Laurent Dubois, professor at Duke University and author of “Soccer Empires,” who shares his thoughts on why the Left should care about global football. Next, Meleiza Figueroa talks to Francisco, an activist in Brazil, and discusses the political backdrop to the 2014 tournament, and the political struggles against FIFA and the global neoliberal economic order. Next, Jonathan Kuttab tells us about the remarkable story of the Palestinian national soccer team, and the charges filed with FIFA against the Israeli Football Federation. Lastly, Alan and Meleiza discuss Spain’s catastrophic exit from the World Cup, and the tournament moving forward.