The People’s Game Podcast #12 – 6/23/14
June 24, 2014
On today’s podcast, we focus on Mexico and the Netherlands, whose victories today mean they will face off against each other in the Round of 16. Alan and Meleiza recap Holland’s win, as well as El Tri’s ecstatic victory and how the rise of CONCACAF may reflect on Europe’s dominance of the game, and give…
The People’s Game Podcast #11 – 6/22/14
June 23, 2014The People’s Game Podcast #10 – 6/21/14
June 22, 2014Another day of brilliant World Cup games! People’s Game resident Argentinian Karen Anzoategui relives the glory of St. Leo’s sublime goal that secured his canonization and victory in the 91st minute. Then, KPFK’s DJ Nnamdi revels in Nigeria’s victory over Bosnia; solace for a crisis-striken nation. Alan and Meleiza recap the day’s matches, including a…
The People’s Game Podcast #9 – 6/20/14
June 20, 2014On today’s podcast, Alan and Meleiza recap today’s games, including Costa Rica’s impressive upset of the Azzuri, and look forward to tomorrow’s matchups. KPFK’s Suzi Weissman gives us a view from the South, as she sits down for a chat with two Chileans, Arturo Cifuentes and Oscar Mendoza, as well as Brazilian economist Pedro Paulo…
The People’s Game Podcast #8 – 6/19/14
June 19, 2014Luis Suarez does his best Diego Maradona impression with two goals that drive a stake through England’s heart. Colombia continues to shine against Ivory Coast, which is more than we could say about Greece or Japan. Meleiza has an in-depth discussion with Teo Ballvé in Bogota about Colombian soccer and politics, and Alan talks with…
The People’s Game Podcast #7 – 6/18/14
June 18, 2014On today’s podcast, Alan Minsky and Meleiza Figueroa analyze Spain’s spectacular meltdown at the Maracanã in its game against Chile, making the defending champions the first team to be eliminated from the 2014 World Cup! In the first half, we discuss various aspects of the game on the field, in light of the apparent death…
The People’s Game Broadcast Episode #2 (6/18/14)
June 18, 2014This 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…
The People’s Game Podcast #6 – 6/17/14
June 18, 2014On today’s podcast, Alan Minsky and Meleiza Figueroa recap the day’s games, especially the stunning 0-0 clásico between Mexico and Brazil, and preview tomorrow’s lineup as teams begin to face elimination. Alan also speaks to OC Weekly’s Gustavo Arellano about San Memo, aka Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, and Mexico’s performance and prospects. Fernando Romero reports…
The People’s Game Podcast #5 – 6/16/14
June 17, 2014The USA defeats their nemesis Ghana, but look less than convincing in the process. Pablo Miralles breaks down the game and reports on watching games at public screenings in the middle of the Shanghai night. Then we have an extensive conversation with Laurent Dubois, who blogs at soccer politics / the politics of football; and…
The People’s Game Podcast #4 – 6/15/14
June 16, 2014In this jam-packed podcast, Alan Minsky, Meleiza Figueroa, and Karen Anzoategui begin with Argentina’s debut, the protests at Maracanã Stadium, and a quick recap the day’s action and tomorrow’s games; then Meleiza speaks to a Brazilian activist in the capital city of Brasília; Alan talks with performance artist Karen Anzoategui about her one-woman show, ‘Ser!’,…