Hooligans Making History: Gezi Park’s Istanbul United
July 11, 2014
When protests erupted in Istanbul’s Gezi Park in 2013, the fight for social justice united many sectors of the Turkish people – including, importantly, the notorious “ultras” of Istanbul’s three rival football clubs Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, and Galatasaray. Usually feared for their violence towards each other, the ultras came together for the first time in history…
The People’s Game Podcast #28 – 7/9/14
July 10, 2014So, it’s Argentina and Germany in the World Cup final 2014! Alan and Meleiza review today’s semifinal game, and Argentina’s win in a penalty shootout over the Netherlands. We speak with two members of the Bay Area’s Left Wing FC about futbol, community, and human potential; and Jennifer Doyle reflects on David Luiz’s tears and…
The People’s Game Broadcast Episode #6 – 7/9/14
July 10, 2014The People’s Game Podcast #27 – 7/8/14
July 9, 2014On today’s podcast, we talk about one of the most stunning results, perhaps in the entire history of national spectator sports. Alan and Meleiza try to process Brazil’s shocking 1-7 defeat to Germany, on its home soil in Belo Horizonte. Later in the hour, Alan speaks with Pablo Miralles about USA vs Germany and what…
The People’s Game Podcast #26 – 7/7/14
July 8, 2014On today’s podcast, we speak to Teo Ballvé in Bogota, Colombia, who relates the experience of being in a country whose team captured the imagination of the world. Miguel Paredes of the Futbolistas discusses the radical fútbol culture of Southern California, the world’s most ethnically diverse metropolitan area. Alan and Meleiza discuss the political contradictions…
Make Futbol, not War: Costa Rica’s Los Ticos
July 8, 2014The People’s Game Podcast #25 – 7/6/14
July 7, 2014With a couple of days off until the semifinals, Alan and Meleiza mourn the underdogs, but also celebrate the radical traditions of the four soccer powerhouses left standing: Brazil, Argentina, the Netherlands, and Germany. We also speak with Costa Rican/Mexican fan David Orona on Costa Rica’s magisterial performance, and Karen Anzoategui, who watched the Argentina/Belgium…
Oppose the World Trade Cup
July 7, 2014As a transnational organizing body with tremendous influence on governments and development initiatives, FIFA has been called a “neoliberal Trojan Horse.” This graphic, from the TPP Media March, calls attention to the connections between the world spectacle of the World Cup and the transnational free-trade agreements being pushed all over the world, at great cost…
The People’s Game Podcast #24 – 7/5/14
July 6, 2014High drama at the World Cup quarterfinals continue as Argentina prevail over Belgium, losing Angel di Maria in the process, and Costa Rica takes the Netherlands all the way to penalties. Alan and Meleiza review today’s action, say goodbye to the last “underdog” team left standing, and look forward to the semifinals. Then, KPFK’s Margaret…