World Cup preview

Jun. 12, 2018

The World Cup kicks off in two days. For soccer fans it’s the sport’s holy grail. We talk about why this month-long soccer telenovela is worth getting excited about.

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Credits

Guest:

Christian Bordal - Managing Producer, Greater LA - @ChristianBordal

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or, Devan Schwartz

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