EP 9: Alan & Mel talk to David Goldblatt, who says despite all the corruption and controversy, the #WorldCup — and the game itself — will always belong to the people. Then, we dish with comedian Ron Placone on the surreal & hilarious contradictions of the WC in Trump's America.

WC2026 Episode 9: A Carnival of Contradictions | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, David Goldblatt, Josh Pechtalt, Ron Placone

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EP 8: Alan & Fernando talk w/ Gustavo Arellano on how #MEX 's mighty bout against #ENG was felt in Southern California, and how Trump's latest shenanigans have earned him a red card. Plus, Chris Gonzalez interviews fans at the Our Campus #WorldCup fan hub in East LA. shows.acast.com/the-peoples-...

WC2026 Episode 8: Trump Earns a Red Card | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, Fernando Romero, Gustavo Arellano

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EP 7: Alan & Mel spend the hour with author Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social to discuss the #FRA national team, #HAI 's strong showing at #WorldCup2026, and the evolution of African soccer. shows.acast.com/the-peoples-...

WC2026 Episode 7: Le Monde et Les Bleus | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, Laurent Dubois

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EP 6: Watching the epic #ARGvCAB match live w/ Fernando, who was in #EstadioAzteca for the #MEXECU game that literally moved the earth. Pablo Miralles joins us to talk about the meaning of the #WorldCup for us and the 1/2 of humanity with whom we share these moments. shows.acast.com/the-peoples-...

WC2026 Episode 6: Hope and Heartbreak | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, Fernando Romero, Pablo Miralles

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EP 5: Alan & Mel catch up with Fernando Romero in #Mexico on the mood in the futbol-mad host nation. Gustavo Arellano reports on the #WorldCup bringing the SoCal immigrant community together after ICE raids; Hugo Villalba introduces East LA's WC fan hub. shows.acast.com/the-peoples-...

WC2026 Episode 5: The Great Green Hope | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, Fernando Romero, Gustavo Arellano, Hugo Villalba

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EP 4: Alan and Mel spend the hour with researcher Ryan McKnight on the impact of Neoliberalism on 'The Opportunity of Football Fandom'. Also, former Rep. Jamaal Bowman gives his thoughts on the WC and the victory of the Knicks and how that's being experienced in NY. shows.acast.com/the-peoples-...

WC2026 Episode 4: The Opportunity of Football Fandom | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, Ryan McKnight

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TODAY ONLY!! Get your #ManoDeDiós commemorative shirt for $5 off in our #WorldCup #Semifinal Special! $20 - tshirt $25 - hooded longsleeve tee $35 - sweatshirt/hoodie DM for details and to buy! Proudly made by a #workerowned cooperative inspired by the Zanon movement

EP 3: Alan and Mel check in with Fernando in Guadalajara as El Tri advances to the 2nd round; sports historian Bob Edelman puts the #WorldCup in historical and sociological context; former Congressman Jamaal Bowman relates the world's biggest spectacle to NYC euphoria over the #Knicks' historic win.

WC2026 Episode 3: The Passion of the Game | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, Fernando Romero, Robert Edelman, Jamaal Bowman

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In this episode, Alan and Mel reflect on the challenges - and surprises - of the first week of group games. Fernando Romero reports back from #MEX 's memorable debut at Estadio Azteca and the Zocalo; and our top 5 hopes for #WorldCup2026. shows.acast.com/the-peoples-...

WC2026 Episode 2: Asymmetric Futbol | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, Fernando Romero, Thomas Hanna

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Apenas Zoran Mamdani hoje falando sobre SÓCRATES, DEMOCRACIA CORINTHIANA e CORINTHIANS. 🖤🤍

Seattle welcomes World Cup supporters with a great banner: F*ck ICE Free America.

Congratulations to Cote d'Ivoire ! Here's a meme we made in 2014 in honor of Drogba and how important futbol has been to the nation. #WorldCup2026 #CIV

The People's Game is back for #WorldCup2026! In our first episode, Alan, Mel, and Fernando discuss ::gestures wildly at everything::, and Fernando's trip to Mexico City to see #MEX in action. Plus, Thomas Hanna discusses democratizing the beautiful game. shows.acast.com/637b07e6a012...

WC2026 Episode 1: What A Time to be a World Cup Fan | The People's Game

Featuring: Alan Minsky, Mel Figueroa, Fernando Romero, Thomas Hanna

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