July 1, 2026
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#1392 The Risks and Rewards of Tolerating FIFA
With the FIFA World Cup well under way we’re wondering, are the good vibes really worth the financial risk?
San Grewal
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imogen sayers
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Tristan Capacchione
Senior Production Supervisor
Jesse Brown
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It’s hard not to be swept up into the overflowing joy and national pride gripping millions across the country, as Canada’s men’s national soccer team plays on the world’s largest stage, and it’s certainly an accomplishment that deserves a huge celebration. But as the economic benefits promised by FIFA don’t seem to be meeting reality, we have to ask: are the good vibes really worth the financial risk?

 

Host: San Grewal

Credits: Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), imogen sayers (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Publisher)

Guest: Morgan Campbell

 

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