Full Show 06/12/2026: Why isn't soccer more popular in the US? Louisiana must help it's shrimpers and save seafood industry

Full Show 06/12/2026: Why isn't soccer more popular in the US? Louisiana must help it's shrimpers and save seafood industry

From Newell Normand by Audacy

June 12, 2026 · 1h 52m

About this episode

The episode discusses the popularity of soccer in the US, early voting in Louisiana, and challenges facing the seafood industry.

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins guest host Dave Cohen to preview early voting in Louisiana. Plus, President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng joins the show to discuss a unique 4th of July celebration coming up in New Orleans. And why are so few people voting in Louisiana?? Also, G. Edward White, Author of "Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status", joins Dave to discuss why soccer has not become more popular in the United States. In addition, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Mike Strain joins the show to talk about some major issues in the Louisiana seafood industry. They discuss why Louisiana has to help its farmers more and how to combat the dwindling number of shrimpers in our state.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Cohen

Guests: Nancy Landry, Cynthia Lee Sheng, G. Edward White, Mike Strain

Topics covered

  • soccer popularity in the US
  • Louisiana seafood industry
  • early voting in Louisiana
  • 4th of July celebration
  • voter turnout
  • support for farmers

Keywords

  • soccer
  • Louisiana
  • seafood industry
  • voting
  • 4th of July
  • shrimpers
  • agriculture
  • Cynthia Lee Sheng
  • G. Edward White

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Jefferson Parish, Audacy

Books & works: Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status

Places: Louisiana, New Orleans

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