Hour 2: G. Edward White, why isn't soccer more popular in the US? Water bills skyrocketing in Jefferson Parish

About this episode

G. Edward White discusses the reasons behind soccer's lack of popularity in the US while also addressing rising water bills in Jefferson Parish.

In hour 2, G. Edward White, Author of Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status, joins Dave Cohen to discuss why soccer has not become more popular in the United States. Dave also takes some calls and breaks down why water bills in Jefferson Parish have skyrocketed in the last year. Plus, the latest on early voting kicking off in Louisiana.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Cohen

Guest: G. Edward White

Topics covered

• soccer popularity
• water bills
• Jefferson Parish
• early voting
• American culture

Keywords

• soccer
• G. Edward White
• water bills
• Jefferson Parish
• early voting
• American culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Audacy

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

Places: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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