About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's interference in soccer and the resulting embarrassment for the U.S. team, featuring guests who analyze the political implications.

President Donald Trump just tried to play soccer coach by calling FIFA to reinstate a suspended player. Spoiler alert: it backfired horribly, leaving the U.S. team embarrassed on the world stage after a brutal loss to Belgium. Guests Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, and Mike Nellis join Stephanie Miller to break down the sheer absurdity of Trump's sports meddling and tackle the blatant double standards in Washington, including the latest allegations against Democrat Graham Platner. Tune in to laugh through the political madness, get a sharp reality check on the state of American culture, and find out how to keep your sanity while the news cycle burns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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