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The episode discusses how soccer strategies relate to contemporary American politics, referencing Marvin Harris and the Big Man theory of leadership.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Accents. The World Cup. How soccer strategies reflect on contemporary American politics. Marvin Harris, Cannibals and Kings, and the Big Man theory of leadership.

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