American Soccer LP1 ft. Amanda Mull

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July 14, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 471

About this episode

The episode features Amanda Mull discussing the FIFA World Cup and its implications in America, alongside issues of wealth disparity and online interactions.

This is a preview of a bonus episode! Check it out on our patreon! This week, we’re joined by Bloomberg senior reporter Amanda Mull, to talk about the FIFA World Cup and the way it’s been watched and interacted with online. We talk about the significance of the 2026 cup taking place in America, awhy the Trump administration doesn’t really care about football & the ways that international influencers, including fake ones, are being used to try tell the world the US is doing just fine. We also talk about Amanda’s recent article in Bloomberg, in which she explores the deep wealth disparity in American society as reflected by who gets to attend World Cup matches, and how they are seated. Read Amanda’s article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-06-11/world-cup-2026-what-the-most-expensive-tickets-buy-at-gillette-stadium?srnd=undefined -------- LEBANON AID LINKSHere are some fundraisers to support collective rebuilding and survival efforts on the ground in Lebanon. -Beit El-Baraka started out as a food bank, but has grown to help people afford rent, cover their essentials, and live with dignity. https://beitelbaraka.org/donate-directly/ or donate in general…

People in this episode

Host: Ten Thousand Posts

Guest: Amanda Mull

Topics covered

FIFA World Cup
American soccer
wealth disparity
international influencers
Trump administration
online interaction

Keywords

FIFA World Cup
Amanda Mull
wealth disparity
soccer in America
Trump administration
international influencers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloomberg, Beit El-Baraka, LiveLove, Lebanese Food Bank

Places: America, US