The World Cup Is Getting Outplayed By Politics

Left, Right & Center by KCRW

Jun 12, 202650:15Society & Culture

Politics cast a big shadow over several big sporting events this week. The President’s immigration policies are affecting players’ and fans’ plans to travel to World Cup events in the U.S., the Administration hosts a UFC...

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