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Political Football

The New Statesman

Football fans Jason Cowley and Stephen Bush dig into the global political stories surrounding the 2018 World Cup.

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Jason Cowley and Stephen Bush are joined by Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University, to discuss France's victory in the 2018 world cup final, and whether Croatia were in fact the better team on the day. They also reflec... more

Jason Cowley and Stephen Bush are joined by NS political correspondent Patrick Maguire to react to England's elimination from the 2018 world cup after their semi-final defeat to Croatia. They also discuss the future of this young England side, and ch... more

Jason Cowley and Stephen Bush are joined by John Bew to discuss the semi-finals, and whether Gareth Southgate's team will be adaptable enough to triumph over Croatia. They also discuss both English and Croatian nationalism, and analyse Belgium's chan... more

Jason Cowley and Stephen Bush are joined by David Goldblatt, author of The Ball is Round: A Global History of Football, to discuss fear of the World Cup penalty shoot out and Gareth Southgate’s vision of a new progressive England. Then they talk abou... more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Why football and politics DO mix

    A podcast for the more discerning of listener I would suggest. Engaging, educational and entertaining. The words "...if we continue until the Autumn..." were mentioned on the "England's Elimination" podcast of July 12th. I do hope it continues until the Autumn and beyond. An essential listen.

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    5
    Benjamin Rinnes
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • The World Cup podcast for politics lovers

    Not normally a football fan - but am very much enjoying Jason and Stephen chat World Cup politics and personalities. The episode with Alison McGovern MP & John Bew is particularly pacey ⚽️🌎⚽️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aislinn05
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Football makes the world go round

    One of the big reasons I have always found World Cups, along with other international sports, so compelling is that fascination with the far-flung and sometimes impenetrable corners of the world all these teams and their fans have come from, how does the emotional power of sport play out in their country and their culture. This podcast is on that wavelength and I'm loving it. Hoping for a discussion of the travelling female supporters of Iran at some point, and maybe a Dukla Prague away kit for ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bristolowl
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Tops

    A podcast that starts by saying, I can’t really get into a World Cup until I know what the narrative is and then talks about geopolitical concerns. Clearly the necessary podcast for the literate World Cup follower.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doctorfyffe
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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