What's Up with the World Cup? (pt. 1)

This week Carla and Joy are back in their micro-series bag, this time discussing the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Politics and sports have been inextricably linked since the dawn of time, and that is certainly the case with this quadrennial event. Join along as they discuss FIFA's long history of corruption, the alleged bribery scheme Qatar leveraged to secure the hosting bid against all odds, and the systemic exploitation of migrant workers under the kafala system.Have thoughts/comments/reactions to this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at sipandpolitic@gmail.com.Follow us on social media:@sip.and.politic (TikTok)Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

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Join hosts, Carla Marie Davis and Joy Malonza, as they explore difficult political topics from a leftist, intersectional perspective. The show challenges conventional wisdom and empowers us all to play an active role in ushering in a transformative shift centering equity and justice. So grab a drink, and pull up a seat at the table. You've arrived at your new political home.