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EPISODE 25: Foul Play

Dine Out for Democracy is happening, the U.S. has struck over 90 coastal targets in Iran after Trump ends the ceasefire, and the World Cup host nations just got knocked out of their own tournament in spectacular fashion. Oh, and Trump personally called FIFA to get a red card suspension overturned. Because of course he did.

In this episode:

• Opening conversation - Dine Out for Democracy lands as a DAKE event; the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, and a deal that keeps not happening; U.S. strikes as the ceasefire collapses
• Whose America Is It Anyway? - World Cup host nations eliminated: Canada 3-0 to Morocco, Mexico 3-2 to England, USMNT 4-1 to Belgium; FIFA rescinds a red card suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun following direct pressure from President Trump; European MPs and global football critics are not having it. Also: the Knicks, Congo, and the fandoms that connect us
• Lost in Translation - Vuyanzi on belly culture, flat tummy obsession, and the quiet liberation of letting that go; Brendan on "I love seeing you enjoy our local foods" - compliment or something else entirely?
• All Joy Matters - Queer Joy: sleeping with a bag boy; Black Joy: watching New York City celebrate, Spike Lee, Mariska Hargitay and all

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