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Soccer and Repression: 1978 and the World Cup in Argentina

Soccer and Repression: 1978 and the World Cup in Argentina

FromMy History Can Beat Up Your Politics


Soccer and Repression: 1978 and the World Cup in Argentina

FromMy History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The story of the 1978 World Cup, a cautionary tale about democracy.  The world spotlight on the junta that controlled Argentina that year helped focus some attention on the plight of the victims of a vicious dictatorship, but locally, may have enhanced support for the regime.  We talk about soccer and politics, we talk about democracy and the dangers of losing it, we read a bit of Eduardo Galeano's Excellent "Soccer in Sun and Shadow."   Music from Lee Rosevere 
Released:
Jul 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates. Bruce Carlson applies as much historical context as possible to politics and while he's at it, tells a few stories.