{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/630ceae33fe37400122828c6/6a44af6f06fb5d326d700d10?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Risks and Rewards of Tolerating FIFA","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/630ceae33fe37400122828c6/1782883396060-27a3ad45-76ce-477b-8bb2-03b5cb98fd6c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It's hard not to be swept up into the overflowing joy and national pride gripping millions across the country, as Canada’s men’s national soccer team plays on the world’s largest stage, and it’s certainly an accomplishment that deserves a huge celebration. But as the economic benefits promised by FIFA don’t seem to be meeting reality, we have to ask: are the good vibes really worth the financial risk?</p><p><br></p><p>Host: <a href=\"mailto:san.grewal@thepointer.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">San Grewal</a></p><p>Credits: Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), imogen sayers (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Publisher)</p><p>Guest: <a href=\"https://bymorgancampbell.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan Campbell</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Further reading:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-fifa-world-cup-contracts-toronto-vancouver-host-cities/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-fifa-world-cup-contracts-toronto-vancouver-host-cities/</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-benefits-vancouver-bc-9.7225612\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-benefits-vancouver-bc-9.7225612</a></li><li><a href=\"https://macleans.ca/economy/the-world-cup-is-an-economic-sinkhole/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://macleans.ca/economy/the-world-cup-is-an-economic-sinkhole/</a></li><li><a href=\"https://financialpost.com/news/is-world-cup-boon-for-canada-economy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://financialpost.com/news/is-world-cup-boon-for-canada-economy</a></li><li><a href=\"https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hotel-world-cup-2026-tax-tourism/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hotel-world-cup-2026-tax-tourism/</a></li><li><a href=\"https://globalnews.ca/news/11940798/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-complaint-investigation-bc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://globalnews.ca/news/11940798/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-complaint-investigation-bc/</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/feb/23/revealed-migrant-worker-deaths-qatar-fifa-world-cup-2022\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Revealed: 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar since World Cup awarded</a> — The Guardian</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://douglas.ca/canadaland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Douglas</a>: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. 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