The Politics of Qatar's World Cup

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 16, 2022

Some soccer fans intend to boycott the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which begins next Sunday in the gulf state nation of Qatar, over concerns about the country's human rights and labor records. Dan Friedman, writer, digital consultant and former Executive Editor of the Forward, tells us the history of this World Cup and why it matters.

→ Why I’m Boycotting the World Cup in Qatar and So Should You

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