Topic: Euro 2020

3 chapters across the catalog

Freedom Phoney
Episode 1364 2:52:37 - 2:55:08

1364: Freedom Phoney

Euro 2020 Finals, Italy vs. England Racism

Italy defeated England in the Euro 2020 soccer finals, extending their unbeaten streak to 34 games. Following the match, black English players who missed penalty kicks were subjected to a wave of racial abuse on social media. The hosts suggest the event was used by "elites" to highlight domestic racism in the UK as a "stomp in the head" to the post-Brexit nation.

Attribution Science
Episode 1363 1:18:20 - 1:22:34

1363: Attribution Science

Euro 2020 Final, Italy vs England, Geopolitical Sports Analysis

The Euro 2020 soccer final between Italy and England is viewed through a geopolitical lens, contrasting England's post-Brexit status with Italy's history of political fragmentation. While some favor an England victory to boost national morale after 66 years, others suggest an Italian win would be a symbolic "stomp" on the UK for leaving the European Union.

Sheep Dipping
Episode 1359 2:02:58 - 2:06:17

1359: Sheep Dipping

College World Series, Euro 2020 Betting

North Carolina State was removed from the College World Series after vaccinated players tested positive for COVID-19, while unvaccinated players reportedly tested negative. The hosts speculate that PCR test manipulation could be used to influence sports betting outcomes in major events like Euro 2020.