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Major Dodgers trade, a new Colorado River plan, Gianni Infantino's FIFA future and more

Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 39m

Summary

Host Larry Mantle discusses the Dodgers' trade for pitcher Tarik Skubal with guests A. Martinez and Nick Roman, analyzing its impact on the team's championship odds. The episode then shifts to Colorado River water shortages, featuring experts on conservation strategies and federal policy. Finally, LA Times reporter Kevin Baxter details the FIFA scandal involving President Gianni Infantino’s secret plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity.

Topics discussed

Intro and Dodgers trade of Tarik Skubal to Yankees Analysis of Dodgers' strategy and MLB salary cap future Colorado River water cuts and Southern California adaptation FIFA president Infantino's controversy and private equity plans Conditions and lawsuits at Atalanto ICE detention facility History of military academies and the Ridge Route in SoCal Listeners share stories about their first summer jobs
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