The future of FIFA, making the most out of retirement, Fosselman's Ice Cream, FilmWeek and more
Summary
Host Austin Cross discusses FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup to private investors, featuring analysis from Wall Street Journal’s Joshua Robinson and Villanova’s Brett Myers on the backlash and political implications. The episode also explores retirement transitions with Harvard professor Teresa Amabile and callers sharing personal experiences, followed by Food Friday with John Fossilman of Fossilman’s Ice Cream, who discusses the family business’s century-long history and new flavors.
Topics discussed
Intro: Retirement, FIFA World Cup stake sale, and Food Friday preview
FIFA President Infantino's plan to sell 20% stake in World Cup rights
Transition to retirement topic and introduction of expert Teresa Amabile
The psychological challenges and surprises of retiring from work
Food Friday: Interview with Fosselman's Ice Cream Company owner
Film Week reviews: Spider-Man, I Want Your Sex, and The Best Pizza is in LA
IMAX projectionist discusses The Odyssey and 70mm film technology
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