U.S. Falls, America Rises, & the Platner Scandal Deepens | 7.7.26
The U.S. men's soccer team's World Cup run ends in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but the tournament is hailed as a cultural and diplomatic win for America. Amid the sports coverage, the episode also reports on a serious sexual assault allegation against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattne
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