Wars and borders divide us, but the World Cup brings us together. It is the greatest unifying force on the planet, capturing the hearts of over five billion viewers who gather to celebrate passion, teamwork, and the beautiful game. For one spectacular month every four years, the globe becomes a single, cheering stadium.
Here in Boston, as one of several hosts cities in the US, seven matches will have been played, and millions will have visited Beantown. Even if you don’t understand the game, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. To help us explore the significance of Boston hosting the event, we'll speak to a few journalists who have been covering the action on and off the pitch.
Guests:
Omar Cabrera
Mass Latino and NE Revolution Spanish Announcer
Caleb Pongratz
Major League Soccer Lead content contributor for Spotrac
Esteban Bustillos
Reporter for GBH News
Esteban is a reporter for GBH News. Born and raised in Texas, he interned at the San Antonio Express-News, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and The Dallas Morning News before coming to Boston. He’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the student newspaper, The Mercury, and was a DJ for Radio UTD.
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public.
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.
