The Curiosity Desk

July 8, 2026

Today, Edgar is joined by NPR World Cup correspondent Jasmine Garsd for "The World Cup Effect," a national special exploring how the World Cup is changing our perceptions of the rest of the world, and how the rest of the world’s perceptions of us are changing.

The driving question: Can a global sporting event bring the US and the world closer together? And if so, can it last? Edgar & Jasmine talk to reporters from around the country to find out.