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The sport known as soccer in the United States is called football in England. But the word soccer is actually British in origin. British historian and UC Berkeley history professor James Vernon tells us how the game was shaped by colonialism and capitalism to became the most popular sport in the world, the reason for its delayed entry into the United States, and why soccer fan culture can get so intense. Then explore the country of Uruguay — home to the first FIFA World Cup, the world's longest national anthem, a seriously loaded Chivito sandwich, and a day of the month dedicated to eating Gnocchi.

 

Today, The New Cycle focuses on Measure N, a ballot measure coming up in the March election. We interview Elizabeth Bourne, who filed a cease and desist letter against the Davis Joint Unified School district for allegedly using district funds to urge people to support measure N. The News Cycle also interviews her lawyer, Jesse Franklin-Murdock, who filed and wrote the cease and desist letter. After that conversation, the News Cycle interviews Kristin Conner, the public information’s officer at the DJUSD. Additionally, Rowan Reising gives us everything you need to know about measure N, and the positions for and against it. Hosted and produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez. Package by Rowan Reising.

PHOTO: Image of a banner hung up by the DJUSD that has been called into question.

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