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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

World Cup Fever

It’s down to two teams! Germany and Argentina are headed to the World Cup Championship game this weekend. Germany’s trouncing of Brazil was the most lopsided win in a World Cup semifinal. And Argentina only beat the Netherlands in penalty kicks. The Sklar Brothers join us to talk World Cup and other sports news.

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By Madeleine Brand • Jul 10, 2014 • 1 min read

It’s down to two teams! Germany and Argentina are headed to the World Cup Championship game this weekend. Germany’s trouncing of Brazil was the most lopsided win in a World Cup semifinal. And Argentina only beat the Netherlands in penalty kicks. The Sklar Brothers join us to talk World Cup and other sports news.

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    Madeleine Brand

    Host, 'Press Play'

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    Andrew Walsh

    Too Beautiful to Live

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Matt Holzman

    Producer, 'The Document'

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    Randy Sklar

    sports commentator and comedian

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    Jason Sklar

    one half of the Sklar brothers comedy team, and cohost of the “View From the Cheap Seats” podcast

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