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    The World Cup and the Primary Elections

    Starting on Friday, almost a billion soccer fans will be watching the World Cup for the next month.  We look at South Africa's preparations for a sporting event with worldwide cultural impact. Also, the UN passes its fourth resolution against Iran's nuclear program, and the results of yesterday's primary elections in 11 states.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 9, 2010 • 1h 0m Listen

    Starting on Friday, almost a billion soccer fans will be watching the World Cup for the next month. We look at South Africa's preparations for a sporting event with worldwide cultural impact. Also, the UN passes its fourth resolution against Iran's nuclear program, and the results of yesterday's primary elections in 11 states.

    Banner image: Local children play football in the Khayelitsha Township on June 9, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Darrell Satzman

      Producer

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