Editor's note

As Australians, we know the real joy of the World Cup is setting alarms for bizarre and anti-social hours to watch the thrilling games live. (Watching the replay during daylight hours is not an option: no-one has yet managed to avoid morning match spoilers.)

But behind the passion that makes grown people wake themselves at 4am is serious money and power. In this month’s episode of The Conversation’s podcast Trust Me, I’m An Expert, we take a look at the value of sport. Who really wins? Who really pays? And who gets to participate at all?

Madeleine De Gabriele

Deputy Editor: Energy + Environment

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Trust Me, I'm An Expert: What is sport worth?

Madeleine De Gabriele, The Conversation; Phoebe Roth, The Conversation; Justin Bergman, The Conversation

As we reach the World Cup's halfway point, we're asking: what is sport worth? On today's episode, we explore the money and diplomatic power plays lingering behind the scenes of every big tournament.

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