Hot links Hot Links for this week Early access for paid subscribers! Upgrade to see the news as it happens Alissa Walker Jun 3, 2026
World Cup "A very tough, one-sided agreement" Alan Rothenberg may have brought the World Cup to the U.S. in 1994, but he's also been outspoken about the risks that cities are taking on in 2026 Alissa Walker Jun 2, 2026
Hot links Why you can't call it a World Cup party "We made our flyers. We posted it, people liked it. And then it turns out you can't mention the word 'FIFA' or the word 'World Cup.'" Alissa Walker May 30, 2026
Czars in motion Paul's boutique With less than 3.5 years until the opening ceremonies, the termed-out council president emeritus is taking on a new megaevent department, a new role, and a whole lot of city baggage Alissa Walker Dec 5, 2024
Torched Talks Torched Talks with Olympic scholar Gustavo Lopes dos Santos Bring your questions about how megaevents impact host cities and join us Monday, December 9 at 2 p.m. on Zoom Alissa Walker Dec 2, 2024