Keith Strudler

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Keith Strudler Published July 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM EDT You know when you plan a big vacation and you think about it and get ready for a long time, and then you go on that vacation, and at some point on that trip, you realize it’s about to be over. And not just the trip, but all the planning, anticipation, expense - basically that whole phase of your life that consumed so much time and energy.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Keith Strudler Published July 1, 2026 at 12:52 PM EDT Of all the teams that had a rough run at the World Cup, no one had it worse than Iran. I suppose you could say Italy, because the four-time champion has now missed the past three Cups. But of the teams that actually made it, Iran had it worst. For starters, they were the first team to miss the 32 team knock out stage, ranked 33rd after group play.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Keith Strudler Published June 24, 2026 at 12:52 PM EDT By now, most Americans have probably figured out a few things about the World Cup. First, you’re not going to get tickets and prices aren’t going to drop. I say this as someone who unsuccessfully entered every sales lottery and then hoped there would be tickets on the secondary market for under the average price of a monthly mortgage payment. So it’s probably best to learn to enjoy the TV experience.