Episode 3459: Emery, Freud, Marx, Isak, Infantino, Bonaparte, Sneyd

It’s Friday and certain listeners have bones to pick, demanding accountability on certain controversial claims, ranging from “the signing of Isak has not worked out” to “individuals CAN affect the course of history”.

Davos has thrilled the world this week and the world game was not going to be left out. Yesterday charismatic FIFA President Gianni Infantino left the audience of global elites reeling with a display of the wit and wisdom the football family has come to love.. We hear some of the best out-takes.

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