Qatar 2022: 'Like globalisation on an acid trip'

<p>As one of the most controversial World Cups in living memory heads towards its final climax this weekend -- what was it actually like being there? And for the host nation -- after scandals, condemnation and $200 billion -- was it worth it?</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: </em><a href="https://thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>. </em>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Josh Glancy, Special Correspondent, The Sunday Times.</p><p><strong>Host</strong>: David Aaronovitch.</p><p><strong>Clips: </strong>talkSPORT, US Department of State.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>