'Mogul Mowgli', The State of Soccer, 'Dating & New York', Expert Relationship Advice

A new film tells the story of a British Pakistani rapper whose path to stardom is jeopardized by a serious illness. Riz Ahmed, who co-wrote and stars in the film, and Bassam Tariq, who co-wrote and directed, join us to discuss the movie, “Mogul Mowgli.” In the wake of Lionel Messi leaving FC Barcelona due to the club's increasing debt and subsequent inability to pay Messi's salary, there has been much talk in the soccer world about the growing imbalance between teams who have the funds to spend on players, and those who do not. New York Times global sports reporter Tariq Panja joins us to discuss the current state of the soccer world amid these tensions, which have only grown due to the pandemic.   “Dating & New York” is a modern rom-com about friends with benefits in the dating app age. Co-stars Jaboukie Young-White and Francesca Reale join us to discuss the film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and is out in theaters now. The past year and a half has been a difficult one for romantic relationships… and some might be stuck in a communication rut with their partner. Relationship experts John and Julie Gottman join us to give advice to listeners about approaching difficult conversations with your romantic partner, and to discuss their book, Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.