# How the World Cup Failed the CID. Plus, I-5 Closes Again

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Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Seattle has hosted its final World Cup match, and on today’s episode, host Jane C. Hu reflects on some of the wins and losses of one of the biggest events in recent Seattle history. First, she is joined by Vince Vu of Anh Ơi Bakery to talk about how the World Cup hurt small businesses in the CID and the distance between visiting sports fans and local culture. Then Seattle Times Social Justice columnist Naomi Ishisaka and contributor Brett Hamil join Jane to talk about their World Cup experience in Seattle and how it challenged their cynicism. Finally, the three go through a medley of news, including Mayor Wilson shutting down the Stadium District cameras, Snohomish County’s experiment in AI policy, and I-5 shutting down…  again. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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