# Full Show 06/12/2026: Why isn't soccer more popular in the US? Louisiana must help it's shrimpers and save seafood industry

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-06-12T22:43:01+00:00
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## Resource

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins guest host Dave Cohen to preview early voting in Louisiana. Plus, President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng joins the show to discuss a unique 4th of July celebration coming up in New Orleans. And why are so few people voting in Louisiana?? Also, G. Edward White, Author of "Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status", joins Dave to discuss why soccer has not become more popular in the United States. In addition, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Mike Strain joins the show to talk about some major issues in the Louisiana seafood industry. They discuss why Louisiana has to help its farmers more and how to combat the dwindling number of shrimpers in our state.

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