The Waves: The Forced Kiss Seen Round the World

Published: Aug. 31, 2023, 7 a.m.

b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, we\\u2019re talking about The Kiss. Scaachi Koul is joined by Women\\u2019s World Cup reporter for The Athletic and freelance sports reporter, Tamerra Griffin to talk about Spanish Soccer President, Luis Rubiales forcibly kissing player Jennifer Hermoso after Spain\\u2019s World Cup final win. They dig into the internal strife that was already going on within the Spanish team, Rubiales\\u2019s history of alleged misconduct, where the sport can go from here, and more.\\xa0\\n\\nIn Slate Plus: How female players express themselves on the pitch.\\xa0\\nIf you liked this episode, check out: Watch the Women\\u2019s World Cup, Damnit!\\xa0\\n\\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Scaachi Koul, Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.\\n\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.\\n\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\\u2014you\\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'