The Puzzle Boom and Inclusivity in Crosswords

Copa America (7:03): A security breakdown outside the stadium marred Argentina’s 1-0 win over Colombia.

U.S. soccer ( 21:19): Will a big-name European replace Gregg Berhalter?

Crossword puzzles (34:26): An interview about the art of solving crosswords really fast. 

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