What the man who killed Boston's Olympic bid thinks of hosting the World Cup
Jul 14, 2026
With this year's World Cup heralded as largely a success for Massachusetts, WBUR's Morning Edition asked Chris Dempsey whether his attitude on hosting global sporting events has changed.
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AI GeneratedChris Dempsey, a former transportation official and critic of large-scale sporting events, discusses Boston's experience hosting the World Cup. While he acknowledges the event's successful logistics and community value, he maintains his skepticism regarding the economic benefits, arguing that the financial gains are minimal compared to the public cost.