Russian skater Kamila Valieva was still allowed to compete despite testing positive for a banned substance before the Olympic games. She was a heavy favorite for the gold - but ended up coming in fourth place yesterday. What does this say about the integrity of the Olympic games -- and what does it mean for the future of figure skating?
- Plus, smart headlights coming to U.S. cars could make American roads safer.
- And, how the pandemic is giving us economic lessons in real time.
Guests: The Washington Post's figure skating analyst Robert Samuels and Axios' Joann Muller and Emily Peck.
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