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Extra: What Is Sportswashing — and Does It Work? (Update)

Freakonomics Radio

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This chapter revisits the controversial Live Golf league, backed by Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund, and discusses the evolving public discourse since its original exploration in 2022. It delves into the moral and ethical implications of sports initiatives like this and their connections to global politics and sports culture.

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