The Sports Moment The Paris Olympics' high-wire act
Jul 26, 2024
Ava Wallace, an Olympic reporter for The Washington Post, is joined by foreign correspondents Claire Parker and Rick Noack. They dive into the profound impact of the upcoming Summer Olympics on Paris, highlighting the struggles of unhoused families amid city beautification efforts. The trio discusses the social costs, geopolitical tensions affecting security measures, and the reactions of local residents to the surreal experience of an unusually empty Paris. Their insights reveal the complex interplay of sports, society, and politics in the City of Light.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Protests Amid Olympic Preparations: The Housing Crisis in Paris
02:04 • 2min
The Social Costs and Tensions of the Paris Olympics
04:27 • 5min
The Tensions and Security Surrounding the Paris Olympics
09:43 • 4min
Experiencing the Olympics in an Unusually Empty Paris
14:13 • 2min