

Live Show 7/16/24: Paris, Power and Olympic Class War with Jules Boykoff
15 snips Jul 24, 2024
Joining the live show, Jules Boykoff from The Nation discusses athlete activism, Paris unrest over Olympics, and the exploitation of global sporting events for political purposes. The episode explores the challenges of hosting the Olympics, the culture of the Games, and the need for more democratic hosting approaches.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Dual Nature of Large Sporting Events
03:21 • 9min
Exploring the Political Implications of the Olympics and Sports Washing
12:23 • 4min
Comparing Russia's Ban from Paris Olympics and the Situation in Israel
16:44 • 3min
Challenges and Controversies Surrounding Olympic Games
19:27 • 29min
Conversations on the Olympics and Justice
48:51 • 3min