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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Olympic hosting cities worsen inequalities for PR benefits, facing criticism for eviction and militarization.
Cities like Paris struggle with cost overruns, displacement, and sustainability concerns in Olympic preparations.
Increased athlete activism aims for fair distribution, highlighting economic gaps and media influence on Olympics behavior.
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Ongoing Preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Pre-Event Controversies
Cities like Paris engaging in eviction of homeless people, increase policing, and ban on food distribution as part of the Olympics preparation, following a pattern seen in past Olympics hosting cities. Cities face criticism for worsening existing inequalities while leveraging powerful PR benefits and media support.
Criticisms of Host Cities' Treatment of Vulnerable Populations and Promises for Better Olympics Conduct
Cities like Paris promised to address issues highlighted in past Olympics, yet faced challenges such as over 115% of cost overruns, displacement of locals, and environmental controversies including events like surfing in Tahiti, raising questions on sustainability and ethical practices.
Militarization and Surveillance Pretexts for Hosting Olympics
Cities like Paris experience intensified militarization for security, passing AI surveillance laws, using the Olympics to justify increased surveillance. Critics question the post-Olympics continuance of such surveillance measures and greenwashing strategies.
Far-Right Political Influence and Nationalism Concerns Surrounding Olympics
Concerns over far-right political forces gaining legitimacy from hosting Olympics, displaying nationalism, and diverting attention from domestic issues. Discussions on the potential political implications and activism against problematic narratives.
Challenges to the Ethical and Economic Foundations of the Olympics
Analysis of the economic discrepancies in Olympic funding between elite athletes and governing bodies, lack of union representation, and the potential for athlete-led reforms towards fairer distribution and ethical Olympics practices. Media's powerful influence on Olympics behavior and decision-making processes discussed.
In this live show from July 16 2024, we are joined by Citations Needed Senior Olympics Correspondent Jules Boykoff of The Nation to discuss unrest in France over the upcoming Olympic games, increased athlete activism and unionization, and the fewer and fewer marks willing to buy the IOC's bill of goods.
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