MacIntosh Ross

MacIntosh Ross, an academic from Windsor University, delves into the troubling side of the Olympic Games. He discusses how these international spectacles often mask serious human rights abuses and geopolitical power plays. Ross critiques the contradictions between the IOC's ideals of peace and the oppression faced by marginalized communities in host nations. With historical examples like the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he reveals how the Games have been used for propaganda. The conversation also highlights the ethical dilemmas of enjoying sports amidst environmental and social concerns.