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Podcast: The Bunker – News without the nonsense
Episode: Bans, boycotts and billions: The politics of the Olympics
Description: The Olympics are in full-swing – but news of medals and victory are often overshadowed by controversies linked to contestants and politics. We’ve seen this already this year – but has the Olympics always been so political? Emma Kennedy sits down with David Goldblatt, author of The Games: A Global History of the Olympics. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Emma Kennedy. Produced by Eliza Davis Beard. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Managing Editor Jac...