In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the 2024 Summer Olympics. The discussion includes recent controversies surrounding the Games, what countries will not be included and how the International Olympic Committees determines what causes a country to not be included.
Research/Resources:
- Olympics Paris 2024 (https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024)
- French protesters to poo in the Siene amid Paris 2024 Olympics controversy by Charlie Sawyer. Published in Screenshot website June 6, 2024 and available on https://screenshot-media.com/gen-z-news/french-protestors-plan-poo-seine-summer-olympics/
- “Caitlin Clark left off Team USA’s roster in 2024 Paric Olympics snub” by Zach Braziller. Published in New York Post June 8, 2024 and available on https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/sports/caitlin-clark-expected-to-be-left-off-team-usas-roster/
- “Paris 2024: How is France preparing for the Olympics and “Paralympics?” Published in BBC website June 13, 2024 and available on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68018536
- “Scorching Olympians toting air conditioners stymie Paris’ clean to greenest Games” by Ivana Saric. Published in Axios website June 6, 2024 and available on https://www.axios.com/2024/06/06/olympic-games-paris-sustainable-carbon-footprint
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