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Could the Olympics ever be free of politics?
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Could the Olympics ever be free of politics?

Ian Bremmer and Sally Jenkins discuss the impact of politics on the Olympics, including the debate over neutral flags, political boycotts, corruption within the IOC, and the enduring appeal of athletes like Simone Biles and Sha’Carri Richardson.

The politics of the Paris Olympics
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The politics of the Paris Olympics

Will politics overshadow the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? Ian Bremmer and Washington Post sports columnist Sally Jenkins discuss the biggest stories heading into this year’s Games and whether the Olympics can ever be non-political.

Olympic dispatch: Business as usual despite pandemic, geopolitical risks
by ian bremmer

Olympic dispatch: Business as usual despite pandemic, geopolitical risks

While things could still go south, the Games seem to be turning out quite nicely for China.

If You Ain’t First…
by ian bremmer

If You Ain’t First…

Why gunning for that #1 spot can make you miserable when you inevitably don't make the cut—in sports, life, and geopolitics.