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The dangers of sportswashing for the Olympics
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The dangers of sportswashing for the Olympics

Ian Bremmer and Sally Jenkins discuss sportswashing, the growing influence of Saudi Arabia and China in global sports, and whether foreign money in pro sports makes it harder for governments to do their jobs.

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
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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.

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Politics, power, and the Paris Olympics: Insight from WashPo sports columnist Sally Jenkins

Listen: Washington Post sports columnist Sally Jenkins joins Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World Podcast to discuss the biggest stories heading into the 2024 Summer Olympics, including the ban on Russia’s Olympic Committee, calls for Israeli athletes to compete under a neutral flag, and security concerns at what Jenkins calls “the most sprawling and urban Olympics in history.”

Ian Explains: Why authoritarian rulers love the Olympics
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Ian Explains: Why authoritarian rulers love the Olympics

Ian Bremmer explains how authoritarian regimes use the Olympic Games as a tool for political propaganda, despite the International Olympic Committee's insistence that the Olympics promote democratic values around the world.

Paris 2024 Olympics chief: “We are ready”
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Paris 2024 Olympics chief: “We are ready”

Eight months ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tony Estanguet says Paris plans to offer “a fantastic moment of celebration.”

Haiti unrest: Will the UN's troop deployment help restore peace?
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Haiti unrest: Will the UN's troop deployment help restore peace?

Will the UN's deployment of troops to Haiti help bring peace to the country? Despite all his legal issues, is Trump still the candidate-to-beat in the race for the GOP nomination? Bed bugs in Paris. Would you still attend the Summer Olympics? Ian Bremmer Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.