How Geopolitics and Propaganda Impact the Olympic Games
- Author
- Miami University
- Published
- Wed 19 Jan 2022
- Episode Link
- https://miamireframe.libsyn.com/the-boycott-the-virus-and-the-events-what-to-watch-for-at-the-2022-olympics
We often think of the Olympics as a way to cultivate global peace and understanding through athletic achievement. However, they are also often leveraged as a political and economic tool by nations and organizations seeking to advance their own agendas. On this episode, we discuss the issues and controversies surrounding the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, including the recent U.S. diplomatic boycott, COVID, and issues involving gender, equality, and access among athletes.
