
Episode 174 • • 52:02 - 55:10
174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!
Olympic Truce Violations, Greece Debt and Corporate Branding
The historical concept of the Olympic truce is contrasted with the ongoing military offensive in Afghanistan. The hosts also link Greece's current financial crisis to the massive debt incurred during the 2004 Athens Olympics. They critique the shift in Olympic aesthetics from individual achievement to corporate branding and nationalist medal counts.
