Topic: 2004 Olympics

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Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!
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.