3 chapters across the catalog
The film Icarus won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, detailing the massive state-sponsored doping program in Russian athletics. The documentary features Grigory Rodchenkov, who claims that 99% of Russian athletes were involved in doping with the help of the government. The discussion questions the transition of sports "cheating" into the realm of "criminality" as defined by the International Olympic Committee.
Russian Anti-Doping Officials Deaths and South Carolina Politics
Two former Russian anti-doping officials died within two weeks of each other under mysterious circumstances following a doping scandal. The hosts transition to the Democratic primary, discussing Bernie Sanders' prospects in South Carolina. Dvorak makes controversial claims regarding the state's receptiveness to Jewish candidates, citing viewership for Larry David.
Doping in Curling and Archery, Global Testing Standards
Reports of doping scandals in traditionally low-intensity sports like curling and archery are highlighted as evidence of the anti-doping industry's overreach. The World Anti-Doping Agency's efforts to harmonize testing standards globally are viewed as a move toward a "New World Order" in medical surveillance.
