Topic: Commonwealth Games

4 chapters across the catalog

Big Soda
Episode 243 1:13:49 - 1:15:42

243: Big Soda

Commonwealth Games Security, Delhi Lockdown

Reports from Delhi describe extreme security measures for the Commonwealth Games, including sandbag bunkers, machine guns, and the confiscation of everyday items like coins and house keys. The hosts compare these measures to the anticipated security environment for the upcoming London Olympics.

Squalid Nullification
Episode 242 1:01:55 - 1:05:16

242: Squalid Nullification

BBC Dixit Name Controversy, Media Racism

The hosts play a clip from the BBC where a presenter mocks the name of Indian official Sheila Dikshit (pronounced Dixit) during coverage of the Commonwealth Games. They criticize the broadcaster for elitism and juvenile behavior, suggesting the incident reflects underlying racism in the British media establishment.

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 1:32:29 - 1:34:00

235: Disaster Capitalist

Spain General Strike, Commonwealth Games in New Delhi

A general strike is scheduled for September 29th in Spain as the "World Cup high" wears off. Meanwhile, preparations for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi are described as a disaster, with reports of dengue fever, stagnant ponds, and a campaign to forcibly remove beggars and the disabled from the streets.