Episode 849 • • 1:27:15 - 1:34:00
849: Short Circuit
Rio Olympics Budget, Infrastructure Failures, and Local Crime
The Rio 2016 Olympics are reported to be 50% over budget, leading the city to declare a financial emergency. A "sub in the water" report from a technician in Rio describes poor construction, overcrowded housing, and broken plumbing in the media center. Additional stories highlight the dangers of local crime, including bodies left on Copacabana Beach and the notorious reputation of the Brazilian police.