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State of Play: Summer Games

State of Play: Summer Games

By: Global Reporting Centre
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The Olympics are meant to welcome the world, but who are they really for? Meet the people who are moved out, pushed out, and priced out in the name of sports. Host Andie Crossan brings you to Paris, Vancouver, and Los Angeles on a surprising journey into the long shadows cast by the Olympic torch.

Produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism. Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate

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  • State of Play: Summer Games, from the Global Reporting Centre and PRX

    State of Play: Summer Games, from the Global Reporting Centre and PRX
    Jul 8 2024

    Follow now and catch the first episode when it releases on July 11th!

    State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.

    Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate
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    2 mins
  • Unwelcome in Paris

    Unwelcome in Paris
    Jul 11 2024

    Police raid a migrant squat 100 days before the 2024 Olympics begin. Efforts to bus unhoused people out of the city don’t unfold as planned.

    For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e01-unwelcome

    State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.

    Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate
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    21 mins
  • Switching Teams

    Switching Teams
    Jul 15 2024

    Jules Boykoff, former Team USA soccer player, recalls his path to becoming a leading expert on the anti-Olympics movement.

    For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e02-switching-teams

    State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.

    Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate
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    21 mins
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