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Drugs and the Olympics

Drugs and the Olympics

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis


Drugs and the Olympics

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jul 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Olympics officials have created an anti-doping system to crack down on cheaters. We have no idea if it’s working. And it’s ensnaring athletes for seemingly bizarre infractions. 
Guest: Lindsay Crouse, writer and producer for the New York Times Opinion section. 
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Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Davis Land, Danielle Hewitt, Elena Schwartz, and Carmel Delshad.
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Released:
Jul 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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