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Where Do Sports and Politics Intersect?

Connecticut Public Radio | By Tucker Ives,
Lucy Nalpathanchil
Published July 26, 2016 at 9:00 AM EDT
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Some fans may want to keep politics and news out of sports, but it's becoming increasingly difficult.

The normally complicated topic of international relations has lately been highlighted in a different lens: sports! This hour, we look at Russia's relationship with the world in the midst of a massive doping scandal, the political backdrop of last month's Euro Cup, and the upcoming Olympics in Brazil. 

What can be learned about the world through sports?

Plus, athletes in this country are speaking up on domestic issues -- specifically, the Black Lives Matter movement.

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  • Sarah Spain - Reporter, columnist, and co-host of espnW Presents: The Trifecta with Spain, Jane and Kate on ESPN Radio
  • Priscila Néri - Senior Program Manager for WITNESS
  • Jules Boykoff - Professor of political science at Pacific University and author of Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics
  • Laurent Dubois - Professor of history at Duke University and author of Soccer Empire: The World Cup and the Future of France

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Tucker Ives
Tucker Ives is WNPR's morning news producer.
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Lucy Nalpathanchil
Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.
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