State of Play: Summer Games

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State of Play: Summer Games

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

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Unwelcome in Paris

    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

    21 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Switching Teams

    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

    21 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Torched Promises

    Vancouver pledged to do the games differently in 2010. On the site of a tent city that took hold during the games, the mayor promised to build social housing. For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e03-torched-promises 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

    27 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Fighting Back

    A South Central LA neighborhood fights back against Olympic-related development and displacement near the city’s iconic stadiums. For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e04-fighting-back 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

    23 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Sport Capital USA

    More mega events are coming to Los Angeles. What LA’s push to become an international sports destination means for the city’s unhoused communities. For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e05-sport-capital-usa 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

    18 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    How We Win

    Can the Olympics be fixed?For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e06-how-we-win 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

    24 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

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

    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

    2 min

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Ratings & Reviews

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About

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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  • Creator
    Global Reporting Centre
  • Episodes
    7
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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