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WTS 318: Philip O'Connor
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This week we're talking Paris 2024 Olympics with journalist Philip O'Connor who joins us after two weeks in the French capital.
🎙️✈️ We talk about the highs and lows of the games, from unforgettable victories to the controversies that captured the world's attention. 🏅🔥
What sparks the culture wars at an international event like the Olympics?
How do athletes and fans navigate the complex web of polarizing issues?
Philip shares firsthand insights that go beyond the headlines including telling us about his encounter with the Dutch Olympic Team and their reluctance to answer questions regarding the inclusion of paedophile volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016.
🎧 Listen now to get the full story
302 episodes
Manage episode 434695265 series 2372377
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod
This week we're talking Paris 2024 Olympics with journalist Philip O'Connor who joins us after two weeks in the French capital.
🎙️✈️ We talk about the highs and lows of the games, from unforgettable victories to the controversies that captured the world's attention. 🏅🔥
What sparks the culture wars at an international event like the Olympics?
How do athletes and fans navigate the complex web of polarizing issues?
Philip shares firsthand insights that go beyond the headlines including telling us about his encounter with the Dutch Olympic Team and their reluctance to answer questions regarding the inclusion of paedophile volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016.
🎧 Listen now to get the full story
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