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The Foreign Desk - Rio 2016
30 July 2016
When Rio won its bid to host the Olympics back in October 2009, Brazil was on the rise: its economy was strong and its leader was popular and charismatic. Now, against a backdrop of corruption scandals, an impeachment…
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The Stack - The Olympics in print
24 July 2021
This week on ‘The Stack’ it’s all about the Olympics. We speak to Tom Loxley, editor of ‘Radio Times’, about its bumper Olympics issue. Plus: Luke Kennedy from Aussie surf title ‘Tracks’ on the surfing debut at Tokyo 2020…
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The Urbanist - Olympic legacies
16 September 2021
Just how important is the Olympic legacy for the built environment? We assess how Tokyo 2020 has affected the city itself, look ahead to Paris 2024 and examine Rio 2016 too.
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Monocle on Design - Recycling the Olympics
18 September 2012
We find out what happens to the Olympics’ used furniture and chat with architect Andre Fu and fashion designer Christopher Raeburn.
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The Global Countdown - Olympics special
15 August 2024
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the number-one songs in the most successful countries at the Paris Olympics. Would they also get a gold medal for music?
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The Urbanist - Olympic legacies
5 July 2012
Olympic city legacies: Montreal’s cautionary tale, Eleanor Fawcett London’s Olympic plans and a visit to a still-flourshing 1960s Olympic village in Rome.
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Monocle on Design - Olympic branding
7 August 2012
We visit German outdoor furniture manufacturers Dedon in the Philippines, talk to architect Morris Adjmi and discuss Olympic branding with Richard Spencer Powell.
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The Global Countdown - Olympics special
22 July 2021
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at the top five songs worldwide. Consider it the Olympics of music.
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Expo 11: Olympic gold rush
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The Urbanist - Rio’s Olympic urban legacy
28 July 2016
In this special episode of ‘The Urbanist’ we look at the highs and lows of Rio’s urban makeover, how the city will be seen during the Games and more importantly what will remain after the Olympic movement leaves town.
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The Foreign Desk - Explainer 26: Are the Olympics still worth celebrating?
29 July 2016
Brazilian politics is not at its best and no doubt there will be problems and huge costs involved in the country hosting the Olympics. But the Games have the potential to bring nations together. So, is it worth it?
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The Foreign Desk - Are the Olympics still worth it?
6 August 2016
Now that the Olympics Games have begun, what better time to ask why cities so desperately want to host it? We discuss Toronto’s failed bids and Antwerp 1920 in the days when small cities had their moment in the Olympic sun…
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The Globalist - Friday 5 August
5 August 2016
The official opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics will take place later today, heralding 19 days of 306 events in 42 different sports. Plus: Thailand goes to the polls this weekend to vote on the country's 20th constitution…
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Monocle on Culture - Inspectng Olympic-themed art
23 July 2012
We inspect Olympic-themed art, meet Iain Sinclair and Andrew Kötting to discuss their new film “Swandown” and check out Colombia’s newest hit TV show.
