Jul 8

Food Deserts

How did millions of Americans end up living in neighborhoods where finding fresh food is harder than ever, and why is the problem by design, not accident? The answer rests in a major policy shift that fundamentally altered the American food landscape.Food DesertsIf you're new to ... Show More

38m 15s

Jul 1

Open Borders

An immigration reporter’s chance encounter in the desert reveals how borders shape our actions, our beliefs, and the way we see the world around us.Open BordersIf you're new to the show (thanks Apple Podcasts!) here are some favorite episodes to get you started:Freedom House Ambu ... Show More

29m 9s

Jun 24

The Titanic's Best Lifeboat

A century-old shipwreck, a sea of glass, and the lifeboats that were never meant to save you.The Titanic Was The Lifeboat Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visi ... Show More

33m 17s

Jul 2024

Art of Gold: The Olympic Art Competitions

In the first half of the 20th century, athletes weren't the only ones competing for Olympic glory. Today's episode takes us back to an era when artists, poets, and even city planners battled for medals — and the messy in-fighting that threatened to tear the art world apart. See o ... Show More

35m 39s

Aug 2024

The Moth Podcast: The Olympics with Aimee Mullins

In this special episode, we celebrate four weeks of competition, daring, and perseverance by sharing three stories all about the Olympics. Hosted by actor, storyteller, and Olympian Aimee Mullins, we'll explore the joy of marching in the opening ceremony, the strange pull of Kris ... Show More

32m 44s

Jul 2024

Pierre de Coubertin & Other Artists Winning Medals at the Olympics

From 1912 to 1948, medals were awarded for artistic creations inspired by sport, alongside those for athletic prowess. This unique fusion of disciplines was the brainchild of Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics, who envisioned the Games as a celebration of bot ... Show More

12m 1s

Jul 2024

Make Me Smart: 2024 Olympics edition

On today’s edition of Economics on Tap, we’ll get into some news while toasting the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics. First, Kimberly teaches us how to make an Olympic torch cocktail (complete with a real flame)! And, we’ll play a Paris Games-themed round of This or That. But fir ... Show More

26m 35s

Jul 2024

Defunct Olympic Sports

Over the course of the modern Olympics, there have been a number of sports that have been added and struck from the roster. Today we’ll talk about a few of them, several of which are one-timers. Research: “Antwerp 1920: tug of war and a 72-year-old medalist.” Olympics.com. https: ... Show More

33m 15s

Aug 2024

Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles Is That Girl

Two-time Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles joins Chloe and Vogue’s Leah Faye Cooper to talk all things Olympics. From the secret of doing gymnastics with long nails, to fashion at the Olympic Village, to this sneakerhead’s current favorite pair of shoes (Nike Dunks bedazzled with Swa ... Show More

34m 21s

Jul 2024

Nightcap - Hour 1: WATCH PARTY of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic games in Paris, France. They get their first taste to each of the 206 countries competing in the Olympic Games, highlighted by LeBron James carrying the flag for Team USA. #Volume #ClubSee o ... Show More

1h 28m

Aug 2024

Breaking’s Olympic Debut

More than 50 years after its inception, “breaking” — not “break dancing,” a term coined by the media and disdained by practitioners — will debut as an Olympic sport.Jonathan Abrams, who writes about the intersection of sports and culture, explains how breaking’s big moment came a ... Show More

26m 20s

Oct 2024

Why Egypt Built an Olympic City Without the Olympics - #116

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Egypt Built an Olympic City Without the Olympics". Egypt is building a huge Olympic City in the desert, hoping to be the first African Olympic Host. This construction project is beyond huge. Later in the episode, we cover: ... Show More

48m 38s

Aug 2024

Simone Biles on Paris Games and Olympic Future: "You Never Say Never"

Simone Biles made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the most decorated American Olympic Gymnast. Biles joined Hoda Kotb live in Paris to reflect on the games, her triumphant return to the sport, and if she'll compete in the 2028 Los Angeles games.

10m 9s

The Art of the Olympics