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Aug 2024
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Why No One Wants To Host The Olympics An...

Joe Pompliano
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Today's podcast breaks down the economics behind this year’s Olympics, including why the International Olympic Committee is seeing fewer and fewer bids each 4-year cycle. Enjoy!


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