Sports and Politics
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What is it about sports that makes it such a powerful tool for nation building, politics, business and propaganda? 3.6 billion people tuned in to watch the last Olympics — the most watched event in human history. 'All' The next 24 most watched television broadcasts in history are all sports events, almost entirely either Olympics or World Cup Soccer. Ray believes there's a tribal element at play. Spencer posits vicariousness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vancouvercurrentworldwide/message
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