The Olympics are meant to welcome the world, but who are they really for? Meet the people who are moved out, pushed out, and priced out in the name of sports. Host Andie Crossan brings you to Paris, Vancouver, and Los Angeles on a surprising journey into the long shadows cast by the Olympic torch.
Produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism. Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org (https://globalreportingcentre.org) | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate (https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate)
Davis Cup Double Fault
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State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org/) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca/). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.
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28 Jul 2025
Bonus Episode 3: Summer, Soccer, and Saudi
Summer, Soccer, and Saudi
For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/bonus-episode-3-summer-soccer-and-saudi/ (https://globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/bonus-episode-3-summer-soccer-and-saudi/)
State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org/) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca/). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.
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16 Jul 2025
Bonus Episode 2: FIFA’s Club World Cup Circus
FIFA’s Club World Cup Circus
For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/bonus-episode-2-fifas-club-world-cup-circus/ (https://globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01be01-losangeles/)
State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org/) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca/). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.
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2 Jul 2025
Bonus Episode 1: Is Los Angeles Ready?
This episode explores Los Angeles' preparedness to host the Summer Games, examining potential challenges and opportunities for the city.
12 Aug 2024
How We Win
Can the Olympics be fixed?For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e06-how-we-win (https://globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e06-how-we-win/)State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org (https://globalreportingcentre.org) | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate (https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate)
5 Aug 2024
Sport Capital USA
More mega events are coming to Los Angeles. What LA’s push to become an international sports destination means for the city’s unhoused communities.For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e05-sport-capital-usa (https://globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e05-sport-capital-usa/)State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org (https://globalreportingcentre.org) | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate (https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate)
29 Jul 2024
Fighting Back
A South Central LA neighborhood fights back against Olympic-related development and displacement near the city’s iconic stadiums.For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e04-fighting-back (https://globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e04-fighting-back/)State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org (https://globalreportingcentre.org) | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate (https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate)
22 Jul 2024
Torched Promises
Vancouver pledged to do the games differently in 2010. On the site of a tent city that took hold during the games, the mayor promised to build social housing.For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e03-torched-promises (https://globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e03-torched-promises)State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org (https://globalreportingcentre.org) | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate (https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate)
15 Jul 2024
Switching Teams
Jules Boykoff, former Team USA soccer player, recalls his path to becoming a leading expert on the anti-Olympics movement.For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e02-switching-teams (https://globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e02-switching-teams)State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org (https://globalreportingcentre.org) | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate (https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate)
11 Jul 2024
Unwelcome in Paris
Police raid a migrant squat 100 days before the 2024 Olympics begin. Efforts to bus unhoused people out of the city don’t unfold as planned.For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e01-unwelcome (https://globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01e01-unwelcome)State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org (https://globalreportingcentre.org) | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate (https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate)
8 Jul 2024
State of Play: Summer Games, from the Global Reporting Centre and PRX
Follow now and catch the first episode when it releases on July 11th!State of Play is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (https://globalreportingcentre.org) (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (https://jwam.ubc.ca). Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org (https://globalreportingcentre.org) | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate (https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate)
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