State of Play: Summer Games

Global Reporting Centre•play.prx.org

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 | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate

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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/ State of Play is 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...

Jul 28, 2025•23 min

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/ State of Play is 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 generati...

Jul 16, 2025•23 min

Bonus Episode 1: Is Los Angeles Ready?

Is Los Angeles Ready? For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-play/s01be01-losangeles/ State of Play is 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 i...

Jul 02, 2025•22 min

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 State of Play is 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 equit...

Aug 12, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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 State of Play is 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 leade...

Aug 05, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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 State of Play is 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 jou...

Jul 29, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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 State of Play is 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...

Jul 22, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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 State of Play is 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 journali...

Jul 15, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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 State of Play is 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 glo...

Jul 11, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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 (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...

Jul 08, 2024•2 min

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