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Politics on the Podium

At the Olympics some athletes chose to highlight issues of inequality and human rights.

08/06/2021

GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer

Politics on the Podium

8/6/2021 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

At the Olympics some athletes chose to highlight issues of inequality and human rights.

With COVID rates rising globally, this year’s Olympics faced some major hurdles. But the pandemic was only part of the picture as some athletes used their time on the playing field to highlight gender equality, racism and human rights. Then, a look at the US Women's National Soccer Team's fight for equal pay. And, of course, puppets.

08/06/2021

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GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

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GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer

Politics on the Podium

8/6/2021 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

With COVID rates rising globally, this year’s Olympics faced some major hurdles. But the pandemic was only part of the picture as some athletes used their time on the playing field to highlight gender equality, racism and human rights. Then, a look at the US Women's National Soccer Team's fight for equal pay. And, of course, puppets.

08/06/2021

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GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS. The lead sponsor of GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer is Prologis. Additional funding is provided...

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