In this week’s episode, we discuss some Olympic Games history. Annaig gives a brief update on the Britney Spears conservatorship case. Henna explains the economic and environmental toll the preparation for the Games has on the host cities and countries. We also discuss the humanitarian issues that arose in the build up to the 2016 Rio Olympics. Annaig takes a look at women's events throughout history, what events they can participate in and the addition of their participation in canoeing in the Tokyo Olympics. 

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