The World Cup alpine ski racing season is now underway, and it’s a fascinating one. So Jonathan talks with Ted Ligety (2 Olympic gold medals; 5 World Cup Giant Slalom titles; 25 WC victories; & 52 WC podiums) about this season’s major storylines, massive rumors, biggest battles, and some behind-the-scenes secrets of the World Cup.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

What’s New: Working with DPS (2:42)

The Major World Cup Storylines (7:10)

Unretiring: Marcel Hirscher & Lucas Braathen (9:31)

Switching Teams: How Does It Work? (16:55)

Skill Sets: Slalom vs Giant SL vs. Super G vs DH (20:50)

Mikaela Shiffrin (26:47)

Rumor: a Lindsey Vonn Comeback? (33:05)

What’s Life Like on the World Cup? (37:47)

The Gear (44:11)

New Wildcard Rule (54:10)

Takeaways from Sölden? (59:28)

Predictions for the Next Race (1:02:59)

WC Finals in Sun Valley (1:04:53)

How / Where to Watch the Races? (1:09:29)

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