Saudi Arabia’s Global Sports Push

We cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports. In a span of just a few years, the country has constructed new leagues, acquired prominent players and solidified massive international partnerships. While Saudi leaders have said this dramatic move will help drive a more diverse economy and modern cultural mindset, some experts have their own theories on what’s behind this multi-billion dollar move into pro sports.

Guest: Simon Chadwick, professor, sports & geopolitical economics, Skema Business School.

The Draw Of Flying Without A Cabin

What if flying wasn’t about getting somewhere, but about feeling something again? In this story, we follow pilot and author Caroline Paul into an open cockpit aircraft where there’s little barrier between you and the sky, and where flight turns away from routine and headaches and more into adventure.

Guest: Caroline Paul, author of Why Fly: Seeking Awe, Healing, and Our True Selves in the Sky

Viewpoints Explained: From Gameplay To Surveillance? Pokémon Go’s Next Chapter

Remember the Pokémon Go craze of 2016? Millions of players thought they were just catching Pokémon, but - more than a decade later - their history is being used to build a detailed map for robots.

Culture Crash: Is Late Night Officially Toast?

Late night isn’t losing talent, but it’s losing timing. By the time the monologue airs, the jokes have already made the rounds online. We cover the continued decline of late-night TV.

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