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Hype and worry ahead of the Rio games

The Olympics are coming, whether Rio is ready or not. We get a progress report on completing new sports arenas by opening day Friday, the health risks posed by polluted water, the Russian doping scandal, and what's in store for the future.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 1, 2016 • 52m Listen

Photo: Simone Biles during the balance beam in the women's gymnastics US Olympic team trials at SAP Center. (Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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