Listen Live
Donate
 on air
    Schedule

    KCRW

    Read & Explore

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Culture
    • Events

    Listen

    • Live Radio
    • Music
    • Podcasts
    • Full Schedule

    Information

    • About
    • Careers
    • Help / FAQ
    • Newsletters
    • Contact

    Support

    • Become a Member
    • Become a VIP
    • Ways to Give
    • Shop
    • Member Perks

    Become a Member

    Donate to KCRW to support this cultural hub for music discovery, in-depth journalism, community storytelling, and free events. You'll become a KCRW Member and get a year of exclusive benefits.

    DonateGive Monthly

    Copyright 2026 KCRW. All rights reserved.

    Report a Bug|Privacy Policy|Terms of Service|
    Cookie Policy    |FCC Public Files|

    Back to KCRW Reports

    KCRW Reports

    An argument for canceling LA’s 2028 Summer Olympics

    The 2028 Summer Olympics are about 1000 days away. Zocalo Public Square columnist and editor Joe Mathews says it’s time to cancel the Games amid political unrest in California.

    • Share
    By Danielle Chiriguayo • Aug 9, 2025 • 4m Listen

    The 2028 Summer Olympics are about 1000 days away. Zocalo Public Square columnist and editor Joe Mathews says it’s time to cancel the Games amid political unrest in California.

    • https://images.ctfassets.net/2658fe8gbo8o/AvYox6VuEgcxpd20Xo9d3/e23b2c8a5a7a4a05410f82a6104e445f/custom_thumbnail_large.png?h=250&fm=webp

      Danielle Chiriguayo

      Morning Edition anchor and reporter

    • KCRW placeholder

      Alexandra Applegate

      Reporter; producer

    • KCRW placeholder

      Joe Mathews

      Host, "Zocalo's Connecting California"

      NewsSportsLos AngelesPolitics
    Back to KCRW Reports