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Olympic Cities, SoulCycle's IPO, and Hostile Traffic Stops
SoulCycle has filed for an IPO. How did the spinning company become a nationwide phenomenon? And, Samuel Dubose was shot after being pulled over for a missing front license plate. Sandra Bland died in jail after she was pulled over for not signaling a lane change. Minor infractions are big revenue generators for a lot of smaller cities, but they lead to negative police interactions.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenThe International Olympic Committee announced today that Beijing will host the 2022 winter games, making it the first city ever to host both the summer and winter games. The decision seems to indicate a new way of choosing host cities.
And the Sklar Brothers bring us up to date on other sports news.
Then, SoulCycle—the indoor cycling company turned mass-cult spectacle— has grown from a fitness company to a full-on lifestyle brand. Now, the company’s looking to Wall Street. It filed papers yesterday for an IPO.
Finally, Samuel Dubose was shot after being pulled over for a missing front license plate. Sandra Bland died in jail after she was pulled over for not signaling a lane change. Walter Scott was shot while running away from an officer, after being pulled over for a broken taillight. Minor infractions are big revenue generators for a lot of smaller cities, but they often lead to negative police interactions.
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5 storiesThe Olympics: How Do Cities Get Picked to Host?
The International Olympic Committee announced today that Beijing will host the 2022 winter games, making it the first city ever to host both the summer and winter games. But the decision hints at changes in the thinking of the International Olympic Committee when it comes to choosing hosts cities.
Read the story9 minSports Roundup: Beijing Olympics, Women in the NFL, and Tom Brady
The Sklar Brothers join us to talk about the Olympics and whether Los Angeles will host again in the near future. They also talk about the first woman coach in the NFL, Jen Welter, and the challenges she faces. Also, the latest on Tom Brady, and big changes for the Dodgers.
Read the story9 minSoulCycle Eyes Wall Street
SoulCycle—the indoor cycling company turned mass-cult spectacle— has grown from a fitness company to a full-on lifestyle brand . Now, the company’s bringing their cardio party to Wall Street—SoulCycle filed papers yesterday for an IPO. How exactly does a stationary bike class become a nationwide phenomenon?
Read the story8 minFilm Roundup: 'Mission Impossible,' 'The End of the Tour,' and 'Vacation'
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to the movies this weekend. We’ll help you pick your ticket.
Read the story12 minPolice Shootings and Traffic Stops
Samuel Dubose was shot after being pulled over for a missing front license plate. Sandra Bland died in jail after she was pulled over for not signaling a lane change. Walter Scott was shot while running away from an officer, after being pulled over for a broken taillight. These are all black motorists who were pulled over for minor infractions.
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