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New Doping Investigations Could Tarnish Olympic Gold

We update the latest developments in the Russian Olympic doping scandal, and the potential impact on this summer's games in Brazil. We hear from experts on anti-doping efforts and Olympic history, and an American athlete who might win a medal if her Russian opponent is disqualified.

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KCRW placeholderBy Todd Purdum • May 20, 2016 • 51m Listen

We update the latest developments in the Russian Olympic doping scandal, and the potential impact on this summer's games in Brazil. Guest host Todd Purdum hears from experts on anti-doping efforts and Olympic history, and an American athlete who might win a medal if her Russian opponent is disqualified.

Later on the program, surveying support for Donald Trump: Are voters reluctant to tell pollsters they like him?

Photo: RIA Novosti

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    Todd Purdum

    Politico

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    Sáša Woodruff

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Gideon Brower

    Independent Producer

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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