To the Point
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.
By Todd Purdum • • 51m ListenWe 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
In this episode
3 storiesEgyptAir Flight 804 Debris Found in Mediterranean
Debris from Egypt Air flight 804 has been found in the Mediterranean Sea today. This new follows earlier conflicting reports that wreckage had been found, and concentrates the air and sea search to a grid about 180 miles north of the city of Alexandria.
Read the story7 minTarnished Gold: Will Russian Olympic Doping Jeopardize Rio?
It's a saga that echoes the darkest intrigues of the Cold War: Dozens of Russian Olympic athletes accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs under state supervision, then faking their tests. The Russian lab director who ran the secret program has blown the whistle, and the US Justice Department has opened an investigation.
Read the story33 minAre Trump's Polls Improving?
Donald Trump has surprised pundits and pollsters alike with his unexpected success in this raucous election year. But are there more surprises in store?
Read the story10 min
