
The pros and cons of hosting the Olympics
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The pros and cons of hosting the Olympics
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December 6, 2017
Wed, Dec 6: Mount Royal University political analyst David Taras joins Global Calgary to discuss the pros and cons of hosting the Olympic Games.
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