Episode 32 – Michael J. Socolow: The 1936 Nazi Olympics, Sporting Nationalism and the Power of Radio

This episode returns to the enduring relationship between sport, politics and media. It features Michael J. Socolow, a media historian and author of the award-winning 'Six Minutes in Berlin: Broadcast Spectacle and Rowing Gold at the Nazi Olympics'. We discuss the significance of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games as a sport and media event, the role of the Games in commentary and technological innovation, and the unique power of radio to address national audiences.