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Feb 3, 2026 13 min

Greece's $11 Billion Ghost Town

from Strange & Unusual Show Hosted by Lawrence Lease

Greece hosted the 2004 Olympics in a bid to honor its historic roots—but did it come at too high a cost? In this episode, we dive into the $11 billion price tag, the long-term impact on Greece’s economy, and why the legacy of Athens 2004 is more complicated than it seems. Today's Sponsors: NordVPN: ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.sjv.io/P04X5e⁠⁠ Audible: ⁠⁠http://www.audibletrial.com/larry21⁠⁠ My Patriot Supply: ⁠⁠https://www.rzmaf8trk.com/212KN5C/2CTPL/⁠⁠ Support The Show: Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠http://www.buymeacoffee.com/larrymlease

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