EPISODE · Apr 27, 2025 · 24 MIN
One Thing: Is Horse Racing on Its Last Legs?
from CNN 5 Things · host CNN Podcasts
Ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby, horse racing critics are asking familiar questions about animal safety and care in an industry fueled by gambling. We examine how high-profile horse deaths and an FBI investigation into doping allegations have pushed the sport towards reforms. Guest: Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Senior Reporter & Author, “Death of a Racehorse: An American Story” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby, horse racing critics are asking familiar questions about animal safety and care in an industry fueled by gambling. We examine how high-profile horse deaths and an FBI investigation into doping allegations have pushed the sport towards reforms. Guest: Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Senior Reporter & Author, “Death of a Racehorse: An American Story” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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One Thing: Is Horse Racing on Its Last Legs?
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