EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Ice Princess Who Melted a Nation: When Figure Skating Became War
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In 1994, a metal baton to the knee turned two American figure skaters into the most famous enemies in sports history. But the real story of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan isn't about the attack—it's about class, dreams, and how America decides who deserves to be beloved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1994, a metal baton to the knee turned two American figure skaters into the most famous enemies in sports history. But the real story of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan isn't about the attack—it's about class, dreams, and how America decides who deserves to be beloved.
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