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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Olympic medals: all symbol, no strength

from Condensed Soup · host Lulu Picart

The Olympics medals aren't doing as well under pressure as the athletes. This year's Olympic medals are generating chatter — for their defects and price (Juliana Kim, NPR, Feb 12, 2026) Gold Isn't Always Gold: The Surprising Value of Olympic Medals (Kate Franke, Good Housekeeping, Feb 11, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in a hotel room.

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