TSP Ep 29 with Andrew Zimbalist: All Gold Medals and No Red Ink? LA’s Olympic Gamble for ‘28

Economist Andrew Zimbalist joins The Sacralegis Podcast to explore the high-stakes economics of hosting the Olympic Games. From ballooning budgets to elusive legacies, we explore why “mega-events” like LA 2028 often promise civic glory but deliver fiscal hangovers. Is Los Angeles sprinting toward a global showcase—or hurdling into a financial trap? A candid look at the politics, profits, and pitfalls behind the Olympic dream.