Games of State

Beyond the Bleachers

3 Episodes Premiered August 24, 2026

Season Overview

Examining how sport reflects the political world around it, from disputed borders and national recognition to conflict, identity, and representation.

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Episodes

When Sport Decides What Counts as a Country
EP 1

When Sport Decides What Counts as a Country

Aug 24, 2026

What makes a country a country? When the answer becomes a gray area, international sport often decides.

View Details 13 MIN
When War Redraws the Map of Sports
EP 2

When War Redraws the Map of Sports

Sep 28, 2026

Sport is built around borders, but what happens when those borders suddenly change?

View Details 14 MIN
When Politics Decides Who Athletes Represent
EP 3

When Politics Decides Who Athletes Represent

Oct 26, 2026

Not only does geopolitics shape borders, it can shape the identity athletes are allowed to compete under.

View Details 11 MIN