Are steroids the dirty secret at the heart of sports or an ingrained part of competitive culture? It's time to pull back the curtain and get real about performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in athletics. Join me, Simon Devere, as we journey from the dawn of the first Olympic Games to modern athletic competitions, dissecting the contentious history of PEDs and the role they play in the world of sports.
Hold on tight as we grapple with the ethical debates surrounding the use of PEDs in sports. Drawing on Jonathan Heights' six moral foundations, we'll sift through the gray area of PED use, challenging our preconceived notions and societal norms. Then, using Michel Foucault's critique of universal moral truths, we'll delve deeper, peeling back layers of power dynamics and individual agency within the sports industry.
To wrap it up, we're going to expose the controversies that swirl around PED use in sports. We'll take a hard look at the efficacy of anti-doping measures, the Victor Conte story, and question whose interests are truly being protected. Let's also consider the trend of transparency among influencers and what that means for the health of athletes and the integrity of competitions. So, are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about steroids and PEDs in sports?
Producer: Thor Benander
Editor: Luke Morey
Intro Theme: Ajax Benander
Intro: Timothy Durant
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