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The value of sport
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As we reach the World Cup's halfway point, we're asking: what is sport worth? On today's episode, we explore the money and diplomatic power plays lingering behind the scenes of every big tournament.
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Research Fellow, Media & Communications, RMIT University
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Program Manager, Journalism, RMIT University
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Associate Professor of Finance, RMIT University
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Research assistant, School of Media and Communication, RMIT University
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Deputy Director, Enterprise AI and Data Analytics Hub, RMIT Univeristy, RMIT University
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Lecturer, School of Education, RMIT University
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Director, Enterprise AI and Data Analytics Hub, RMIT University
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Research Fellow, College of Business and Law, RMIT University
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Lecturer in Politics and Communication , RMIT University
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PhD Candidate, International Studies, RMIT University
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Professor and Associate Dean, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Associate Professor in Cinema Studies, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication & Digital Media, RMIT University
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Associate Dean and Head of Project Management, RMIT University
