From Curling To Classrooms

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! A curling controversy sparks a bigger question: what happens when we borrow the best parts of elite training and bring them to everyday classrooms? We jump from biathlon fandom and “curlgate” to the pressure young athletes face, the startling math of medal payouts, and why access still decides who gets to compete—on the ice and in school. We don’t shy away from the hard part: cost and equity. Boutique micro-schools can run $40–75k per year, ...