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Sportswashing and Soft Power: Concepts explored within the context of the proposed takeover of Newcastle United

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Sportswashing is a new term for an old idea - the use of sport to whitewash a nation's human rights record and present a more positive image of them to the rest of the world.

The cover image of radio documentary Sportswashing and Soft Power
Sportswashing and Soft Power | Credit: Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

This documentary explores the sinister manner in which sport is being used, examining the concepts of sportswashing and soft power within the context of the proposed takeover of Newcastle United.

Music:

Contact high – RKVC. Youtube Audio Library.

Sleeplessness – The Brothers Records. Youtube Audio Library.

Silent Observer – Sarah, the Illstrumentalist. Youtube Audio Library.

 

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About Simmey Hannifin-Donaldson

Journalist for The Breaker with an interest in Sports, Music and Sociology.

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