Chicago Tries Heavy-Hitters To Boost Olympic Bid

by Cheryl Corley, NPR

With one week to go until the International Olympic Committee selects the host city for the 2016 games, Chicago is hoping star power in the form of Oprah Winfrey and one of the Obamas will boost its bid. But how would hosting the Olympics really benefit the city that wins the competition?

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 25, 2009