America: A History Podcast
What’s the Fuss About the Enhanced Games?
Published: 28 May 2026 at 02:00 Europe/London
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This week, UEA's Emma Long and former leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Vince Cable join the show to discuss the controversial Enhanced Games, Pope Leo's apology for slavery, and the best graduation present ever... or not.
Our guest today is Emma Long, Associate Professor in American History and Politics at the University of East Anglia.
We're also delighted to welcome to the show the UK’s former Business Secretary, former leader of the Liberal Democrat party, and knight of the realm, Sir Vince Cable…
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Stories:
01:28 - The Pope Apologises for Slavery
09:32 - White House Shooting
14:40 - The Enhanced Games
36:55 - Best Graduation Present Ever
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Sources:
- White House shooter: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-secret-service-investigates-reports-shots-near-white-house-2026-05-23/
- The Pope apologises for slavery: Pope apologizes for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery | AP News
- The Enhanced Games: https://www.enhanced.com/
- Swimmer unofficially breaks World Record at Enhanced Games: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cx211xyd298o
- North Carolina student loans paid: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/college-commencement-speaker-is-paying-off-final-year-of-loans-for-grads/
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