Can Los Angeles Pull Off the 2028 Olympics?

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Los Angeles is about to host the 2028 Olympics—but there’s one big problem: the city might not be ready. After pulling off one of the only profitable Games in history in 1984, LA is trying it again with a risky “no-build” plan. No new stadiums, a $6.8 billion budget, and millions of visitors expected. Sounds efficient—but traffic is already a nightmare, security threats are real, and controversy over homelessness is growing. Can LA actually pull this off… or is this shaping up to be a disaster? The world is watching—and the clock is ticking.

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Olivia Lugo

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Premiering on August 1st, 2026

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