It's the Brian Laris show on WNYC.

Good morning again, everyone.

Well, now that we've done a lot of serious stuff on climate and on public education in New York City,

let's have a little fun and talk about

the 2024 Olympics that just ended. And if this year's Summer Olympics were more fun or

interesting to you than other recent ones, viewership for the Olympics had been declining.

Did anything about these games bring anything of a revival? We'll talk about

whether that was true generally, and you can tell us if that was true for you. 212-433, WNYC, 433-9-6-92. If you missed it,

Sunday marked the end of a raucous two weeks in Paris. The athletes have gone home.

Well, not Kevin Durant were told he's lounging on a yacht in St.

Tropes with an Olympic gold medal.

But for the most part, the fun is over, and all that's left is to reminisce about the

incredible athletic feats and some of the controversies we witnessed over the course of the

games. Joining us now, to recap the Paris Olympics is none other than Will Leach, contributing

editor at New York Magazine, columnist at MLB.com, and founding editor of the sports news site,

a sports news site, Deadspin. Hey, Will, welcome back to WNYC. Of course, pleasure as always.

I'm sorry I'm not in Paris lounging with Kevin Durant, but this is an excellent second place

to. You need more access. Sorry, sorry. He didn't get my letters, apparently.

And listeners, now that the games have ended, what would be on your highlight reel of the

2024 Olympics in Paris, 212, 433?

WNYC, did a specific Olympian catch your heart?

Was there a particular niche sport that had you hooked?

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