Podcast:History Dispatches Published On: Mon Jul 27 2026 Description: At the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Adolph Hitler hoped to demonstrate to the world the power, majesty and superiority of the resurgent German nation. That, however, would be foiled by a 22-year old African American track and field athlete - who would put on one of the greatest displays in Olympic history. This is the story of Jesse Owens and the 1936 Olympic Games. Sources https://jesseowens.com https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/owens/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Owens Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jesse_Owens_1936.jpg Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box. New subscribers only. While supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices