How Olympians prepare for the pressure of the world stage
How Olympians prepare for the pressure of the world stage  
Podcast: PBS News Hour - Full Show
Published On: Sat Feb 14 2026
Description: The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change is impacting the Winter Olympics with Elizabeth Burakowski and Julia Kern.The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change is impacting the Winter Olympics with Elizabeth Burakowski and Julia Kern. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy