There are more than a few people questioning it's choice as an Olympic City, including Spoonman.

http://cid-fdcd3a2a3afd47c4.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Spoonman%20Editorials/BeijingOlympics10082007.mp3

This link will take you offsite to the Windows Live Skydrive where the podcasts are located. Just choose the Download link on that page to listen.