Fed Up (As Usual) With NBC? Check Out The View From London On The BBC

Madhulika Sikka — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:35:37 +0000

'Morning Edition' executive producer Madhulika Sikka is back in her native Britain on vacation. And in contrast to what she's hearing from her American friends, the viewing choices there for the Olympics are staggering, she says.

The 2012 Summer Olympics are in full swing. And there is one gold medal America wins without fail, every four years.

A raucous, riotous and audacious Olympic opening ceremony

Madhulika Sikka — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:09:09 +0000

Here's what Danny Boyle got right in his raucous and riotous opening ceremony extravaganza for the London Olympics. In sharp contrast to the militaristic precision of Beijing's spectacular 2008 effort, Boyle brought wonder and whimsy and wit to the proceedings, without skimping on any of the patriotic touch points that are a must at any Olympic opening ceremony.

If I gave you a list of the ingredients that were part of this rich menu, you would be hard pressed to imagine how they could all come together.