Should College Football Die? Should College Football Die?
On this episode of Edge of Sports, we're live at Politics & Prose talking about a new book titled The End of College Football.
Jan 23, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Gaza Protest and Free Speech, Plus Biden’s Haiti Gala Gaza Protest and Free Speech, Plus Biden’s Haiti Gala
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Ben Wizner on campus arrests, and Amy Wilentz on the White House state dinner.
May 29, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
The Mob Attack on UCLA’s Protest Encampment—Plus Israel, Hamas, and Sexual Violence The Mob Attack on UCLA’s Protest Encampment—Plus Israel, Hamas, and Sexual Violence
On this episode of Start Making Sense, David Myers comments on protest at UCLA, and Azadeh Moaveni discusses sexual violence on October 7 and after.
May 8, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Columbia University and the New Student Anti-War Movement Columbia University and the New Student Anti-War Movement
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Joe Howley on how Israel’s war in Gaza is coming to the home front.
Farewell to Freakonomics Farewell to Freakonomics
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Marshall Steinbaum on economics as a toxic discipline.
Northwestern’s Hazing Scandal Northwestern’s Hazing Scandal
On this episode of Edge of Sports, activist and documentarian Byron Hurt joins the podcast to discuss the harms of hazing and how we can stop it.
Sep 18, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Young Americans for Freedom Hates Freedom Young Americans for Freedom Hates Freedom
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Lauren Lassabe Shepherd discusses the censorship-loving right wing student group.
Summer of Strikes—Plus, After Affirmative Action Summer of Strikes—Plus, After Affirmative Action
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Jane McAlevey talks about unions, and John Nichols comments on the politics of education.
Jul 6, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Saree Makdisi on Israelis and Palestinians and Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Battle Over Black Studies Saree Makdisi on Israelis and Palestinians and Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Battle Over Black Studies
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we examine Netanhayu’s policies and provocations, and the fight over the future of Black Studies.
Mar 2, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we get a new update on the biggest strike in the country and demystify Bob Dylan’s holiday record.
Dec 22, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense