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Wrestling’s Radical Champion

Wrestler David Starr joins the show to talk about his activism and the world of wrestling.

Dave Zirin

May 14, 2019

Wrestler David Starr jumps toward Juran Simmons during the Rage Wrestling Mega Show in Tel Aviv, Israel, 2017. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)

“The Product” David Starr is a pro wrestler who is fighting to change the very economic foundation of his sport while also raising political critiques of Israel, corporate power, and Trump-era racism. We speak to the outspoken athlete this week.

We also have “Choice Words” about the Boston Red Sox’s white delegation (“The White Sox”) to the White House. We also have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” Awards for Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian “Dame Dollar” Lillard and Eldrick “Tiger” Woods, and a special Kaepernick Watch. All this and more on this week’s show!

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Dave ZirinTwitterDave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.


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