Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

@EdgeofSports

Dave 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.

High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital

High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital

Author Devon Ashby joins the show to talk about his new book on Maryland high school football. 

Aug 24, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Toyko Paralympics

Tokyo Hosts a Dangerous Paralympics in the Shadow of Covid Tokyo Hosts a Dangerous Paralympics in the Shadow of Covid

The Paralympics are supposed to be a celebration of people with disabilities. Instead, they will put many immunocompromised people at enormous risk.

Aug 24, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

A Black man wearing a mask with Colin Kaepernick kneeling and the words #BlackLivesMatter

5 Years After Colin Kaepernick Refused to Stand, We Still Get the Story Wrong 5 Years After Colin Kaepernick Refused to Stand, We Still Get the Story Wrong

More important than the man who took the knee is the movement he helped launch.

Aug 19, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Raven Saunders

Despite the Ban, Protest Emerges at the Olympics Despite the Ban, Protest Emerges at the Olympics

The IOC’s efforts to quell visible dissent failed. 

Aug 10, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Canada's Crystal Emmanuel

A Covid Surge and Record Heat Have Created a Cursed Olympic Games A Covid Surge and Record Heat Have Created a Cursed Olympic Games

The “2020” Tokyo Olympics are being held in dangerous heat during a deadly pandemic. 

Aug 3, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

The Human Costs of the Pandemic Olympics

The Human Costs of the Pandemic Olympics The Human Costs of the Pandemic Olympics

The Tokyo Games should be a warning to potential Olympic hosts everywhere.

Jul 21, 2021 / Column / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Muhammad Ali documentary

The Greatest: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Muhammad Ali The Greatest: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Muhammad Ali

The directors of the new Ali documentary talk about bringing a larger-than-life figure back down to earth.

Jul 20, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Thomas Bach in Japan, July 2021

Anti-Asian Racism and the 2020 Olympic Games Anti-Asian Racism and the 2020 Olympic Games

How can IOC President Thomas Bach force through these games against the will of 80 percent of the population? It helps if you don’t even know who they are.

Jul 16, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Talking NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Jazz Cigarettes

Talking NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Jazz Cigarettes Talking NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Jazz Cigarettes

Friend of the show Coach Kevin McNutt joins us to talk about the latest happenings in sports.

Jul 13, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech

Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech

The IOC’s efforts to stifle dissent have no place in a free society.

Jul 8, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

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