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.

Gwendolyn Berry

Gwen Berry Is the Hero We Need Gwen Berry Is the Hero We Need

The Olympic hammer thrower is facing attacks similar to those felt by anti-racist educators and activists around the country. And she is not backing down an inch.

Jul 2, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Olympic Flag

The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane

Amid turmoil, the IOC selected Brisbane for the 2032 games under a shroud of secrecy.

Jun 16, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Dr. David A. Canton

‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School ‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School

African American Studies department chair David Canton joins the show to talk sports, politics, and critical race theory

Jun 15, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Coronavirus

The Tokyo Olympics Are In Peril The Tokyo Olympics Are In Peril

Staging the Olympics amid a state of emergency and a coronavirus upsurge has led top officials to question whether they should happen at all.

Jun 8, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Changing the Game

Letting Trans Athletes Tell Their Story Letting Trans Athletes Tell Their Story

The director and producer of Changing the Game join the show to talk about their acclaimed documentary.

Jun 8, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out

Fan violence in the NBA and the French Open crackdown on Naomi Osaka have something glaring in common: the reassertion of power over outspoken Black athletes.

Jun 2, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Tailgate party

The Politics of Tailgating  The Politics of Tailgating 

Gridiron Gourmet authors Maria J. Veri and Rita Liberti join the show to talk about their book.

Jun 1, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Trae Young NBA

New York Needs Trae Young New York Needs Trae Young

After the year from hell, New York City awakens to jeer their very own basketball villain.

May 26, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice

Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice

The legendary women’s soccer player joins the show to talk equal pay.

May 25, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Lee Evans protest

Remembering Lee Evans, Athlete-Activist Legend Remembering Lee Evans, Athlete-Activist Legend

The 1968 Olympian’s legacy is as relevant as ever.

May 21, 2021 / Dave Zirin

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