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.

Michael Bennett

Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid. Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid.

There are only three black head coaches in the NFL—a majority-black league—for an obvious reason.

Jan 10, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Military jets fly over Arrowhead Stadium

Can Sports Be a Site of War Resistance? Can Sports Be a Site of War Resistance?

Athletes have used their platforms to amplify messages against police brutality and other forms of oppression—can they do the same for war?

Jan 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Reckoning With David Stern

Reckoning With David Stern Reckoning With David Stern

We examine the legacy of recently passed NBA commissioner David Stern and look back at the year that was 2019

Jan 6, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

David Stern Obit

The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern

The NBA commissioner, who helmed the league for 30 years, has passed away, and his history demands serious examination.

Jan 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Megan Rapinoe and team

The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019

For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.

Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Kamaru Usman

MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent

Kamaru Usman was very upset by Trump-loving opponent Colby Covington's anti-immigrant bombast. He showed just how upset once the fight began.

Dec 17, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Football

High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them

“Look at these [n-words] taking a knee and they don’t even know why they’re doing it,” said one person in the crowd.

Dec 3, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Can Youth Football Save Us From Gun Violence? 

Can Youth Football Save Us From Gun Violence?  Can Youth Football Save Us From Gun Violence? 

SB Nation journalist Natalie Weiner joins the show to talk about her recent article on youth football and gun violence.

Nov 26, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Harvard Yale Game

Harvard and Yale Students Storm the Field for Fossil Fuel Divestment Harvard and Yale Students Storm the Field for Fossil Fuel Divestment

This won’t be the last of these disruptive protests against “business as usual” on both campuses.

Nov 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Talking to Legendary Olympic Sprinter and Activist Wyomia Tyus

Talking to Legendary Olympic Sprinter and Activist Wyomia Tyus Talking to Legendary Olympic Sprinter and Activist Wyomia Tyus

The legendary Wyomia Tyus joins the show to talk about her book, Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story.

Nov 19, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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