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.

Tokyo 2020 Displacement

These Women Have Lost Their Homes to the Olympics in Tokyo—Twice These Women Have Lost Their Homes to the Olympics in Tokyo—Twice

They were displaced from their homes 55 years ago to make way for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and now, more than five decades later, they have been displaced again.

Jul 23, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Tokyo Olympics Protest

The 2020 Olympics Are Likely to Be a Disaster The 2020 Olympics Are Likely to Be a Disaster

After spending a day with Tokyo’s anti-Olympics organizers, it was clear why they are angry about the 2020 Olympics—and that they are ready to fight.

Jul 22, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

2020 Tokyo Olympics

Is Tokyo Ready for the Olympic Juggernaut? Is Tokyo Ready for the Olympic Juggernaut?

Tokyo says that it’s ready to host the 2020 Olympics. The early numbers—and quality of Olympic leadership—are not encouraging. 

Jul 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Megan Rapinoe and team

The Women’s World Cup Legacy The Women’s World Cup Legacy

Coach Kevin McNutt joins me as we talk Women’s world cup and debate our Mt. Rushmore lists.

Jul 16, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

A Q&A With the Late, Great Jim Bouton

A Q&A With the Late, Great Jim Bouton A Q&A With the Late, Great Jim Bouton

Jim Bouton’s death at the age of 80 should cause us to pause and remember the pitcher who changed sports history.

Jul 12, 2019 / Dave Zirin

USWNT Parade

Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT Are the Heroes America Needed Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT Are the Heroes America Needed

The World Cup champion team cannot be bossed or bought.

Jul 10, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Megan Rapinoe and team

The World Cup Champion USWNT Showed America What True Patriotism Is The World Cup Champion USWNT Showed America What True Patriotism Is

This World Cup has demonstrated on the largest possible stage the competing forms of patriotism that exist in the United States.

Jul 8, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Baseball attendance

Why No One Watches Baseball Anymore Why No One Watches Baseball Anymore

The sport is experiencing its lowest levels of support since 1937. The reasons are obvious, but owners and executives have no incentive to look for answers.

Jul 2, 2019 / Dave Zirin

The Chronicles of Kevin Durant

The Chronicles of Kevin Durant The Chronicles of Kevin Durant

The Athletic’s national NBA writer Michael Lee joins the show to talk NBA, free-agency, and more.

Jul 2, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Megan Rapinoe Kneel

Megan Rapinoe’s Statement Echoes the Words of Muhammad Ali Megan Rapinoe’s Statement Echoes the Words of Muhammad Ali

US Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe recalled an earlier era and spoke for many in her rejection of this administration. 

Jun 27, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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