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.

Stephen Moore

Trump’s Fed Pick Stephen Moore Is Shockingly Sexist, Even for a Trump Nominee Trump’s Fed Pick Stephen Moore Is Shockingly Sexist, Even for a Trump Nominee

He is a hot-take misogynist, surely to the delight of the president. 

Apr 24, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Coach Fofo

The Fight to Save Coach Fofo From Deportation The Fight to Save Coach Fofo From Deportation

Casa de Maryland services director George Escobar joins the show to discuss the deportation of Coach Fofo.

Apr 23, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Coach Fofo

A Beloved Soccer Coach Faces Deportation Thanks to Trump’s Immigration Policies A Beloved Soccer Coach Faces Deportation Thanks to Trump’s Immigration Policies

He fears that when he returns to Togo, he could be targeted for violence for supporting organizations critical of the government.

Apr 19, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Tiger Woods Masters

Tiger Woods Can’t Be Apolitical in the Age of Trump and Kaepernick Tiger Woods Can’t Be Apolitical in the Age of Trump and Kaepernick

His victory at the Masters means navigating his brand around his friendship with Donald Trump.

Apr 17, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Football

Was Braeden Bradforth’s Death Preventable? Was Braeden Bradforth’s Death Preventable?

Braeden’s mother, Joanne Atkins-Ingram, and lawyer, Jill Elaine Greene, join the show to talk about Braeden's death, the toxic culture of football, and what can be done about it.&n...

Apr 16, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Football

Searching for Justice After the Death of Football Player Braeden Bradforth Searching for Justice After the Death of Football Player Braeden Bradforth

Bradforth died far from his New Jersey home, in Garden City, Kansas, of heatstroke. His mother is fighting for answers.

Apr 12, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Kyle Korver Utah Jazz

Kyle Korver Challenges Every White Athlete to Listen and Act Kyle Korver Challenges Every White Athlete to Listen and Act

The NBA player’s essay in The Players’ Tribune is a game changer.

Apr 9, 2019 / Dave Zirin

The NBA Season That Was

The NBA Season That Was The NBA Season That Was

The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins the show to talk about the NBA season that is coming to a close and what to expect for the playoffs.

Apr 9, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Tommie Smith and John Carlos

San Jose State Will Build a Parking Structure on Hallowed Ground San Jose State Will Build a Parking Structure on Hallowed Ground

By paving a historic track to put up a parking lot, the school is erasing history.

Apr 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Thomas Bach

The International Olympic Committee Builds a New Headquarters After Leaving Rio Crippled by Debt The International Olympic Committee Builds a New Headquarters After Leaving Rio Crippled by Debt

Rio’s Olympic organizers all but begged the IOC to help them pay off their debts, but they refused to lend a hand.

Apr 4, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

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