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.

How the NCAA Gaslights America

How the NCAA Gaslights America How the NCAA Gaslights America

Sports economist Andy Schwarz joins the show to talk NCAA, the FBI case, and alternatives.

Oct 23, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Rihanna London

Colin Kaepernick’s Celebrity Allies Colin Kaepernick’s Celebrity Allies

Rihanna and Amy Schumer are forgoing the Super Bowl halftime show and ads this year in solidarity with the banished quarterback.

Oct 22, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Basketball Hoop

Edge of Sports NBA Season Preview Edge of Sports NBA Season Preview

NBA scribe Michael Lee joins the show to talk about the upcoming NBA season, Magic Johnson, and the 50th anniversary of John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s iconic Olympic protest.

Oct 17, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

1968 Olympics

‘I’ve Been Raising My Fist Every Day for 50 Years’ ‘I’ve Been Raising My Fist Every Day for 50 Years’

On the 50th anniversary of his Olympic medal-stand protest, Dr. John Carlos still believes in the power of resistance.

Oct 15, 2018 / Dave Zirin

olympics los angeles

A Poll Sheds Light on Tough Los Angeles Olympic Truths A Poll Sheds Light on Tough Los Angeles Olympic Truths

A recent poll by the group No Olympics LA demonstrates a clear need for a public vote on the games.

Oct 11, 2018 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Maryland Terrapins UMD

The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane

The death of teammate Jordan McNair, and the arrogance of boosters protecting the program, has pushed UMD football to the edge. 

Oct 10, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin

Brett Kavanaugh Senate Judiciary Hearing

Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh

Brenda Tracy joins the show to talk sports, sexual assault, and why we must combat rape culture (TW).

Oct 9, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Eric Reid

Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle

After kneeling with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid is finally back with an NFL team and still speaking truth to power.

Oct 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick Greeting Fan

The Untapped Power of Sports Fans The Untapped Power of Sports Fans

Brian Hess joins the show to talk sports gambling, mobilizing sports fans.

Oct 2, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Brett Kavanaugh

What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today

My experience around privileged high-school and college athletes leads me directly to the accusations made against Brett Kavanaugh.

Sep 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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