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.

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The Last Stand of the Angry White Man The Last Stand of the Angry White Man

Author and activist Kevin Powell joins the show to talk racism, feminism, Serena Williams, and hip-hop.

Sep 25, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Jackie Robinson

Whither the Jackie Robinson Project? Whither the Jackie Robinson Project?

As the centennial of Robinson’s birth approaches, George Washington University plans to cut a project that, through the study of his life, advances our knowledge of the intersectio...

Sep 24, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Buffalo Bills Davis

True Grit: Vontae Davis Retires at Halftime True Grit: Vontae Davis Retires at Halftime

Knowing that a barrage of criticism would be heading his way, Vontae Davis still walked away in the middle of a game on Sunday, rocking the NFL.

Sep 18, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Serena Williams and the Policing of Anger

Serena Williams and the Policing of Anger Serena Williams and the Policing of Anger

Soraya Chemaly joins the show to talk Serena Williams, and the overseeing of women’s rage.

Sep 18, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick and the Perils of the Swoosh

Colin Kaepernick and the Perils of the Swoosh Colin Kaepernick and the Perils of the Swoosh

We speak to former St. John’s soccer coach and human rights activist Jim Keady about his experience with Nike.

Sep 10, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick Will Not Be Silenced

Colin Kaepernick Will Not Be Silenced Colin Kaepernick Will Not Be Silenced

As Colin Kaepernick’s collusion case against the NFL moves forward, the league’s owners should be looking to settle. But they won’t… and maybe they can’t.

Sep 7, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick Nike Ad

On Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad: Will the Revolution Be Branded? On Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad: Will the Revolution Be Branded?

Colin Kaepernick is now the face of Nike, which raises questions we should not be afraid to ask.

Sep 4, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Urban Meyer

The Predictable Scandals of Urban Meyer The Predictable Scandals of Urban Meyer

USA Today columnist Dan Wolken stops by to talk Urban Meyer, Ohio State, and college football.

Aug 30, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Kyrie Irving

Why Kyrie Irving’s Connection to the Standing Rock Sioux Matters Why Kyrie Irving’s Connection to the Standing Rock Sioux Matters

The basketball star’s embrace of his heritage shines a light on more than his personal journey. 

Aug 27, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Maryland Damon Evans

From Richard Collins III to Jordan McNair: The Shocking Negligence of the University of Maryland From Richard Collins III to Jordan McNair: The Shocking Negligence of the University of Maryland

The murder of Richard Collins III and the death of football player Jordan McNair both could have been avoided.

Aug 16, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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