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.

Sami Zayn

Pro Wrestler Sami Zayn Aims to Save Lives In Syria Pro Wrestler Sami Zayn Aims to Save Lives In Syria

WWE Superstar Sami Zayn’s new project is an effort to turn anger into action in the war-torn country.

Jul 13, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Basketball Hoop

How an Experienced Ref Would Have Handled the AAU Brawl How an Experienced Ref Would Have Handled the AAU Brawl

Kevin McNutt, a referee for 34 years and author, discusses how he would have handled the AAU brawl, footage of which has gone viral this week. 

Jul 11, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Draymond Green With Rifle

On Draymond Green’s ‘Friends of the IDF’ Trip to Israel On Draymond Green’s ‘Friends of the IDF’ Trip to Israel

Draymond Green refused to visit Donald Trump. But he visited the Israeli President and posed as a sniper for the cameras—that’s a problem.

Jul 10, 2018 / Dave Zirin

How to Understand World Cup Soccer

How to Understand World Cup Soccer How to Understand World Cup Soccer

Laurent Dubois and David Steele join the show to talk the beauty of soccer, and remembering Capital Gazette sports columnist and shooting victim John McNamara.

Jul 3, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah Cannot Be Apolitical Mohamed Salah Cannot Be Apolitical

The international retirement of the Egyptian soccer superstar would be devastating but unsurprising.

Jun 29, 2018 / Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi and Dave Zirin

Willie O’Ree

Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame

The first black NHL player finally receives the ultimate honor at age 82. 

Jun 28, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite

One of the greatest to ever play the game said that he stands with the athletes who boycott White House photo ops.

Jun 25, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Russia soccer fans

FIFA’s Weak Attempts to Fight Racism Are on Display at the World Cup in Russia FIFA’s Weak Attempts to Fight Racism Are on Display at the World Cup in Russia

The eviction of “diversity houses” follows a series of racist incidents in the country’s soccer leagues. Will FIFA again do nothing?

Jun 20, 2018 / Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi and Dave Zirin

The Politics of the 2018 World Cup

The Politics of the 2018 World Cup The Politics of the 2018 World Cup

Author and academic Jules Boykoff stops by to talk 2018 World Cup.

Jun 19, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Owners Don’t Fear Trump, They Fear Their Own Players NFL Owners Don’t Fear Trump, They Fear Their Own Players

The code red in NFL circles is the growing liberation consciousness of the ones people pay to see. 

Jun 13, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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