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.

Hari Kondabolu Lays Bare ‘The Problem With Apu’

Hari Kondabolu Lays Bare ‘The Problem With Apu’ Hari Kondabolu Lays Bare ‘The Problem With Apu’

The comedian’s new documentary takes on the ultimate comedic sacred cow: The Simpsons.

Nov 19, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder

By Having the Washington R*dskins Host a Game on Thanksgiving, NFL Owners Show Their True Colors By Having the Washington R*dskins Host a Game on Thanksgiving, NFL Owners Show Their True Colors

Whether it’s a question of tin-eared insensitivity, or their own sick, private joke, Washington will be hosting the Thanksgiving game for the first time in league history.

Nov 17, 2017 / Dave Zirin

NFL Salute to Service logo

What Do Sports Have to Do With Militarism? What Do Sports Have to Do With Militarism?

We talk to former Army Ranger and war resister Rory Fanning about the NFL’s Veteran Day weekend.

Nov 14, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Military personnel carry flags

Pandering to the Military Won’t Save NFL Players From Racist Backlash Pandering to the Military Won’t Save NFL Players From Racist Backlash

The proud tradition of athlete activists has always included a critique of US militarism.

Nov 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick Is Not Your Father’s Willie Horton

Colin Kaepernick Is Not Your Father’s Willie Horton Colin Kaepernick Is Not Your Father’s Willie Horton

Using racism to scapegoat NFL players was a craven and election-losing move for Ed Gillespie.

Nov 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander: America Is #1 Judah Friedlander: America Is #1

The comedian offers a unique view on why the USA failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Nov 7, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Hope Solo

#MeToo in Sports: Moving From Revelations to Policy #MeToo in Sports: Moving From Revelations to Policy

If we don’t begin dealing with this on a policy level, we are doomed to more of the same.

Nov 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Why Colin Kaepernick Matters So Much Why Colin Kaepernick Matters So Much

Why has he become a symbol of hope and resistance? It’s complicated.

Nov 3, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Breanna Stewart

WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Joins the #MeToo Movement, Saying ‘Courage Is Contagious’ WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Joins the #MeToo Movement, Saying ‘Courage Is Contagious’

The basketball star made her contribution for reasons both personal and political. 

Nov 1, 2017 / Dave Zirin

McKayla Maroney

#MeToo: Sexual Assault & Sports #MeToo: Sexual Assault & Sports

Olympic legend Nancy Hogshead-Makar talks to us about the #MeToo campaign and its effect on sports.

Oct 31, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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