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The Edge of Sports Podcast is where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin. With new episodes each Tuesday, we talk to the trailblazers and earth shakers at the intersection of sports and politics. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud and via RSS. Have something to say to the Edge of Sports team? Just dial 401-426-EDGE.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks at Spectrum Center on November 16, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A Basketball Look Back A Basketball Look Back

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the very young NBA season.

Nov 19, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Supporters of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gather near his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Election Day, November 5, 2024.

Bill Fletcher Jr. on What’s Next Bill Fletcher Jr. on What’s Next

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Labor activist and writer Bill Fletcher joins the show.

Nov 7, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Your NBA Western Conference Preview

Your NBA Western Conference Preview Your NBA Western Conference Preview

On this episode of Edge of Sports, a look at the upcoming season.

Oct 23, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Your NBA Eastern Conference Preview

Your NBA Eastern Conference Preview Your NBA Eastern Conference Preview

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the upcoming NBA season.

Oct 21, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Teaching Complicated Athletes to Children

Teaching Complicated Athletes to Children Teaching Complicated Athletes to Children

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Author Andrew Maraniss on his new book.

Oct 15, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins scrambles with the ball during a 1987 NFL season game.

The History and Future of the Black Quarterback  The History and Future of the Black Quarterback 

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Dr. Louis Moore joins the show to talk about his new book.

Sep 20, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins.

Tyreek Hill and Player Policing, NBA Off-Season Intrigues Tyreek Hill and Player Policing, NBA Off-Season Intrigues

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the pod to talk upcoming NBA season and Tyreek Hill.

Sep 13, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Stephen Curry #4 of Team United States during the Men's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day 15 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

LeBron, Steph, Wemby, and the Greatest Olympic Basketball Game of All Time LeBron, Steph, Wemby, and the Greatest Olympic Basketball Game of All Time

On this episode of Edge Of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the pod to talk Olympic basketball.

Aug 19, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Trans History Embedded in Hitler’s 1936 Olympics

The Trans History Embedded in Hitler’s 1936 Olympics The Trans History Embedded in Hitler’s 1936 Olympics

On this episode of Edge of Sports, author Michael Waters joins the show to talk about his new book, The Other Olympians.

Jul 23, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Making Sense of the Celtics’ Triumph

Making Sense of the Celtics’ Triumph Making Sense of the Celtics’ Triumph

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Dave & Arya talk about the end of the NBA Finals.

Jun 25, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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