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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.

They Didn’t Just Breach a Capitol. They Breached a City.

They Didn’t Just Breach a Capitol. They Breached a City. They Didn’t Just Breach a Capitol. They Breached a City.

This week, the pathetic insurrection attempt at the US Capitol and the WNBA players’ role in the Georgia elections. 

Jan 12, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

When a Coach Kneels With His Players

When a Coach Kneels With His Players When a Coach Kneels With His Players

Former St. Michael’s College coach Joshua Meyer and former player Winston Jones join the show to talk about their team’s courageous decision to kneel before a basketball game.

Jan 5, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

A Journey to Mindfulness with Former NFL Player Prince Daniels Jr. 

A Journey to Mindfulness with Former NFL Player Prince Daniels Jr.  A Journey to Mindfulness with Former NFL Player Prince Daniels Jr. 

The former Ravens running back joins the show to talk about his new book.

Dec 22, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Attacking the Rim With NBA Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing

Attacking the Rim With NBA Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing Attacking the Rim With NBA Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing

The legendary basketball player joins the show to talk about his new book.

Dec 15, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Producer of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Explains the Show’s Unlikely Success

The Producer of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Explains the Show’s Unlikely Success The Producer of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Explains the Show’s Unlikely Success

The Queen’s Gambit producer William Horberg joins the pod to talk about his much discussed show.

Dec 8, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Sportswriting Trailblazer Melissa Ludtke

Sportswriting Trailblazer Melissa Ludtke Sportswriting Trailblazer Melissa Ludtke

Legendary sportswriter Melissa Ludtke joins the show to talk about her remarkable career.

Nov 24, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Pandemics and Protest With Marc Lamont Hill

Pandemics and Protest With Marc Lamont Hill Pandemics and Protest With Marc Lamont Hill

Activist and scholar Marc Lamont Hill joins the show to talk BLM protests, Palestine, and his beloved Sixers.

Nov 17, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Election and the Streets of DC

The Election and the Streets of DC The Election and the Streets of DC

Deadspin’s Chuck Modiano joins the show to talk about recent police violence protests in DC.

Nov 3, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Rugby’s Most Political Athlete

Rugby’s Most Political Athlete Rugby’s Most Political Athlete

Rugby star David Pocock joins the show to talk about his retirement, sports, and politics.

Oct 27, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

NBA ballboys wear gloves

Bubblicious: What the Bubble Meant for the NBA Bubblicious: What the Bubble Meant for the NBA

NBA scribe Michael Lee joins the show to talk about the Covid Bubble, the NBA Finals, and Lebron’s legacy.

Oct 13, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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