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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.

The NBA at the Breaking Point

The NBA at the Breaking Point The NBA at the Breaking Point

NBA scribe Michael Lee joins the show to talk about the NBA restart and Stephen Jackson’s comments.

Jul 14, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Michael Bennett

NFL Pro Bowler Michael Bennett on the Power of Protest  NFL Pro Bowler Michael Bennett on the Power of Protest 

Author and NFL star Bennett joins the show to discuss the Movement for Black Lives.

Jul 7, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Kevin Powell: When We Get Free

Kevin Powell: When We Get Free Kevin Powell: When We Get Free

The author and activist joins the show to talk about his new book.

Jun 30, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Redskins helmets

Tear Down the Statues, Change the Names Tear Down the Statues, Change the Names

A special episode devoted to the rising tide of athlete activism.

Jun 23, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Craig Hodges, NBA Freedom Fighter, Speaks

Craig Hodges, NBA Freedom Fighter, Speaks Craig Hodges, NBA Freedom Fighter, Speaks

Former Chicago Bulls guard Craig Hodges joins the show to talk about recent protests around police violence and the ESPN Last Dance documentary.

Jun 16, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Minneapolis One Week Later: How Things Have Changed

Minneapolis One Week Later: How Things Have Changed Minneapolis One Week Later: How Things Have Changed

Royce White comes back on the show to talk about the week of protests and uprisings in Minneapolis and all over the country 

Jun 9, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Royce White: On the Front Lines in Minneapolis 

Royce White: On the Front Lines in Minneapolis  Royce White: On the Front Lines in Minneapolis 

Former NBA player Royce White talks about the murder of George Floyd and the Minneapolis uprisings.

Jun 2, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Basketball Hoop

The Risks of Reopening Sports The Risks of Reopening Sports

Infectious disease expert Dr. Céline Gounder joins the show to talk about the push to reopen sports.

May 26, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Black Athletes and the Civil Rights Movement

Black Athletes and the Civil Rights Movement Black Athletes and the Civil Rights Movement

Educator Jesse Hagopian joins the show to talk about the role sports played in knocking down racial barriers.

May 19, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Football

Power, Protest, and Politics in American Sports Power, Protest, and Politics in American Sports

Sportswriter Scoop Jackson joins the show to talk about his new book, Michael Jordan, and Chicago. 

May 12, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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