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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.

A Turning Point in Women’s Sports

A Turning Point in Women’s Sports A Turning Point in Women’s Sports

Sportswriter Lindsay Gibbs and poet and writer Kevin Powell join the show to talk women’s sports and Kobe’s memorial.

Mar 3, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Former NBA Star David West on His Political Journey and Bernie Support

Former NBA Star David West on His Political Journey and Bernie Support Former NBA Star David West on His Political Journey and Bernie Support

Former NBA all-star and champion David West joins the show to talk about the formation of his politics and his support for Bernie Sanders.

Feb 18, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Howard Bryant on Race, Power, and Sports

Howard Bryant on Race, Power, and Sports Howard Bryant on Race, Power, and Sports

ESPN’s Howard Bryant joins the show to talk about his new book, Full Dissidence: Notes From An Uneven Playing Field.

Feb 11, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Kansas City Chiefs Name: Racist or ‘Just Sports’?

The Kansas City Chiefs Name: Racist or ‘Just Sports’? The Kansas City Chiefs Name: Racist or ‘Just Sports’?

Indian Country Today associate editor Vincent Shilling joins the show to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs and the mascotization of indigenous culture. 

Feb 4, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Racism Is Not Dead in Sports

Racism Is Not Dead in Sports Racism Is Not Dead in Sports

Professor Kenneth Shropshire joins the show to talk about racism and resistance in sports.

Jan 28, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

NFL Player Says It Loud and Proud: ‘I Consider Myself a Berniecrat’

NFL Player Says It Loud and Proud: ‘I Consider Myself a Berniecrat’ NFL Player Says It Loud and Proud: ‘I Consider Myself a Berniecrat’

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson joins the show to talk politics, Bernie Sanders, and more.

Jan 21, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Reckoning With David Stern

Reckoning With David Stern Reckoning With David Stern

We examine the legacy of recently passed NBA commissioner David Stern and look back at the year that was 2019

Jan 6, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Can Youth Football Save Us From Gun Violence? 

Can Youth Football Save Us From Gun Violence?  Can Youth Football Save Us From Gun Violence? 

SB Nation journalist Natalie Weiner joins the show to talk about her recent article on youth football and gun violence.

Nov 26, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Talking to Legendary Olympic Sprinter and Activist Wyomia Tyus

Talking to Legendary Olympic Sprinter and Activist Wyomia Tyus Talking to Legendary Olympic Sprinter and Activist Wyomia Tyus

The legendary Wyomia Tyus joins the show to talk about her book, Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story.

Nov 19, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Hidden History of the 1936 US Olympic Basketball Team 

The Hidden History of the 1936 US Olympic Basketball Team  The Hidden History of the 1936 US Olympic Basketball Team 

Author Andrew Maraniss joins the show to talk about his new book, Games of Deception.

Nov 12, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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