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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.

NBA, China, and the Coming Season

NBA, China, and the Coming Season NBA, China, and the Coming Season

The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins the show to talk about the upcoming NBA season, the NBA’s situation in China, and more.

Oct 22, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Why Ryan O’Callaghan Hid His Sexuality From His NFL Teammates

Why Ryan O’Callaghan Hid His Sexuality From His NFL Teammates Why Ryan O’Callaghan Hid His Sexuality From His NFL Teammates

Former New England Patriot Ryan O’Callaghan joins the show to talk about his new book, My Life on the Line.

Oct 8, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

WNBA Finals Fever

WNBA Finals Fever WNBA Finals Fever

WNBA aficionado Helen Welock joins us to talk about the WNBA finals between the Mystics and Suns.

Oct 1, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Maya Moore Makes History by Walking Away

Maya Moore Makes History by Walking Away Maya Moore Makes History by Walking Away

WNBA superstar Maya Moore joins the show to talk about her big decision to walk away from basketball to fight for social justice.

Sep 24, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Antonio Brown

From Steubenville to Antonio Brown From Steubenville to Antonio Brown

Documentary filmmaker Nancy Schwarzman and writer Charles Modiano join the show to talk Steubenville and Antonio Brown.

Sep 17, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Bill Lester: NASCAR Trailblazer 

Bill Lester: NASCAR Trailblazer  Bill Lester: NASCAR Trailblazer 

NASCAR driver Bill Lester drops by the show to talk NASCAR and his experiences as an African American driver.

Sep 4, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Race Imboden and Royce White: Rebel Athletes

Race Imboden and Royce White: Rebel Athletes Race Imboden and Royce White: Rebel Athletes

Imboden and Royce join the show to talk kneeling during anthem and Carmelo Anthony.

Aug 27, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Tokyo Olympics Protest

The Road to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics The Road to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Jules Boykoff stops by the show to talk about a recent trip with Dave to Tokyo.

Aug 6, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Megan Rapinoe and team

The Women’s World Cup Legacy The Women’s World Cup Legacy

Coach Kevin McNutt joins me as we talk Women’s world cup and debate our Mt. Rushmore lists.

Jul 16, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Chronicles of Kevin Durant

The Chronicles of Kevin Durant The Chronicles of Kevin Durant

The Athletic’s national NBA writer Michael Lee joins the show to talk NBA, free-agency, and more.

Jul 2, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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