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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.

Talking Baseball With “the Real Ben Shapiro”

Talking Baseball With “the Real Ben Shapiro” Talking Baseball With “the Real Ben Shapiro”

Ben Shapiro discusses the MLB lockout, the IOC, and FIFA’s stance on Russia.

Mar 9, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Hunter S. Thompson’s Sporting Life

Hunter S. Thompson’s Sporting Life Hunter S. Thompson’s Sporting Life

Author Pete Richardson joins the show to talk about his new book, Savage Journey.

Mar 1, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Stories of Baseball Legends

The Stories of Baseball Legends The Stories of Baseball Legends

Legendary sportswriter Peter Golenbock joins the show to talk about his new book, Whispers of the Gods.

Feb 15, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Why France Is Targeting Muslim Women Athletes

Why France Is Targeting Muslim Women Athletes Why France Is Targeting Muslim Women Athletes

CBC contributor Shireen Ahmed joins the show to talk about a bigoted new law passed by the French Senate.

Feb 8, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Talking ’90s Knicks With Chris Herring

Talking ’90s Knicks With Chris Herring Talking ’90s Knicks With Chris Herring

NBA scribe Chris Herring joins the show to talk about his book Blood in the Garden. 

Feb 1, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

A Professor With an Alternative Way Forward for College Sports

A Professor With an Alternative Way Forward for College Sports A Professor With an Alternative Way Forward for College Sports

USC professor Ben Carrington talks about Lincoln Riley and the systemic issues plaguing college athletics today.

Jan 25, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Eric Dickerson

Eric Dickerson Brings the Smoke Eric Dickerson Brings the Smoke

We talk to NFL great Eric Dickerson about his new book.

Jan 18, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

1984 Olympics

What Do the 1984 Olympics Teach Us?  What Do the 1984 Olympics Teach Us? 

Sports Illustrated’s L. Jon Wertheim joins the show to talk about his new book.

Jan 11, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Viet Thanh Nguyen

Taking a Break With Viet Thanh Nguyen Taking a Break With Viet Thanh Nguyen

A special conversation with the Pulitzer Prize–winning author. 

Dec 21, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Ryan Shazier

Ryan Shazier on His Perilous Football Journey Ryan Shazier on His Perilous Football Journey

Ryan Shazier joins the show to talk about his new book, Walking Miracle.

Dec 14, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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