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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 Hidden History of the National Women’s Football League 

The Hidden History of the National Women’s Football League  The Hidden History of the National Women’s Football League 

Britni de la Cretaz and Lyndsey D’Arcangelo join the show to talk about their new book, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women’s Football League.

Nov 2, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Patrick Ewing #33 battles Chris Webber #2 of the Washington Bullets for the tip-off, 1995 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Md.

Why the Knicks of the ’90s Are a Timeless Team Why the Knicks of the ’90s Are a Timeless Team

Author Paul Knepper explains why that classic lineup remains an obsession for so many.

Oct 26, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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Talking NFL E-Mails With Andrew Brandt Talking NFL E-Mails With Andrew Brandt

Former NFL executive Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss Jon Gruden’s e-mails, the NFL, and the Washington Football Team. 

Oct 19, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Giving the NFL’s Jackie Robinsons Their Due

Giving the NFL’s Jackie Robinsons Their Due Giving the NFL’s Jackie Robinsons Their Due

Bob Glauber joins the show to talk about his new book about the athletes who broke football's color barrier.

Oct 12, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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The NBA’s Vaccine Conundrum The NBA’s Vaccine Conundrum

There is a vaccine war underway, and it’s not clear who will win.

Oct 5, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Should Sports Be Happening At All?

Should Sports Be Happening At All? Should Sports Be Happening At All?

We discuss whether it makes sense to continue as normal in the world of sports

Sep 29, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

What Is the “Kaepernick Effect”?

What Is the “Kaepernick Effect”? What Is the “Kaepernick Effect”?

Princeton University Professor Eddie Glaude and Dave Zirin in conversation on Dave's new book, The Kaepernick Effect.

Sep 21, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe?

Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe? Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe?

Journalist Dr. Chloe Angyal joins the show to talk about her book on the youth ballet pipeline, Turning Pointe.

Sep 14, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Five Years Later: Steve Wyche on Breaking the Kaepernick Story

Five Years Later: Steve Wyche on Breaking the Kaepernick Story Five Years Later: Steve Wyche on Breaking the Kaepernick Story

NFL Network’s Steve Wyche joins the show to talk about breaking the Kaepernick story and what it all means five years later.

Aug 31, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital

High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital

Author Devon Ashby joins the show to talk about his new book on Maryland high school football. 

Aug 24, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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