Colin Kaepernick

Torrey Smith

Why So Many Philadelphia Eagles Are Rejecting This White House Why So Many Philadelphia Eagles Are Rejecting This White House

They are not interested in a dialogue with a president who has already convinced them of his bigotry.

Feb 8, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship

The Progressive Case for the Philadelphia Eagles (Seriously) The Progressive Case for the Philadelphia Eagles (Seriously)

The Eagles are a living rebuke to anyone who thinks social consciousness is a distraction from winning or a repellent to fans.

Jan 29, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete

Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete

By offering a systemic critique of racism and poverty, the 21-year-old is demonstrating how to bring depth to our political discussions.

Jan 11, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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2017 in Sports and Politics: The Return of the Backlash 2017 in Sports and Politics: The Return of the Backlash

Following an old script, right-wing racist minions spent this year trying to make athlete activists pay a price for being conscious.

Dec 19, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Maya Moore

The WNBA’s Maya Moore Wants to End Mass Incarceration The WNBA’s Maya Moore Wants to End Mass Incarceration

WNBA great Maya Moore joins the podcast to talk about the importance of criminal-justice reform.

Nov 30, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander: America Is #1 Judah Friedlander: America Is #1

The comedian offers a unique view on why the USA failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Nov 7, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Why Colin Kaepernick Matters So Much Why Colin Kaepernick Matters So Much

Why has he become a symbol of hope and resistance? It’s complicated.

Nov 3, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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Is Donald Trump Saving the NFL? Is Donald Trump Saving the NFL?

The president’s attacks could be the best thing to happen to the league.

Oct 19, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte

Colin Kaepernick Was Mocked and Threatened for Taking a Knee. He’s Also Winning.

Colin Kaepernick Was Mocked and Threatened for Taking a Knee. He’s Also Winning. Colin Kaepernick Was Mocked and Threatened for Taking a Knee. He’s Also Winning.

Protesting players have wrung major concessions out of the NFL.

Oct 19, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Protesters rally against the National Football League (NFL) and in support of Colin Kaepernick in New York City on August 23, 2017.

What Happens When Bosses Collude to Bar You From Your Job? What Happens When Bosses Collude to Bar You From Your Job?

Former NBA player Royce White joins the show to talk about collusion, mental health, the Second Amendment, and more.

Oct 17, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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