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When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter?

When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter? When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter?

On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we discuss the NBA, race and sports, and the police murder of Tyre Nichols.

Jan 30, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

US Senator Kyrsten Sinema

How to Defeat Kyrsten Sinema; Plus Universal Basic Income in LA How to Defeat Kyrsten Sinema; Plus Universal Basic Income in LA

On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, Steve Phillips talks about Arizona politics, and Sasha Abramsky reports on fighting poverty in Southern California.

Jan 26, 2023 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

The Perversity of Moderate Democrats

The Perversity of Moderate Democrats The Perversity of Moderate Democrats

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, we speak to Alexander Sammon about Kathy Hochul and Jeffrey Zients.

Jan 25, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History

Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History

On this week's episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to 14-year NBA veteran and basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins about his new autobiography.

Jan 23, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart

Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart

On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols discusses politics and Rick Wartzman comments on America’s biggest employer.

Jan 19, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

George Santos and the Power of Lies

George Santos and the Power of Lies George Santos and the Power of Lies

Moira Donegan joins The Time of Monsters to discuss the implications of a political system where a liar like Santos can flourish.

Jan 18, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

2022 Sports in Review

2022 Sports in Review 2022 Sports in Review

On this week's episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we discuss Damar Hamlin and the sports highlights of 2022.

Jan 14, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Fintan O’Toole on the Next Insurrection, Plus Katha Pollitt on “She Said”

Fintan O’Toole on the Next Insurrection, Plus Katha Pollitt on “She Said” Fintan O’Toole on the Next Insurrection, Plus Katha Pollitt on “She Said”

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, lessons for a future coup and a review of a film about the reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein story.

Jan 12, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Nelson Lichtenstein’s Post-Mortem on the UC Strike and Andrew Bacevich on America’s “Very Long War”

Nelson Lichtenstein’s Post-Mortem on the UC Strike and Andrew Bacevich on America’s “Very Long War” Nelson Lichtenstein’s Post-Mortem on the UC Strike and Andrew Bacevich on America’s “Very Long War”

This week on the Start Making Sense podcast, we discuss the implications of a historic bargaining deal as well as a new book by Andrew Bacevich. 

Jan 5, 2023 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Nadine Seiler attends a rally for voting rights in front of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., on December 7, 2022.

Best of 2022: Elie Mystal on the Constitution, plus Kelly Lytle Hernández on “Bad Mexicans” Best of 2022: Elie Mystal on the Constitution, plus Kelly Lytle Hernández on “Bad Mexicans”

For the last episode of 2022, we feature some of our favorite book segments.

Dec 29, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

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