‘We Are Betting on Ourselves’: The WNBA Players Union Opts Out of Its CBA ‘We Are Betting on Ourselves’: The WNBA Players Union Opts Out of Its CBA
It’s an audacious move to achieve something other sports unions have not been able to accomplish: getting the bosses to open the books.
Nov 14, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Nike and the Modern Neoliberal University Nike and the Modern Neoliberal University
University of Nike author Joshua Hunt joins the show to talk about Nike and how the brand created the modern neoliberal university.
Nov 13, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
LA Olympics: Draped in Disgrace LA Olympics: Draped in Disgrace
NOlympics LA’s Anne Orchier joins the show to talk the upcoming 2028 Olympic games in the City of Angels.
Nov 6, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Athletes Speak Out Against Hate Athletes Speak Out Against Hate
A call for solidarity against hate and a push to get out the vote.
Nov 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland
Students are not letting the death of football player Jordan McNair be forgotten, even following the dismissing of head football coach D.J. Durkin.
Nov 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Why Is WWE Creating Propaganda for Saudi Arabia? Why Is WWE Creating Propaganda for Saudi Arabia?
Friday’s Crown Jewel in Riyadh will likely be another infomercial for the monarchy disguised as pro wrestling.
Nov 1, 2018 / David Bixenspan
A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland
In response to the retainment of “bully coach” D.J. Durkin, campus groups unite.
Oct 31, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
The Red Sox Should Not Visit the White House The Red Sox Should Not Visit the White House
Red Sox values are not Trump values.
Oct 30, 2018 / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele
Babe Ruth and the Birth of Modern Celebrity Babe Ruth and the Birth of Modern Celebrity
Big Fella author Jane Leavy talks Babe Ruth and the start of the celebrity athlete.
Oct 30, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic
The special commission’s report on the death of Jordan McNair is a blatant attempt to protect the university’s investment.
Oct 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin