Charles Barkley’s Politics Demand Criticism Charles Barkley’s Politics Demand Criticism
The NBA legend speaks beautifully about class, but when it comes to race, his views leave much to be desired.
Dec 14, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Understanding the Split in the NFL Players Movement Understanding the Split in the NFL Players Movement
One league, multiple goals. We dig deep into the NFL player protests.
Dec 12, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
These 2 NFL Players Stood Up for Palestine—and It Didn’t Kill Their Careers These 2 NFL Players Stood Up for Palestine—and It Didn’t Kill Their Careers
In February, Michael Bennett and Kenny Stills refused to attend a public-relations trip to Israel. Now they’ve been nominated for the NFL Man of the Year award.
Dec 11, 2017 / Dave Zirin
WNBA MVP Maya Moore Takes on the Criminal-Justice System WNBA MVP Maya Moore Takes on the Criminal-Justice System
One of the all-time greats is using her platform to shed light on mass incarceration.
Dec 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Two Different Paths, Two Different Goals: Understanding the Rift in the NFL’s ‘Players Coalition’ Two Different Paths, Two Different Goals: Understanding the Rift in the NFL’s ‘Players Coalition’
NFL owners have offered $89 million to stop player protest, but there are strings attached.
Dec 4, 2017 / Dave Zirin
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
Sports Tax Scams Laid the Groundwork for Amazon Bidding Madness Sports Tax Scams Laid the Groundwork for Amazon Bidding Madness
Cities that have been most shameless in their stadium spending are now groveling for Amazon’s largesse.
Nov 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin
About LaVar Ball vs. Donald Trump About LaVar Ball vs. Donald Trump
In a stable country, we would not be talking about this feud of the blowhards. This is not a stable country.
Nov 21, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Basketball in the Golden State with Legendary NBA Scribe Jack McCallum Basketball in the Golden State with Legendary NBA Scribe Jack McCallum
Plus: The NFL’s Thanksgiving game, the #MeToo movement, and more.
Nov 21, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
By Having the Washington R*dskins Host a Game on Thanksgiving, NFL Owners Show Their True Colors By Having the Washington R*dskins Host a Game on Thanksgiving, NFL Owners Show Their True Colors
Whether it’s a question of tin-eared insensitivity, or their own sick, private joke, Washington will be hosting the Thanksgiving game for the first time in league history.
Nov 17, 2017 / Dave Zirin