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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.

Why the NBA World Lost Its Joy

Why the NBA World Lost Its Joy Why the NBA World Lost Its Joy

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Michael Lee joins the show to talk about this very strange NBA season.

Mar 30, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant on the Edge Ja Morant on the Edge

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Chris Herrington joins the show to talk Ja and the Grizzlies.

Mar 17, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Hooked on Women’s Hoops With Kate Fagan

Hooked on Women’s Hoops With Kate Fagan Hooked on Women’s Hoops With Kate Fagan

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we discuss a new illustrated history of women in basketball.

Mar 9, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Trugoy of De La Soul performs at Shoreline Amphitheatre

Remembering David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy of De La Soul Remembering David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy of De La Soul

On this week’s episode of Edge of Sports, we speak to Dave Ashton about the legacy of a hip-hop legend. 

Feb 22, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and WNBA Shock Waves

Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and WNBA Shock Waves Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and WNBA Shock Waves

On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Christy Winters-Scott joins the show to talk hoops.

Feb 16, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

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 / Audio / Dave Zirin

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 / Audio / Dave Zirin

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 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Unpacking Kyrie Irving

Unpacking Kyrie Irving Unpacking Kyrie Irving

This week on the Edge of Sports podcast, basketball coach Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the young NBA season, plus Dave Zirin revisits Irving's anti-Semitism. 

Nov 8, 2022 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin gives a talk at Socialism Conference 2022

Playing Through Fire: Athletes in an Age of Reaction Playing Through Fire: Athletes in an Age of Reaction

On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, a talk about the role of the athlete during times of political upheaval.

Sep 9, 2022 / Audio / Dave Zirin

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