Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

@EdgeofSports

Dave Zirin, The Nation’s sports editor, is the author of eight books on the politics of sports, most recently, Brazil’s Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, The Olympics, and the Fight for Democracy. Named one of UTNE Reader’s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World,” Zirin is a frequent guest on ESPN, MSNBC, and Democracy Now! He also hosts The Nation’s Edge of Sports podcast. You can find all his work or contact him through his website EdgeofSports.com. Follow him on twitter @EdgeofSports.

SportsJune 20, 2019

The European Olympics’ Bad Romance

Holding the European Olympics in Minsk makes a mockery of the Olympic Charter.

Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
June 18, 2019

From the NBA Finals to the Women’s World Cup

Burn it All Down Podcast co-host Shireen Ahmed joins the show to talk Raptors and World Cup.

Dave Zirin
SportsJune 14, 2019

Megan Rapinoe Is Right to Not Sing the Anthem

Megan Rapinoe won’t kneel for the anthem any longer. Now the right wants her to sing it as well.

Dave Zirin
June 11, 2019

How the World of Sports Is Responding to the Murder of Canadian Indigenous Women

Tracie Leost joins the show to talk about indigenous rights and the power of sports.

Dave Zirin
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SportsJune 6, 2019

Rosalie Fish Runs for the Murdered and Missing

The track-and-field runner from Washington State caused photos of her to go viral, to raise awareness about a “genocide” against Indigenous women.

Dave Zirin
Social JusticeJune 4, 2019

On Marshawn Lynch: Radical Iconoclast

Filmmaker and author David Shields talks about his new documentary on Marshawn Lynch.

Dave Zirin
SportsMay 31, 2019

The Toronto Raptors Is a Team Worth Cheering For

If you have no rooting interest in these NBA Finals, consider Toronto.

Dave Zirin
SportsMay 29, 2019

Is the WNBA Poised for a Breakthrough?

The Athletic’s Lyndsey D’Arcangelo joins the show to talk about the WNBA.

Dave Zirin
SportsMay 24, 2019

LeBron James’s Partnership With Walmart Sparks Criticism

The basketball superstar is trying to fight food insecurity alongside a corporation that aggravates that very problem.

Dave Zirin
SportsMay 23, 2019

On the Passing of Former WWE ‘Diva’ and Whistle-Blower Ashley Massaro

She will be remembered for her courageous truth-telling.

Dave Zirin