Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

@EdgeofSports

Dave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.

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

Willis Reed

Willis Reed Was the Best of New York City Willis Reed Was the Best of New York City

The death of the basketball great should remind the city of what it was, what it is, and what it should resist becoming.

Mar 23, 2023 / Dave Zirin

James Reimer without mask

The NHL Stares Down Bigotry—and Blinks The NHL Stares Down Bigotry—and Blinks

James Reimer’s refusal to wear a Pride jersey during warm-ups of a game was not religious. It was political.

Mar 20, 2023 / 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

Demonstrators supporting restrictions on transgender student athletes

Banning Trans Athletes Is Just the Beginning Banning Trans Athletes Is Just the Beginning

Rightists have a genocidal perspective on trans kids. Now they want the federal government to use Title IX to further push trans young people from public life.

Mar 7, 2023 / Dave Zirin

members of the Connecticut Sun team kneel during the playing of the national anthe

The New Era of Backlash in Sports and Politics The New Era of Backlash in Sports and Politics

Trump opened up the world of sports to the hard right.

Mar 1, 2023 / Dave Zirin

USA’s Tommie Smith leading the race

Who’s Afraid of Tommie Smith? Who’s Afraid of Tommie Smith?

An Alabama school district kept Derrick Barnes, author of a book about Tommie Smith, from speaking. But the community is fighting back.

Feb 23, 2023 / 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

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