The Rhythm of DC’s Resistance & What's The Deal With UFC? The Rhythm of DC’s Resistance & What's The Deal With UFC?
On this episode of Edge of Sports, author Maurice Jackson joins the show to discuss his new book, and Ari Drennen discusses an important study on UFC and politics.
Apr 14, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
This Passover, We Must Examine the Indecent Betrayal by Our Own This Passover, We Must Examine the Indecent Betrayal by Our Own
I am livid over the Jewish Trump supporters who are upholding a set of values at odds with the principles that have sustained us.
Apr 11, 2025 / Dave Zirin
What to Learn From a Yearbook What to Learn From a Yearbook
On this episode of Edge of Sports, Author Michael Messner and friend of the pod Arya Shirazi join the show.
Apr 7, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Dodgers Are Planning to Visit the White House. It’s a Disgrace. The Dodgers Are Planning to Visit the White House. It’s a Disgrace.
To meet with Trump now is to defile the memory of Dodgers great Jackie Robinson and to humiliate many of the team’s own players.
Apr 4, 2025 / Dave Zirin
With ICE Out of Control, How Can the US Cohost the 2026 World Cup? With ICE Out of Control, How Can the US Cohost the 2026 World Cup?
The country has proven itself incapable of not abducting and imprisoning people entering it—boycotting US matches avoids putting teams, their families, and fans in danger.
Mar 31, 2025 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Alabama Won’t Say Alireza Doroudi’s Name. We Must. Alabama Won’t Say Alireza Doroudi’s Name. We Must.
The Iranian PhD student is one of several abducted by ICE in the past month—a pattern we cannot become numb to.
Mar 28, 2025 / Dave Zirin
By Targeting Artists and Journalists, Israel Is Trying to Kill the Truth By Targeting Artists and Journalists, Israel Is Trying to Kill the Truth
The recent targeting of Hamdan Ballal, Hossam Shabat, and Mohammed Mansour shows that Israel sees the truth as a threat to be eliminated.
Mar 25, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Rabbis for Justice in Palestine Rabbis for Justice in Palestine
On this episode of Edge of Sports, Rabbi Brant Rosen joins the show to discuss the current political climate, Zionism, and the administration’s antisemitism.
Mar 24, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Time George Foreman Sang Me Some Dylan The Time George Foreman Sang Me Some Dylan
With the passing of the boxing legend, I want to recall an interview I never expected and will never forget.
Mar 24, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Jackie Robinson Again Teaches Us to Never Back Down to Bigots Jackie Robinson Again Teaches Us to Never Back Down to Bigots
An article on Robinson’s military career was restored to the Defense Department’s website. It’s a reminder that we can beat back the racist right.
Mar 21, 2025 / Dave Zirin