Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

Dave Zirin, The Nation’s sports editor, is the author of ten books on the politics of sports, most recently, Jim Brown: Last Man Standing. 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.

RepublicansFebruary 1, 2021

Will the ‘Tokyo Olympics’ Further Wreck Florida?

Eighty percent of Tokyo residents don’t want the Olympics in their city—and Ron DeSantis now wants Florida to host the super-spreader event instead.

Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
January 26, 2021

Taking a Trip With Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee

The baseball legend joins the show to talk about his new book and his unique life.

Dave Zirin
Social JusticeJanuary 23, 2021

He Had a Hammer: Henry Aaron Presente

As an icon passes away at 86, let’s remember him for more than home runs. Let’s remember the fact that he wore his scars borne of racism with defiance and pride.

Dave Zirin
SportsJanuary 21, 2021

Kyrie Irving Does Not Have to Be Who You Want Him to Be

He's the epitome of “player empowerment,” much to the chagrin of the NBA and its scribes.

Dave Zirin
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Transgender RightsJanuary 19, 2021

Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes

The hall-of-fame triathlete and six-time member of Team USA joins the show to talk about the war on trans youth.

Dave Zirin
PoliticsJanuary 14, 2021

Klete Keller: From Gold Medalist to Capitol Insurrectionist

The swimmer was wearing his United States Olympic jacket as he took part in the January 6 attempted coup.

Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
PoliticsJanuary 13, 2021

In a Shocker, Bill Belichick Spurns Trump’s Medal of Freedom

There is no way Belichick could have avoided a jagged scar on his legacy if he had bent the knee for Trump at this moment in history.

Dave Zirin
PoliticsJanuary 12, 2021

They Didn’t Just Breach a Capitol. They Breached a City.

This week, the pathetic insurrection attempt at the US Capitol and the WNBA players’ role in the Georgia elections.

Dave Zirin
PoliticsJanuary 7, 2021

WNBA Players Just Showed Their Political Power

By opposing WNBA franchise owner Kelly Loeffler’s Senate run, players demonstrated their influence on and off the court.

Dave Zirin
Social JusticeJanuary 5, 2021

A Women’s Boxing Team Grows in Gaza

In the midst of extreme privation, a new team in Gaza offers something like hope.

Dave Zirin

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Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

RepublicansFebruary 1, 2021

Eighty percent of Tokyo residents don’t want the Olympics in their city—and Ron DeSantis now wants Florida to host the super-spreader event instead.

January 26, 2021

The baseball legend joins the show to talk about his new book and his unique life.

Social JusticeJanuary 23, 2021

As an icon passes away at 86, let’s remember him for more than home runs. Let’s remember the fact that he wore his scars borne of racism with defiance and pride.

SportsJanuary 21, 2021

He's the epitome of “player empowerment,” much to the chagrin of the NBA and its scribes.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

Transgender RightsJanuary 19, 2021

The hall-of-fame triathlete and six-time member of Team USA joins the show to talk about the war on trans youth.

PoliticsJanuary 14, 2021

The swimmer was wearing his United States Olympic jacket as he took part in the January 6 attempted coup.

PoliticsJanuary 13, 2021

There is no way Belichick could have avoided a jagged scar on his legacy if he had bent the knee for Trump at this moment in history.

PoliticsJanuary 12, 2021

This week, the pathetic insurrection attempt at the US Capitol and the WNBA players’ role in the Georgia elections.

PoliticsJanuary 7, 2021

By opposing WNBA franchise owner Kelly Loeffler’s Senate run, players demonstrated their influence on and off the court.

Social JusticeJanuary 5, 2021

In the midst of extreme privation, a new team in Gaza offers something like hope.