Despite the Ban, Protest Emerges at the Olympics Despite the Ban, Protest Emerges at the Olympics
The IOC’s efforts to quell visible dissent failed.
Aug 10, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
A Covid Surge and Record Heat Have Created a Cursed Olympic Games A Covid Surge and Record Heat Have Created a Cursed Olympic Games
The “2020” Tokyo Olympics are being held in dangerous heat during a deadly pandemic.
Aug 3, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Human Costs of the Pandemic Olympics The Human Costs of the Pandemic Olympics
The Tokyo Games should be a warning to potential Olympic hosts everywhere.
Jul 21, 2021 / Column / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Greatest: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Muhammad Ali The Greatest: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Muhammad Ali
The directors of the new Ali documentary talk about bringing a larger-than-life figure back down to earth.
Jul 20, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Anti-Asian Racism and the 2020 Olympic Games Anti-Asian Racism and the 2020 Olympic Games
How can IOC President Thomas Bach force through these games against the will of 80 percent of the population? It helps if you don’t even know who they are.
Jul 16, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Talking NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Jazz Cigarettes Talking NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Jazz Cigarettes
Friend of the show Coach Kevin McNutt joins us to talk about the latest happenings in sports.
Jul 13, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech
The IOC’s efforts to stifle dissent have no place in a free society.
Jul 8, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Gwen Berry Is the Hero We Need Gwen Berry Is the Hero We Need
The Olympic hammer thrower is facing attacks similar to those felt by anti-racist educators and activists around the country. And she is not backing down an inch.
Jul 2, 2021 / Dave Zirin
The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane
Amid turmoil, the IOC selected Brisbane for the 2032 games under a shroud of secrecy.
Jun 16, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School ‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School
African American Studies department chair David Canton joins the show to talk sports, politics, and critical race theory
Jun 15, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin