Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

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.

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Talking NFL E-Mails With Andrew Brandt Talking NFL E-Mails With Andrew Brandt

Former NFL executive Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss Jon Gruden’s e-mails, the NFL, and the Washington Football Team. 

Oct 19, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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Texas Slams the Door on Trans Kids’ Playing Sports Texas Slams the Door on Trans Kids’ Playing Sports

In an abhorrent vote, the Texas legislature reaffirms its position as a reactionary body whose guiding ethos is cruelty.

Oct 15, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Giving the NFL’s Jackie Robinsons Their Due

Giving the NFL’s Jackie Robinsons Their Due Giving the NFL’s Jackie Robinsons Their Due

Bob Glauber joins the show to talk about his new book about the athletes who broke football's color barrier.

Oct 12, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Houston Dash defeat Portland Thorns 3-2

Crisis in the National Women’s Soccer League: A Story of Predation and Power Crisis in the National Women’s Soccer League: A Story of Predation and Power

The systemic failure of the NWSL would have remained hidden if not for the courage of Mana Shim and Sinead Farrelly and the solidarity of the league’s players.

Oct 8, 2021 / Dave Zirin

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The NBA’s Vaccine Conundrum The NBA’s Vaccine Conundrum

There is a vaccine war underway, and it’s not clear who will win.

Oct 5, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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Being “Pro NBA Player” Means Being Pro-Vaccine Being “Pro NBA Player” Means Being Pro-Vaccine

For NBA players, like everyone else, getting vaccinated is about solidarity.

Sep 30, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Should Sports Be Happening At All?

Should Sports Be Happening At All? Should Sports Be Happening At All?

We discuss whether it makes sense to continue as normal in the world of sports

Sep 29, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

March On Washington To Protest Police Brutality

How the Kaepernick Effect Reached Small-Town Iowa How the Kaepernick Effect Reached Small-Town Iowa

Taking a knee was controversial in the NFL. Imagine the reaction in “Steve King country.”

Sep 24, 2021 / Dave Zirin

What Is the “Kaepernick Effect”?

What Is the “Kaepernick Effect”? What Is the “Kaepernick Effect”?

Princeton University Professor Eddie Glaude and Dave Zirin in conversation on Dave's new book, The Kaepernick Effect.

Sep 21, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe?

Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe? Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe?

Journalist Dr. Chloe Angyal joins the show to talk about her book on the youth ballet pipeline, Turning Pointe.

Sep 14, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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