Thibs Fired!!! Thibs Fired!!!
What are the societal implications? Arya Shirazi joins an Edge of Sports emergency pod.
Jun 5, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Trump Threatens to Withhold New York’s Education Funding Unless Racist Mascoting Returns Trump Threatens to Withhold New York’s Education Funding Unless Racist Mascoting Returns
After pocketing billions from minstrelsy, Linda McMahon wants to force New York schools to bring it back.
Jun 3, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Bobbito’s Hoop Dreams Bobbito’s Hoop Dreams
On this episode of Edge of Sports, the legendary Bobbito Garcia joins the show to talk about his new book.
Jun 2, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Trump’s World Cup Will Endanger Foreign Guests. Boycott Now! Trump’s World Cup Will Endanger Foreign Guests. Boycott Now!
If you need to see the 2026 World Cup in person, stick to Canada and Mexico. The US isn’t safe for visitors.
May 20, 2025 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
The Late Pete Rose Is Finally Welcome in Baseball’s Moral Slophouse The Late Pete Rose Is Finally Welcome in Baseball’s Moral Slophouse
Joe Jackson and Pete Rose will no longer be banned from the Baseball Hall of Fame. The decision is likely rooted in the sport’s surrender to the gambling-addiction economy.
May 14, 2025 / Dave Zirin
The Book MLK Historians Are Learning From The Book MLK Historians Are Learning From
On this episode of Edge of Sports, noted historian Jeanne Theoharis joins the show, and Arya Shirazi talks Celtics.
May 7, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
MAGA Followers Think They’re Punk Rock—but Then Why Are They All Such Cowards? MAGA Followers Think They’re Punk Rock—but Then Why Are They All Such Cowards?
Trump supporters may think they’re hardcore, but they seem to be afraid of op-eds, books, and history they can’t even bear to read.
Apr 29, 2025 / Dave Zirin
The End Times NBA Playoffs The End Times NBA Playoffs
On this episode of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins us again for an NBA Playoffs preview.
Apr 22, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Can Steve Kerr Light an Anti-Trump Fire in the Sports World? Can Steve Kerr Light an Anti-Trump Fire in the Sports World?
The coach of the Golden State Warriors stands up to bullies like Donald Trump. Let’s hope that others in the NBA will follow suit.
Apr 18, 2025 / Dave Zirin
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