Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out
Fan violence in the NBA and the French Open crackdown on Naomi Osaka have something glaring in common: the reassertion of power over outspoken Black athletes.
Jun 2, 2021 / Dave Zirin
The Politics of Tailgating The Politics of Tailgating
Gridiron Gourmet authors Maria J. Veri and Rita Liberti join the show to talk about their book.
Jun 1, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
New York Needs Trae Young New York Needs Trae Young
After the year from hell, New York City awakens to jeer their very own basketball villain.
May 26, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice
The legendary women’s soccer player joins the show to talk equal pay.
May 25, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Remembering Lee Evans, Athlete-Activist Legend Remembering Lee Evans, Athlete-Activist Legend
The 1968 Olympian’s legacy is as relevant as ever.
May 21, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Kyrie Irving’s Comments on Palestine Are a Big Deal Kyrie Irving’s Comments on Palestine Are a Big Deal
The basketball savant has called for the bombs to stop as well as a new internationalist humanism.
May 20, 2021 / Dave Zirin
How a 1948 Baseball Team Explains the World How a 1948 Baseball Team Explains the World
Author Luke Epplin joins the show to talk about his new book, Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball.
May 18, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The IOC Is Now Daring Olympic Athletes to Protest The IOC Is Now Daring Olympic Athletes to Protest
By trying to stamp out protest at the Tokyo Games, the IOC has set the stage for a more meaningful dissent.
May 13, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Women’s Hoops 16 Years After Shattering the Glass Women’s Hoops 16 Years After Shattering the Glass
Authors Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford join the show to talk about their classic book, Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball.
May 11, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Sports Unions Come Together to Fight for the PRO Act Sports Unions Come Together to Fight for the PRO Act
The sports unions for basketball, baseball, football, and hockey have combined forces—and the labor movement is stronger for it.
May 6, 2021 / Dave Zirin