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.

The ‘Disposable Populations’ of Sports

The ‘Disposable Populations’ of Sports The ‘Disposable Populations’ of Sports

A new study points to the blood being shed for the World Cup. That shouldn’t blind us to the deaths and misery caused by stadium boondoggles here at home.

Sep 11, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become

A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become

Revenue-producing sports like football and basketball are subsidizing the athletic endeavors of the country club set.

Sep 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin

NBA ballboys wear gloves

Your Problematic Sports Fave Your Problematic Sports Fave

Sportswriters Kavitha Davidson and Jessica Luther join the show to talk about their new book, Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back.

Sep 8, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The NFL Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Players’ Strike

The NFL Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Players’ Strike The NFL Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Players’ Strike

The league is hoping that slogans on the field and a push for voting will be enough to quell another sports strike for racial justice.

Sep 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Howard Bryant on the Sports Strikes Against Racism

Howard Bryant on the Sports Strikes Against Racism Howard Bryant on the Sports Strikes Against Racism

ESPN’s Howard Bryant joins the show to talk about the historic week in sports and politics.

Sep 1, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Sports Strikes Against Racism Have Not Been Coopted

The Sports Strikes Against Racism Have Not Been Coopted The Sports Strikes Against Racism Have Not Been Coopted

Even as the energy of the last week is being steered in a safer direction and away from labor militancy, we still don’t know how this story is going to end.

Aug 31, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Citi Field

Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is

By striking, the players in the NBA, MLB, and beyond have brought their bosses to the table and launched a national conversation.

Aug 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin

The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice

The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice

The decision by the Bucks and Brewers to sit out their games is unprecedented. 

Aug 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Masai Ujiri and Police Who Live Above the Law

Masai Ujiri and Police Who Live Above the Law Masai Ujiri and Police Who Live Above the Law

Wresting justice from the police requires resources far beyond those of an ordinary citizen. And that’s the problem.

Aug 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Ariyana Smith Has a Story to Tell

Ariyana Smith Has a Story to Tell Ariyana Smith Has a Story to Tell

Ariyana Smith joins the show to talk about the recent explosion of Black Lives Matter activism in sports.

Aug 25, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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