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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks alongside US President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House on July 7, 2025, in Washington, DC.

It’s Not Antisemitic to Say That Israel Is Responsible for the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza It’s Not Antisemitic to Say That Israel Is Responsible for the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza

The contention that the US is in the driver’s seat with Israel the “cop on the beat” is an old and musty one from the 1990s that has not aged well.

Jul 8, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Jalen Williams (8) of Oklahoma City Thunder in action against Indiana Pacers during NBA Finals game 7 between Indiana Pacers and at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.

Emergency NBA Finals Pod! Why Achilles Tears Matter! Or Do They?  Emergency NBA Finals Pod! Why Achilles Tears Matter! Or Do They? 

On this BREAKING edition of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the NBA Finals.

Jun 26, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Disgraced former New York governor Andrew Cuomo addresses the media following a speech on June 22, 2025, in New York City.

The Defeat of Andrew Cuomo Would Be a Devastating Loss for Scumbag Centrism The Defeat of Andrew Cuomo Would Be a Devastating Loss for Scumbag Centrism

A vote for Zohran Mamdani is a vote against the Democratic Party’s reactionary center and for a more hopeful future.

Jun 24, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Palestine protesters wave flags and carry signs during the Oscars Awards in Hollywood, California, United States on March 10, 2024.

Hollywood's Palestine Blacklist Hollywood's Palestine Blacklist

On this episode of Edge of Sports, actor Sarah Alami joins the show to talk about speaking up for Palestine in Hollywood today.

Jun 23, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

A demonstrator holds up a sign during a protest in front of the main entrance of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 19, 2025.

Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE

The ownership turned ICE away at the stadium and pledged $1 million to families of immigrants because of all the people protesting Trump’s immigration actions in LA.

Jun 21, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze US medalists, raise fists in a Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games (left). John Carlos repeats salute at a conference on September 24, 2018 (right).

The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos

As the 1968 Olympian turns 80, his life provides a lesson for our times: Don’t sell out.

Jun 5, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks reacts against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Thibs Fired!!! Thibs Fired!!!

What are the societal implications? Arya Shirazi joins an Edge of Sports emergency pod.

Jun 5, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaking during a press conference at Massapequa High School on May 30, 2025, discussing New York State’s ban on Native American mascots.

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 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

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup on May 6, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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

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