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.

Kevin Powell: When We Get Free

Kevin Powell: When We Get Free Kevin Powell: When We Get Free

The author and activist joins the show to talk about his new book.

Jun 30, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Juneteenth rally

Athletes Are Taking Their Solidarity to the Streets Athletes Are Taking Their Solidarity to the Streets

A new factor in these protests for Black lives has been the presence of athletes in the marches.

Jun 30, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Avery brundage

Racist IOC President Avery Brundage Loses His Place of Honor Racist IOC President Avery Brundage Loses His Place of Honor

The decision to remove his bust from the San Francisco Asian Art Museum was long overdue.

Jun 25, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Redskins helmets

Tear Down the Statues, Change the Names Tear Down the Statues, Change the Names

A special episode devoted to the rising tide of athlete activism.

Jun 23, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s Only Black Driver, Is Threatened With a Noose

Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s Only Black Driver, Is Threatened With a Noose Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s Only Black Driver, Is Threatened With a Noose

This is not a prank and it’s not a game. NASCAR needs to be prepared to defend Wallace from violence.

Jun 22, 2020 / Dave Zirin

It’s Time for Roger Goodell to Change the Name of the Washington Football Team

It’s Time for Roger Goodell to Change the Name of the Washington Football Team It’s Time for Roger Goodell to Change the Name of the Washington Football Team

As statues topple across the country, it’s time to change the name of the NFL’s most racist brand.

Jun 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin

NBA Players Face the Question: To Boycott or Not to Boycott

NBA Players Face the Question: To Boycott or Not to Boycott NBA Players Face the Question: To Boycott or Not to Boycott

A debate heats up among NBA players over whether to return to the court amid nationwide protests against racist violence.

Jun 16, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Craig Hodges, NBA Freedom Fighter, Speaks

Craig Hodges, NBA Freedom Fighter, Speaks Craig Hodges, NBA Freedom Fighter, Speaks

Former Chicago Bulls guard Craig Hodges joins the show to talk about recent protests around police violence and the ESPN Last Dance documentary.

Jun 16, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Why NASCAR’s New Ban on the Confederate Flag Is Such a Big Deal

Why NASCAR’s New Ban on the Confederate Flag Is Such a Big Deal Why NASCAR’s New Ban on the Confederate Flag Is Such a Big Deal

In a remarkable sign of the times, NASCAR has banned its most recognizable brand.

Jun 11, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Minneapolis One Week Later: How Things Have Changed

Minneapolis One Week Later: How Things Have Changed Minneapolis One Week Later: How Things Have Changed

Royce White comes back on the show to talk about the week of protests and uprisings in Minneapolis and all over the country 

Jun 9, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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