The Critical Role of Athletes in Fighting White Blindness The Critical Role of Athletes in Fighting White Blindness
After the police murder of George Floyd, many athletes spoke out. This is a key part of the process of building anti-racism.
May 28, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Would a 2020 NBA Champion Ever Be Seen as Legitimate? Would a 2020 NBA Champion Ever Be Seen as Legitimate?
The basketball season looks like it is going to end at an ESPN complex in Orlando, in front of no fans. Is this legit hoops?
May 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Risks of Reopening Sports The Risks of Reopening Sports
Infectious disease expert Dr. Céline Gounder joins the show to talk about the push to reopen sports.
May 26, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Shut Up and Play, or Shut Up and Die? Shut Up and Play, or Shut Up and Die?
Donald Trump and NFL ownership are demanding a 2020 season, health of the players be damned.
May 22, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Black Athletes and the Civil Rights Movement Black Athletes and the Civil Rights Movement
Educator Jesse Hagopian joins the show to talk about the role sports played in knocking down racial barriers.
May 19, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Michael Jordan: Alone Michael Jordan: Alone
After watching the 10-part documentary about the Chicago Bulls, does anyone still want to be like Mike?
May 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Baseball’s Plan to Reopen Is All Risk for the Players Baseball’s Plan to Reopen Is All Risk for the Players
The media and the owners are pressuring the players to take a lousy deal and return to the field during a pandemic.
May 15, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully
One does not need to be “like Mike” to achieve greatness. Just ask Bill Russell.
May 13, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Power, Protest, and Politics in American Sports Power, Protest, and Politics in American Sports
Sportswriter Scoop Jackson joins the show to talk about his new book, Michael Jordan, and Chicago.
May 12, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The NFL Is Now Part of Trump’s Reelection Project The NFL Is Now Part of Trump’s Reelection Project
The league will reopen, health and safety be damned, and Trump wouldn’t have it any other way.
May 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin