Reckoning With David Stern Reckoning With David Stern
We examine the legacy of recently passed NBA commissioner David Stern and look back at the year that was 2019
Jan 6, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern
The NBA commissioner, who helmed the league for 30 years, has passed away, and his history demands serious examination.
Jan 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019
For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.
Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin
MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent
Kamaru Usman was very upset by Trump-loving opponent Colby Covington's anti-immigrant bombast. He showed just how upset once the fight began.
Dec 17, 2019 / Dave Zirin
High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them
“Look at these [n-words] taking a knee and they don’t even know why they’re doing it,” said one person in the crowd.
Dec 3, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Can Youth Football Save Us From Gun Violence? Can Youth Football Save Us From Gun Violence?
SB Nation journalist Natalie Weiner joins the show to talk about her recent article on youth football and gun violence.
Nov 26, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Harvard and Yale Students Storm the Field for Fossil Fuel Divestment Harvard and Yale Students Storm the Field for Fossil Fuel Divestment
This won’t be the last of these disruptive protests against “business as usual” on both campuses.
Nov 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Talking to Legendary Olympic Sprinter and Activist Wyomia Tyus Talking to Legendary Olympic Sprinter and Activist Wyomia Tyus
The legendary Wyomia Tyus joins the show to talk about her book, Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story.
Nov 19, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Colin Kaepernick Refused to Bend to Roger Goodell’s Will Colin Kaepernick Refused to Bend to Roger Goodell’s Will
The quarterback remade the NFL’s hastily called league-wide tryout and demanded transparency.
Nov 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Liz Phair on Everyday ‘Horror Stories’ Liz Phair on Everyday ‘Horror Stories’
The Grammy-nominated musician speaks to The Nation about her new memoir.
Nov 14, 2019 / Dave Zirin