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.

A Different Perspective on the NFL’s Robert Kraft

A Different Perspective on the NFL’s Robert Kraft A Different Perspective on the NFL’s Robert Kraft

Melissa Gira Grant joins the show to talk about the Patriots owner and the broader issue of human sex trafficking.

Mar 12, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Adam Silver

Does the NBA Have a Mental-Health Crisis on Its Hands? Does the NBA Have a Mental-Health Crisis on Its Hands?

Depression and anxiety among players is not something to scoff at or shame. It’s an objective fact, and a real product of their jobs.

Mar 7, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Terry Miller Andraya Yearwood

Transphobia’s New Target Is the World of Sports Transphobia’s New Target Is the World of Sports

First it was bathrooms, now it’s athletics.

Mar 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Will the Baseball Caps on Major League Heads Be Union Made?

Will the Baseball Caps on Major League Heads Be Union Made? Will the Baseball Caps on Major League Heads Be Union Made?

Eireann Dolan and Sean Doolittle join the show to talk about their push to keep caps union made.

Mar 4, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova Is Expelled From an LGBTQ Advocacy Group Over Transphobia Accusations Martina Navratilova Is Expelled From an LGBTQ Advocacy Group Over Transphobia Accusations

The tennis legend’s Sunday Times column saying that trans women should not be allowed in women’s sports provoked her expulsion.

Feb 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Maryland Terrapins UMD

Will Maryland College Athletes Be Unionized? Will Maryland College Athletes Be Unionized?

A bill being put forward in the Maryland statehouse will give college athletes union protection. 

Feb 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick Settles His Collusion Case With the NFL Colin Kaepernick Settles His Collusion Case With the NFL

A confidentially agreement prevents us from knowing the details, but the fact that the NFL was willing to settle tells us a great deal. 

Feb 15, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Wisconsin Republicans Literally Erased Colin Kaepernick From Black History Month Wisconsin Republicans Literally Erased Colin Kaepernick From Black History Month

They said Kaepernick was “too controversial” to be commemorated.

Feb 14, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Cubs Ownership Has a Racism Problem

Cubs Ownership Has a Racism Problem Cubs Ownership Has a Racism Problem

Julie DiCaro and Bijan Bayne join the show to talk Cubs e-mails and Frank Robinson’s legacy.

Feb 11, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson Was a Fearless Speaker of Truth Frank Robinson Was a Fearless Speaker of Truth

He was so much more than an athlete. He was a fighter, and we could use more like him today.

Feb 8, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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