The Predictable Scandals of Urban Meyer The Predictable Scandals of Urban Meyer
USA Today columnist Dan Wolken stops by to talk Urban Meyer, Ohio State, and college football.
Aug 30, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Why Kyrie Irving’s Connection to the Standing Rock Sioux Matters Why Kyrie Irving’s Connection to the Standing Rock Sioux Matters
The basketball star’s embrace of his heritage shines a light on more than his personal journey.
Aug 27, 2018 / Dave Zirin
From Richard Collins III to Jordan McNair: The Shocking Negligence of the University of Maryland From Richard Collins III to Jordan McNair: The Shocking Negligence of the University of Maryland
The murder of Richard Collins III and the death of football player Jordan McNair both could have been avoided.
Aug 16, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Police Unions Know Exactly Why NFL Players Keep Protesting Police Unions Know Exactly Why NFL Players Keep Protesting
South Florida police unions have called on members to boycott Dolphins games, because three players demonstrated against police violence.
Aug 13, 2018 / Dave Zirin
NFL Player Protests Were Never About the Anthem or the Flag NFL Player Protests Were Never About the Anthem or the Flag
Yet the distortions continue, to the benefit of those who want to shut down discussions of racial inequity and police violence.
Aug 10, 2018 / Dave Zirin
How Do So Many Samoans Make it to the NFL? How Do So Many Samoans Make it to the NFL?
Rob Ruck joins the show to talk about the history of Samoans and football.
Aug 7, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
LeBron Shows Trump What Winning Really Looks Like LeBron Shows Trump What Winning Really Looks Like
A racist president learns quickly that LeBron James has an army of supporters—the first lady among them.
Aug 6, 2018 / Dave Zirin
LeBron’s Education Promise Needs to Become This Country’s Promise LeBron’s Education Promise Needs to Become This Country’s Promise
A school funded by LeBron James in Akron, Ohio, is a beautiful example of what all our public education should look like.
Aug 1, 2018 / Dave Zirin
If the Dallas Cowboys Are ‘America’s Team,’ Then Lord Help Us If the Dallas Cowboys Are ‘America’s Team,’ Then Lord Help Us
Jerry Jones says that players will be cut if they don’t stand at “respect” for the national anthem—and his team’s two most prominent players have bought in.
Jul 30, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Royce White on Mental Heath Royce White on Mental Heath
Royce White joins the show to talk about Tyler Honeycutt, the NBA, and mental health.
Jul 24, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin