LA Olympics: Draped in Disgrace LA Olympics: Draped in Disgrace
NOlympics LA’s Anne Orchier joins the show to talk the upcoming 2028 Olympic games in the City of Angels.
Nov 6, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Athletes Speak Out Against Hate Athletes Speak Out Against Hate
A call for solidarity against hate and a push to get out the vote.
Nov 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland
Students are not letting the death of football player Jordan McNair be forgotten, even following the dismissing of head football coach D.J. Durkin.
Nov 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland
In response to the retainment of “bully coach” D.J. Durkin, campus groups unite.
Oct 31, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
Babe Ruth and the Birth of Modern Celebrity Babe Ruth and the Birth of Modern Celebrity
Big Fella author Jane Leavy talks Babe Ruth and the start of the celebrity athlete.
Oct 30, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
A Call for Solidarity in the Face of Hate A Call for Solidarity in the Face of Hate
When so many groups are under attack, a collective response is the only response.
Oct 29, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic
The special commission’s report on the death of Jordan McNair is a blatant attempt to protect the university’s investment.
Oct 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin
How the NCAA Gaslights America How the NCAA Gaslights America
Sports economist Andy Schwarz joins the show to talk NCAA, the FBI case, and alternatives.
Oct 23, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Colin Kaepernick’s Celebrity Allies Colin Kaepernick’s Celebrity Allies
Rihanna and Amy Schumer are forgoing the Super Bowl halftime show and ads this year in solidarity with the banished quarterback.
Oct 22, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Edge of Sports NBA Season Preview Edge of Sports NBA Season Preview
NBA scribe Michael Lee joins the show to talk about the upcoming NBA season, Magic Johnson, and the 50th anniversary of John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s iconic Olympic protest.
Oct 17, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin