‘I’ve Been Raising My Fist Every Day for 50 Years’ ‘I’ve Been Raising My Fist Every Day for 50 Years’
On the 50th anniversary of his Olympic medal-stand protest, Dr. John Carlos still believes in the power of resistance.
Oct 15, 2018 / Dave Zirin
A Poll Sheds Light on Tough Los Angeles Olympic Truths A Poll Sheds Light on Tough Los Angeles Olympic Truths
A recent poll by the group No Olympics LA demonstrates a clear need for a public vote on the games.
Oct 11, 2018 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane
The death of teammate Jordan McNair, and the arrogance of boosters protecting the program, has pushed UMD football to the edge.
Oct 10, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh
Brenda Tracy joins the show to talk sports, sexual assault, and why we must combat rape culture (TW).
Oct 9, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle
After kneeling with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid is finally back with an NFL team and still speaking truth to power.
Oct 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The Untapped Power of Sports Fans The Untapped Power of Sports Fans
Brian Hess joins the show to talk sports gambling, mobilizing sports fans.
Oct 2, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today
My experience around privileged high-school and college athletes leads me directly to the accusations made against Brett Kavanaugh.
Sep 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The Last Stand of the Angry White Man The Last Stand of the Angry White Man
Author and activist Kevin Powell joins the show to talk racism, feminism, Serena Williams, and hip-hop.
Sep 25, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Whither the Jackie Robinson Project? Whither the Jackie Robinson Project?
As the centennial of Robinson’s birth approaches, George Washington University plans to cut a project that, through the study of his life, advances our knowledge of the intersectio...
Sep 24, 2018 / Dave Zirin
True Grit: Vontae Davis Retires at Halftime True Grit: Vontae Davis Retires at Halftime
Knowing that a barrage of criticism would be heading his way, Vontae Davis still walked away in the middle of a game on Sunday, rocking the NFL.
Sep 18, 2018 / Dave Zirin