Edge of Sports

The Edge of Sports Podcast is where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin. With new episodes each Tuesday, we talk to the trailblazers and earth shakers at the intersection of sports and politics. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud and via RSS. Have something to say to the Edge of Sports team? Just dial 401-426-EDGE.

February 23, 2021

Japanese Internment, Football, and a Legendary Team

Author Bradford Pearson joins the show to talk about his new book, The Eagles of Heart Mountain.

Dave Zirin
February 16, 2021

Natalie Weiner on the Failures of Sports’ ‘White Feminism’

The journalist talks about the pitfalls of girl boss feminism, and Barstool Sports.

Dave Zirin
February 6, 2021

What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl?

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith joins the show to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl and what the union has been up to during the global pandemic.

Dave Zirin
February 2, 2021

Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith.

Steve Delsohn and Michael Lee join the show to talk about Jim Brown and the legacy of Sekou Smith.

Dave Zirin
January 26, 2021

Taking a Trip With Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee

The baseball legend joins the show to talk about his new book and his unique life.

Dave Zirin
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January 19, 2021

Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes

The hall-of-fame triathlete and six-time member of Team USA joins the show to talk about the war on trans youth.

Dave Zirin
January 12, 2021

They Didn’t Just Breach a Capitol. They Breached a City.

This week, the pathetic insurrection attempt at the US Capitol and the WNBA players’ role in the Georgia elections.

Dave Zirin
January 5, 2021

When a Coach Kneels With His Players

Former St. Michael’s College coach Joshua Meyer and former player Winston Jones join the show to talk about their team’s courageous decision to kneel before a basketball game.

Dave Zirin
December 22, 2020

A Journey to Mindfulness with Former NFL Player Prince Daniels Jr.

The former Ravens running back joins the show to talk about his new book.

Dave Zirin
December 15, 2020

Attacking the Rim With NBA Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing

The legendary basketball player joins the show to talk about his new book.

Dave Zirin

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Edge of Sports

February 23, 2021

Author Bradford Pearson joins the show to talk about his new book, The Eagles of Heart Mountain.

February 16, 2021

The journalist talks about the pitfalls of girl boss feminism, and Barstool Sports.

February 6, 2021

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith joins the show to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl and what the union has been up to during the global pandemic.

February 2, 2021

Steve Delsohn and Michael Lee join the show to talk about Jim Brown and the legacy of Sekou Smith.

January 26, 2021

The baseball legend joins the show to talk about his new book and his unique life.

The Nation is reader supported.

January 19, 2021

The hall-of-fame triathlete and six-time member of Team USA joins the show to talk about the war on trans youth.

January 12, 2021

This week, the pathetic insurrection attempt at the US Capitol and the WNBA players’ role in the Georgia elections.

January 5, 2021

Former St. Michael’s College coach Joshua Meyer and former player Winston Jones join the show to talk about their team’s courageous decision to kneel before a basketball game.

December 22, 2020

The former Ravens running back joins the show to talk about his new book.

December 15, 2020

The legendary basketball player joins the show to talk about his new book.