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.

July 7, 2020

NFL Pro Bowler Michael Bennett on the Power of Protest

Author and NFL Pro Bowler Michael Bennett joins the show to discuss the Movement for Black Lives

Dave Zirin
June 30, 2020

Kevin Powell: When We Get Free

The author and activist joins the show to talk about his new book.

Dave Zirin
June 23, 2020

Tear Down The Statues, Change The Names

A special episode devoted to the rising tide of athlete activism.

Dave Zirin
June 16, 2020

Craig Hodges: NBA Freedom Fighter Speaks

Former Chicago Bulls guard Craig Hodges joins the show to talk about recent protests around police violence and the ESPN Last Dance documentary.

Dave Zirin
June 9, 2020

Minneapolis One Week Later: How Things Have Changed

Royce White comes back on the show to talk about the week of protests and uprisings in Minneapolis and all over the country

Dave Zirin
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June 2, 2020

Royce White: On the Front Lines in Minneapolis

Former NBA player Royce White talks about the murder of George Floyd and the Minneapolis uprisings.

Dave Zirin
May 26, 2020

The Risks of Reopening Sports

Infectious disease expert Dr. Céline Gounder joins the show to talk about the push to reopen sports.

Dave Zirin
May 19, 2020

Black Athletes and the Civil Rights Movement

Educator Jesse Hagopian joins the show to talk about the role sports played in knocking down racial barriers.

Dave Zirin
May 12, 2020

Power, Protest, and Politics in American Sports

Sportswriter Scoop Jackson joins the show to talk about his new book, Michael Jordan, and Chicago.

Dave Zirin
May 5, 2020

The Ghosts of Dodger Stadium

Author Eric Nusbaum joins the show to talk about his new book on the founding of Dodger Stadium

Dave Zirin

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Edge of Sports

July 7, 2020

Author and NFL Pro Bowler Michael Bennett joins the show to discuss the Movement for Black Lives

June 30, 2020

The author and activist joins the show to talk about his new book.

June 23, 2020

A special episode devoted to the rising tide of athlete activism.

June 16, 2020

Former Chicago Bulls guard Craig Hodges joins the show to talk about recent protests around police violence and the ESPN Last Dance documentary.

June 9, 2020

Royce White comes back on the show to talk about the week of protests and uprisings in Minneapolis and all over the country

The Nation is reader supported.

June 2, 2020

Former NBA player Royce White talks about the murder of George Floyd and the Minneapolis uprisings.

May 26, 2020

Infectious disease expert Dr. Céline Gounder joins the show to talk about the push to reopen sports.

May 19, 2020

Educator Jesse Hagopian joins the show to talk about the role sports played in knocking down racial barriers.

May 12, 2020

Sportswriter Scoop Jackson joins the show to talk about his new book, Michael Jordan, and Chicago.

May 5, 2020

Author Eric Nusbaum joins the show to talk about his new book on the founding of Dodger Stadium