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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.

Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe?

Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe? Is Ballet at a Turning Pointe?

Journalist Dr. Chloe Angyal joins the show to talk about her book on the youth ballet pipeline, Turning Pointe.

Sep 14, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Five Years Later: Steve Wyche on Breaking the Kaepernick Story

Five Years Later: Steve Wyche on Breaking the Kaepernick Story Five Years Later: Steve Wyche on Breaking the Kaepernick Story

NFL Network’s Steve Wyche joins the show to talk about breaking the Kaepernick story and what it all means five years later.

Aug 31, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital

High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation’s Capital

Author Devon Ashby joins the show to talk about his new book on Maryland high school football. 

Aug 24, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Muhammad Ali documentary

The Greatest: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Muhammad Ali The Greatest: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Muhammad Ali

The directors of the new Ali documentary talk about bringing a larger-than-life figure back down to earth.

Jul 20, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Talking NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Jazz Cigarettes

Talking NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Jazz Cigarettes Talking NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Jazz Cigarettes

Friend of the show Coach Kevin McNutt joins us to talk about the latest happenings in sports.

Jul 13, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Dr. David A. Canton

‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School ‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School

African American Studies department chair David Canton joins the show to talk sports, politics, and critical race theory

Jun 15, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Changing the Game

Letting Trans Athletes Tell Their Story Letting Trans Athletes Tell Their Story

The director and producer of Changing the Game join the show to talk about their acclaimed documentary.

Jun 8, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Tailgate party

The Politics of Tailgating  The Politics of Tailgating 

Gridiron Gourmet authors Maria J. Veri and Rita Liberti join the show to talk about their book.

Jun 1, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice

Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice

The legendary women’s soccer player joins the show to talk equal pay.

May 25, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Our Team book cover

How a 1948 Baseball Team Explains the World How a 1948 Baseball Team Explains the World

Author Luke Epplin joins the show to talk about his new book, Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball.

May 18, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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