Edge of Sports

Subscribe

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.

Dave Zirin gives a talk at Socialism Conference 2022

Playing Through Fire: Athletes in an Age of Reaction Playing Through Fire: Athletes in an Age of Reaction

On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, a talk about the role of the athlete during times of political upheaval.

Sep 9, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Palestinian boys play soccer

Soccer’s Impact on the Middle East Soccer’s Impact on the Middle East

Author and professor Abdullah Al-Arian joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about his new book, Football in the Middle East.

Aug 23, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Jim Thorpe

David Maraniss on the Politics of Jim Thorpe David Maraniss on the Politics of Jim Thorpe

Legendary writer David Maraniss joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about his new book.

Jul 25, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

“This Is America” With Howard Bryant

“This Is America” With Howard Bryant “This Is America” With Howard Bryant

Sportswriter Howard Bryant joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about the country and his new book on Rickey Henderson.

Jul 8, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Female boxer Heather Hardy

50 Years of Title IX 50 Years of Title IX

Kim Turner of the Positive Coaching Alliance joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about the past and future of Title IX.

Jun 17, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Baseball’s Hidden Resistance

Baseball’s Hidden Resistance Baseball’s Hidden Resistance

Author Robert Elias joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about his new books on baseball.

Jun 10, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Are Colin Kaepernick and the NFL Going to Reunite?

Are Colin Kaepernick and the NFL Going to Reunite? Are Colin Kaepernick and the NFL Going to Reunite?

On this week's episode of The Edge of Sports, we discuss the significance, or lack thereof, of Kaepernick’s tryout with the Las Vegas Raiders.

May 31, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Toni Smith-Thompson

Toni Smith-Thompson Travels Full Circle Toni Smith-Thompson Travels Full Circle

The activist  joins the show to talk about a huge recent development in her story.

May 24, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Michael Lee on the Fall of the 76ers

Michael Lee on the Fall of the 76ers Michael Lee on the Fall of the 76ers

NBA writer Michael Lee joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about the Philadelphia 76ers.

May 16, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

David Dennis Jr. on the Movement That Made Us

David Dennis Jr. on the Movement That Made Us David Dennis Jr. on the Movement That Made Us

Author David Dennis joins the show to talk about his new book, The Movement Made Us.

May 9, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

x