Basketball

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley’s Politics Demand Criticism Charles Barkley’s Politics Demand Criticism

The NBA legend speaks beautifully about class, but when it comes to race, his views leave much to be desired.

Dec 14, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Maya Moore

WNBA MVP Maya Moore Takes on the Criminal-Justice System WNBA MVP Maya Moore Takes on the Criminal-Justice System

One of the all-time greats is using her platform to shed light on mass incarceration.

Dec 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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Basketball in the Golden State with Legendary NBA Scribe Jack McCallum Basketball in the Golden State with Legendary NBA Scribe Jack McCallum

Plus: The NFL’s Thanksgiving game, the #MeToo movement, and more.

Nov 21, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Breanna Stewart

WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Joins the #MeToo Movement, Saying ‘Courage Is Contagious’ WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Joins the #MeToo Movement, Saying ‘Courage Is Contagious’

The basketball star made her contribution for reasons both personal and political. 

Nov 1, 2017 / Dave Zirin

3 Generations of Athlete Activists All in 1 Place

3 Generations of Athlete Activists All in 1 Place 3 Generations of Athlete Activists All in 1 Place

Legends in their sport. Legends in the community.

Oct 24, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Protesters rally against the National Football League (NFL) and in support of Colin Kaepernick in New York City on August 23, 2017.

What Happens When Bosses Collude to Bar You From Your Job? What Happens When Bosses Collude to Bar You From Your Job?

Former NBA player Royce White joins the show to talk about collusion, mental health, the Second Amendment, and more.

Oct 17, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Gregg Popovich

‘A Soulless Coward’: Coach Gregg Popovich Responds to Trump ‘A Soulless Coward’: Coach Gregg Popovich Responds to Trump

In an exclusive here at The Nation, the Spurs coach speaks about Trump’s latest outrage.

Oct 16, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Adam Silver

What Will Happen If NBA Players Stage a Protest During the National Anthem? What Will Happen If NBA Players Stage a Protest During the National Anthem?

And what will commissioner Adam Silver do?

Oct 10, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Basketball

Is the NBA a ‘Safer Space’ for Political Athletes? Is the NBA a ‘Safer Space’ for Political Athletes?

The NBA wants to be seen as more friendly to player activism than the NFL. Let’s find out.

Sep 22, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Houston Flood

What Do Houston’s Sports Stadiums Have to Do With Hurricane Harvey? What Do Houston’s Sports Stadiums Have to Do With Hurricane Harvey?

Expert Neil deMause stops by to talk about taxpayer-subsidized venues, Houston’s infrastructure problem, and how to fight back against greedy owners.

Sep 12, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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