Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic
The special commission’s report on the death of Jordan McNair is a blatant attempt to protect the university’s investment.
Oct 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane
The death of teammate Jordan McNair, and the arrogance of boosters protecting the program, has pushed UMD football to the edge.
Oct 10, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh
Brenda Tracy joins the show to talk sports, sexual assault, and why we must combat rape culture (TW).
Oct 9, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle
After kneeling with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid is finally back with an NFL team and still speaking truth to power.
Oct 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today
My experience around privileged high-school and college athletes leads me directly to the accusations made against Brett Kavanaugh.
Sep 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin
True Grit: Vontae Davis Retires at Halftime True Grit: Vontae Davis Retires at Halftime
Knowing that a barrage of criticism would be heading his way, Vontae Davis still walked away in the middle of a game on Sunday, rocking the NFL.
Sep 18, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Colin Kaepernick and the Perils of the Swoosh Colin Kaepernick and the Perils of the Swoosh
We speak to former St. John’s soccer coach and human rights activist Jim Keady about his experience with Nike.
Sep 10, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin
On Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad: Will the Revolution Be Branded? On Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad: Will the Revolution Be Branded?
Colin Kaepernick is now the face of Nike, which raises questions we should not be afraid to ask.
Sep 4, 2018 / Editorial / Dave Zirin
The Predictable Scandals of Urban Meyer The Predictable Scandals of Urban Meyer
USA Today columnist Dan Wolken stops by to talk Urban Meyer, Ohio State, and college football.
Aug 30, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin
From Richard Collins III to Jordan McNair: The Shocking Negligence of the University of Maryland From Richard Collins III to Jordan McNair: The Shocking Negligence of the University of Maryland
The murder of Richard Collins III and the death of football player Jordan McNair both could have been avoided.
Aug 16, 2018 / Dave Zirin