Roger Goodell Tries to Pass Buck on Protests Staged During Anthem Roger Goodell Tries to Pass Buck on Protests Staged During Anthem
Giving team owners power to determine anthem policy would be a violation of the collective-bargaining agreement, and the union is putting its foot down.
May 9, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The Singularity of LeBron James The Singularity of LeBron James
Writer Michael Lee joins the show to talk NBA Playoffs, the Jordan-Lebron debate, and more.
May 8, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin
NFL Washington Cheerleaders Go Public With Horrific Treatment NFL Washington Cheerleaders Go Public With Horrific Treatment
"The New York Times" tells a story of cheerleaders feeling “pimped out” to team sponsors.
May 4, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Ex-Cheerleaders Fight Back Against the NFL Ex-Cheerleaders Fight Back Against the NFL
And they’re willing to settle for $1 and a face-to-face meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Apr 27, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Eric Reid Is Not for Sale Eric Reid Is Not for Sale
The free-agent NFL safety was told that he needed to commit to not protesting during the anthem. He said no.
Apr 12, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Donald Trump and Mike Pence Have No Business Speaking About Martin Luther King Jr. Donald Trump and Mike Pence Have No Business Speaking About Martin Luther King Jr.
When Colin Kaepernick and others attempted to walk in Dr. King’s path, they were excoriated by this administration.
Apr 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Why Athlete Activists Matter Why Athlete Activists Matter
Former NBA player Etan Thomas talks about his new book, "We Matter: Athletes and Activism".
Mar 13, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin
‘He’s Been Our Voice’: Seattle Says Goodbye to Michael Bennett ‘He’s Been Our Voice’: Seattle Says Goodbye to Michael Bennett
The Emerald City mourns the loss of a true activist athlete.
Mar 8, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Is It Okay to Watch Football? Is It Okay to Watch Football?
On the morality of enjoying a ceaselessly brutal sport that is 70 percent black but has no black ownership.
Mar 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin
An Interview With Aaron Maybin An Interview With Aaron Maybin
Asking a kid to learn is one thing. Asking a kid to learn when they’re starving is another. Asking a kid to learn when they’re freezing is another.
Feb 21, 2018 / Dave Zirin