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The Atlanta Braves or the Atlanta Bravest? Also, the March for Mumia

December 16, 2025

Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the second inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park, on September 28, 2025.(Edward M. Pio Roda / Getty Images)

Edge of Sports

Where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin

The Atlanta Braves or the Atlanta Bravest? Also, the March for Mumia
byDave Zirin / The Nation

This week, we speak to Chris Buccafusco about his organization, Atlanta Bravest, and what they are doing to combat indigenous mascoting. Also, sound from the March for Mumia onto the grounds of his prison, which took on the issue not only of Mumia’s incarceration but also of elder and medical abuse inside our prisons. 

Zirin,“This Is Historic”: FIFA and UEFA Presidents Are Accused of Aiding Israel’s War Crimes

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/fifa-uefa-war-crimes-israel/

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This week, we speak to Chris Buccafusco about his organization, Atlanta Bravest, and what they are doing to combat indigenous mascoting. Also, sound from the March for Mumia onto the grounds of his prison, which took on the issue not only of Mumia’s incarceration but also of elder and medical abuse inside our prisons. 

Zirin’s latest: “This Is Historic”: FIFA and UEFA Presidents Are Accused of Aiding Israel’s War Crimes

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Edge of Sports

Where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin

Death Row Survivor Kenny Collins & Why We Should Boycott the World Cup
byDave Zirin / The Nation

This week, we have an exclusive interview with Kenny Collins, an innocent man who survived 17 unjust years on Maryland's death row and now, at long last, will be leaving prison behind. Also, I have some choice words about why the world must boycott the World Cup. 

Zirin, A Call Is Rising for Nations to Boycott the Trump World Cup

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/oke-goettlich-world-cup-boycott/

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