Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out
Fan violence in the NBA and the French Open crackdown on Naomi Osaka have something glaring in common: the reassertion of power over outspoken Black athletes.
Jun 2, 2021 / Dave Zirin
A Prisoner Videotaped Covid Conditions Last Year. Where Is He Now? A Prisoner Videotaped Covid Conditions Last Year. Where Is He Now?
Of life on the line.
Jun 2, 2021 / Zia Jaffrey
How NY’s Fund for Excluded Workers Inspired Activists Across the US How NY’s Fund for Excluded Workers Inspired Activists Across the US
New York set aside $2.1 billion for workers ineligible for government benefits. Now immigration activists are fighting to ensure an inclusive rollout.
Jun 2, 2021 / María Jesús Mora
The Hidden Burden of Parenting and Teaching From Home The Hidden Burden of Parenting and Teaching From Home
The pandemic showed me the weakness of our safety net.
Jun 2, 2021 / Belle Chesler
Is Mahua Moitra India’s AOC? Is Mahua Moitra India’s AOC?
The MP from West Bengal says she knows how to defeat Modi.
Jun 2, 2021 / Divya Subramanian
It’s Time for Stephen Breyer to Retire From the Supreme Court It’s Time for Stephen Breyer to Retire From the Supreme Court
The associate justice has served admirably on the Court for 27 years. But for the sake of our basic rights, he’s got to step down at the end of this term.
Jun 2, 2021 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Pro-Trump Crackpots’ Talk Gets More Dangerous. Should We Worry? Pro-Trump Crackpots’ Talk Gets More Dangerous. Should We Worry?
The GOP’s antidemocracy agenda gets clearer by the day. Is Joe Manchin paying attention?
Jun 1, 2021 / Joan Walsh
The Politics of Tailgating The Politics of Tailgating
Gridiron Gourmet authors Maria J. Veri and Rita Liberti join the show to talk about their book.
Jun 1, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
As Pride Month Begins, Republicans Double Down on Restricting Transgender Americans As Pride Month Begins, Republicans Double Down on Restricting Transgender Americans
An unprecedented effort in state legislatures across the country.
Jun 1, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel