Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes
On this week’s Edge of Sports podcast, professor Cheryl Cooky discusses her op-ed that enraged the right.
Apr 5, 2022 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Abortion Politics and Republican Power Abortion Politics and Republican Power
Rick Perlstein on the Texas law, plus Eric Foner on Tulsa.
Sep 9, 2021 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
What America Owes Afghan Women: Katha Pollitt What America Owes Afghan Women: Katha Pollitt
Plus Eric Foner on Black politics and history.
Aug 26, 2021 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Letting Trans Athletes Tell Their Story Letting Trans Athletes Tell Their Story
The director and producer of Changing the Game join the show to talk about their acclaimed documentary.
Jun 8, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin
The NFL Player Standing In Solidarity With Trans Athletes The NFL Player Standing In Solidarity With Trans Athletes
NFL free agent RK Russell joins the show to talk about why defending transgender athletes is especially important now.
May 4, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Sports Media’s Dance With Misogyny Sports Media’s Dance With Misogyny
Julie DiCaro joins the show to talk about her new book on misogyny in sports media.
Mar 23, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Natalie Weiner on the Failures of Sports’ ‘White Feminism’ Natalie Weiner on the Failures of Sports’ ‘White Feminism’
The journalist talks about the pitfalls of girl boss feminism, and Barstool Sports.
Feb 16, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes
The hall-of-fame triathlete and six-time member of Team USA joins the show to talk about the war on trans youth.
Jan 19, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Sportswriting Trailblazer Melissa Ludtke Sportswriting Trailblazer Melissa Ludtke
Legendary sportswriter Melissa Ludtke joins the show to talk about her remarkable career.
Nov 24, 2020 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Progressives and White Working-Class Voters Progressives and White Working-Class Voters
Joshua Holland on politics, Katha Pollitt on fetal personhood, and Ruth Marcus on Brett Kavanaugh.
Dec 12, 2019 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener