Society

Paralympics Tokyo

Leroy Moore, Krip Hop Nation, and the Politics of the Paralympics Leroy Moore, Krip Hop Nation, and the Politics of the Paralympics

The famed disability rights activist weighs in on the Paralympics.

Mar 9, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Prison protest

Parents in Prison: An Interview With Chesa Boudin Parents in Prison: An Interview With Chesa Boudin

Plus Amy Wilentz on protest in Haiti.

Mar 4, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Cover of book by Steve Guridy

How Texas Led a Sporting Revolution How Texas Led a Sporting Revolution

Frank Guridy joins the show to talk about his new book, The Sports Revolution: How Texas Changed the Culture of American Athletics.

Mar 2, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Book cover

Japanese Internment, Football, and a Legendary Team Japanese Internment, Football, and a Legendary Team

Author Bradford Pearson joins the show to talk about his new book, The Eagles of Heart Mountain.

Feb 23, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Natalie Weiner on the Failures of Sports’ ‘White Feminism’

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 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl?

What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl? What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl?

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith joins the show to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl and what the union has been up to during the global pandemic.

Feb 6, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith.

Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith. Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith.

Steve Delsohn and Michael Lee join the show to talk about Jim Brown and the legacy of Sekou Smith.

Feb 2, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One

Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One

Gregg Gonsalves on the pandemic, plus John Nichols on Biden’s first week.

Jan 28, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Taking a Trip With Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee

Taking a Trip With Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee Taking a Trip With Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee

The baseball legend joins the show to talk about his new book and his unique life.

Jan 26, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes

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 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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