Wrestling’s Radical Champion Wrestling’s Radical Champion
Wrestler David Starr joins the show to talk about his activism and the world of wrestling.
May 14, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Red Sox Players Are Divided Over White House Visit Red Sox Players Are Divided Over White House Visit
Most of the team’s players of color have declined Trump’s invitation. The 20 who are attending are nearly all white.
May 9, 2019 / Dave Zirin
In the Name of Puerto Rico: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Will Not Be Going to the White House In the Name of Puerto Rico: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Will Not Be Going to the White House
Cora is from Puerto Rico, and Trump’s callous inaction after Hurricane Maria has earned the manager’s contempt.
May 6, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The Caster Semenya Ruling Is Nonsense The Caster Semenya Ruling Is Nonsense
The highest athletics court issued a decision forcing the South African gold medalist to chemically suppress the naturally produced testosterone in her body.
May 2, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Felipe Lopez and the Dominican Dream Felipe Lopez and the Dominican Dream
ESPN brings a story of immigration to the small screen right when we need it most.
Apr 30, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Antoine Fuqua Explains Why He Wanted to Make His New Muhammad Ali Documentary Antoine Fuqua Explains Why He Wanted to Make His New Muhammad Ali Documentary
Director Antoine Fuqua on the challenge of making What’s My Name | Muhammad Ali.
Apr 30, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Nick Bosa and the NFL’s Double Standards Nick Bosa and the NFL’s Double Standards
NFL owners had no problem with the social-media habits of prospect Nick Bosa. We will see if his teammates feel the same way.
Apr 27, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Trump’s Fed Pick Stephen Moore Is Shockingly Sexist, Even for a Trump Nominee Trump’s Fed Pick Stephen Moore Is Shockingly Sexist, Even for a Trump Nominee
He is a hot-take misogynist, surely to the delight of the president.
Apr 24, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The Fight to Save Coach Fofo From Deportation The Fight to Save Coach Fofo From Deportation
Casa de Maryland services director George Escobar joins the show to discuss the deportation of Coach Fofo.
Apr 23, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
A Beloved Soccer Coach Faces Deportation Thanks to Trump’s Immigration Policies A Beloved Soccer Coach Faces Deportation Thanks to Trump’s Immigration Policies
He fears that when he returns to Togo, he could be targeted for violence for supporting organizations critical of the government.
Apr 19, 2019 / Dave Zirin