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Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

Dave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.

Palestine protesters wave flags and carry signs during the Oscars Awards in Hollywood, California, United States on March 10, 2024.

Hollywood's Palestine Blacklist Hollywood's Palestine Blacklist

On this episode of "Edge of Sports, "actor Sarah Alami joins the show to talk about speaking up for Palestine in Hollywood today.

Jun 23, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

A demonstrator holds up a sign during a protest in front of the main entrance of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 19, 2025.

Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE

The ownership turned ICE away at the stadium and pledged $1 million to families of immigrants because of all the people protesting Trump’s immigration actions in LA.

Jun 21, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze US medalists, raise fists in a Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games (left). John Carlos repeats salute at a conference on September 24, 2018 (right).

The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos

As the 1968 Olympian turns 80, his life provides a lesson for our times: Don’t sell out.

Jun 5, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks reacts against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Thibs Fired!!! Thibs Fired!!!

What are the societal implications? Arya Shirazi joins an "Edge of Sports" emergency pod.

Jun 5, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaking during a press conference at Massapequa High School on May 30, 2025, discussing New York State’s ban on Native American mascots.

Trump Threatens to Withhold New York’s Education Funding Unless Racist Mascoting Returns Trump Threatens to Withhold New York’s Education Funding Unless Racist Mascoting Returns

After pocketing billions from minstrelsy, Linda McMahon wants to force New York schools to bring it back.

Jun 3, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Bobbito’s Hoop Dreams

Bobbito’s Hoop Dreams Bobbito’s Hoop Dreams

On this episode of "Edge of Sports", the legendary Bobbito Garcia joins the show to talk about his new book.

Jun 2, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup on May 6, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Trump’s World Cup Will Endanger Foreign Guests. Boycott Now! Trump’s World Cup Will Endanger Foreign Guests. Boycott Now!

If you need to see the 2026 World Cup in person, stick to Canada and Mexico. The US isn’t safe for visitors.

May 20, 2025 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin

Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose reacts to a reporter’s question on March 22, 1989, prior to the Reds’ against the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Late Pete Rose Is Finally Welcome in Baseball’s Moral Slophouse The Late Pete Rose Is Finally Welcome in Baseball’s Moral Slophouse

Joe Jackson and Pete Rose will no longer be banned from the Baseball Hall of Fame. The decision is likely rooted in the sport’s surrender to the gambling-addiction economy.

May 14, 2025 / Dave Zirin

The Book MLK Historians Are Learning From

The Book MLK Historians Are Learning From The Book MLK Historians Are Learning From

On this episode of "Edge of Sports", noted historian Jeanne Theoharis joins the show, and Arya Shirazi talks Celtics.

May 7, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Tom Morello and Zach de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine perform as part of a free concert at Finsbury Park on June 6, 2010, in London, England.

MAGA Followers Think They’re Punk Rock—but Then Why Are They All Such Cowards? MAGA Followers Think They’re Punk Rock—but Then Why Are They All Such Cowards?

Trump supporters may think they’re hardcore, but they seem to be afraid of op-eds, books, and history they can’t even bear to read.

Apr 29, 2025 / Dave Zirin

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