
Where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 429 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsPoliticsNews | |||

This week we speak to Danny Funt author of the new book “Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.” We also talk to Minneapolis teacher Daniel Troccoli about what’s going on the ground in Trump’s fascist shitshow.
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This week, we speak to Chris Buccafusco about his organization, Atlanta Bravest, and what they are doing to combat indigenous mascoting. Also, sound from the March for Mumia onto the grounds of his prison, which took on the issue not only of Mumia’s ... more
This week, we speak to Paul Knepper about his new book, Moses Malone: The Life Of A Basketball Prophet. Also, we talked to the hoops savant Arya Shirazi about what we’ve learned so far this NBA season and which preseason prediction we wish we could d... more
This week, we speak to Scott Price, author of the new book The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse. I interview Scott alongside Edge of Sports Lacrosse correspondent Vin Intondi. Also, I speak to Rudy Mondragón, for part II of... more
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Dave Zirin is an essential journalist in sports landscape all too littered with pablum and shiny distractions—he tells the perspectives and shares voices that few others will.
But one pro tip, Dave: update the links in your podcast notes! The link for your website goes to your old, outdated site. And add your Patreon URL so that more people can support you!
And lastly, all the complainers need to sit down: this podcast is published by The Nation and just a couple episode titles will tell you w... more
Dave Zirin is an essential journalist in sports landscape all too littered with pablum and shiny distractions—he tells the perspectives and shares voices that few others will. And come on people: this is published by The Nation, so don’t even try to complain about the politics!
But one pro tip, Dave: update the links in your podcast notes! The link for your website goes to your old, outdated site…. And add your Patreon URL so that more people can support you!
Dave Zirin is the best sports historian and journalist. He’s truthful, dynamic and incredibly intelligent! Huge fan!
For all the great political edge and value of this podcast, it’s a bummer that it has such little representation or analysis of women’s sports. The relative absence of the WNBA and NWSL is especially disappointing (and arguably hypocritical). If the gender balance of coverage were improved, this podcast would level up so much.
A truth to power kind of podcast within the world of sports. Best type of listen!
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The content often revolves around the intersection of sports and political discourse, exploring how sports figures engage with social issues and broader societal trends. Episodes frequently feature prominent voices from various areas, including authors, analysts, and activists, providing unique insights into contemporary sports culture and its deep-rooted connections to political movements. Notably, discussions on how sports can reflect and influence socio-political landscapes set this podcast apart, offering listeners a critical examination of the ways in which athletic platforms can propel important conversations related to justice and representation.
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Recent guests on Edge of Sports include:
1. Danny Funt
2. Dan Troccoli
3. Chris Buccafusco
4. Paul Knepper
5. SL Price
6. Rudy Mondragón
7. Tom Alter
8. Brian Jones
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