Where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin
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Teaching Complicated Athletes to Children
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This week, we talk to New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss. His latest is a nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world: the first three books in this series, all written by Andrew, are about Pat Tillman, Maya Moore, and LeBron James. Zirin, In a Glaring Double Stand…
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The History and Future of the Black Quarterback
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This week we speak to Dr. Louis Moore about his groundbreaking new book: The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback. You don’t want to miss this episode. Zirin, Tyreek Hill and Player Policing, NBA Off-Season Intrigues https://www.thenation.com/podcast/archive/eos-091324-tyreekhill/ — http://www.edgeof…
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Tyreek Hill And Player Policing; NBA Off Season Intrigues
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This week I have choice words about the police treatment of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and the NFL franchise owners who endorse it. We also talk to basketball savant Arya Shirazi about an intriguing off-season time in the NBA. Zirin, Police Violence, Tyreek Hill, and the NFL Owners Who Bankroll Brutality https://www.thenation.com/article/s…
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LeBron, Steph, Wemby, and the Greatest Olympic Basketball Game of All Time
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This week, we have a particular installment of hoops talk with my friend Arya Shirazi, where we talk about Olympic basketball, Team USA, their incredible final against France, and the future of international basketball. We talk about Steph Curry, Lebron James, and Victor Wembanyama and we theorize about where it could all be going. Zirin, What Was …
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The Trans History Embedded in Hitler’s 1936 Olympics
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This week we speak to Michael Waters, author of the book The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports. An incredible eye-opening discussion about a part of Olympic history we are simply not taught Zirin, Palestinian Olympians Are Competing as Their World Burns https://www.thenation.com/article/world/palestinian-olympians…
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Making Sense of The Celtics Triumph
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This week on Edge of Sports we have our last in a series with Arya Shirazi about the NBA playoffs in the victory of the Boston Celtics over the Dallas Mavericks. We discuss what we both got wrong, the larger playoffs, and more. Zirin, “Reg-GIE! Reg-GIE! Reg-GIE!” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/reggie-jackson-jim-crow-baseball/ — http://w…
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The Dallas Mavericks: Mission impossible?
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Arya Shirazi joins the show to review the NBA Conference Finals and preview the NBA Finals Body: This week basketball savant Arya Shirazi joins the Edge of Sports Pod to talk about whether the Dallas Mavericks can shock the world and beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Zirin, Counting the Negro League Records Is About More Than Numbers https…
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This week, Dave Zirin brings back Arya Shirazi to discuss round one of the playoffs and what we learned. Zirin, “Macklemore Dares Others to Stand Up for Palestine” https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/macklemore-hinds-hall-palestine/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | em…
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Former A's Bruce Maxwell calls out Oakland A's owner John Fisher for Vegas move
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After more than 50 years, the Oakland A's announced their departure from the city last year, leaving Oakland bereft of its sports teams after the flight of the Warriors in 2019 and the Raiders in 2020. To the dismay of fans, the A's plan to temporarily relocate to a minor league stadium in Sacramento before permanently moving to Las Vegas in the 20…
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The Meaning of Jalen Brunson and the 2024 Playoffs
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This week we discuss why New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson should not be seen is anybody’s underdog. Also, we break down who is going to win the first round playoff, matchups, with an eye on the politics of the games. Zirin, “The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises” https://www.thenation.com/article/world/2024-paris-ol…
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Dallas Mavericks’ backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie is the most thrilling guard combo in the league and perhaps ever. Yet very few thought their coming together would work. We explore why. Zirin, “Coaching Great Dawn Staley Defends Trans Athletes” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/dawn-staley-trans-athletes/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcas…
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The NBA Road to International Greatness
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Arya joins the pod again to talk about the rising of the international influence of the NBA, it’s early roots, and where the game may be headed. Zirin, “Online Gambling Has Swallowed Professional Sports” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/online-gambling-sports-shohei-ohtani/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfS…
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Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the current state of the NBA, and we discuss what the implications of this game are moving forward and how we feel about the direction it’s heading aesthetically and as an entertainment product. Zirin, “Jonathan Glazer’s Brave Oscar Speech Represents the Best of Judaism” https://www.thenation.com/article/wo…
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Irish athlete activist on organizing a sports boycott of Israel
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Rebecca O'Keeffe helped spark an international firestorm within the world of sports when she called on the Irish women’s basketball team to boycott its Feb. 8 match against Israel. While O'Keeffe's calls for a boycott ultimately went unheeded, her actions have provoked serious debate within Ireland and internationally on the responsibility of athle…
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Basketball Butterfly Effect: The Forgotten Stars of the NBA’s 1980s
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In this episode, we talk about the truly forgotten players of the NBA, particularly during the 1980s, such a unique era in the history of the NBA, and theorize on why they are not remembered as intently as others. Zirin, “What the Super Bowl Parade Shooting Has to Do With the Empire of the Gun” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/super-bowl-p…
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Basketball Butterfly Effect: How the Pistons Clawed Their Way to Two Titles
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The 1980s and 1990s were defined by basketball dynasties like the Lakers, Celtics, and Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. Yet in the midst of this unprecedented stretch of dominance, the Detroit Pistons won two and could’ve very easily won four NBA titles. How did they do it? And why do we discount this incredible accomplishment? Zirin, When Wearing a…
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Why Haven't the Knicks Won a Championship In 50 Years?
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New York is the Mecca of basketball. So what explains the city’s inability to score an NBA championship in the last half-century. Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about this historical oddity. Zirin, What Naomi Klein Taught Me About Aaron Rodgers https://www.thenation.com/article/society/naomi-klein-aaron-rodgers-colin-kaepernick/ — http://www.e…
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Basketball Butterfly Effect: Why Didn’t LeBron ever play Kobe in the Finals?
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Kobe Bryant and Lebron James are two of the most defining players of their generation and NBA history. While a considerable portion of their careers overlapped, the two never met in the NBA finals. Why? What would have happened? Arya and I discuss on this week’s episode. Zirin, “Will the IOC Do Anything About the Killing of Palestinian Athletes?” h…
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Basketball Butterfly Effect: Steph Curry & the Knicks
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In Part 6 of our series, Basketball Butterfly Effect, Arya Shirazi joins the show again to discuss the 2009 NBA draft and the Knicks coming close to getting Davidson sharpshooter Steph Curry, the most revolutionary player of his generation. You don’t want to miss this episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h…
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Basketball Butterfly Effect: 1993 Draft
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In Part 5 of our series, Basketball Butterfly Effect, Arya Shirazi joins the show again to discuss the 1993 NBA draft and a crucial trade that takes place that changes the course of 90s basketball. You don’t want to miss this episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Trans athletes fight for inclusion in sports & racial economy of college football
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Inclusion for trans athletes in sports has become a flashpoint in the culture war that extends from schools to international competitions. Katie Barnes joins Edge of Sports to discuss their new book, Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which offers one of the most comprehensive views yet on how the struggle for inclusion in the realm of…
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What makes Deion Deion And Adam Mansbach Makes It Plain
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This week on the pod, we speak to Jean Jacques Taylor author of the new book Coach Prime. With near total access to Deion Sanders program at Jackson State and explains what makes Deion Deion. Also we speak to best selling author Adam Mansbach about his incredible book The Golem of Brooklyn. We also have some ‘Choice Words’ for Florida Governor Ron …
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Len Bias and the 1980s War on Drugs
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This week on the pod, we welcome back Arya Shirazi to discuss another basketball butterfly effect: what if the NBA had handled the death of Len bias differently? How is that of affected that generation of 1980s players? Zirin, How DeSantis Is Using Sports to Hijack a Florida College https://www.thenation.com/article/society/new-college-sarasota-flo…
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Why Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Didn't Stand For The Anthem
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In the early 90s, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf had a promising career ahead of him in the NBA as an up-and-coming star. That all changed in 1996 when he refused to stand for the US National Anthem and called the US flag a symbol of oppression. The NBA retaliated by suspending him, and Abdul-Rauf spent the next two decades playing exclusively for internationa…
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Northwestern's hazing scandal and sports culture w/Byron Hurt
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Officially, hazing is illegal and unwelcome just about everywhere you turn—but it continues as an open secret in far too many fraternities, sports teams, and other institutions. The latest revelations from Northwestern University's football team are a stark reminder that we have a long way to go to uproot the culture of hazing for good. Anti-gender…
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