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**Edge of Sports**

Where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin

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Taking a Break & NBA Takes Jun 21, 2021

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Critical Race Theory at a Big Time Sports School Jun 14, 2021

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This week we speak to Dr. David Canton, the new head of the African-American studies department at the University of Florida about how he intends to teach about sports, racism and politics given the recent legislation against reaching any kind of antiracism by Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
We also have “Choice Words” about the NFL and it’s racist practice called race-norming. In addition, we have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” awards to Australian swimmer Maddie Groves who has chosen to withdraw from the Olympics as a message to sexist perverts and everyone who added to the hype machine leading ip to the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. All this and more on this week’s show!
David Canton https://news.clas.ufl.edu/dr-david-a-canton-named-director-of-african-american-studies-at-uf/
Zirin, The Tokyo Olympics Are In Peril https://www.thenation.com/article/society/tokyo-olympics-cancel/
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Talking to the Director and Producer of Changing the Game Jun 07, 2021

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There is a new and groundbreaking film about trans youth athletes called Changing the Game. This week on the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to director Michael Barnett, and Alex Schmider, the film's producer. Everyone should check out the movie, it’s fantastic and inspiring.
We also have “Choice Words” about the looming backlash in the world of sports against the political athlete. In addition, we have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” awards to Naomi Osaka for her courageous stance in advocating for her mental health at the French Open and the NFL for their racist legal approach called race-norming, a practice they only recently decided to drop. All this and more on this week’s show!
Changing the Game Twitter: @ChangingGameDoc https://www.changinggamedoc.com/
Zirin, Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out https://www.thenation.com/article/society/naomi-osaka/
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The Politics of Tailgating May 31, 2021

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This week we speak to authors Maria J. Veri and Rita Liberti about their new book, Gridiron Gourmet, which explores tailgating culture and sports. The authors also go into detail on their experiences writing the book, their favorite foods they ate along the way, and how race intersects with this culture.
We also have “Choice Words” about Kyrie Irving, his comments about Boston sports fans, and the reactions. In addition, we also have a “Just Stand Up” award to Rob Benson, former NBA athlete for his great op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle about mental health, and a "Just Sit Down" award to racist fans all over the country . All this and more on this week’s show!
Maria J. Veri
Twitter: @mjveri
Gridiron Gourmet

Rita Liberti
Twitter: @RitaLiberti5

Zirin
New York Needs Trae Young

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Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice May 24, 2021

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This week we speak to legendary goalkeeper Hope Solo about her 20 year career in USA Soccer and what she would do if she was in charge of the Federation. We get into issues concerning equal pay and the pushback Hope says she got when she attempted to bring these issues to light.
We also have “Choice Words” about Kyrie Irving and his comments humanizing Palestinians. In addition, we also have a nice remembrance of all-time political athlete and Olympian Lee Evans after his recent passing. All this and more on this week’s show!
Hope Solo Twitter: @hopesolo https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jan/12/hope-solo-uswnt-goalkeeper-carli-lloyd-equal-pay-soccer
Zirin, Kyrie Irving’s Comments on Palestine Are a Big Deal https://www.thenation.com/article/society/kyrie-irving-israel-palestine/
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How the 1948 Indians Explain the World May 17, 2021

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This week we talk to Luke Epplin, author of the new book, Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball. Luke goes into detail on his research for the book, Satchel Paige, why Larry Doby is an important historical figure, and Bill Veeck’s complicated legacy.
We also have “Choice Words”about how more athletes are connecting Black Lives Matter issues domestically to Palestinian liberation. In addition, we also have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” awards to the athletes that are going to defy the IOC’s rules around political expression, and everyone that wrote off Russell Westbrook at the beginning of the NBA season, respectively. All this and more on this week’s show!
Luke Epplin
Twitter: @LukeEpplin
Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball

Zirin
The IOC Is Now Daring Olympic Athletes to Protest

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Women’s Hoops 16 Years After Shattering the Glass May 10, 2021

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This week we talk to Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackleford, authors of the groundbreaking book, “Shattering The Glass: The Remarkable History Of Women's Basketball.” You have to listen to this interview.
We also have “Choice Words” about Caitlyn Jenner’s pathetic political power play. In addition, we also have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” awards to the German women’s gymnastic team for their statement against sexualization in the sport and Knicks/Islanders owner James Dolan. All this and more on this week’s show!
Pamela Grundy & Susan Shackleford Twitter: @pamcgrundy https://uncpress.org/book/9780807858295/shattering-the-glass/
Zirin, Sports Unions Come Together to Fight for the PRO Act https://www.thenation.com/article/society/pro-act-sport/ —
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NFL Player In Solidarity With Trans Athletes May 03, 2021

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This week we speak to free agent NFL player RK Russell about his oped in The Guardian in defense of transgender athletes as well as his process of writing. Russell has some great advice for up-and-coming athletes.
We also have “Choice Words” about the LAPD's efforts to ride LeBron James' coattails in a transparently disingenuous way. In addition, we have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” awards to recent Baltimore Ravens draft pick Odafe Oweh for taking a stand on pronunciation of his African name, and the NFL analysts at the Draft that criticized players for sitting out a COVID filled season, respectively. All this and more on this week’s show!
RK Russell
Twitter: @RKRelentless
"Trans kids deserve the same opportunity that made my NFL career possible," The Guardian

Zirin
Voices Are Raised Against the NBA Launching Its New African League in Rwanda

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How Does Whiteness Operate In Sports? Apr 19, 2021

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This week we talk to the owner of the social justice education firm JenFryTalks, former volleyball coach Jen Fry, to speak about how whiteness operates in sports. Jen Fry facilitated workshops in the sport’s world on issues of anti-racism and inclusion.
We also have “Choice Words” about why Minneapolis cancelled their games following the police killing of Daunte Wright. In addition, we also have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” awards to Britni De La Cretaz and Layshia Clarendon for a terrific feature in SI and Brett Favre, who continues to say stupid things. All this and more on this week’s show!
Jen Fry Twitter: @jenfrytalks https://www.jenfrytalks.com/
Zirin, MLB, NBA, and NHL Games Are Canceled in the Twin Cities https://www.thenation.com/article/society/daunte-wright-minnesota-twins/ —
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The Legendary “Cobra” Dave Parker Apr 12, 2021

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This week we talk to former baseball MVP, Dave “The Cobra” Parker about his new book “Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood.” We talk to Parker about his career, Roberto Clemente, and even get a vocal performance. Also I’ve got some choice words. I also have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down awards.
We also have “Choice Words” about the last time there was a movement to get MLB to move the All-Star Game over a decade ago. In addition, we also have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” awards to everyone that helped push MLB to olympian Sakura Kokumai for bringing attention to anti-Asian bigotry in the United States and Georgia governor Brian Kemp, who continues to feed the public nonsense about the racist anti-voting bill in Georgia. All this and more on this week’s show!
Dave Parker Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood
Zirin, The Last Time People Tried to Get Baseball to Move the All-Star Game https://www.thenation.com/article/society/all-star-game-arizona/
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