On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D led a thought-provoking conversation with sports journalist Dave Zirin and film producer Sarah Allen. The discussion centered around the intersection of sports and politics in 2024, touching on various key events, athletes’ activism, and the ongoing challenges athletes face both on and off the field. … Continued
In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engages in a profound conversation with sports columnist and author Dave Zirin. Known for his insightful commentary on sports and politics, Zirin brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, discussing recent developments in the NFL, the cultural landscape of women’s sports, and the … Continued
Davey D and sports columnist Dave Zirin delved into the intersections of sports, culture, and gambling. They highlighted Shohei Ohtani’s historic contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and its implications for sports marketing and athlete influence. The conversation quickly expanded to the broader impact of gambling scandals on sports integrity, with a focus on the … Continued
We speak with sportswriter Dave Zirin about his book, The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World. Later we explore his film, Behind The Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate … Continued
We speak with sports writer/author/journalist Dave Zirin about the film, Behind the Shield. The Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee.
We spoke with Dave Zirin about the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from a Russian prison. And later we spoke with Hodari Davis and Dr. Sheryl Davis about the education of children of color. Dave Zirin is an American political sportswriter. Hodari Davis is a founding partner in Edutainment for Equity, and the Artistic … Continued
We present audio from the Hard Knock Radio audio collection, Diggin in The Vault. Today’s featured conversation is with author and famed sports writer Dave Zirin. The audio collection features recorded interviews with Jelani Cobb, Kali Akuno, Steve Martinot, Kimberley “Goddess” Ellis, Ph.D, Danny Glover, Vanessa Diaz, Michele E. Lee, Jarad Ball, Oronike Odeleye, Michelle … Continued
We speak with political sportswriter Dave Zirin about his latest book, The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World. Dave Zirin, is the author of ten books on the politics of sports, most recently, The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World. Named one of UTNE Reader’s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World,” Zirin … Continued
Georgia Fort speaks on federal indictments in the death of George Floyd and Dave Zirin speaks on Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games ban of “Black Lives Matter” apparel and the potential repercussion for athletes.
We speak with Dave Zirin of the Edge of Sports | The Nation magazine about the passing of baseball legend Henry Aaron. Later Rosa Clemente speaks with poet Jessica CARE Moore about the impacts of COVID and her new book, We Want Our Bodies Back: Poems.
