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Lessons From the People’s Historian, Howard Zinn
Lessons From the People’s Historian, Howard Zinn

June 19, 2026
His take on history arms youth with the courage to “transform the world.” It’s no wonder the right aims to erase it.

The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs
The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs

June 16, 2026
After 53 years, the city and its basketball team can finally celebrate together.

At Long Last, the Knicks Make History
At Long Last, the Knicks Make History

June 16, 2026
Arya and I talk about one of the greatest sporting moments of our lives, the New York Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years

Raucous Protest Is Coming to the Joyless World Cup
Raucous Protest Is Coming to the Joyless World Cup

June 12, 2026
As Trump and FIFA turn soccer’s biggest stage into a showcase for authoritarianism, activists are fighting back.

With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History
With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History

June 11, 2026
The bad vibes lifted, and basketball fans witnessed a miracle at Madison Square Garden.

Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment
Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment

June 8, 2026
New York City hates Trump—but that won’t stop him from attending tonight’s NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden.

Muhammad Ali Died 10 Years Ago. We Still Feel His Loss Today.
Muhammad Ali Died 10 Years Ago. We Still Feel His Loss Today.

June 5, 2026
He was a living sign, to paraphrase the champ, that we don’t have to be the way they want us to be—and his example matters more than ever.

How Racism Shadows the 250th—With Eddie Glaude… and The Knicks!
How Racism Shadows the 250th—With Eddie Glaude… and The Knicks!

June 4, 2026
Author and Professor Eddie Glaude joins the show to talk new book and Arya returns to talk about the NBA Finals.

Soccer’s Shadow and Sunlight: the Fascist History of the World Cup and 20 Years of Soccer Without Borders
Soccer’s Shadow and Sunlight: the Fascist History of the World Cup and 20 Years of Soccer Without Borders

May 28, 2026
Karim Zidan and Ben Gucciardi join the show.

Dr. Harry Edwards on the NAACP’s Call to Boycott Gerrymandering States
Dr. Harry Edwards on the NAACP’s Call to Boycott Gerrymandering States

May 27, 2026
The 83-year-old sociologist and activist reflects on what is missing in the current effort to organize athletes politically.