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How Unionization Can Solve the Crisis in College Football

Jason Stahl joins Edge of Sports to talk about the campaign to unionize college football.

The WNBA Draft and the Political Imperative of Minding Your Own Business

With the first pick of the WNBA draft, the Dallas Wings picked Azzi Fudd. It sparked a sexist, homophobic conversation online.

Protesting the World Cup (and a Cinematic Easter Egg)

Daniel Noroña and Ajamu Baraka join Edge of Sports to discuss practicing dissent in the face of the upcoming World Cup, and we have a bonus movie conversation.

Tiger Woods Plus Donald Trump: A Tragedy Made in the USA

Woods and Trump’s famous friendship is built on a shared knack for accumulation, vacuousness, and power worship. It’s as American as apple pie.

Emergency Pod: IOC Ruling on Banning Trans Athletes

Trailblazing former pro hockey player Harrison Browne joins Edge of Sports to talk about the recent IOC ruling.

The WNBA Union Scores a Win, and Iftar With Mayor Mamdani

Maya Goldberg-Safir joins Edge of Sports to talk about the new WNBA deal, and we discuss Mohamed Diawara spending Iftar with Zohran Mamdani.

2 FIFA Rulings on Israel, 1 Familiar Deference to MAGA

The world’s soccer governing body reminded fans what its theoretical commitment to “neutrality” means in practice: siding with the genocidaire.

Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor

In a union of religion, culture, sports, and politics, a rookie for the New York Knicks broke bread with the youngest mayor in the city’s modern history.

In Conversation: “The Battle of Algiers” and “Gung Ho”

Arya Shirazi joins Edge of Sports to discuss two films about revolution and resistance.

The Bombing of Iran’s Azadi Stadium Is Straight Out of Israel’s Gaza Script

Israel has long targeted sport facilities and athletes in Gaza. Now with US help, it’s doing the same thing in Iran.