Dave Zirin
Sports editor at The Nation and host of the Edge of Sports podcast, appearing to discuss prop betting, the Clase/Ortiz scandal, and threats to sports integrity.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 22min
The Paris Olympics Gets Political
Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation, discusses the political context of the Paris Olympics, highlighting protests and demonstrations. Topics include Simone Biles' return, protests in Paris, Kamala Harris' efforts for peace in Gaza, and a controversial boneless chicken wing ruling.
Nov 18, 2025 • 13min
How prop betting is undermining sports
In this engaging discussion, Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation and host of the Edge of Sports podcast, unpacks the alarming rise of prop betting and its implications for sports integrity. He delves into the Clase/Ortiz pitch-fixing scandal, shedding light on the risks involved. Zirin highlights how prop bets undermine trust in outcomes, the leagues' complicity in normalizing gambling, and the alarming shift in sports culture since 2014. He warns of the potential destruction of the authenticity of games, especially for younger fans.
