Edge of Sports

This week we speak to the author of Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics, Jules Boykoff. We both just returned from Tokyo where prep for the 2020 Summer Olympics is underway. We talk about our trip to the Olympic sites and Fukushima, and our interviews with people being displaced. We also have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down Awards, Kaepernick Watch and more. All this and more on this week’s show! Jules Boykoff Twitter: @JulesBoykoff https://www.thenation.com/article/olympics-tokyo-protest-fukushima/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week I chop it up with hoops referee, author and coach Kevin McNutt about the US Women’s National Soccer Team’s World Cup victory, and we rank “Mt. Rushmore’s” in wide variety of sporting categories. It’s a blast. Enjoy! — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we talk about the NBA season that was with the Athletic’s NBA national correspondent Michael Lee. Also I’ve got choice words about We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the politics of Megan Rapinoe and her decision to not sing the National Anthem at the World Cup. We got a ‘Just Stand Up’ Award to a first time winner, Russell Wilson, for his comments about the nation’s immigration policy after a horrifying photo of a migrant father and daughter dead on the Mexican side of a river was leaked. We got a ‘Just Sit Down’ award for Kevin Keetzman, a Kansas City sports radio show host. All this and more on this week’s show! Michael Lee Twitter: @MrMichaelLee https://theathletic.com/author/michael-lee/ Zirin, Megan Rapinoe’s Statement Echoes the Words of Muhammad Ali https://www.thenation.com/article/megan-rapinoes-statement-echoes-the-words-of-muhammad-ali/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to journalist and Burn it All Down Podcast co-host Shireen Ahmed about her experience in Paris for the start of the Women’s World Cup and the scene in her hometown of Toronto following the victory of the Raptors in the NBA Finals. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the politics of Megan Rapinoe and her decision to not sing the National Anthem at the World Cup. We got a ‘Just Stand Up’ Award for Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (again) for his comments about who really deals with pressure and a ‘Just Sit Down’ award to Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for his comments about a teammate. All this and more on this week’s show! Shireen Ahmed Twitter: @_shireenahmed_ https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Zirin, Megan Rapinoe Is Right to Not Sing the Anthem https://www.thenation.com/article/megan-rapinoe-sports-soccer/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Indigenous Canadian long-distance runner Tracie Leost about Rosalie Fish the Washington state runner who wrote the initials MMIW for missing and murdered indigenous women and ran with the red handprint on her face. We talk about the issue of what is being called a “Canadian genocide” against indigenous women. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Robert Mueller and his penchant for protecting the powerful. We got a ‘Just Stand Up’ Award for Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and a ‘Just Sit Down’ award for the obnoxious and entitled fan that shoved Lowry at the Finals. All this and more on this week’s show! Tracie Leost Twitter: @tracieleost https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/but-when-i-run-about-it-people-will-notice-muckleshoot-tribals-rosalie-fish-runs-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women/ Zirin, Rosalie Fish Runs for the Murdered and Missing https://www.thenation.com/article/rosalie-fish-canada-indigenous-women/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to filmmaker David Shields about his new film Lynch: A History about the great running back Marshawn Lynch. The film looks at Lynch’s life and how he’s been able to use silence as a form of resistance. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the Toronto Raptors and why they are the team to root for. We got a ‘Just Stand Up’ Award for Warriors forward Andre Iguodala and a ‘Just Sit Down’ award for a group of fans. All this and more on this week’s show! David Shields Twitter: @_DavidShields http://cargofilm-releasing.com/films/lynch-a-history/ Zirin, The Toronto Raptors Is a Team Worth Cheering For https://www.thenation.com/article/toronto-raptors-nba-finals/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Lyndsey D’Arcangelo of the Athletic WNBA and the Athletic Buffalo about the start of the WNBA season. We talk about the sport’s rising popularity, the ongoing labor fight, as well as give predictions on how this upcoming season will shake out. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the sketchy partnership between LeBron James and Walmart as well as a Just Stand Up Award for Allyson Felix and a Just Sit Down for Mark Emmert and the NCAA. All this and more on this week’s show! Lyndsey D’Arcangelo Twitter: @darcangel21 http://www.lyndseydarcangelo.com/ Zirin, LeBron James’s Partnership With Walmart Sparks Criticism https://www.thenation.com/article/lebron-james-walmart-hunger/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to the co-author of the new book Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America, Brenda Elsey. We talk about the development of soccer in Latin America among women, the challenges that came with that. We also have a special ‘Choice Words’ update on the case of Braeden Bradforth, the freshman football player that died during an intensive workout. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Reggie Bush for speaking out about the new Alabama abortion ban and a plea that more athletes speak up on this issue. All this and more on this week’s show! Brenda Elsey Twitter: @Politicultura https://utpress.utexas.edu/books/elsey-nadel-futbolera Zirin, A Victory in the Case of Braeden Bradforth https://www.thenation.com/article/braeden-bradforth-death-investigation/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) —Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"The Product" David Starr is a pro wrestler who is fighting to change the very economic foundation of his sport while also raising political critiques of Israel, corporate power, and Trump-era racism. We speak to the outspoken athlete this week. We also have ‘Choice Words’ on about the Boston Red Sox' white delegation (“The White Sox”) to the White House. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Portland TrailBlazers guard Damian ‘Dame Dollar’ Lillard and Tiger Eldrick Woods, and a special Kaepernick Watch. All this and more on this week’s show! David Starr Twitter: @TheProductDS http://www.theproductds.com/ Zirin, Red Sox Players Are Divided Over White House Visit https://www.thenation.com/article/trumps-white-house-red-sox-race-divide/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Get it on the Floor - DMX Feat. Swizz Beatz | Yoshimi Battles Pink Robots Pt.1 - The Flaming Lips | Plug Tunin’ - De La Soul | Gangsta Party - Tupac | I Got 5 on it - Luniz | Getting Up - Q-Tip | Ugly - Bubba Sparxxx | We Fight We Love (Remix) - Q-Tip Feat. Kanye West & Consequence | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to the director of the Academy Award winning film Training Day, Antoine Fuqua, about his new HBO documentary, “What’s My Name?” about the life of Muhammad Ali, a film produced by LeBron James.  We also have ‘Choice Words’ on about Donald Trump’s new Fed nominee, who uses sports to spew vile sexism. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to DC area community folks that successfully organized to extend Coach Fofo’s stay, and San Francisco’s top draft pick Nick Bosa. All this and more on this week’s show! Antoine Fuqua https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/whats-my-name-muhammad-ali Zirin, Nick Bosa and the NFL’s Double Standards https://www.thenation.com/article/nick-bosa-racism-colin-kaepernick-san-francisco-49ers/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Put It On - Dr. Dre Feat. Mimi & DJ Quik | Kansas City - Fats Domino | Excuse Me Miss - Jay-Z Feat. Pharrell | This One - Diamond D | Every Girl - Young Money | Wonder Years - MC Lyte Feat. DJ Premier | The Greatest Story Never Told - Saigon | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy