Dave Zirin

NY Times Bestselling Author, MSNBC Sports Columnist, Sports-Culture Analyst

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Dave Zirin Biography

NY Times bestselling author and MSNBC Sports Columnist Dave Zirin takes audiences inside the modern world of sports for a provocative look at the interplay between politics, culture, and the games we love.

Named one of UTNE Reader’s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World”, Zirin is The Nation’s first-ever sports writer. Referred to as the “conscience of American sportswriting” by The Washington Post, he co-hosts the popular radio program, “The Collision: Where Sports and Politics Collide.” Zirin has also expanded his reach into television, hosting "Edge of Sports Television" on The Real News Network.

He is the author of 11 books, with notable works including "Brazil’s Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, The Olympics, and the Fight for Democracy", "The Kaepernick Effect", and "Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down." His expertise extends beyond writing as he has lent his advisory skills to filmmakers like Ken Burns and Ang Lee, and he has produced content for the documentary "Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL." Additionally, Zirin wrote a segment for the forthcoming Showtime documentary about Dr. Harry Edwards.

Zirin is a highly sought-after TV and radio commentator, appearing on platforms such as ESPN’s "Outside the Lines," MSNBC’s "Morning Joe," CNN, and "Democracy Now!" with Amy Goodman. His writing has been featured in top publications including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and the New York Daily News. His insights into how sports intersect with major societal issues make him a pivotal voice on the stage, shedding light on how on-the-field play shapes and reflects broader social dynamics in America and globally.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/13/2024.

Dave Zirin Videos

  • Taking a look at athlete activism in sports with Dave Zirin and Etan ...
  • Dave Zirin On The Intersection of Sports & Protests
  • Things That Make White People Uncomfortable

Dave Zirin Books

  • The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World
    The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World
  • Brazil's Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, The Olympics, and the Struggle for Democracy
    Brazil's Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, The Olympics, and the Struggle for Democracy
  • Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down
    Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down
  • Bad Sports: How Owners Are Ruining the Games We Love
    Bad Sports: How Owners Are Ruining the Games We Love
  • Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports
    Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports

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