This week we speak to Theresa Runstedler, author of the book Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA. We'll have Choice Words about what Caitlin Clark has taught us throughout the fallout after the NCAA women’s championship game. We also have Jake’s Takes on the NBA finals and more.  Subscribe to The Nation to support all of our podcasts: thenation.com/podcastsubscribe.  
 Theresa Runstedtler Twitter: @DrTRunstedtler  https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/theresa-runstedtler/black-ball/9781645036951/ 
 Zirin, Caitlin Clark’s Lesson for White Athletes: Don’t Be a MAGA Pawn https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/caitlin-clark-basketball-ncaa/ 
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A Radical Retelling of NBA History

Where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin

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This week we discuss why New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson should not be seen is anybody’s underdog. Also, we break down who is going to win the first round playoff, matchups, with an eye on the politics of the games. 
 Zirin, “The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises” https://www.thenation.com/article/world/2024-paris-olympics-political-crises/ 
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The Meaning of Jalen Brunson and the 2024 Playoffs

Dallas Mavericks’ backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie is the most thrilling guard combo in the league and perhaps ever. Yet very few thought their coming together would work. We explore why. 
 Zirin, “Coaching Great Dawn Staley Defends Trans Athletes” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/dawn-staley-trans-athletes/ 
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The Magic of Luka and Kyrie

Arya joins the pod again to talk about the rising of the international influence of the NBA, it’s early roots, and where the game may be headed.  
 
 Zirin, “Online Gambling Has Swallowed Professional Sports” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/online-gambling-sports-shohei-ohtani/ 
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The NBA Road to International Greatness

Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the current state of the NBA, and we discuss what the implications of this game are moving forward and how we feel about the direction it’s heading aesthetically and as an entertainment product.  
 
 Zirin, “Jonathan Glazer’s Brave Oscar Speech Represents the Best of Judaism” https://www.thenation.com/article/world/jonathan-glazer-oscar-speech-gaza-israel-judaism/ 
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Future of the Game

Rebecca O'Keeffe helped spark an international firestorm within the world of sports when she called on the Irish women’s basketball team to boycott its Feb. 8 match against Israel. While O'Keeffe's calls for a boycott ultimately went unheeded, her actions have provoked serious debate within Ireland and internationally on the responsibility of athletes to stand up against genocide.  
 O'Keeffe joins Edge of Sports host Dave Zirin for an exclusive interview on why she took a stand, how the sports world responded, and why she refuses to back down. 
 Zirin, “The First Athletes to Speak Out Are the Bravest” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/athletes-ceasefire-sports/ 
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A Radical Retelling of NBA History

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