In this episode, anthropologist and scholar Hannah Borenstein shares an insider’s view of the social, political, and labor dynamics that shape Ethiopian long-distance runners. We explore how community, environment, and systemic inequalities influence athletic success, challenging stereotypes rooted in genetics and race. This conversation shines a light on the intertwined worlds of sport, politics, and labor in Ethiopia.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Hannah Borenstein's Background 

07:03 Political and Social Dynamics in Ethiopia 

17:42 Gender, Surveillance, and Athlete Activism 

28:34 Ethiopian Running: Labor and Exploitation 

49:16 Challenges and Narratives in Sports 

65:46 Building Trust and Ethnographic Insights 

82:52 Final Reflections and Storytelling

Keywords: Running, Anthropology, Hannah Borenstein, Long-Distance Running, Ethiopian Athletes, Sports Politics, Gender Dynamics, Ethnographic Research, Athletic Success, Ethiopia

Hosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Nathan Kalman-Lamb

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In this episode, anthropologist and scholar Hannah Borenstein shares an insider’s view of the social, political, and labor dynamics that shape Ethiopian long-distance runners. We explore how community, environment, and systemic inequalities influence athletic success, challenging stereotypes rooted in genetics and race. This conversation shines a light on the intertwined worlds of sport, politics, and labor in Ethiopia.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Hannah Borenstein's Background 

07:03 Political and Social Dynamics in Ethiopia 

17:42 Gender, Surveillance, and Athlete Activism 

28:34 Ethiopian Running: Labor and Exploitation 

49:16 Challenges and Narratives in Sports 

65:46 Building Trust and Ethnographic Insights 

82:52 Final Reflections and Storytelling

Keywords: Running, Anthropology, Hannah Borenstein, Long-Distance Running, Ethiopian Athletes, Sports Politics, Gender Dynamics, Ethnographic Research, Athletic Success, Ethiopia

Hosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Nathan Kalman-Lamb

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In this episode, Anna and Derek sit down with Dr. Courtney M. Cox to discuss her new book Double Crossover: Gender, Media, and Politics in Global Basketball and her research on race, gender, and athletic labor in women's basketball, exploring international fieldwork, the concept of the double crossover, and innovative models like Athletes Unlimited. We discuss the importance of care, reflexivity, agency, and inclusivity in sports, and explore the complex history and current challenges of women's sports, especially basketball, including issues of inclusion, media representation, labor rights, and societal respect.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Conversation

02:37 The Significance of Women's Basketball

05:34 Understanding the Double Crossover

09:09 Methodological Approaches in Research

16:25 The Role of Care in Research

24:39 Geopolitical Contexts in Women's Basketball

30:06 Advice for Conducting International Fieldwork

34:18 Navigating Cultural Perceptions in Russia

40:27 Athletes Unlimited: A New Model for Women's Sports

51:46 Inclusivity and Gender Expression in Women's Sports

59:10 Labor Organizing and the Future of Women's Sports

01:07:50 The Hostile Sports Media Complex

01:13:00 Growing the Game: Challenges and Opportunities

01:17:41 WNBA Expansion Draft: A Fan's Perspective

01:24:48 Putting Respect on Women's Basketball

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women's basketball, athletic labor, race and gender, international fieldwork, Athletes Unlimited, sports politics, athlete agency, inclusivity, sports media, global sports women's sports, basketball, WNBA, inclusion, media, labor rights, Title IX, trans athletes, expansion draft, sports activism

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This episode features a deep dive into the intersection of sports, politics, and social justice, with Irish basketball player Rebecca O'Keefe. Topics include March Madness, NCAA expansion, athlete rights, gender equality in sports, and global human rights issues.

Chapters

00:00 Trump's Genocidal Post

02:50 The Global Appeal of March Madness

06:01 NCAA Tournament Expansion: A Double-Edged Sword

09:03 Coaching Rivalries and Emotional Responses

12:06 The Impact of Donald Trump's Executive Order on College Sports

23:55 The Future of College Athletes: Rights and Responsibilities

24:41 The Need for Unionization in Sports

27:58 WNBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement

33:58 Activism and Athlete Responsibility

43:01 Political Implications of the World Cup

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In this episode of the End of Sport podcast, Anna Posbergh and Derek Silva sit down with Grace McKenzie, a transgender athlete and advocate for inclusion in sports. They discuss the current landscape of trans athlete inclusion, the implications of recent policy shifts by the IOC, and the personal experiences of Grace in women's rugby. The conversation highlights the importance of dialogue, the work of organizations like Sport and Rights Alliance, and the urgent need for advocacy in the face of rising anti-trans legislation. Grace emphasizes the significance of sharing trans stories and the collective responsibility to create inclusive spaces in sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Trans Athlete Inclusion

01:05 Current Landscape of Trans Athlete Inclusion

03:15 The IOC's Policy Shift and Its Implications

06:30 Experiences in Women's Rugby

16:38 The Birth of Rugby for All

22:17 The Role of Dialogue in Advocacy

48:21 The Work of Sport and Rights Alliance

54:04 Why Trans Athletes and Why Now?

01:00:34 Looking to the Future of Trans Inclusion in Sports

trans athletes, inclusion, sports, Rugby for All, IOC policy, advocacy, gender identity, women's rugby, Sport and Rights Alliance, anti-trans legislation

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Abubaker Abed speaks about FIFA and European football's double standards regarding Israel, his reporting on the genocide in Gaza, and the importance of boycotting the 2026 World Cup.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility

01:12 Iran's Potential Boycott and US Match Relocation

02:58 US Policies and Impact on Palestinian Athletes

04:34 Iran's Goodwill Gestures and US Political Interference

05:45 FIFA's Obligation to Ensure Player Safety

06:14 Israel's War Crimes and FIFA's Inaction

07:42 Comparison of Sanctions: Russia vs. Israel

08:39 Iran's Right to Boycott and FIFA's Refusal

09:06 Palestinian Football and FIFA's Past Decisions

10:05 Hypocrisy in FIFA's Treatment of Palestine and Israel

11:02 FIFA's Corruption and Media Complicity

12:34 FIFA's Double Standards and Israel's Segregation

12:59 Infantino's Leadership and FIFA's Future

14:23 Israeli Military Attacks on Palestinian Sports Facilities

15:42 Destruction of Gaza's Sports Infrastructure

16:42 Mainstream Media's Silence on Palestinian Sports

17:10 Football Legends and Political Silence

18:37 Global Solidarity Movements and Their Absence for Gaza

19:36 Football Stars and Their Silence on Palestine

20:58 Sportswashing and Political Complicity of Players

22:19 Personal Impact of Conflict on Abubakar's Love for Football

24:31 Growing Movement to Boycott the World Cup

24:59 Voting with Feet: How Fans Can Protest

26:24 Abubakar's Shift from Football to Political Activism

33:05 The Destruction of Gaza's Sports Community

42:19 Palestinian Sports as Resistance and Identity

45:49 The Tragedy of Gaza's Sports Infrastructure

48:15 FIFA's Complicity and International Hypocrisy

51:42 The Role of Media and Journalistic Integrity

01:02:11 The Silence of Western Media and Athletes

01:08:45 Current Situation in Gaza and Future Outlook

01:12:48 Hope and Resistance in Gaza

Gaza, football, FIFA, Palestine, sportswashing, human rights, geopolitics, boycott, genocide, sports activism

Hosts: Nathan Kaman-Lamb, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, Johanna Mellis, and Derek Silva

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This two-part episode critically examines the IOC's new policy on gender eligibility, focusing on the implications for trans and intersex athletes, the science and ethics behind genetic testing, and the broader impact on human rights and sports fairness. The first half of the episode is a brilliant discussion between Anna, Nathan, Dr. Anna Baeth and Reo Eveleth.

In the second part, Anna sits down with Dr. Madi Pape, Grace McKenzie and Chris Mosier to further unpack the abhorrent consequences of this policy. IOC, trans athletes, intersex athletes, genetic testing, sports policy, human rights, fairness in sports, SRY gene, doping, athlete rightsHosts: Derek Silva, Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Johanna Mellis & Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠.#sports #labor #capitalism #marxism

This episode of OLF discusses the latest news in sports, including FIFA's sportswashing "sanction" of Israel, sports gambling, the new WNBPA collective agreement, and latest in college sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement

03:05 The Impact of Gambling in Sports

06:04 FIFA's Controversial Rulings

09:09 Legislation and Immigration Concerns at the World Cup

11:57 WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement

15:01 Unionization and Labor Rights in Sports

18:01 Iowa State Gymnastics Program Controversy

20:51 Sexual Assault and Accountability in Sports

23:43 NFLPA Leadership Changes and Union Challenges

27:12 The State of College Gymnastics

keywords: sports media, gambling, FIFA, labor rights, women's sports, college athletics, social justice, sportswashing, athlete conditions

Hosts: Nathan Kaman-Lamb, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, Johanna Mellis, and Derek Silva

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In this episode, Adam Johnson joins us to explore the pervasive influence of sports gambling on media, politics, and our social fabric. We delve into how betting practices have seeped into every aspect of life, the systemic issues they create, and potential avenues for regulation.

Chapters

00:00 What is Sports Gambling?

06:24 Social Harms of Gambling

11:18 Gambling Ads

22:52 Athlete Exploitation

36:45 Need for Regulation

39:14 Fan Abuse and Exploitation

52:02 Athlete Labor Struggles 

keywords: sports gambling, gambling, betting, sports betting

Hosts: Nathan Kaman-Lamb, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, Johanna Mellis, and Derek Silva

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In this episode of the End of Sports, Johanna and Anna are joined by the wonderful and brilliant Anna Baeth, Ellie Roscher, and Chris Mosier, to discuss the intersection of sports, gender identity, and social justice. They explore myths surrounding trans athletes, the political landscape, and the importance of joy, embodiment, and advocacy in sport.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the episode and the significance of the book "Fair Game" 

05:00 How numbers and legislation are fabricated or misrepresented 

15:00 The interconnectedness of trans issues with reproductive rights and colonialism 

25:00 Personal motivations for advocacy and research by the authors 

35:00 Connecting joy and embodiment as acts of resistance and liberation 

45:00 Embracing the joy of athleticism and the power of play

55:00 Cultivating joy amid systemic attacks through connections and embodied play 

66:00 Closing remarks on the power of joy, representation, and collective liberation in sport

Keywords 

Trans Athletes, Gender Identity, Social Justice, Sports Advocacy, Bodily Autonomy, Inclusive Policies, Joy in Sports

Hosts: Nathan Kaman-Lamb, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, Johanna Mellis, and Derek Silva

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