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Sunday, September 4 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Playing Through Fire: Sports In A Time Of Reaction

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Social movements tend to arise within the world of sports during periods of upsurge and upheaval. But what about times of authoritarianism, dictatorship, or even fascism? What is the social role of the athlete during periods of reaction? Can movements even grow within the sports world during difficult times?

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Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin is the sports editor for the Nation and the author of several books, most recently Brazil's Dance with the Devil. Named one of UTNE Reader’s “Fifty Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World,” Zirin is a frequent guest on MSNBC, ESPN, and Democracy Now! He hosts WPFW's... Read More →


Sunday September 4, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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