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In this episode, Lauren Kuntz shares her journey from climate science to pioneering women's multi-events in track and field, including her efforts to establish the Women's Decathlon World Championships. We explore the intersection of gender equity, sport innovation, and personal resilience. Lauren Kuntz is the founder of the Women’s Decathlon World Championships, decathlon pioneer, and the world record holder in the Icosathlon or the double decathlon. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Gaiascope, an energy technology start-up, which was successfully acquired by ENGIE in April 2025, holds a PhD in climate science from Harvard University, and is currently an assistant track and field coach specializing in pole vault at Carnegie Mellon University.  Chapters 02:21 Balancing multiple passions and roles 04:28 How climate science and sports intersect in Lauren's work 09:07 Understanding the decathlon, heptathlon, and ICOsathlon 12:12 The journey into multi-events and breaking gender barriers 18:03 Organizing the Women's Decathlon World Championships 45:38 The 2025 event cancellation and resilience 52:11 The future of women's decathlon and advocacy efforts 01:00:04 The importance of storytelling and increasing visibility 01:05:30 Personal experiences with Safe Sport and advocacy 01:07:29 Closing thoughts and call to action for listeners Keywords: women's decathlon, track and field, gender equity, sports innovation, climate science, decathlon, ICOsathlon, world championships, athlete advocacy Hosts in this episode: Anna ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this episode, Irish Sport for Palestine’s Rebecca O'Keeffe discusses the recent controversy surrounding Irish sport's response to Israel’s genocide, their decision to go ahead with the Israel-Ireland football match, and the global implications of solidarity movements.  Keywords: Irish sport, Palestine, Gaza conflict, activism, sports boycott, political accountability, solidarity movement, Irish football, UEFA, Israeli sports propaganda Chapters 02:10 Background of Irish sport for Palestine campaign 03:56 Details of Ireland's football match against Israel and protests 07:08 Leadership failures of Irish Football Association and UEFA 10:01 The role of political pressure and government response 15:13 The significance of symbolic gestures and player responsibilities 19:54 Global context: solidarity movements and cultural boycotts 24:47 The impact of social media and public opinion 30:03 The role of media and future actions in activism 34:49 The broader political implications and systemic change 40:12 The importance of collective action and accountability 45:00 The future of activism and the fight for justice Hosts in this episode: Priyansh, Nathan ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

On this episode of Out of Left Field, Derek, Anna, and Nathan talk about how ICE is kidnapping international college athletes, the Arizona State hockey murder, sexual violence cover ups at Nike camps, and their own pet peeves.  Chapters 01:58 Arizona State Hockey: A Tragedy of Neglect 04:08 Military-Style Workouts: Do They Work or Harm? 05:59 The Systemic Exploitation of College Athletes 07:57 The Case of Aminata Sek and Immigration Abuses 10:06 Cover-Ups and Negligence in Youth Sports 11:50 Capitalism, Profit, and the Harm in Sports 14:00 Media, Accountability, and Sports Scandals 15:48 Racial and Colonial Dynamics in American Sports 18:02 The Urgent Need for Systemic Reform 20:06 Irish Sport for Palestine and Global Movements 22:00 The Role of Coaches and Overseeers in Harm 23:50 The Impact of Capitalist Logic on College Sports 26:12 The Globalization and Exploitation in College Athletics 28:07 The Case of Kentucky State and International Students 29:59 Nike Elite and the Cover-Up of Assaults 31:54 Structural Problems in Elite Sports Camps 34:08 The Racist Underpinnings of College Sports 36:07 The Role of Media and Public Awareness 38:00 The Future of Sports Reform and Accountability 39:58 Upcoming Movements and International Solidarity 41:46 The Power of Grassroots Movements in Sports 43:56 The Role of Policy and Legislation 46:02 The Intersection of Race, Capitalism, and Sports 47:56 Protecting Vulnerable Athletes and Youth 49:50 The Cultural and Political Significance of Sports 52:09 The Need for Collective Action and Change Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek, Nathan ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

Hannah Borenstein discusses the complex relationship between track and field, gambling, and integrity issues, exploring how gambling influences the sport's future and athlete welfare. Hannah Borenstein is an anthropologist and assistant professor in the Department of Global Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University. Her research broadly focuses on the intersection of sports, race, gender, politics, and labor. Chapters 02:36 Track and field's inconsistent relationship with gambling 06:33 Why track and field has resisted embracing gambling 09:28 Testing the waters: Odds and predictions in athletics 12:36 Prize money, new leagues, and monetization strategies 15:10 Partnerships with data companies and AI in sports betting 18:34 Gambling, doping, and historical parallels in sports 22:43 Economic coercion and ethical dilemmas for athletes 29:12 Fan harms, athlete safety, and the proximity of fans 34:20 Media, gambling, and the influence of mainstream sports coverage 42:40 Oversights, infrastructural gaps, and the future of sports integrity 49:52 Athlete organization, labor rights, and collective bargaining 55:52 Conclusion: The path forward for sports and gambling Hosts in this episode: Anna and Nathan ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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. EoS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Theendofsport EoS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@endofsportpod

In this episode, we sit down with John Hoberman to explore the intersection of sports, racial disparities, and systemic biases in medical treatment, focusing on the high prevalence of brain injuries among NFL players and the broader implications for health and health systems. John M. Hoberman is Professor of European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas and author of a slew of books, including "Black & Blue: The Origins and Consequences of Medical Racism" (2012) and "Testosterone Dreams: Rejuvenation, Aphrodisia, Doping" (2005). Chapters 02:14 Study on brain donation and high prevalence of CTE among NFL players 03:20 Race and medical disadvantage: systemic disparities in healthcare 07:12 Historical and ongoing racial biases in medical treatment 10:07 Race norming in NFL concussion settlements and its implications 14:57 The racist assumptions underlying medical assessments and treatments 21:58 Disparities in health outcomes among Black former NFL players 26:53 The systemic nature of racial bias in medicine and sports 34:58 Media, public perception, and the commodification of sports injuries 44:05 Potential solutions, activism, and systemic change 54:03 Closing thoughts and call for awareness and action Hosts in this episode: Derek & Nathan  ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this episode, Erica Rand discusses her book Skating Away from the Binary and explores how figure skating reflects systemic hierarchies, racialized gender norms, and the impact of coloniality on sports. The conversation highlights issues of gender binary enforcement, sports labor exploitation, and the push for inclusive policies. Erica Rand is Professor of Art and Visual Culture and of Gender and Sexuality Studies at Bates College. She is the author a number of books, including Barbie’s Queer Accessories, The Ellis Island Snow Globe, Red Nails Black Skates: Gender, Cash, and Pleasure On and Off the Ice, and The Small Book of Hip Checks On Queer Gender, Race, and Writing, and, the focus of today, a new book called Skating Away From the Binary.  Check out Figure Skating For All!  Chapters 02:23 Positionality and research background of Erica Rand 04:55 Gender roles and physical realities in figure skating 10:24 Coloniality of gender and racial hierarchies in sports 13:39 Sports labor, capitalism, and economic disparities 18:30 Aesthetics, injury, and racialized ideals in skating 22:25 Gender binary enforcement and anti-trans rhetoric 33:55 Institutional policies and athlete activism 44:21 Impact of policy changes and inclusion efforts in skating 49:20 The role of capitalism and commercialization in sports 54:52 Broader implications for systemic inequality in sports Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek,  ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this episode, we explore the NBA salary cap “scandal” with Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, the violent use of military training in college football, Lebron James, polymarket and sports betting, and weigh in on the “Fitness Discourse” that has taken “left” social media by storm.  To donate to our friend Jabo’s memorial fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jabo-burrow-memorial-fund?cp_src=d  Chapters 01:56 Remembering Jabo Burrow and his impact 03:57 The NBA Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal 08:01 Criminal investigation and anti-player sentiments 12:07 The politics of sports betting and LeBron James 15:56 Dehumanization and military-style workouts in college sports 23:58 The symbolism of John Brown and political outrage 36:01 Controversy over socialists at academic conferences 45:01 The role of fitness in fascist and neoliberal ideologies 54:01 The ethics of athlete consent and coercion 01:07:48 The importance of precise language in political discourse 01:11:58 The future of sports, politics, and social justice keywords : scandal, nba, sports betting, healthism Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek, Nathan ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

We are heartbroken to share the news that great friend of the podcast Jabo Burrow recently passed away. As a tribute to Jabo, we have decided to re-release our conversation with him from 2024 so that you can understand his experiences with the violence of college football in his own words. Rest in power, Jabo. We miss you. Please support his family by donating to their Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/1a0c10097

In this episode, we explore the impact of the Strava app on sport, self-tracking, and health quantification. Dr. Jonathan Finn shares insights on how technology structures sport, the labor involved in self-tracking, and the social and political implications of these practices. keywords : Strava, self-tracking, sport quantification, health data, technology, labor, surveillance, community, visual communication, alienation Chapters 01:12 Jonathan Finn's relationship with Strava and personal history 03:08 The role of Strava in community and sport 05:33 Self-tracking and the broader quantification of health 08:46 How Strava structures sport and performance 12:09 Quantification, success, and failure in sport 15:08 The authenticity of measurements and fake distances 17:14 The obsession with numbers and overconsumption 22:00 Data as a commodity and surveillance potential 26:11 Visual communication and the appeal of data visualization 30:43 Alienation and embodied sensations in self-tracking 34:42 Projected self and future times in performance 36:33 Resistance, resistance at scale, and alternatives 44:26 Children, education, and the commercialization of play 48:58 Breakdowns, injuries, and ruptures in self-tracking 52:24 Overconsumption, aesthetics, and commercial influences 55:00 The utopian visions and critique of technology 56:34 Strategies for resisting and rethinking self-tracking 01:00:28 Learning from embodied experience and natural metrics Hosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this episode, Priyansh hosts Bob and Alex from the Tipping Pitches podcast to explore the complex dynamics of Major League Baseball's current labor negotiations, ownership strategies, and the influence of private equity and politics on the sport. Chapters 02:55 Current state of the MLB CBA and season prospects 07:19 Owners' strategies and the threat of work stoppages 15:16 Media coverage and the influence of ownership narratives 22:16 Historical lessons from Marvin Miller and the union 29:20 Key figures and leadership in the MLB Players Association 36:42 Owners' financial strategies and private equity involvement 45:37 The Dodgers' financial practices and controversies 01:01:20 The future of MLB ownership and labor activism 01:08:00 Politics, Trump, and the influence on MLB negotiations 01:13:20 Conclusion and future outlook for MLB labor disputes Keywords: MLB, labor negotiations, private equity, sports capitalism, baseball, CBA, sports labor history, Dodgers, sports media, sports politics Hosts in this episode: Priyansh ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this episode, Derek, Anna, and Derek talk about the new study on CTE impacting 25% of former NFL players, UEFA and FIFA, Mark Walter, The Lakers and Dodgers, the Women’s Pro Baseball League, and anti-trans rhetoric in Australian cricket.  Chapters 02:16 The alarming study on CTE in NFL players 04:12 NFL's response and moral questions about football 06:08 NFL research and NFL funded brain banks 07:59 Prevalence of CTE and racial disparities in research 09:41 Impact of anti-DEI policies on sports research 11:00 Cultural and political influences on American football 13:14 Head impacts at collegiate and youth levels 15:09 FIFA, UEFA, and the upcoming World Cup controversies 17:10 Legal challenges and jurisdiction issues in sports governance 20:28 The scandal involving Joshua Kushner and sports assets 28:42 The commercialization and privatization of sports teams 36:33 The role of sports in social and political power 37:49 Displacement and economic impact of sports infrastructure 41:13 The rise of women's professional sports and its challenges 45:15 Gender discrimination and trans athlete policies 53:22 The future of women's sports and critical journalism 01:06:36 Out of Left Field closing questions and reflections Hosts in this episode: Priyansh, Anna, Derek ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this episode, Priyansh hosts a deep discussion with Sean Jacobs and Tony Karon on the complexities of football ownership, the influence of private equity, fan culture, and the geopolitical aspects shaping the future of global football. Keywords: football ownership, private equity, fan culture, UEFA, FIFA, Liverpool, Champions League, global football, sports governance, sports politics Chapters 02:41 Liverpool's ownership structure and private equity influence 06:32 The motivations behind football club ownership by private investors 12:20 Fan culture, local roots, and ownership challenges 17:04 American club owners and the European football landscape 23:47 The politics and governance of FIFA and UEFA 33:47 The sustainability of the current football financial model 43:42 Controversies and reforms in global football governance 56:20 The role of fans and civil society in football reform Hosts in this episode: Priyansh ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this episode, Kyle Kubler discusses the intersection of exercise, physical culture, and left politics, exploring how sport and physical activity can be tools for collective liberation and social change. We delve into historical experiments, the role of competition, urban challenges, and the political potential of physical activity. Kyle Kubler is a faculty lecturer in the McGill Writing Centre at McGill University and a research fellow with the Center for Journalism Media & Democracy. He’s also part of a non-profit called Commoner's Club which runs Heatwave Magazine, a print-magazine and multimedia project for communism and left politics.  Keywords: exercise, physical culture, left politics, sports, competition, urban spaces, social change, Heat Wave magazine, Marxism, collective liberation Hosts in this episode: Priyansh ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this episode, we talk with War on Want's Senior Campaigner Neil Sammonds about the Premier League's complicity in the Israeli genocide of Palestine. We discussed War on Want's landmark report, Red Card: English Premier League Sportswashing of Israel’s Atrocities against the Palestinians, and related issues with Neil. You can read the report here - https://waronwant.org/resources/red-card. Neil Sammonds is a human rights researcher and advocate. He currently works as Senior Campaigner at War on Want.  Head of Public Affairs, International Centre for Justice for Palestinians. Neil previously worked for Medical Aid for Palestinians as well as Amnesty International.  Chapters 02:26 Reaction to the 'Red Card' report and its background 04:27 Media and club responses to the report 06:15 Political reactions and MPs' involvement 10:03 Ownership structures of Premier League clubs and their links to Israel 15:57 Potential for activism and protests in football 22:13 The UK press and media coverage of Palestine and Israel 28:23 Policy shifts and the influence of government actions 36:39 Grassroots movements and fan activism 42:20 The cultural and political significance of the Premier League 50:03 The role of players and media in promoting justice 56:57 Conclusion and hopes for future action Keywords: Premier League, Palestine, Israel, human rights, sports activism, war crimes, complicity, football ownership, political influence, boycott Hosts in this episode: Priyansh ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, 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.

In this rant-filled episode of OLF, Nathan, Derek, Johanna and Anna discuss all things academic discourse including the tragic passing of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, one The Atlantic columnist's self-flagellating essay on why he quit a tenure-track job, and highlight the *real* problems plaguing higher education. We also touch on some recent AAU abuse news just to make it somewhat related to sports. Hosts: 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