Coe College Marquis Series presents political sportswriter Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin
Coe College is proud to host political sportswriter Dave Zirin. Named one of UTNE Reader’s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World,” Zirin is nationally known as an author, columnist for The Nation magazine and host of Sirius XM Radio’s popular “Edge of Sports” podcast. Zirin is also a columnist for SLAM magazine and the Progressive.
His most recent book is the acclaimed “Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down.” Christine Brennan of USA Today called it “the perfect book for our time in sports.”
As a guest on multiple television programs, Zirin has shared his views on sports and politics on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,” MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” ESPN Classic, CNN, “The Rachel Maddow Show,” C-SPAN’s “BookTV” and “Democracy Now!” with Amy Goodman. He has also been on numerous national radio programs including National Public Radio’s “Tell Me More,” “Talk of the Nation” and “All Things Considered.”
Zirin’s discussion on politics and sports is open to the public and begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 22 in Sinclair Auditorium on the Coe College campus. Tickets may be purchased online at www.coe.edu/box-office or by phone at 319.399.8600. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for non-Coe students and seniors.
Coe values its location and relationship with the Cedar Rapids community and looks forward to providing high-quality entertainment and outstanding lectures to the area. Established in 1851, Coe has a national reputation for academic excellence enhanced by a student-centered, highly supportive campus environment. Coe’s success in offering superb academics and exciting co-curricular activities stems in large part from being located in a thriving urban setting that promotes student growth and success. As such, Coe welcomes the community to participate in this event.