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A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF SPORTS IN THE UNITED STATES

From: Dred-Scott Keyes
Length: 01:19:32

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A_people_s_history_logo_small Dave Zirin's latest book, " A People's History of Sports in the United States" is a rollicking, rebellious, myth-busting history of sports in America that puts politics in the ring with pop culture. Producer Dred-Scott Keyes weaves appropriate sound and music in this interview with Dave Zirin.

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Dave Zirin's latest book, " A People's History of Sports in the United States" is a rollicking, rebellious, myth-busting history of sports in America that puts politics in the ring with pop culture. Producer Dred-Scott Keyes weaves appropriate sound and music in this interview with Dave Zirin.