Dave Zirin, my favorite sportswriter and commentator, spoke yesterday at the Heartland Cafe. He is on a book tour for his latest entry, GAME OVER. Dave is the clearest voice I know for explaining how sports, politics, race, and power operate on a global scene. His insistence on fairness and decency -- and his winning personality -- are what makes him unique.
He's just such a friendly guy. Here is a man who appears on TV, has his national radio show, his blog Edge of Sports, and, of course his many books, and yet, remembers me from the last time I saw him in Chicago. "Hi, Joan. Thanks to you and the other Nation people, I got booked on their cruise."
Now, there's a guy you can love.
P.S. Buzz Bissinger, another of my favorite commentators on sports and life, (remember Friday Night Lights?), wrote today on Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea (it's at the Daily Beast web site). Great insight.
Wow!! so glad you reported on this. sorry i missed it. and so cool YOU got him booked on the nation cruise! wow!
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ReplyDeleteI sure hope that Dave Zirin keeps coming to the Heartland Cafe, as I would love to see him after my permanent return to Chicago. He sounds like a really good guy and kudos to you and the Nation Group for getting him booked on the Nation Cruise.
Take Care, Pam
Highly energetic рost, I loved that bit.
ReplyDeleteWill there be a part 2?
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