Dave Zirin on Super Bowl Fever in New Orleans and the Militarization of Sport's Biggest Spectacle

by via Democracy Now

Sat, Feb 6, 2010 9:32AM

Friday, February 5, 2010 :Sportswriter Dave Zirin, author of A People's History of Sports in the United States, says the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl appearance -- at least for the moment -- is boosting spirits in New Orleans on a level unseen since Hurricane Katrina. Zirin also discusses pro athletes who have stood up for gay rights and how the Super Bowl spectacle continues to be used to promote US militarization.

Guest:

Dave Zirin, sportswriter and author of A People’s History of Sports in the United States.

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