Sports As A Weapon Podcast

Sports As A Weapon Podcast

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A working-class sports podcast on the entanglement of pro sports, radical politics, & working-class

Sports as a weapon examines sports from a sociocultural perspective. Drawing from anthropology and the social sciences, Sports As A Weapon looks at sports and culture locally and globally. With a critical focus on sports and it’s sociopolitical effects; political history, racism, and as an empowering weapon for mass struggle and resistance.

08/05/2026

Indeed, the global south is showing us the most advanced leadership and we must support them in material ways.

ANTICONQUISTA provides direct material support to revolutionary efforts, publications and organizations on the front lines fighting imperialism / capitalism. That is our mission.

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❤️ Community-based political education classes;
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58 | UFC Freedom 250 & US Imperialism 07/04/2026

Miguel was joined on the Sports As A Weapon podcast by Dr. Gerald Horne and Anthony “Tony” Ballas to discuss the June 14, 2026 UFC “Freedom 250” event that was staged as an imperialist political spectacle by Donald Trump and Dana White. Dr. Horne, Anthony, and Miguel framed the spectacle as US imperial theater echoing “bread and circuses” and even late-stage Roman Empire decline.

Additionally, Dr. Horne, Anthony, and Miguel discussed the parallels between Dana White and historic boxing promoters, fighter labor exploitation, and the event being used as a propaganda tool for US patriotism and militarization. Also, Miguel posed the question of alleged match-fixing amid the wider boom in sports gambling, crypto payments, and prediction markets, including the alleged leaked viral Twitter exchange between former UFC fighter and now commentator Daniel Cormier and Eric Trump. In the leaked message, Eric Trump sought insider betting information ahead of the UFC event.

The episode conversation also links these dynamics to finance capital, media consolidation, and the crisis of US imperialism. Miguel, Dr. Horne, and Anthony also examined the UFC’s new partnership with an AI military startup called Anduril and the normalization of AI within culture and warfare. To conclude the podcast, they discussed Dr. Horne and Anthony’s article on Whiteness, Jake Paul, and the crisis of US Imperialism.

58 | UFC Freedom 250 & US Imperialism Miguel was joined on the Sports As A Weapon podcast by Dr. Gerald Horne and Anthony “Tony” Ballas to discuss the June 14, 2026 UFC “Freedom 250” event that was staged as an imperialist political sp…

07/04/2026

Is Dana White truly “not a political person”? 🤔 Dr. Gerald Horne breaks down this claim using the intriguing analogy of a casino gambler denying their interest in gambling. With frequent appearances at Mar-a-Lago and connections to prominent political figures, Dana’s stance raises questions. 🎤🧐 Join me, Dr. Horne, and Anthony Ballas for a post-UFC Freedom 250 episode! Watch now on the ANTICONQUISTA YouTube 📺

ANTICONQUISTA 07/03/2026

New episode drops tomorrow on Fourth of JuLIE!

I was joined by Dr. Gerald Horne and Anthony Ballas and we had a post- UFC Freedom 250 discussion.

Make sure to watch on the ANTICONQUISTA YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/

ANTICONQUISTA ANTICONQUISTA is an anti-imperialist media collective. Our content is produced by and for the Latin American and Caribbean Diaspora. -- ANTICONQUISTA es un colectivo mediático antiimperialista. Nuestro contenido es producido por y para la diáspora latinoamericana y caribeña. * * Visit Us | Visít...

Photos from Sports As A Weapon Podcast's post 06/16/2026

The mock shirts came in. I found some small printing deficiencies, so I want to figure out if it was my design file. They came out pretty good though and the shirt material quality is what I was hoping for.

I'm probably just going to keep the design with the original logo that doesn't mention podcast. Let me know what you all think!

06/04/2026

New episode on Mexico, US Imperialism and the World Cup is out now! Miguel is joined by associate professor of Mexican History at Arizona State University, Alexander Aviña

In this clip, Alex speaks on the history of Mexico hosting the 1970 World Cup, including Pelé's brilliance and the boos from Mexican fans for President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz because of his role in the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre.

06/03/2026

If you are in LA or SoCal, please go show support and solidarity for Cuba 🇨🇺 at this emergency No War on Cuba Emergency protest on June 6, 2026 @ 11 am.

For more information, visit

05/20/2026

My son's name is Xaiden Malcolm and is inspired by Malcolm X. Happy birthday to one of my GOATS!

On May 19, 1225, Malcolm Little AKA Malcolm X AKA el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz was born.

05/16/2026

Sharing this video from the and Anti-fascist football Coalition on FIFA's lack of consistency and adherence to their own statutes and human rights policy.

The US is allowed to host the games while committing war crimes and do not adhere these so-called standards set by FIFA on human rights. Other countries have been suspended or banned for far less like a goalkeeper faking an injury...but the US is given immunity.

Visit the Anti-Fascist Football Coalition Website: https://peoplescenteredhumanrights.com/move-the-games/

Endorse the Campaign: bit.ly/EndorseNow

Join the Global Network for the Advancement of People(s)-Centered Human Rights: bit.ly/GNPCHR

Join the Anti Fascist Football Coalition ⬇️
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