# Event Details - **Event Name**: Live Recording: "The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide" - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a conversation about sports, politics and culture with Dave Zirin, Etan Thomas, and Chuck ModianoAbout this EventLIVE: The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide Presents an Anti-ICE Discussion with Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry DunnJoin us for a special live recording of WPFW 89.3 FM’s acclaimed radio show The Collision: Sports and Politics on the Howard Zinn Stage. Award-winning political sportswriter Dave Zirin, former Washington Wizards player and author Etan Thomas, and justice journalist and sportswriter Chuck Modiano will dive into the powerful ways sports, politics, and culture intersect to shape our communities.This special edition features former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, whose frontline experiences fuel a candid conversation on immigration enforcement, ICE, and accountability in America.Featuring poetry by:Journey Gardner and other featured poetsWe encourage guests to RSVP to receive event updates directly from Busboys and Poets.Meet the HostsDave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation, their first in over 150 years, and hosts Edge of Sports on The Real News Network. Named one of UTNE Reader’s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World,” Zirin has written eleven books on the politics of sports, including Jim Brown: Last Man Standing and the New York Times bestseller Things That Make White People Uncomfortable (co-authored with Michael Bennett). His work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times, and he has appeared on ESPN, MSNBC, CNN, and Democracy Now!.Etan Thomas, a former eleven-year NBA player, is the author of multiple books, including We Matter: Athletes and Activism, More than an Athlete, Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge, and Voices of the Future. A senior writer for BasketballNews.com and regular contributor to The Guardian and The Undefeated, Thomas is also a frequent MSNBC correspondent and co-hosts The Collision with Dave Zirin. He has received the NBPA Community Contribution Award and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation Legacy Award for his advocacy work.Chuck Modiano is a justice journalist and sportswriter, co-host of The Collision on WPFW (10 AM, Thursdays). He covers the intersections of sports, politics, and social justice and can be found online at WPFW, Mastodon @chuckmodi1, and Instagram @chuckmodi1FREE AND OPEN TO ALL - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hyattsville/live-recording-the-collision-—-where-sports-and-politics-collide/100001980903638106 - **Event Categories**: sports, art, literary-art, contests, martin-luther-king-day - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hyattsville - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Busboys and Poets - **lat**: 38.9551506 - **long**: -76.9397506 - **full address**: Busboys and Poets, 5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Live Recording: "The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide" - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Live+Recording%3A++%22The+Collision+%E2%80%94+Where+Sports+and+Politics+Collide%22&date=Wed%2C+21+Jan%2C+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=2 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Live Recording: "The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide" being held? - **A:** Live Recording: "The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide" takes place on Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Busboys and Poets, 5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Live Recording: "The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide"? - **A:** Live Recording: "The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide" is organized by Busboys and Poets. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Live Recording: "The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide" is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hyattsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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