The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

On this special episode of What's New At NU, The Daily goes off campus and takes a look at one of Chicago's lesser-known communities: Central Asian residents. Arzan Market is a Central Asian grocery store in Kimball, and it's become a special refuge for Northwestern students missing the taste of home. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/06/05/uncategorized/whats-new-at-nu-central-asian-grocery-store-gives-nu-students-and-chicagoans-a-bite-of-home/#

On this special episode of The Weekly, The Daily recaps the top news from the past quarter, shares internal and external changes in the way the Daily has been operating, and looks towards news over the summer. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/06/02/uncategorized/the-weekly-spring-quarter-recap/

What happened at the last Land Use Commission meeting? What is new with Envision Evanston? What is ASG's role in allocating money to new clubs? How did the women's golf team win the national championship? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/27/uncategorized/the-weekly-asg-fund-allocations-womens-golf-national-championship-envision-evanston-2045-approval/

In this episode of Digital Diaries, The Daily talks to Dillo Day first-timers and whether or not the day lived up to their expectations. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/26/uncategorized/digital-diaries-first-timers-reflect-on-their-dillo-day-debut/

How was Dillo Day 53? Why is Daniel Biss running for Congress? What happened to the ETHS teacher who was reprimanded by administrators over ‘Jewish acts of dissent' poster? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/19/audio/the-weekly-dillo-day-53-daniel-biss-runs-for-congress-eths-teacher-reprimanded-for-poster-about-jewish-dissent/

In this episode of What's New At NU, The Daily takes a look at Books & Breakfast, a before school program at Evanston's public elementary schools that provide meals and academic support by NU students. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/15/uncategorized/whats-new-at-nu-books-breakfast-bridges-evanston-education-community/

In this episode of Digital Diaries, The Daily talks with Dillo Day first-timers and returners about what they're hoping will happen — and won't happen — at the music festival on Saturday. From surprise guest artists to dream moments, this episode dives into the energy building on campus. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/15/uncategorized/digital-diaries-wildcats-manifest-their-perfect-dillo-carnival/

What effects has the Trump administration had on Northwestern? On this special episode of The Weekly, The Daily dives deep into the past few months of news since Trump was elected into office with Managing Editor Jerry Wu. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/12/audio/the-weekly-the-trump-administration-and-northwestern-all-the-news-in-one-place/

In this episode of Everything Evanston, The Daily talks to Stepping Out on Faith Consignment Shop. It has been part of the Evanston community for over a decade and its founder, Vivian Killebrew, is an important part of the Evanston community. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/12/uncategorized/everything-evanston-vivian-killebrew-steps-out-on-faith-for-15th-year/

In this episode, The Daily looks ahead at the postseason of Northwestern women's lacrosse. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/08/audio/cats-corner-lacrosse-heads-to-ncaa-tournament-hoping-to-clinch-national-title/

In this episode of Everything Evanston, The Daily talks to The Black Girl Magic Book Club, a program that's teaching students in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 to embrace their identities and feel represented in literature. The club celebrated its seventh year at its end-of-year showcase. It was also an opportunity for students to show off their final projects — Magic Mirror Murals. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/08/uncategorized/everything-evanston-black-girl-magic-book-club-embraces-identities-through-literary-representation/

The Daily talks to Northwestern freshman rock band Inertia about their formation, inspiration and ambition following their win at Mayfest Productions's Battle of the Artists. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/29/audio/inertia-wins-mayfest-battle-of-the-artists/

In this episode, The Daily covers open mic poetry reading at the Evanston Public Library to celebrate National Poetry Month. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/28/audio/everything-evanston-partners-of-the-evanston-public-library-hosts-open-mic-poetry-reading-for-national-poetry-month/

How is President Michael Schill standing against the Trump Administration? How is the federal government affecting ETHS? What is Northwestern lacrosse's secret to success? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/28/audio/the-weekly-university-president-michael-schill-stands-against-trump-eths-responds-to-federal-administration-threats-northwestern-lacrosse-dominates/

What do we know about the antisemetic vandalism incident on and around Kresge and University Halls last Monday? What is the Department of Energy asking of Northwestern and other research universities? What is new with Envision Evanston? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/21/audio/the-weekly-antisemetic-graffiti-department-of-energy-funding-land-use-commission-debates-envision-evanston/

In this episode, The Daily reports on the last org fair of the 2024-25 school year. Students explain why they want to join new clubs and club leaders explain their incentive to recruit during the last quarter of the year. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/17/audio/whats-new-at-nu-wildcats-spring-into-quarterly-org-fair/

Why are student visas being taken away? What is going on with the Trump administration and the $790 million funding freeze? When will Deering Library reopen? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

In this episode, The Daily checks in on Northwestern's spring sports and looks ahead to what's next this season. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/12/audio/cats-corner-checking-in-on-spring-sports/

In this episode, The Daily summarizes major headlines covering Prof. Steven Thrasher termination, graduate student deferral and the Evanston Mayoral Election. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/14/audio/the-weekly-student-visa-termination-antisemitism-relation-to-federal-funding-freeze-deering-library-renovation/

In this episode of Everything Evanston, The Daily talks to voters about how they prepared to vote in the election. Voters used resources such as campaign websites and consulted peers to research candidates. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/02/audio/everything-evanston-voters-use-social-media-community-sources-to-decide-ballots/

In this episode, The Daily reports on hot takes of the week, top Opinion stories of the past two weeks along with other op-ed and contributing pieces that we received. The Daily explores confident speaking, live classical music and Northwestern's response to federal orders.

What has the last quarter of Daily coverage looked like? What changes have been made to The Daily? How is the city of Evanston using its Sustain Evanston grants? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

What is happening to federal diversity, equity and inclusion data? How does the Workers Retention Ordinance impact the Northwestern community? What is R. F. Kuang's experience like as an Asian American author? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/03/03/audio/the-weekly-federal-data-deletions-workers-retention-ordinance-r-f-kuang/

In this episode, The Daily reports on hot takes of the week, top Opinion stories of the past two weeks along with other op-ed and contributing pieces that we received. The Daily explores graduation advice, documentary “October 8” and the behind the scenes of Bill Gates' innovation process. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/03/03/audio/who-asked-you-graduation-advice-october-8-bill-gates-talk/

In this episode of Cat's Corner, The Daily reports on Northwestern's wrestling team as it enters its postseason. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/28/audio/cats-corner-pinning-down-the-facts-on-nu-wrestling/

Rusty patched bumble bees lost 87% of their population over the last couple of decades nationwide, and their local populations declined as well. Scientists and residents in the greater Chicago area are conducting research and designing conservation efforts to help this bee and other pollinators. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/27/audio/everything-evanston-the-buzz-around-rusty-patched-bumble-bees/

With Northwestern lacrosse, softball and baseball kicking off their seasons, The Daily's sports reporters talk predictions, players to watch for and storylines to follow. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/24/audio/cats-corner-looking-ahead-to-spring-sports/

In the revived series, ‘Who Asked You?,' The Daily's opinion desk talks their hot takes and top Opinion stories. In this Best of Evanston episode, The Daily explores the best foods of Evanston. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/24/featured-stories/best-of-evanston/best-of-evanston-2025/who-asked-you-best-of-evanston-edition/

In this episode, The Daily reports on how the City of Evanston is celebrating Black History Month this year. The events are spearheaded by an informal committee within the City of Evanston and events are held at the library and other public spaces. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/23/audio/everything-evanston-city-celebrates-black-history-month/

How is Northwestern reacting to federal orders impacting higher education? What is bird flu? What does Justin Timberlake's world tour mean to fans? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/23/audio/the-weekly-federal-funding-bird-flu-justin-timberlake-tour/

Students discuss their mixed reactions to Mayfest's “Carnival Dillo” theme announcement for the 53rd Dillo Day. After enjoying carnival-themed food in dining halls, ‘Cats started brainstorming for their outfits for May 17. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/21/audio/digital-diaries-cats-react-to-carnival-dillo-theme-announcement/

What are employees saying about Colectivo Coffee's workplace environment? What were the hot button issues at an Evanston candidate forum? How is Trump's diversity, equity and inclusion executive order impacting instruction? How did NU celebrate Valentine's Day? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/17/audio/the-weekly-colectivo-coffee-candidate-forum-federal-funding-valentines-day/

In this episode, The Daily reports on hot takes of the week, top Opinion stories of the past two weeks along with other op-ed and contributing pieces that we received. The Daily explores the purpose of magazines, the process for becoming a Resident Assistant and Valentine's Day.

How is norovirus impacting the Northwestern community? How is NU men's basketball doing? What is happening at Evanston's dog beach? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/10/audio/the-weekly-norovirus-march-madness-evanston-dog-beach/

The Chicago-based band Dehd released their fifth album “Poetry” last year. Listen for more about their discography and history. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/09/audio/sound-source-rock-and-roll-isnt-dehd-chicago-based-band-releases-fifth-album/

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department has launched a new Health Hub that offers free screening and health consultations to residents at Ebenezer AME Church. The program was created in partnership with TBF Diagnostic. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/04/audio/everything-evanston-health-hub-expands-community-access-to-medical-screenings/

What is the Justice-Impacted Writers Project? What is going on with Purple line accessibility? How did Northwestern celebrate Lunar New Year? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/02/audio/the-weekly-justice-impacted-writers-project-cta-accessibility-lunar-new-year/

Communication Prof. Bruce L. Lambert is social media famous. With more than 340,000 followers on TikTok, Lambert makes videos that cover a range of topics from relationship advice to “how not to be awkward.” Take a listen to what he's got to say in the latest episode of What's New at NU. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/01/30/audio/whats-new-at-nu-qa-communication-prof-bruce-lambert-on-his-tiktok-fame/

In this episode, The Daily reports on hot takes of the week, top Opinion stories of the past two weeks along with other op-ed and contributing pieces that we received. The Daily explores being part of Northwestern's undocumented and DACA communities under Trump's current presidency, finding common ground at NU and coming together as a community. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/01/30/audio/who-asked-you-northwesterns-undocumented-community-green-spaces-and-bonding-together/

What changes will Pace make in light of their financial troubles? How does the Associated Student Government decide its election guidelines? What benefits does the new New York Times subscription offer students? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/01/26/audio/the-weekly-pace-revision-project-student-government-elections-the-new-york-times-access/

Students share their experiences adjusting to Evanston winter weather, from seeing snowmen to feasting with friends.

In this episode, The Daily reports on how students and different leaders of political student organizations are reacting to the inauguration landing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/01/21/audio/296124/

What is the rollercoaster that is Envision Evanston 2045? What does Trump's potential travel ban mean for Northwestern's international students? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/01/21/audio/the-weekly-envision-evanston-2045-chronicle-trump-travel-ban/

In this episode, The Daily reports on hot takes of the week, top Opinion stories of the past two weeks along with other op-ed and contributing pieces that we received. The Daily explores dual-citizenship under Trump's second presidency, what it is like to be a dual-degree student at Northwestern and what really occurs within campus libraries.

Student theater members discuss how the TWIST newsletter informs the community about available positions and upcoming shows while bringing people together. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/01/14/audio/podculture-twist-grows-student-theater-community/

What is Envision Evanston 2045's timeline? What was different during this year's Early Decision admissions? What goes on behind the scenes of NU's 82nd Dolphin Show? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

Northwestern students share their New Year's resolutions and how they've collaborated with their peers to work toward these goals during the first week of the year. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/01/09/audio/digital-diaries-students-lean-on-each-other-to-fulfill-new-years-resolutions/