The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

Yesterday, The Daily covered several polling locations around Evanston and talked to dozens of voters about what issues are top of mind as they voted for who should replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Congress.

Ahead of the March 17 primary in Illinois, The Daily talked to nine journalists and analysts who have been covering Illinois' 9th Congressional District to figure out what you should be watching for as the polls close, and who's actually voting in the district.

This spring, Medill and SESP junior Anavi Prakash will take over as Daily editor in chief from Medill senior Emily Lichty. The Daily sat down with editors in chief current and future to discuss where the paper is headed next.

Evanston City Council tabled the “circuit breaker” property tax relief program and advanced a grant application for a transportation infrastructure initiative on Main Street at its meeting Monday night.

What is the 9th Congressional District Race looking like? How is the NU-Qatar campus handling the Iranian missile strikes? What was covered in the BridgeNU debate between college Democrats and Republicans? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

“My mom is still good friends with her little — I can't imagine this would be where the apple falls far from the tree,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin

Not everyone is experienced in the world of thrifting, but it may be your best bet for balling on a college budget. For Podculture, The Daily asked frequent NU thrifters for their tips and tricks, and what they think makes shopping second-hand special.

The Daily sat down with Cats for Kat campus fellows Shayna Tribush and Abby Kelso about mobilization for Kat Abughazaleh's campaign ahead of early voting.

What is Evanston's Putting Assets to Work program? How have opioid overdose prevention resources been expanded in the city? How has Kat Abughazaleh's federal indictment impacted her campaign for the 9th Congressional District? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

Six Evanston Township High School students competed in a Tire Changing Competition on Tuesday organized by two local nonprofit organizations, the Trade Collective and the Community Garage.

The Church of Latter-day Saints has found a foothold in modern pop culture, but how do current and former members feel about this rise to fame?

Evanston City Council approved a scope of services for the zoning initiative and approved the contentious Vacation Rentals Ordinance amendment at its meeting Monday.

Residents voted the Renee Feldman Studio Evanston's Best Salon for 2026. The Daily talked to the salon's owner and a few regular clients about what makes the business a cut above the rest.

Pulled straight from history, Noyes Barber Shop retains the look and feel of an early 20th-century barbershop, continuing to offer the same traditional services that defined it at its founding in 1916.

“Aside from food preferences, I think liking something or someone is a choice and love is not,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin

What action is Evanston taking following reports of antisemitic graffiti around the city? How does ranked choice voting affect election results? Where is The Daily's arts and entertainment critic finding “Dillo Speedway” inspiration? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

The Daily sat down with Ryan McComb, an ETHS sophomore and the creator of IL9.org, a website dedicated to predicting the outcome of the historic race to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston).

Q&A: Artist Teresa Montoya reflects on her new exhibit ‘Tó Łitso (Yellow Water)' at the Block Museum of Art by The Daily Northwestern

At Immanuel Lutheran's biweekly Saturday Evanston Community's Winter Indoor Farmers' Market, the church's advocacy team sets up a table with free postcards and stamps for attendees to send to elected officials about a topic chosen for every market.

“I sat through a date I all but forced myself to go on. Why? Honestly, I don't know, but I will probably do it again,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

What was former Prof. Roger Schank's relationship with Epstein like? What did the initial report released by the Illinois Accountability Commission entail? What is expected from Northwestern athletics in the Spring Sports highlight? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

Evanston City Council delayed a vote to amend an ordinance surrounding short-term Evanston rental properties for the second time on Monday. The council also approved summaries of city council goals and a plan to apply for a federal infrastructure funding grant.

In Opinion: “I know I'm a catch, but yeesh, what happened to professionalism?” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

Has there been a date set for former District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton's trial? How is Northwestern improving access to halal food on campus? How did the Mee-Ow group's first show as an independent organization turn out? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

“Learning a language is an act of devotion. In fact, learning a language may be the most heartfelt love language of all,” writes Opinion Columnist Alexia Sextou.

Northwestern has 12 a cappella groups, each with its own traditions and unique melodies. The Daily talked to three of these groups about their distinctive cultures.

Millions of Americans skipped school, work and shopping altogether to protest on Friday, January 30 against immigration enforcement efforts by the Trump Administration. At Northwestern, students gathered in front of Weber Arch to show their solidarity with the general strike through an “ICE OUT” protest. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/02/04/audio/whats-new-at-nu-hear-the-voices-of-nu-students-protesting-against-ice/

In Opinion: “Would you rather never slay again or slay so hard that ‘slay' loses all of its meaning?” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

Why did students protest at The Arch Friday morning? What will happen following Evanston City Council's vote to pass the comprehensive plan “Envision Evanston?” How did dining halls respond to norovirus outbreaks on campus? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

The Daily asked students what they thought and how they felt about Northwestern's November agreement with the Trump administration to restore federal funding.

“Against all odds, the protestors in Minneapolis are winning — and that is why I am still shamelessly American,” writes Opinion Editor Aidan Klineman.

Rapid Recap: City Council votes to pass Envision Evanston by The Daily Northwestern

“All of my errands are basically mini playdates. It's a lot more fun to do what you gotta do when you can do it with driver friends,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, the city of Evanston extended the one-day celebration to a weekend filled with performances, speeches and community bonding events. The city's 2026 MLK Day of Celebration took place Saturday, Jan. 17th at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, honoring young activists during the civil rights movement. Evanstonians continued the musical remembrance of MLK at the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert Sunday, Jan 18th.

The Weekly: Republican IL-09 primary candidates, Northwestern football's 2026 transfer class, Chili's among Evanston business closure trend by The Daily Northwestern

The Daily asked community members how they feel about the Trump administration's first year, how they think history will remember this time and what concerns or hopes they have moving forward.

“I wonder if I should get back into the fanfic game. Laugh all you want, but I think it's honest work,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

How did students feel about a red X painted over a transgender memorial on The Rock? What will Evanston families do following the end of the Willard TWI program? What issues were Greenwood Care employees reporting before, during and after the Executive Director's resignation? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

In this episode, The Daily reports on the opening of Luna's Pub and Grill at Norris University Center, talking with students and staff about food, pricing, programming and the community appeal of a new campus restaurant.

Rapid Recap: City Council rejects funding for Choice Authentic, files Environmental Equity Investigation by The Daily Northwestern

“It's worth spending an hour or so bored even if I would rather be sleeping to avoid shelling out the big bucks on an early Uber home,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

How did Evanston honor a Minnesota woman who was killed by ICE? Were Border Patrol agents using covert recording devices on December 17? What did Interim President Henry Bienen cover in his State of the University Address? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

In this episode, The Daily reports on the Winter Org Fair, which took place on January 6, talking with student attendees and three of the more than over 100 clubs and student groups featured.

The unprecedented federal immigration activity in Chicago this fall posed unique challenges for student newspapers in the area. Editors at The Daily Northwestern, Chicago Maroon and Loyola Phoenix sat down and talked about community responses they've witnessed and reported about. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/12/14/audio/through-the-eyes-of-student-journalists-community-reactions-to-federal-immigration-activity-across-chicago/

The unprecedented federal immigration activity in Chicago this fall posed unique challenges for student newspapers in the area. Editors at The Daily Northwestern, Chicago Maroon and Loyola Phoenix sat down and talked about community responses they've witnessed and reported about.

What's New at NU: In this episode, The Daily reports on the extensive construction across campus and how it has affected students. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/17/lateststories/whats-new-at-nu-extensive-construction-disrupts-students-across-campus/

What does the Legacy Business Alliance do to support Evanston businesses? How did Northwestern Mock Trial celebrate its 40th anniversary? Why was Northwestern's campus full of snowmen on Monday? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/17/lateststories/the-weekly-the-legacy-business-alliance-preserves-evanston-storefronts-northwestern-mock-trial-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary-and-the-first-snow-of-the-quarter-on-campus/