The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

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/

How are local businesses reacting to recent ICE presence in Evanston? Who put themselves on the ballot for the Illinois District 9 spring primary? How do Northwestern employees feel about a change in health care administrators? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here:

What's New at NU: In this episode, The Daily reports on the recent Acquisition of Chitra Ganesh's work by Block Student Associates, and the reception at the museum this past Wednesday to celebrate the collaboration. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/09/audio/whats-new-at-nu-block-museum-student-association-brings-chitra-ganeshs-work-to-the-block-museum/

The Daily sat down for a Q&A with political science Prof. Anna Galland, who teaches a seminar titled “U.S. Democracy in Crisis: Perspectives on the Path.” Outside Northwestern, she works as an independent organizer and consultant. She was previously the executive director of MoveOn, a digitally connected organizing group devoted to progressive issues, for over seven years. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/03/audio/whats-new-at-nu-northwestern-professor-galland-teaches-democracy-in-crisis-seminar/

In this episode, The Daily reports on Evanston Scream Club. The organization, which began in June of last year, started in Chicago and spread across the country in the following months. Its members discuss the community-building and stress release benefits of joining the club, and its founders explain how it began. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/27/audio/scream-club/

In this episode, The Daily reports on the Evanston Farmers' Market following its 50th anniversary in July. Vendors have long drawn from their home states and international roots to bring food items and other products to local residents. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=308385&action=edit

What did we learn from Northwestern's yearly security update? Who were the protestors on the I-94 overpass? What's the story behind the award-winning student documentary Hey Hugo? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/12/audio/the-weekly-ice-protesters-on-i-94-overpass-northwesterns-yearly-security-update-award-winning-student-prison-documentary/

Audio embed for Chicago area transit fiscal cliff threatens Evanston's expanded public transportation options

Audio embed for Chicago area transit fiscal cliff threatens expanded Evanston public transportation options. Read the full story here:

What is Northwestern's mandatory bias training? What were the most notable aspects of Henry Bienen's first presidency? How is Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine fighting for ALS research through the Chicago River Swim? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/01/audio/the-weekly-controversial-bias-training-chicago-river-swim-looking-back-at-interim-president-henry-bienens-first-presidency/

Audio embed for "From ‘connector' to ‘Survivor': How Evanston's Alex Moore found his fire as NU alum, D.C. communications director." Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/09/24/top-stories/from-connector-to-survivor-how-evanstons-alex-moore-found-his-fire-as-nu-alum-d-c-communications-director/

Audio embed for "From ‘connector' to ‘Survivor': How Evanston's Alex Moore found his fire as NU alum, D.C. communications director." Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/09/24/top-stories/from-connector-to-survivor-how-evanstons-alex-moore-found-his-fire-as-nu-alum-d-c-communications-director/

Audio embed for "From ‘connector' to ‘Survivor': How Evanston's Alex Moore found his fire as NU alum, D.C. communications director." Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/09/24/top-stories/from-connector-to-survivor-how-evanstons-alex-moore-found-his-fire-as-nu-alum-d-c-communications-director/

Audio embed for "From ‘connector' to ‘Survivor': How Evanston's Alex Moore found his fire as NU alum, D.C. communications director." Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/09/24/top-stories/from-connector-to-survivor-how-evanstons-alex-moore-found-his-fire-as-nu-alum-d-c-communications-director/

In this episode, The Daily reports on red-winged blackbirds, a territorial species that nests along Lake Michigan's shoreline and is known for attacking passersby. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/07/07/audio/whats-new-at-nu-territorial-terror-or-ecological-hero-the-red-winged-blackbird-dilemma/

In this episode, The Daily reports on The Celtic Knot, Evanston's very own Irish pub, and its triumphant return after the pandemic. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/06/25/audio/everything-evanston-the-celtic-knot-brews-community-on-central-street/

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/