The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

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/

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/