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Daybreak

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The world moves fast. Daybreak keeps you up-to-date. Enjoy everything you need to know to stay informed — on campus and off — in this digestible, efficient podcast. Daybreak is produced by Maya Mukherjee '27, Twyla Colburn '27, Sheryl Xue '28 under the 149th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. The theme music was composed and performed by Ed Horan, and the cover art is by Mark Dodici.

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Dec 10, 2025

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Unpacking the Princeton and Slavery Project ft. Abby Liebowitz and Ethan Caldwell — Wednesday, Nov. 1 01.11.2023

Today, we cover the Princeton and Slavery Project, an assault at a protest in Palmer Square relating to the conflict in Israel and Palestine, the U.S. Department of Education’s sanctions on Grand Canyon University, and an attack on a refugee camp in Gaza.  To read more of Caldwell and Liebowitz's reporting, click here , or head to dailyprincetonian.com. To read more about the assault on a student...

Tigers’ Sweeps in Cross Country, Water Polo ft. Brian Mhando — Tuesday, Oct. 31 31.10.2023

Today, we cover a fall sports update, the reopening of Princeton’s Washington Bridge, an executive order on Artificial Intelligence, and a train crash in India. 

In the Company of Good Books ft. Ivy Chen — Monday, Oct. 30 30.10.2023

Today, we cover a new Firestone exhibit celebrating William Shakespeare’s works, the resignation of Princeton Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley, the expansion of the UAW’s strike against General Motors, and the gradual restoration of internet and phone services to the Gaza Strip following a communications blackout over the weekend.

Sit down w/ Departing Professor Keith Whittington 28.10.2023

Today on a special issue of Daybreak, we sit down with departing politics professor Keith Whittington to discuss his career, academia and more. Listen in.

Social media use in a time of war ft. Abigail Rabieh — Friday, Oct. 27 27.10.2023

Today on #Daybreak, we preview the upcoming USG election, and cover developments in the recent mass shooting in Maine, and the aftermath of Hurricane Otis.  https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-opinion-column-social-media-war-israel-online-outrage-privilege

“Ditch restricted early action” ft. Brian Hegarty — Thursday, Oct. 26 26.10.2023

Today on Daybreak, we cover a column calling for the end of restrictive early action, a walkout protest “in solidarity with Palestine,” updates on the Washington Bridge Closure, the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, and the potential de-escalation of tensions between India and Canada. Restrictive Early Action Column - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-opin...

Hot Chocolate and the House Speaker ft. Brianna Melanie Suliguin — Wednesday, Oct. 25 25.10.2023

Today, we cover the best hot chocolate in Princeton, more complications in the elections for Speaker of the House, and the ousting of Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu. To read more of Brianna Melanie Suliguin's Prospect piece, click here , or head to dailyprincetonian.com To read more of Sandeep Mangat's reporting, click here , or head to dailyprincetonian.com.

Campus Vigils Mourn Loss of Life amid Conflict ft. Miriam Waldvogel — Tuesday, October 24 24.10.2023

Today, we cover vigils on campus amid the conflict in Israel and Palestine, academic proposals on passing-time and dean’s date, candidates running for speaker of the House, and a contentious boat crash in the South China Sea. Vigils piece:  https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-news-broadfocus-israel-palestine-student-group-response-vigil-conversation-comparison

Princeton v. Harvard ft. Alex Beverton-Smith — Monday, October 23 23.10.2023

Today, we cover the past week’s thrilling homecoming game against Harvard, a new development in  former President Trump’s legal proceedings, and escalating tensions between Israel, Syria, and Lebanon amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. 

A space for East Asia: The East Asian Library at Princeton 15.10.2023

Today, the Daybreak team uncovers the origins of the East Asian Library, it's current place on campus, and its future collections. Listen in for an adventure through leaky basements, cozy study spaces, and Chinese knitting collections.

South Asian Groups Renaissance ft. Mira Eashwaran — Friday, Oct. 12 13.10.2023

Today, we take an inside look at the history of South Asian groups on campus, the latest developments on the US House speakership, and a French ban on pro-Palestinian protests.

Cross-Cultural Dialogue ft. Heidi Nam — Wednesday, October 11 11.10.2023

Today, we talk to Opinion guest contributor Heidi Nam about navigating racial dynamics in the U.S. as an international student, and cover further violence in Israel and Palestine.

When the bubble pops: campus under national controversy 11.10.2023

This week, we examined what happens when the coursework in your classes, be it a book or thesis play, becomes controversial outside of the University community. We took a look at past campus controversies and how the students involved reacted to being thrust onto the national stage. Listen in.

Football Falls to Lafayette, Finishing Non-Conference Action ft. Alex Beverton-Smith — Monday, Oct. 9 09.10.2023

Today, we cover updates on Princeton’s football season, the opening of the largest Hindu temple in the U.S., Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and the bombing in Israel as well as a deadly tremor in Afghanistan. It’s officially the start of Midterms! Daybreak will be releasing episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. 

An ORFE Investigation ft. Olivia Sanchez — Friday, Oct. 6 06.10.2023

Today, we cover a ‘Prince’ investigation into the ORFE department, the Biden Administration's decision to continue construction on the border wall, and tragic floods in the Himalayas.

Digging into the Data of Princeton Football ft. Andrew Bosworth — Thursday, Oct. 5 05.10.2023

Today, we cover a data piece on the last 22 years of Princeton football, a new University statement on the case of missing grad student Elizabeth Tsurkov, a healthcare worker strike at Kaiser Permanente hospitals, and Pakistan's order to remove all unauthorized Afghan asylum seekers by November. 

PSRJ and McCarthy’s Removal ft. Elisabeth Stewart — Wednesday, Oct. 4 04.10.2023

Today, we cover the post-COVID resurgence of Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice, the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and raids by the Indian police on the homes of NewsClick staffers. To read more of Elisabeth Stewart and Julian Hartman-Sigall's reporting on PSRJ, click here , or go to dailyprincetonian.com

What’s happening in USG? ft. Nandini Krishnan — Tuesday, Oct. 3rd 03.10.2023

Today, we cover recent USG meetings, an honorary degree recipient’s Nobel Prize, a Trump court appearance, and the approval of a UN Security Mission to Haiti. USG Meeting Coverage - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-news-stlife-undergraduate-student-government-usg-campus-pub-projects-board-cpuc-u-council

Weekend XC Women’s Team Recap ft. Max Hines — Monday, October 2 02.10.2023

Today, we cover women cross country’s performance over the weekend, flooding in coastal New Jersey, a last-minute bill passed by the Senate and the House averting a government shutdown, and a suicide bombing in Turkey’s capital.  Read more about Women's XC here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-sports-recap-womens-cross-country-races-to-sixth-place-finish

Who really runs Princeton? 01.10.2023
Who runs Princeton? ft. Ryan Konarska and Rishi Kannan — Friday, Sept. 29 29.09.2023

Today, we take a look at the administration of the University, Eisgruber’s recent visit to the White House, an update from the SPIA in D.C. initiative, and rapidly melting glaciers in Switzerland. For more on Eisgruber's visit to the White House, click here , or check out dailyprincetonian.com.

Major Financial Aid Delays ft. Louisa Gheorghita — Thursday, September 28 28.09.2023

Today, we cover a delay in Princeton’s financial aid for students, the 2027 class council elections, a water crisis in Louisiana, and a deadly fire at an Iraqi wedding.  --------------------- Financial Aid - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-news-student-life-financial-aid-delays-200-students USG - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-news-stlife-cl...

Club culture and the Canadian Parliament ft. Vincent Jiang — Wednesday, September 27 27.09.2023

Today, we cover club acceptance culture at Princeton, the mounting pressure against New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, and the disgraceful resignation of Canadian House Speaker Anthony Rota. You can read more of Vincent Jiang's Op-Ed here , or at dailyprincetonian.com

Princeton Football Suffers Muddy Loss ft. Alex Beverton-Smith — Tuesday, September 26 26.09.2023

Today, we cover the start of the football season, USG goals for this school year, a historic move for female participation in NCAA football and the flight of Armenian refugees from a disputed region seized by Azerbaijan.  USG coverage: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/news-stlife-undergraduate-student-government-usg-committee-priorities-campus-pub

A New Building on Nassau ft. Abigail Leibowitz — Monday, September 25 24.09.2023

Today, we cover the displacement of six Princeton businesses as the new Graduate Hotel prepares to open on Nassau Street, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello’s potential run for Congress, a surge in asylum-seekers at the southern US border, and the withdrawal of French troops following the coup in Niger. Graduate Hotel piece: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-news-b...

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