The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

From barbells to Latin dancing, students, faculty and Evanston residents have found more than a workout through Northwestern Recreation’s group fitness classes.

In Opinion: “Today, it’s time to introduce my loyal readers to Burt, my stuffed koala,” writes Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

This Easter Sunday, the voices of Northwestern Community Ensemble’s talented singers rose in praise at their 55th Anniversary Concert entitled “Raised to Praise” with guest artist and Grammy award winner Jekalyn Carr. Visitors gathered not just to listen, but to experience something deeper — the intersection of between music and faith.

How have wait times and Immigration and Customs Enforcement at O'Hare International Airport impacted students returning from spring break? Did two 9th District congressional candidates go back on their promises to drop out of the race? What will Northwestern’s new women’s basketball coach bring to the team? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

Hundreds of residents rallied for “No Kings” day demonstrations, the Chicago Stars stepped away from a contested stadium contract and City Council rejected the plan for a day care while Northwestern was on Spring Break.

Over the past few weeks, Northwestern’s winter sports closed their seasons and have their eyes set on the next. Sports Editor Jonah McClure sits down to talk about this year’s notable moments from NU’s basketball, wrestling, fencing and swimming and diving teams as well as how they’re shaping up for the future.

In Opinion: “Don’t fire me and expect your business to thrive,” writes Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

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