The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

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-hea...

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 rem...

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.