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The Daily Weekly is a podcast covering local news in the Ann Arbor area. It is a production of the University of Michigan’s independent student newspaper, The Michigan Daily. Support The Michigan Daily’s reporting by subscribing to The Daily Weekly and checking out The Michigan Daily’s website at https://www.michigandaily.com/.

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Nov 3, 2025

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A Conversation with the CSG Executive Team 08.04.2021

On this week’s episode of The Daily Weekly, we sit down virtually with the newly elected President and Vice President of Central Student Government, Nithya Arun and Carla Voight.  Stay up to date on the latest about COVID-19 and the University at michigandaily.com

Secret Societies at Michigan 25.03.2021

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we explore the history, fraught legacy, and impact of secret societies on campus.  Stay up to date on the latest about COVID-19 and the University at michigandaily.com Prof. Robert Goodspeed's blog: http://goodspeedupdate.com/michigamua-information

Past and Present Movements for Racial Justice 05.03.2021

On this week's episode of The Daily Weekly we talk to Professor Stephen Ward about the history of racial justice movements at Michigan. We also talk to the leaders of the Students of Color Liberation Front about their demands for an antiracist campus.  Link to the Student of Color Liberation Front Demands: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rz0N_5R0LOZctGBg9IWs91-2tFhU3J6uy49TyhaI5B4/edit?us...

What's in a Name? 19.02.2021

On this episode of The Daily Weekly we examine the controversy surrounding University of Michigan Regent Ron Weiser. We also explore how the University names buildings on campus and what it means to have buildings named after imperfect people.  Stay up to date on all the latest news about COVID, sports, and the University at michigandaily.com

The Vaccine Pt. 2: The Internet’s Questions, Answered 10.02.2021

On this episode of The Daily Weekly, we speak to Dr. Abram Wagner, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health, about vaccine concerns and seek to separate fact from fiction. Stay up to date on all the latest news about COVID, sports, and the University at michigandaily.com

The Vaccine Pt. I 04.02.2021

On this episode, we talk with Daily Reporter Nadir Al-Siadi and LSA Sophomore Casey Martin to answer questions we’ve all been asking ourselves. How quickly can we distribute the vaccine? What have peoples’ experience been like with the vaccine? What does this new strain mean for vaccine effectiveness? And, who in our community will be prioritized? Stay up to date on the latest about COVID-19 and t...

What to Expect This Winter Semester 01.12.2020

In the season nine finale, we spoke with current U-M freshmen, a resident advisor, and Michigan Daily reporters about how students have adapted to learning during a pandemic this fall, and what to expect in the upcoming winter semester.

2020 Election Series: President-Elect Joe Biden 13.11.2020

On this week’s episode, we follow the perspectives of students at the University of Michigan on and after election day. We also caught up with Public Policy Professor Edie Goldenberg to discuss the results of the election and what the future holds.

2020 Election Series: Your Election Questions, Answered 29.10.2020

In the second episode of the election series, The Daily Weekly team answers some last-minute questions voters have leading up to the election. We also discuss what’s on the ballot at the local, state, and national level.

2020 Election Series: Casting Your Ballot 15.10.2020

Need more guidance on registering to vote, researching candidates, and casting your ballot? Want to learn more about voting resources on U-M’s campus and online? Check out the first episode in The Daily Weekly’s election series, the voting episode.

A Campus Post-Strike 30.09.2020

On this week’s episode, we speak to members of the campus community to discuss the impact of the GEO Strike, the Faculty Senate’s vote of no-confidence, failures in quarantine housing, and the cancellation of the Michigan Ambassadors program.

Welcome Back to Michigan: COVID-19 Edition 16.09.2020

In the season nine premiere, The Daily Weekly team catches up with members of the U-M campus community to discuss the return to campus during a pandemic.

Rewriting the Narrative of Policing 24.06.2020

In this special summer episode of The Daily Weekly, we are joined by historian, Dr. Heather Ann Thompson, and founder of Survivors Speak, Trische’ Duckworth, to discuss the history of police in the US, current protests, and the local impacts of activism.

When a Pandemic Becomes An Info-demic 08.04.2020

This is The Daily Weekly's segment of the limited series, Apodcalypse. Featuring interviews with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and members of the U-M community. Check out the series by searching "The Michigan Daily's Limited Series" on any podcast platform!

Michigan Rocks the Vote 16.03.2020

On this week’s episode, we sat down with the President of Students for Bernie and Co-Founder of Students for Biden to discuss how the primary unfolded in Michigan from the rallies, to interviews with student voters, to where the campaigns go from here.

Negotiating for a "Contract That Works" 09.03.2020

This week, the team sat down with president and vice president of U-M’s Graduate Employees’ Organization, Emily Gauld and Dory Fox, to discuss their most recent negotiations with the University regarding graduate employee contracts.

Should Student-Athletes Be Paid? 24.02.2020

This week, The Daily Weekly team discusses the question of whether or not student-athletes should be paid. We wonder, what are the benefits and drawbacks of students remaining “amateur”? How could changes effect what it means to be a student-athlete?

Racism in Saline Area Schools 17.02.2020

The acts of racism at Saline High School bring to light a greater issue of a lack of diversity and inclusion within the school district. We wonder how this impacts students and what the school board is doing to address these issues in Saline schools.

Between the High-rises: The Washtenaw County Housing Crisis 10.02.2020

This week on The Daily Weekly we’re going to explore the causes of the decline of local businesses and rise of luxury high-rises in Downtown Ann Arbor and what the potential costs or benefits are of these developments for the community.

A Week at U-M: The Daily’s News Rundown 03.02.2020

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Emma Stein and Francesca Duong to discuss their coverage on The Daily’s reporting on the Office of Institutional Equity and difficulties faced by international students looking for internships.

Investigating U-M Non-Disparagement Agreements 27.01.2020

On this episode we sit down with Daily news reporters, Sammy Sussman, Zayna Syed and Sam Small, to discuss their investigation into U-M’s investments into non-disparagement agreements. We wonder, what is the intersection between money and silence?

The Ann Arbor No War On Iran Demonstration 21.01.2020

On this episode of The Daily Weekly, Sonya Interviewed Amytess Girgis and Will Kielm as representatives of the student led movements involved in the No War On Iran Demonstration at the University of Michigan.

Ann Arbor has 67% of Michigan's recreational marijuana licenses 09.12.2019

We wonder, why does Ann Arbor have the highest concentration of marijuana shops throughout Michigan? What does the legalization mean for those incarcerated on charges of marijuana possession? And what policies are being pushed forward at the state level?

The endowment, explained 26.11.2019

The Daily Weekly wondered, what is the source and use of Umich’s endowment, how do these funds benefit the student body, and to what extent do investors control the application of University funds?

The 'One University' Campaign 19.11.2019

 “One University” led by both UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint students and faculty are calling on Schlissel, Board of Regents and the State to reallocate funding to U-M's satellite schools in an effort to lessen inequalities between the campuses. 

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