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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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Episodes

Redefining Masculinity with 'Michigan Men' 11.11.2019

We talk to experts starting new initiatives to foster conversations about masculine identity on campus, and how expectations to fulfill “masculine norms” affect men in the workforce.

Modern Love and the Michigan Marriage Pact 04.11.2019

UofM students have created the “Michigan Marriage Pact” algorithm- a questionnaire that collects personal preferences then matches you with a compatible partner. We wonder what the implications of relationships, especially romantic, originating from tech?

How Students Cope in a Food Desert 29.10.2019

Despite Ann Arbor’s booming restaurant industry, UofM students struggle to keep their fridges stocked throughout the semester with healthy and affordable food. Where do students get their food, and how is student leadership addressing this issue?

The 2020 fall presidential debate & election hacking at the 'U' 21.10.2019

On this week’s episode, we look at what this campus will look like during the presidential debate, how some Umich CS students have possibly hacked a voting app, and Kareem Rifai will explain international news you NEED to know to be an informed voter.

The Ann Arbor Police Oversight Commission 14.10.2019

As a college campus we have both the city and university police. There have been many updates with the police recently, including a 373 thousand dollar police body cam investment, a new police chief, & the creation of the police oversight commission

History of Multicultural Fraternities 08.10.2019

The University of Michigan is known for its traditional Greek Life fraternities, but what about the history of multicultural fraternities? We talk to a current board member of the first black historic frat on campus-- Alpha Phi Alpha for more info.

Why is Umich Requiring Sexual Assault Survivors to be Cross-Examined? 28.09.2019

The Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy at the University of Michigan, was enacted on January 9th, 2019. It requires accusers of sexual assault to be cross-examined by the accused. In August, the ACLU of Michigan wrote an open letter to the university asking them to reverse this interim policy.  We talk with these students opposed to the policy to discuss the differences between Title IX and the U's...

Mutaz Faqqouseh: The student behind the “Free Stupid Lessons” sign 23.09.2019

As a public university that’s been coined as “liberal” we attract many bigots to our public spaces and just a few days ago, the Michigan State House passed legislation making it even easier for these controversial speakers to promote their ideology on campus. The bill is called “The College Campus Intellectual and Expressive Freedom Act.” As students, is it our responsibility to stand against this...

What Makes a Student Movement Successful? 14.09.2019

UHS' recent attempt to stop free STI tests was met with student backlash and resistance. After 48 hours of a student-made petition, UHS reversed their policy. What made this movement successful, & how can it be used as a model for other campus movements?

Trotter Multicultural Center: Much More Than A Building 13.04.2019

One of the 1st demands by BAM in 1971 was to open a center for minority students. 50 years later in 2014, BSU demanded the University to build a multicultural center on Central Campus. In April 2019, it finally came to fruition.

Dissenting Voices of the Felony Disclosure Policy 05.04.2019

Catherine talks with student activists tans PCAP lecturer about the possible side effects of the University’s Felony Disclosure policy

We Talk About the Juul 29.03.2019

Sonya Vogel and Jon Coonan talk all things juul including an interview from Bongs and Thongs owner Mohammad Hassan about the vaping trend in Ann Arbor. Angelina Brede discusses her story on animal negligence.

About the False Active Shooter Alert 22.03.2019

he Daily Weekly talks with students who had to flee the Diag during the false shooter alert and a communication-psychologist expert about the dissemination of rumors.

Ben Shapiro Came to Campus 15.03.2019

The Daily Weekly team talks with organizers and protesters of the Ben Shapiro event to delve into free speech on college campuses

Canary Mission Leaves Student Activists on Blacklist 01.03.2019

Sonya sits down with daily reporter Zayna Sayad to discuss her story on Canary Mission- the anonymous blacklist website targeting student activists. Danielle Pasekoff discusses the LSA language requirement

The Water Safety Episode You've Been 'Wading' For 22.02.2019

The Daily Weekly talks with water experts on the issues facing Ann Arbor water quality

Government Shutdown Part 2? 15.02.2019

EPA worker representative Mark Coryell talks impact of previous government shutdown. Sammy Sussman discusses his investigative piece on SMTD professor Stephen Shipps.

A Professor Alleges Male Discrimination at Universities 08.02.2019

Catherine talks with U-M Flint Professor Mark J Perry who alleges U-M discriminates against men. Women In Science & Engineering (WISE) founder Barbara Sloat discussed what led her creation of the org, and Grace Kay comments on reporting the story.

A New Minor Making a Major Impact 01.02.2019

Catherine talks with the University students responsible for creating the first Social Class and Inequalities minor available in the United States, and how this minor has a major impact. Oh yea, and it's really really cold out.

The Daily Weekly: What’s the deal with the Green New Deal? 25.01.2019

We went to a protest and talked to Congresswoman Tlaib & a student starting a Sunrise Movement chapter in Ann Arbor. Episode recaps weekly news & features reporter Rachel Cunningham

The Daily Weekly: January 18, 2019 18.01.2019

The return of the Daily Weekly for the Winter 2019 semester.

The Daily Weekly: December 7, 2018 07.12.2018

On the last episode of the semester, we talk to different sections of the Daily about important stories throughout the year.

The Daily Weekly: November 30, 2018 30.11.2018

The Daily Weekly discusses ASMR with three different students with varying opinions on the subject..

The Daily Weekly: November 16, 2018 16.11.2018

Catherine and Evon talk with University staff who help run the school behind the scenes.

The Daily Weekly: November 9, 2018 09.11.2018

This episode is a midterm special- we’re recapping Michigan’s midterm election results, and talking to those who started on campus initiatives to vote.

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