The HillTalks

Hello, hello, and happy new year! In this week's episode of the HillTalks Podcast, we dive into the ongoing investigation of a violent robbery involving two Howard students, discuss the brief TikTok ban that caused a stir on social media, and reflect on the recent inauguration of President Donald Trump. Show Notes: Stories Covered: Nine men rob two outside College Hall North, Howard Police say - T...

Hello, hello! In this final episode of the semester, we recap Howard's football season and explore what went wrong. Next, we dive into Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz's messages of resilience following the recent election. Finally, we celebrate a generous $1 million donation to Howard's School of Business from Design Essentials. Tune in. Music Used: Blue Dot Sessions APM Music Produ...

This week on the Hilltalks Podcast, we discuss Howard University's path to R1 status and what that means for the future. Plus, we break down the Howard women's soccer team's historic season and the second annual Hip-Hop Studies Conference, along with the launch of the new hip-hop studies minor at Howard in spring 2025. Tune in! Music Used: Blue Dot Sessions Youtube Studio Production Team: Host &am...

In this week's episode, we celebrate the grand opening of the Go-Go Museum and Café in Anacostia and take a closer look at the production “Dance Like There's Black People Watching: A Black Excellence Revue.” We also explore President-elect Donald Trump's positions on issues that matter most to Howard University students. Plus, if you missed Stacey Abrams post-election dialogue a...

In this episode, we focus on the pride and progress displayed at Howard University on Election Day, celebrating the strides toward greater diversity in politics. Production Team Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens With Audio Contributions from Hilltop Staff Music Prod. Metzmusic News Clips Donald Trump wins 2024 election Trump wins 2024 pres...

Election Day is three days away. Join us on The HillTalks as we tackle urgent issues such us burning ballot drop-off boxes, voting challenges at Howard, and Elon Musk's influence on politics. Plus, we discuss the scrutiny Black women face while breaking barriers in the entertainment industry. Production Team Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Steve...

This week, we discuss Black purpose and pride in “Big White Fog, the latest production from the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts. Then, we take you to the Moorland-Springarn Research Center's Homecoming exhibit and dive into the issue of rising youth unemployment. An MSRC Exhibition Connects Howard Community to Homecoming History - The Hilltop Youth Unemployment Reaches Peak Since The P...

Curious about what it's like to be at Howard University's Homecoming or just feeling nostalgic, listen as we take you inside all the festivities of the most-searched homecoming's 100th anniversary. Production Team:

Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo Producers: Lemaria Stevens, Trinity Webster-Bass, Original Reporting: Madison Belo, Lemaria Stevens, Trinity Webster-Bass Additional Audio: Varie...

Welcome back! The weeklong celebration of Howard University's 100th Homecoming isn't over yet. Come back this Sunday for an inside look at the festivities. See you soon. Production Team:
Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo
 Producer: Lemaria Stevens Additional Audio from:
 Variety Reporter Aniyah Genama
 Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel Spotlight Network

Welcome back! This week, the Howard Revolutionary Community occupied the Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration building, denouncing the university's alleged ties to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Additionally, the Center for Journalism and Democracy held its third annual Democracy Summit on campus, and we discuss the premiere of "STRUT The Yard" with the creator of the documentary that sheds light on...

This week, we discuss the crisis in the Congo, provide an overview of the Vice Presidential Debate, and cover a conversation hosted by the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University featuring critically acclaimed author and Howard alum Ta-Nehisi Coates. Show Notes: Production Team Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens Original Reporting...

Welcome back! This week our producers Trinity Webster-Bass and Lemaria Stevens cover the grand opening of the highly anticipated Chick-fil-A in Blackburn. Plus, hear from Howard students and alumni as they discuss the pressures of Howard's unique fashion culture. Tune In. Show Notes: Production Team Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens Original Re...

Happy Friday! Welcome back to the "HillTalks" This week, sports reporter Deyla Davis highlights Sydney Satchell, a 2014 Howard University alumna who made history as the first Bison to win a gold medal with the U.S. women's sitting volleyball team at the 2024 Paralympics. One of our producers attended a conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris at WHYY in Philadelphia, in collaboration with th...

In this special episode, join us as we dive into a historic debate night at Howard University. Madison Belo takes you to the heart of the action at the Presidential Debate Watch Party, hosted by HUSA, UGSA, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Experience the energy of Howard students as they watch Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off for the first time. Intervi...

Hey! This week on the show, we're diving into the latest highlights since the semester began. Joining Audio Editor, Madison Belo are Producers Lemaria Stevens and Trinity Webster Bass. Listen to their discussions with campus reporter Sariah Adams, news and politics reporter Daryn O'Neal, and variety reporter, Cidney Warren. We'll explore the issues of unassigned professors and classrooms at Howard...

Born out of the necessity for Howard University students' voices to be heard, 'The Hilltop' was founded by Zora Neale Hurston and Eugene King 100 years ago. As 'The HillTalks' enters its third season, we're bringing the soul of Howard University directly to your ears. Tune in to Season 3 to catch the top news stories from Howard University and beyond, all published by 'The Hilltop' reporters. New...

Hello, hello. Welcome back to The HillTalks, and thank you for tuning into Season Two! This week, in our season finale, host Juan Benn Jr. takes the mic for a final time and talks with Hilltop editors as they reflect on student journalism, the centennial year, and what it was like bringing you The Hilltop every Monday. Then, we take you inside the newsroom for "print night," where we edit the stor...

Hello, hello! Happy Last Day of Classes! As the school year comes to an end, The Hilltop's Multimedia Reporter Madison Belo brings listeners a story about a recent social media post made by Howard University that ruffled some feathers. Why? Because it was made using artificial intelligence. Host Juan Benn Jr. sits down with Belo as she talks to a student graphic designer and a PhD candidate in How...

Hello, hello. This week on the show, we're dedicating the entire episode to the story of Mohamed Samura, the 18-year-old computer information systems major who died on Monday after being hit by a car near Cook Hall. A university faculty member was behind the wheel. Host Juan Benn Jr. sits down with The Hilltop's Campus Editor, JD Jean-Jacques, to discuss who Samura was, everything we know about hi...

Hello, Hello. This week on the show, The Hilltop's Editor-in-Chief, Jasper Smith, breaks down Howard's Orthopedic Surgery Program losing its accreditation. Then, Variety Reporter Asia Alexander tells us about a new beauty supply store owned by a Howard alumna opening close to campus. Lastly, our host, Juan Benn Jr., talks to third-year architecture student Quaran Ahmad about his documentary series...

Hello, hello! Welcome back to The HillTalks. This week on the show, Campus Editor JD Jean-Jacques walks us through the next group of student leaders on campus and explains Howard's election process. Then, Campus reporter Natalie Betts discusses how five students were awarded a surprise $50,000 scholarship. Lastly, our host, Juan Benn Jr., speaks with three members of The Hilltop's Investigative te...

Hello, Hello Welcome back to The HillTalks. This week, in honor of our latest print edition about elections, we have a special episode of the show featuring an interview with politician and Howard's Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, Stacey Abrams! In this exclusive interview with The HillTalks, Abrams and host, Juan Benn Jr., discuss voter suppression and democracy, the...

Hello, Hello! Welcome back to The HillTalks. This week on the show, News and Politics reporter Daryn O'Neal updates us on what's going on in Gaza. Sports reporter Branson Brooks lays out the Bison men's basketball team's road to the NCAA tournament. Lastly, Multimedia Reporter Madison Brooks takes you to the recently leveled HU HALO G.R.E.E.N Garden, and we talk to its president about what's next....

Hello, Hello! Welcome back to The HillTalks. This week on the show, Campus reporter Jordan Foster takes us inside Howard University's 157th Charter Day Convocation. Kennedy Evers from the News and Politics team, breaks down the CDC's plan to reduce COVID-19 isolation days from five to zero. Then, we hear directly from students who returned from Alternative Spring Break this week about their experi...

Hello, Hello! Welcome back to The HillTalks. This week on the show, News and Politics reporter, Natalia Wilson, breaks down Biden's latest effort in canceling student loans. Next, Joy Young from the Campus section talks to us about Alternative Spring Break breaking a record and turning 30, all in the same year. Last, we sit down with Bria Miller, head of the HU Students for Justice in Palestine's...