YDN Podcast Desk

This first episode of Attune features three short stories: The Jaguar by Griffin Berlin read by Camilla Ledezma, Moving Panes written and read by Rachel Calcott, and finally After Closing written by Odette Wang and read by Wei Li. Link to stories: https://linktr.ee/FollowAlongwithAttune This episode was produced by Christine Yang, Slaveya Zaharieva, Kadiatou Keita, and Emilia Fernández, as well as...

Since March, most students attending New Haven Public Schools have found themselves learning online. What does this change in education mean for New Haven’s youth? From students to teachers to clinicians, this episode brings in many voices to discuss the multiple challenges of online learning, from the educational to the social. This episode also explores how the pandemic has impacted education in...

The end of the fall semester usually presents difficulties for many students, ranging from finals season to coordinating flights home, and the pandemic has only exacerbated this stress. But for Native students, the season is a harsh reminder of the discomfort and erasure of Indigenous narratives that are deeply painful and traumatizing. Three Native students discuss the ways they've found comfort...

The YDN Weekly Roundup features the top headlines of the week, released every Friday. Hosted by Christion Zappley. Produced by Allison Park, Phoebe Liu and Jose Davila IV. Read more at yaledailynews.com. Cover art by Dora Guo. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Articles mentioned: YaleStudents website generates student debate, reveals potential data governance gap in University policy; $250,000 NHPD gran...

Producer Sude Yenilmez speaks to Hanwen Zhang about his column “WeChat, we feud." Read Zhang's column here: yaledailynews.com/blog/2020/10/22/…-wechat-we-feud/

Students and faculty discuss the nuances between genuine progress and performative activism and allyship with respect to social movements. Particular focus is given to the impact social media has had on the virtue signaling phenomenon. Guests: Isaac Yearwood, Brianna Jean, Jordi Bertrán-Ramirez, Pamela Hovland, and Harry Thomas Producers: Simi Olurin, Jordan Fitzgerald, Jordan Jenkins, Soleil Sing...

COVID-19 has made food insecurity an increasingly pressing issue as many in New Haven are forced to find alternative ways to put food on the table. What does the pandemic look like from the perspectives of the people and organizations working to alleviate hunger right now? For this episode, we talked to soup kitchen volunteers, mutual aid organizers, restaurant owners, and more to better understan...

Producer Jerry Feng speaks to Claire Chang about her column “It’s a privilege to vote.” Read Chang's column here: yaledailynews.com/blog/2020/10/26/…ivilege-to-vote/

For some couples, this chaotic period has led to dramatic breakups; others, against all odds, have managed to grow closer in an era of social distancing; and some have even seen new relationships emerge while the world around us crumbles. This episode was produced by Mina Caraccio and Malia Munley. A special thanks to our esteemed guests Dr. Helen Fisher, and Josie Ingall, Costanza Mancini, Jesse...

As of today, millions of Americans will have cast their ballot for Democrat Joe Biden or Republican incumbent Donald Trump. Also as of today, we’re entering our eighth month of quarantine, more than 230,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus and mass protest movements across the country persist in the fight for racial justice. So... what does this all mean for voter turnout? The YDN Podcast...

The YDN Weekly Roundup features the top headlines of the week, released every Friday. Hosted by Phoebe Liu. Produced by Allison Park, Phoebe Liu and Jose Davila IV. Read more at yaledailynews.com. Cover art by Dora Guo. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Articles mentioned: ‘It’s terrifying’: Students say racism runs rampant at School of Nursing, Spate of criminal mischief splatters the Elm City, Nathan...

Producer Katerina Kargioti speaks to Awuor Onguru about her column “Black Woman’s Eulogy." Read Onguru's column here: https://bit.ly/3owRVn7

Since early March, the number of coronavirus cases in New Haven has spiralled from a handful to over 15,000. It takes remarkable collaboration to meet the health demands of this crisis and hold together communities now under increasing pressure. Dr. Dalal takes us inside the Community Services Administration of New Haven, while Barbara Pearce describes big changes at Connecticut Hospice to protect...

Producer Sude Yenilmez speaks to Dilge Buksur about her column “A Pink Bubble?” Read Buksur's column here: https://bit.ly/31swWI3

Students and faculty discuss the realities of Yale’s mental health culture with discussions about stigma, issues exacerbated by the pandemic and Yale sponsored mental health resources. Producers: Simi Olurin, Christion Zappley and Alyssa Michel. Guests: Kahlil Greene, Mohit Sanih, Laurie Santos, Sarah Lowe and Paul Hoffman. Music: Blue Dot Sessions

It’s human nature to want to maximize the options available to us, and to fall into a state of despair when we feel our choices being taken away. But Dr. Barry Schwartz, eminent psychologist and author of “The Paradox of Choice,” proposes that amongst everything COVID has taken from us, perhaps losing our abundance of choice has in fact been a blessing in disguise. This episode was produced by Min...

The YDN Weekly Roundup features the top headlines of the week, released every Friday. Hosted by Jose Davila IV. Produced by Allison Park, Phoebe Liu and Jose Davila IV. Read more at yaledailynews.com. Cover art by Dora Guo. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Articles mentioned: Yale Athletics reverts to Phase 0 after COVID-19 cluster emerges; ANAAY, Yale College Council propose making Indigenous Peoples’...

Producer Jerry Feng speaks with Chris Lee about his column in YDN Opinion called “Who’s an outsider?” Read Chris’ column here: https://bit.ly/35d7B60

The YDN Weekly Roundup features the top headlines of the week, released every Friday. Produced by Allison Park, Phoebe Liu and Jose Davila IV. Read more at yaledailynews.com. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Cover art by Dora Guo. Articles mentioned: University announces delayed start to spring semester, no spring recess; Yale Law School student killed in car crash Tuesday afternoon; “The Perfect Storm...

A first year and a sophomore offer fresh insights and perspectives about their early experiences as queer students of color in Yale’s LGBTQ community. In the second half of this episode, Associate Director of the Office of LGBTQ Resources and Lecturer in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Andrew Dowe reflects on his own Yale undergrad experience as a queer student of color and offers avenues for...

Moving into college is always a time for self exploration and redefinition, as first years learn to navigate their new-found independence upon the backdrop of a novel environment. But this year, after being enthusiastically welcomed home and ushered into their new suites, first-years were immediately instructed not to leave. In lieu of the typical move-in chaos — rich with back-to-back events, fre...

Staff columnist Eric Krebs reads and discusses his column “The pandemic is over” with podcast editor Allison Park. Read Eric’s column here: https://bit.ly/3dK8aId

Two students of color discuss their experiences, erasure, and the importance of intersectional perspectives within the LGBTQ+ community at Yale. Part 1 of the two-episode Full Disclosure premiere features a junior and senior reflecting on their experiences and hopes for the younger classes. Guests: EC Mingo and Ale Campillo. Music: Bensound.com