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Podcasts conducted a series of interviews on the quad as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters faced off on day five of the encampment. They spoke with faculty, members of student government on both sides of the protest, and one counterprotester who led an effort to put the American flag back up on the quad’s flagpole. Hosted...

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On Episode 117, Celeste shares her insights into new agreements reached between the administration and nurses and graduate students, averting multiple potential strikes. We also discuss a recent settlement that the University reached and the attempts of the Chicago White Sox brass to use public money to fund a new stadium. Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Gregory...

On Episode 112, we share an exclusive report on the University’s precarious financial position and consider its implications for the future. We also discuss conspiracy theories about recent cuts to the Lyft program and the University’s property investments, attempt to remember what USG actually does, and give an update on activism happening around campus. Welcome...

Cops and robbers, (yet) another political rally, and more updates on the latest happenings on campus on Episode 111.   Hosted by: Celeste Alacay and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar

It’s been an…eventful week on campus, to say the least. Hear about our encounters with pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protestors, a new spate of robberies in Hyde Park, and a flyover by the Air Force on Episode 110 of The Weekly.   Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, William Kimani, and Celeste Alcalay Edited by: Gregory Caesar

Hear about the University’s newest initiatives for freedom of expression, Hyde Park migrant crisis tension, and a new local green space on the latest episode of the Weekly. Welcome Erica, Sofia, Celeste, and Melanie to the branch! Hosted by: Gregory Caesar Featuring: William Kimani, Erica Cai, Sofia Castro, and Celeste Alacay

The Maroon’s Gregory Caesar interviews Harris School of Public Policy professor, leading political economist, and Pearson Institute director James Robinson about the 2023 Pearson Global Forum. This forum, entitled “Disparity: A Thin Line Divides Human Realities,” will gather global policymakers, scholars, and subject-matter experts to explore existing disparity throughout the world. It will address various...

We’re back! On the first Weekly episode of the 2023–24 academic year, Greg and Jake give their hot takes on UChicago’s latest ranking, changes to the University’s Lyft program, and a burgeoning racket sport.   Hosted by: Gregory Caesar and Jake Zucker Edited by: Gregory Caesar

Welcome (back) to campus! On the 2023 O-Week podcast, Jake, Pravan, and Greg offer advice to first-years adjusting to UChicago life and reflect on their past two years in the College. They’re joined by alumnus Carter Beckstein, Lead Podcasts Editor from 2022–2023, who offers insight into life after UChicago. Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Pravan Chakravarthy,...