MN Daily News: In The Know

In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News is a weekly podcast from the Minnesota Daily, the independent student-run media group at the University of Minnesota.

Episodes

The University Of Minnesota and its third spaces

September 17, 2026 • 13 mins

In this episode, Lucas Vasquez explores the concept of third spaces and where they appear at the U, whether students think there are enough of them, and how they may play a vital role in our overall health.

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Making a Minnesota lake summer possible for everyone

July 10, 2026 • 11 mins

Lucas Vasquez explores the systemic inequities behind swimming ability, and a free swim program working to reduce disparities in swim education and safety.

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Doomscrolling and the Gen Z brain

June 16, 2026 • 18 mins

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Meet the new leaders of the MN Daily newsroom: Tyler Church and Isabella Morden Wheeldon

May 6, 2026 • 19 mins

The incoming editor-in-chief and managing editor discuss student reporting experiences and goals for the newsroom.

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Working hard for each other: A look inside Gopher women's rowing

May 3, 2026 • 18 mins

On the Mississippi River, a unique division one team made up of mostly walk-ons pushes past their physical and mental limits to succeed

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Bidding farewell to editorial management team Alexis Letang and Sam Hill.

April 29, 2026 • 37 mins

The Daily editor-in-chief and managing editor reflect on the 2025-26 year, the lessons they learned and how they dealt with unexpected challenges.

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University voices weigh benefits and risks of AI in art

April 24, 2026 • 12 mins

How is the generative AI boom impacting creative spaces such as music, vocal performance and animation?

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An AI makerspace open to everyone

April 19, 2026 • 15 mins

Whether curious or critical of AI, students are invited to explore its possibilities in Walter Library

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Shay Scanlan on what it means to report on your own community during moments of crisis

April 16, 2026 • 23 mins

The city desk reporter reflects on her first year at The Daily, covering ICE and learning how to approach community-centered reporting.

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Are voter ID laws solving the wrong problem?

April 8, 2026 • 13 mins

Minnesota's secretary of state and a political science expert weigh in on if the SAVE America Act would actually address voter fraud — or simply shut out eligible voters.

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The hidden costs of college: how students manage money and stress

March 27, 2026 • 18 mins

Students and experts discuss how rising tuition costs can impact academic performance and mental health.

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The long history behind the Fourth Gulf War

March 20, 2026 • 29 mins

An expert in Iranian politics traces the decades of conflict leading to today’s war between the U.S. and Iran, while an Iranian student reflects on watching it unfold from afar.

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Review of tenure policy sparks concern among teaching faculty

March 6, 2026 • 18 mins

As administrators revisit tenure policy, teaching professors say the review raises questions about stability, hiring and the future of their roles.

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Understanding the controversial Board of Regents institutional speech vote

March 1, 2026 • 27 mins

How the University of Minnesota governing Board operates and why its 9–3 decision on institutional neutrality has sparked campus debate

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Opinion: The 'Heated Rivalry' effect

February 24, 2026 • 18 mins

The show's breakout success reveals both progress in LGBTQ+ representation and ongoing gaps in who gets to shape queer narratives.

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Student entrepreneurs at the U

February 22, 2026 • 16 mins

Three entrepreneurs share how they run nail and clothing resale businesses while navigating full credit loads and fluctuating sales.

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ICE enforcement, city-wide protests and safety fears mark start of semester

February 15, 2026 • 35 mins

Hear from students, faculty and protestors on what it has been like living amid an unprecedented time, amid rising human rights concerns and discussion of legal recourse.

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Photographer Hannah Reynolds recounts covering Alex Pretti’s death, ICE protests

February 6, 2026 • 25 mins

A conversation with the Daily’s multimedia editor.

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Make it personal: searching for your first job

February 2, 2026 • 16 mins

Students and experts on navigating today’s job market

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Fall 2025 semester wrapped

December 14, 2025 • 37 mins

Elections, ICE activity, campus safety, sports highlights and the pop culture moments that dominated the fall.

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MN Daily News: In The Know

Episodes

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Doomscrolling and the Gen Z brain

Meet the new leaders of the MN Daily newsroom: Tyler Church and Isabella Morden Wheeldon

Working hard for each other: A look inside Gopher women's rowing

Bidding farewell to editorial management team Alexis Letang and Sam Hill.

University voices weigh benefits and risks of AI in art

An AI makerspace open to everyone

Shay Scanlan on what it means to report on your own community during moments of crisis

Are voter ID laws solving the wrong problem?

The hidden costs of college: how students manage money and stress

The long history behind the Fourth Gulf War

Review of tenure policy sparks concern among teaching faculty

Understanding the controversial Board of Regents institutional speech vote

Opinion: The 'Heated Rivalry' effect

Student entrepreneurs at the U

ICE enforcement, city-wide protests and safety fears mark start of semester

Photographer Hannah Reynolds recounts covering Alex Pretti’s death, ICE protests

Make it personal: searching for your first job

Fall 2025 semester wrapped

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The University Of Minnesota and its third spaces

Making a Minnesota lake summer possible for everyone