The Daily Cardinal Podcasts
The Daily Cardinal Podcasts
The Daily Cardinal
Welcome to The Daily Cardinal Podcasts. Each weak, we speak directly with UW-Madison student reporters, editors and Wisconsinites about the most pressing issues in our campus, city and state communities.
Cardinal Call: Interim dean announced
Ellie Huber sat down with staff writer Henry Matson to discuss longtime UW-Madison faculty member Kristin Eschenfelder’s appointment as L&S dean amid broader leadership changes. In other campus news, student Democrats and Republicans debate foreign policy, free speech and political polarization, and Memorial Union’s sunburst chairs are back on the terrace.Other campus news:Kristin Eschenfelder tapped as interim L&S Dean by Henry MatsonUW College Republicans, Democrats debate foreign policy, free speech, political polarization by Ava Diener Iconic sunburst chairs return to terrace by Henry Matson
Apr 22
12 min
Cardinal Call: Federal rules to impact disabled UW students
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal Life and Style Editor Jackson Baker about his story, “How new federal rules will impact disabled students at UW,” in a discussion of a new Federal Rule implementation that will make digital content more accessible to disabled students across the country.Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment:Regents attribute Rothman’s removal to lack of urgency, transparency - Annika BerenyKristin Eschenfelder tapped as interim L&S Dean - Henry MatsonBoris Johnson talks foreign relations, Western interests at UW - Madison Moris
Apr 15
8 min
Cardinal Call: UW System Board of Regents moves to oust President Jay Rothman
Last week, the Wisconsin Board of Regents asked UW-System President Jay Rothman to resign or face being fired. Rothman refused, saying the board gave him no reason for losing confidence in his leadership to warrant him stepping down.For more on Rothman and the Board of Regents, Ellie Huber sat down with campus news editor Annika Bereny.
Apr 8
10 min
Cardinal Call: The cost of college
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal Editor in Chief Noe Goldhaber and Managing Editor Nick Bumgarder about this year's spring action project titled “Cost of College."
Apr 1
8 min
Cardinal Call: UW student government elections see low turnout
This week, host Ellie Huber speaks with Daily Cardinal College News Editor Zoey Elwood about low turnout in the recent ASM elections. Articles in this week's "Campus News in Brief" segment: ‘For me, but not for thee’: FIRE head Greg Lukianoff, Mnookin talk free speech in higher education - Tori BaerenwaldWill AI take your job? Experts say it’s complicated - Hayden Lund
Mar 25
9 min
Cardinal Call: Flock cameras near campus
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal City News Editor Alaina Walsh about her story “Whose pole is it? City questions Flock camera installed near Memorial Union,” in a discussion of whether a Flock camera installation is within the University’s jurisdiction, or if the installation placement is on city infrastructure without permission. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment:Anti-war rally calls for divestment from weapons manufacturing - Jake Piper and Peter FishmanUW Dance Department celebrates centennial - Olivia ZimmermanWisconsin falls just short in 68-65 Big Ten Tournament semifinal loss to No. 3 Michigan - Yadiel Chavez
Mar 18
8 min
Cardinal Call: UW-Madison Dance Department Celebrates 100th Anniversary
UW-Madison’s dance department celebrates its one-hundredth anniversary this year. A century of history comes with challenges faced along the way. Much of the department’s success is accredited to innovative contributions by founder Margaret H’Doubler and student dancers.For more about the Dance Department, host Ellie Huber sat down with campus staff writer Olivia Zimmerman.In other campus news, UW-Madison hosted ex-NBC News chief Andy Lack to talk opening up civil dialogue among opposing viewpoints, and legislators look to nuclear energy to support state data centers.
Mar 11
13 min
Cardinal Call: UW-Madison to appoint new provost
This week, host Ellie Huber speaks with Daily Cardinal Campus News Editor Annika Bereny about the process of hiring a new UW-Madison Provost.Articles in this week’s “Campus News in Brief” segment:Badgers deliver late for Team USA in gold medal win - Annika BerenyStudent government votes to form committee for graduate and professional students - Zoey Elwood
Feb 26
9 min
Cardinal Call: University of Wisconsin–Madison Students for a Democratic Society Lead Anti-ICE Protest
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Features Editor Avery Chheda about his story “Students climb Bascom Hill to demand a safer campus against ICE.” in a discussion of students, faculty and alumni protesting increased ICE presence. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment:UW-Madison to require vaccine disclosure - Grace WilliamsL&S Dean Eric Wilcots selected as UW-Madison interim chancellor - Annika BerenyBadgers shock No. 8 Illinois in comeback victory - Matthew Schultz
Feb 19
11 min
Cardinal Call: Mnookin leaves for Columbia University
This week, host Ellie Huber speaks with Daily Cardinal campus news editor Annika Bereny about UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin’s legacy.
Feb 12
10 min
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