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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.

  1. Cardinal Call: Lily's Classic on thin ice

    12/17/2025

    Cardinal Call: Lily's Classic on thin ice

    This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Campus College News Editor Zoey Elwood about her story “‘An organized free-for-all’: SAE, UW negotiating additional security, safety measures for Lily’s Classic” in a discussion of how UW-Madison and SAE are working to improve safety at the annual lake mendota ice party. Article in this week’s “Campus News in Brief” segment: UW wins Big Ten blood drive, $1 million prize - Madison Moris UW sophomore Ellen Zhang launches Common Council candidacy pushing for buses, sanctuary cities - Alexa Cattouse

    9 min
  2. Cardinal Call: The Free Press On Simpson Street

    12/11/2025

    Cardinal Call: The Free Press On Simpson Street

    This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Jilian Denlow about her story “At Simpson Street Free Press, youth voices tackle local journalism” in a discussion of how the nonprofit, community-based organization empowers young writers.  Article in this week’s “Campus News in Brief” segment: Future of UW foreign language programs at risk amid federal, campus funding cuts - Ty Javier  UW receives approval to move L&S’s largest majors to new AI-focused school - Annika Bereny UW-Madison leans on lobbying amid federal pressure, budget strain - Joseph Panzer

    8 min
  3. Cardinal Call: Shifting Immigration Policy Breeds Uncertainty

    12/04/2025

    Cardinal Call: Shifting Immigration Policy Breeds Uncertainty

    This week, host Amellia Fowler sits down with Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Jane Dardik to discuss her coverage of a recent ‘know your rights’ panel – where immigration attorneys shared tips on how to stay safe in the event of an ICE encounter.  Dardik outlines the key takeaways in a comprehensive overview of how immigration law has changed since Trump’s return to the Oval Office. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: ‘Drag Race’ star Trixie Mattel talks chasing dreams at UW event – Alexa Cattouse Public Defenders Project to continue after uncertain future due to UW budget cuts – Alaina Walsh ‘ICE off campus’ rally held at Library Mall – Alexa Cattouse

    8 min
  4. Cardinal Call: SNAP Benefits Return

    11/20/2025

    Cardinal Call: SNAP Benefits Return

    The longest government shutdown in American history came to an end last Wednesday, restoring the federal food benefits that help millions of Americans afford their groceries every month. Today, host Amellia Fowler sits down with Daily Cardinal staff writer Celine Essaied to discuss her coverage of the SNAP benefits chaos.

    9 min
  5. Student Dive: Avery Chheda on AI data centers

    11/14/2025

    Student Dive: Avery Chheda on AI data centers

    Daily Cardinal staff writer Avery Chheda joins Student Dive host Paige Armstrong in a discussion of the effects AI data centers have on Wisconsin communities.

    10 min
  6. Cardinal Call: The AI Issue

    11/13/2025

    Cardinal Call: The AI Issue

    This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Editor in Chief Noe Goldhaber and Managing Editor Nick Bumgardner about the recent Daily Cardinal Action Project. Dubbed the AI Issue, it covers how AI shapes the lives of Wisconsinites and how those interactions play out on a daily basis.  Article in this week’s “Campus News in Brief” segment: UW Public Defender program’s future unclear after layoff of ‘beloved’ law professor - Ellie Huber

    10 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    Cardinal Call: Struggling Badger Football Program Results in a Hit to the Wisconsin State Economy

    This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Michael Reilly about his story “Football losses hurt state economy, report finds” in a discussion of the current record of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team, and the effects that could follow. Articles in this week’s “Campus News in Brief” segment: Behind the quiet termination, ‘predatory’ recruitment practices of former UW Chinese – John Ernst UW primate lab names new director – Alaina Walsh Protesters rally against Israel ceasefire violations – Adelyn Benzinger

    8 min
  8. Cardinal Call: Conservation in cultivation

    10/29/2025

    Cardinal Call: Conservation in cultivation

    This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Jake Kilander about his story “Dane County conservation program connects farmers, UW-Madison researchers” in a discussion of the connection between University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and farmers.  Article in this week’s “Campus News in Brief” segment: UW-Madison faculty debate campus ideological diversity at conservative student group’s panel - Zoey Jiang and Adelyn Benzinger Inside UW’s most haunted building: Science Hall’s ‘Fright Night’ returns - Alexa Cattouse

    7 min
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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.

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    The Daily Cardinal
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    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
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