MN Daily News: In The Know

Episode 79: Explaining the Derek Chauvin trial

In this episode, "In the Know" reporters break down what can be expected from the Derek Chauvin trial slated to begin next month.

Episode 78: Dr. Alexander's Report

In this episode, we dive into Dr. Cedric Alexander's Report to Strengthen UMPD Alignment with UMN Expectations. We speak with student groups about their meetings with Dr. Alexander, what they discussed, and what made it into the report. We also look at what issues the recommendations did not address and how students envision community-based influence.

Episode 77: University medical workers face the emotional toll of the pandemic

In this episode, we hear from three medical professionals working on campus about their experiences and emotions around battling COVID-19 on the frontlines, almost a year into the pandemic.

Episode 76: COVID-19 hangouts

In this episode, we speak with students about how they’re maintaining their friendships and spending time with others during the pandemic. Three students tell us about their experiences during the beginning of quarantine and now as they socialize in-person with their pods of friends.

Episode75: With $5 million grant, University seeks to change relationship with Minnesota’s tribal nations

The University of Minnesota will use grant money for the recently announced Minnesota Transform Initiative to examine their historical relationship with Minnesota’s tribal nations. The project will compile digital storytelling projects, research University/tribal relations and provide funding toward the school’s Ojibwe and Dakota language programs. In this episode, we spoke with faculty leaders on the project and the Executive Director of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council to learn more about the initiative and how it will mean for the University's relationship with the 11 Tribal Nations of Minnesota.

Episode 74: Looking back on Trump's presidency

In this episode, we interview three students affiliated with various student advocacy organizations around the University of Minnesota. We talk to them about their lives and activism these past four years under the Trump administration. We also hear about what they want to see from President Biden, as they discuss the importance of their work for their futures.

Episode 73: Reflecting on an unprecedented year

From work-life balance to spending their birthdays a bit differently than planned, students share how they have adjusted their lives to our current world. 

Episode 72: University relations with the tribal nations of Minnesota

Megan and Ava team up with campus administration reporter Hana Ikramuddin to examine the current state of affairs between University of Minnesota leadership and the Tribal Nations of Minnesota following a letter from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, which was sent to President Gabel and the Board of Regents over the summer.

Episode 71: Substance use during the pandemic

Reporters Ethan Quezada and Yoko Vue speak with a student and academic experts about substance use in relation to the pandemic.

In the Know Update

The "In the Know" team is working on a podcast episode that is sensitive in nature. For that reason, we're taking a little bit more time to tell it accurately and respectfully. Stay tuned.