YDN Podcast Desk

In 1969, Yale planned to demolish the Hill neighborhood to build a parking lot. Residents stepped in and protested the proposal. This Footnotes episode examines two urban renewal plans and asks: How did Yale shape the landscape of New Haven in the 1950s and '60s? And who did these changes serve?  Written and produced by Hannah Mark ’25, with production help and editing from Grace Ellis ’25 and Suraj Singareddy ’25. Special thanks to Simone Felton, whose exhibition “City Rewritten” inspired this episode, and to Sean Davis, who voiced Fred Harris. Music is by Blue Dot Sessions.

Will Walker ’26, a sophomore in Ezra Stiles, is best known around campus as the “Bubble Guy” for his regular bubbling sessions on Cross Campus. Join us for a special on-site episode where host Joanne Lee ’26 and Will discuss the behind-the-scenes process behind making bubbles, his potential plans for expanding his bubbling endeavors, and what inspires Will to bubble so frequently. Producers: Joanne Lee '26 and Xavier Guaracha '25 Music: Blue Dot Sessions

In this episode, Andre Fa’aoso ‘27 is joined by Yale College Council (YCC) President Julian Suh-Toma ‘25 to discuss the role of students in the search for Yale’s next University President, as incumbent Peter Salovey intends to step down at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Also, Diego Alderete ‘25 joins Fa’aoso for an exclusive on-the-street interview segment where Yale students share their perspectives on the presidential search and how it affects campus life. Guests: Julian Suh-Toma ‘25 Producers: Andre Fa’aoso ‘27, Diego Alderete ‘25, Alyssa Michel ‘24 Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Note for listeners: this episode contains discussion of eating disorders. Susan Burton '95 is the writer, reporter, and co-producer of The Retrievals, a podcast exploring the shocking case of the Yale Health fertility center, where a nurse repeatedly stole Fentanyl from patients undergoing egg retrievals. She's a longtime reporter at This American Life and the author of the memoir Empty, about a lifelong eating disorder. Join Lily Isaacs as she talks with Susan about her relationship with New Haven, how she became interested in radio, and the advice she has for her younger self and for young journalists. Produced by Lily Isaacs, Joanne Lee '26, Xavier Guaracha '25, and Suraj Singareddy '25. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Jodi Kantor is a Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter at the New York Times. She's also the co-author of the bestselling book She Said, which goes behind the scenes on her and Megan Twohey's investigation into Harvey Weinstein. Join Lily Isaacs as she talks with Jodi about the writing that inspired her, finding a career you love, and the importance of seeking the truth. Produced by Lily Isaacs and Xavier Guaracha '25. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.