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In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 60: The George Floyd Case

by Megan Germundson
Published June 18, 2020
In this episode, In the Know looks at the criminal justice system and talks to legal professionals to get some perspective on how police brutality is dealt with in the courts.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 59: The George Floyd Protests: The history of police brutality in the Twin Cities

by Nat Jacobwith
Published June 11, 2020
George Floyd’s killing triggered massive protests and renewed conversation about police brutality. Reporter Nat Jacobwith takes a look at the history and instances of police brutality by Minneapolis and St. Paul police.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 58: The George Floyd Protests: U Students Demand Accountability

by Megan Germundson
Published June 4, 2020
As civil unrest explodes across the Twin Cities in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, UMN students take to the streets around campus to demand action and accountability from the University and city police.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 57: How the pandemic changed University life, plus an interview with College Jeopardy! champion Nibir Sarma

In the final episode of the spring 2020 semester, all three reporters of "In the Know" examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped the lives of students, reflect on their favorite stories of the year and discuss how students have gathered around one student after he won College Jeopardy!
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 56: Couples in quarantine – personal stories and advice from experts

by Natalie Rademacher and Jessica Toledo
Published April 28, 2020
A couple of University professors talk about how to maintain a healthy relationship during a pandemic, whether miles apart or stuck in the same apartment.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 55: Students with learning disabilities tackle online instruction

by Samantha Hendrickson and Megan Germundson
Published April 20, 2020
The switch from in-person to online classes has been challenging for students with learning differences like dyslexia, ADHD and autism.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News.

Episode 54: Checking in with essential student workers

by Megan Palmer
Published April 16, 2020
Reporter Megan Palmer interviews three student workers who have continued in their professions after Gov. Walz's 'stay-at-home' order.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 53: School of Public Health created pandemic “task force” in 2006, using findings today

by Jessica Toledo
Published April 7, 2020
A decade before COVID-19 came to the University of Minnesota, the School of Public Health was planning how to respond to an outbreak. 
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Goodbye, for now: Minnesota Daily temporarily halts podcasting after COVID-19 outbreak

by Jessica Toledo
Published March 19, 2020
To protect the safety of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, In the Know is going on a hiatus.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News.

Episode 53: Bernie Sanders’ big win near the University of Minnesota

by Natalie Rademacher and Jessica Toledo
Published March 7, 2020
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders won all of the precincts near the University of Minnesota on Super Tuesday, despite losing the state to Joe Biden. Podcast reporter Jessica Toledo talked to students about why they think that's the case.

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