The Daily Cat | 3-7-25

March 7, 2025: Northwestern lacrosse, Metra station shuttle, Evanston election, Illinois flag. WNUR News broadcasts live at 6 pm CST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on WNUR 89.3 FM.

Panem and Me: A Hunger Games Roundtable

We couldn’t do a special broadcast called “Quarter Quell” without paying homage to where it came from. Here’s Bazil Frueh and Yumi Tallud with a discussion about the Hunger Games.

A Check-In With Josh McKenzie

Josh McKenzie spent his time at Northwestern supporting students. They, in turn, made him a campus sensation. William Kramer has the story.

Why Can’t We Look Away from Violence and Torture?

We all remember learning about Medieval Torture in history class: the rack, the iron maiden, and even being hung, drawn, and quartered. For some it’s a fleeting lesson, for others it’s a sustained interest. So what causes this fascination with Medieval Torture? Sophia Casa and Gabe Shumway have the story.