Daily Bruin Podcasts

Listen to series host and podcasts contributor Megan Vahdat sit down with author Porochista Khakpour to discuss her experiences growing up Iranian in LA, her journey as a writer and her latest novel, "Tehrangeles."

Host Jackson Wooton and editors discuss recent campus events, including vigils and protests, UCLA's football performance, upcoming cultural celebrations and news stories from around the country and the globe.

On this episode of "Bruin to Bruin," Aidan Teeger interviews Moshe Kashani, a UCLA alumnus who founded Driply Coffee, a small-batch cold brew coffee brand. Kashani shares his entrepreneurial journey, from selling lattes in his dorm room to securing shelf space in retailers, such as Erewhon and the UCLA Store.

Updates on the undocumented student employment lawsuit and closure of Jackie Robinson Stadium. UCLA's football performance and Oregon and upcoming game against Penn State. Release of "Joker: Folie à Deux" and Coldplay's new album. Hurricane relief efforts, vice presidential debate and rocket attack on Israel.

On this episode of "Religion on Campus," sisters Lauren Miller and Olivia Miller sit down with the internal vice president of Bruin Hindus, Keshav Shukla, to explore UCLA's Hindu student organization. Discover how this young club fosters community through Seva, Dharma discussions and cultural celebrations. A transcript of this episode is available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts.

On this episode of Religion on Campus, Podcasts editor Olivia Miller and contributor Lauren Miller interview Rabbi Dovid Gurevich, the Chabad Rabbi at UCLA since 2006. They explore Jewish life on campus, student engagement programs, support for Jewish students’ spiritual journeys in college and the importance of community in Jewish life. A transcript is available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts.

In this episode of “Religion on Campus,” contributor Lauren Miller and Podcasts editor Olivia Miller interview Sister Kathy Schneider from the University Catholic Center to discuss her duties as well as community events and programs for Catholic students at UCLA. A transcript is available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts.

UCLA alumnus Austin Nasso sits down with Podcasts contributor Aashay Ghiya to discuss the co-founding of Shenanigans Comedy Club at UCLA, transitioning from tech to full-time comedy and offering advice on pursuing creative passions while balancing practical concerns. A transcript is available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts.

A recap of events from the 2023-2024 school year including the political demonstrations, departure of Chip Kelly, cancellation of Spring Sing and upcoming national election with Podcasts contributor Olivia Miller, City and Crime editor Sharla Steinman, Sports staff writer Jack Nelson, Arts editor Talia Sajor and Podcasts contributor Aidan Teeger.

Cari Champion, a broadcast journalist and television host known for her work on Tennis Channel and ESPN, joins Podcasts contributors and sisters Lauren and Olivia Miller. A transcript is available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts.