In the first installment of the Primary Elections Trilogy for 2026, WRSU interviews journalist Brent Johnson of NJ Advance Media on his insider takes for the New Jersey primary elections. The conversation includes analysis of the removed county party line system in New Jersey ballots, the tension between establishment and progressive Democrats and the impact of Delaney Hall and Governor Sherrill's policies on the primaries. The primary races covered in this episode included the Democratic primaries for Districts 12 and 7, while noting NJ-7's Congressman Tom Kean Jr.'s disappearance from office. The show ends with further reports on the Delaney Hall protests, the FIFA World Cup ticketing subpoena by New Jersey officials, and President Donald Trump's plans to attend Madison Square Garden to support the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. Hosted by Maryam Malihi.

In this episode, WRSU's Maryam Malihi interviews The George Washington University's Trisha Sarma on the college experience in the nation's capital following the latest headlines impacting city life. Sarma, a political science student at GWU, discusses how she and her classmates felt about the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Erika Kirk's Turning Point USA event with Karoline Leavitt across from Sarma's dormitory and the latest student-led protests against ICE and the wars in the Middle East. The second half of the show features reports on President Trump's plans to create the "Arc de Trump" as a 250-foot-tall monument in Washington, D.C., DNC Chair Ken Martin's published autopsy on the Democratic Party post-2024 election cycle, and the latest in wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran. In regional news, WRSU reports a LaGuardia Airport runway shutdown, New Jersey's state parks commemorating America's 250th anniversary, a state of emergency in all 21 New Jersey counties on farmer crop loss, and a severe thunderstorm knocking out power across New Jersey. In New York, the Knicks basketball team hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, with free watch parties hosted by the city, and Stephen Colbert hosted his final late-night episode on the CBS network. Hosted by Maryam Malihi.

In this episode, WRSU’s Maryam Malihi sat down with Rutgers professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Dierdre Waters to discuss the benefits of therapy for students. Dr. Waters is the director of the Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) and 4+1 Programs at the Rutgers Graduate School of Applied Psychology (GSAPP). In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Waters shares solutions to post-graduation pressures, the stressors of academic life and the burdens of campus leadership. The show ends with the latest national headlines, including tensions between China and the U.S. during their summit, FBI Director Kash Patel's VIP snorkel session at Pearl Harbor, and the latest updates on the war in Iran. In New Jersey news, it all relates to the World Cup. NJ Transit will have lavender-scented cleaning products used at their stations to smell good in front of tourists, New Jersey will have four training base camps for four national teams, and the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium - now New York/New Jersey Stadium - will have its first ever halftime show featuring Shakira. Hosted by Maryam Malihi.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department covered the breaking news of the nationwide security breach involving Instructure's Canvas LMS and the ShinyHunters criminal hacking and extortion group. The hosts compared the Canvas shutdown to the outage AWS caused to Canvas in October 2025. In other Rutgers news, the show covered the VPVA's "Take Back the Night" march and the Latinx Pre-Law Society's spring networking reception featuring NJ Supreme Court Justice Michael Noriega. In the international sphere, the show analyzed the war in Iran and its impact on the U.S. economy, while focusing on gas prices. The hosts also covered the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in Spain. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Sofia Velez and Chris Coddington.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department covers the latest in the controversies of ICE and the Department of Homeland Security as they sue the New Jersey government amidst the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history. The journalists also cover the annual Rutgers Day festivities that featured tabling from various student organizations, merchandise giveaways and concerts from local artists. WRSU also provided exclusive coverage of two protests from last Thursday, starting with anti-ICE protests at the Rutgers Board of Governors meeting against Rutgers' cooperation with ICE-affiliated organizations. The protests later in the day included students protesting a Rutgers Students Supporting Israel (SSI) event featuring IDF soldier Yossi Hertz. Hosted by Sofia Velez, Chris Coddington and Adam Kaplan.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department covered the latest headlines regarding the conflicts in the Middle East and domestic controversies on medical marijuana, the Epstein files mandate and the Warner Bros. Discovery merger with Paramount valued at $111 billion. In New Jersey news, the hosts reported on Governor Mikie Sherrill's new government website to show how taxpayer money is being spent in an easy-to-read way. In the latest installment of "Malihi Mayhem," a baby seal named Harvey Cedars that was rescued from Long Beach Boulevard was returned to the water near Brigantine, New Jersey. At Rutgers, the hosts report on RUPA's annual Hot Dog Day, which consisted of free hot dogs and carnival games on College Avenue. The hosts also cover the annual Islamic Awareness Week event hosted by the Rutgers MSA on Morrell Street, interviewing Rutgers IAW President Maaz Farooqi on what the event means to him. Additionally, the show highlights a feminist data archive called Project REVEAL with author Jessica Valenti, and a new student organization called Knights Needs that coordinates with the Rutgers Basic Needs program. The show ends with another discussion with Dr. Heather Pierce on how the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union handles the latest struggles with academic freedom and changing diversity policies. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Sofia Velez and Chris Coddington.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department covers the latest New Jersey news from the Chick-fil-A shooting in Union Township to the anti-tailgating FIFA policy for the World Cup in East Rutherford. Other New Jersey stories included Bonnie Watson Coleman's appearance in New Brunswick, discussing the role of women in leadership, and a reminder of the New Jersey primary elections in June. The hosts also discuss the latest updates to the ceasefires between Israel, Iran and Lebanon. In Rutgers news, WRSU's Joshua Jacob covers former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho's appearance at Rutgers for the "Scarlet Speakers" series, and WRSU's Maryam Malihi interviews the Palestine Children's Relief Fund Director, Tareq Hailat, on helping treat children in the Gaza Strip. WRSU's Keya Raval and Rahil Chatterjee interview Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union President Heather Pierce on union contracts and the union's efforts to rehire School of Arts and Sciences lecturers. The show ends with the breaking news of Alina Chen becoming the RUSA President-elect. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan and Chris Coddington.

In this episode, the hosts break down the Wednesday crash on College Avenue, which unfolded near the crowded #COMMChella event at the Yard. WRSU’s Maryam Malihi speaks with Rutgers freshman Eason He about being struck by the car as it sped across Voorhees Mall. The hosts cover student protestors marching across the College Avenue campus and demanding Rutgers divest from companies tied to the U.S. military and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The hosts also report on the latest military developments in Lebanon and ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving Iran. WRSU’s Andrew Hawthorne and Noah Choi sit down with outgoing RUSA President Christopher Godoy to discuss his key initiatives, major legislation, and advice for future student leaders. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan, Chris Coddington, and Sofia Velez.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department breaks down the latest nationwide news regarding President Trump's speech on the Middle East war and firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, NASA's Artemis II trip to the Moon, and rapper Pooh Shiesty's alleged kidnapping and robbing of rapper Gucci Mane. The hosts also covered how the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union and the American Federation of Teachers fought to restore the jobs of 37 lecturers teaching 99 courses in the School of Arts and Sciences following annual budgetary exercises by the university. Following the 'No Kings' nationwide rallies on Saturday, WRSU reporters Andrew Hawthorne and Nina Davis speak on how the movement was brought to New Brunswick for the first time. Hosted by Rahil Chatterjee, Adam Kaplan, Sofia Velez and Keya Raval.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department break down the Rutgers Undergraduate Student Assembly (RUSA) 2026 general election voting period. RUSA correspondents Andrew Hawthorne and Noah Choi interviewed the RUSA student body presidential candidates, Alina Chen and Alejandra Afanador regarding their positions on the issues affecting campus, including basic needs, sanctuary campus statuses and equitable representation of the student body for the future. This was done in the absence of a debate between the candidates that was canceled by the RUSA Elections Commission on Wednesday. The hosts analyze the current election cycle and process, noting the precarious timing of the voting period in regards to a canceled debate between the two candidates in a contested election. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Noah Choi and Andrew Hawthorne.