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Broadcast live on 88.7 FM and online at WRSU.org on Thursdays from 5–6 PM.Join WRSU journalists Maryam Malihi and Devin Davis over the summer for a closer look at the stories that shape Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and the surrounding communities. Featuring long-form, insightful interviews and analysis from the reporters themselves, they have Rutgers covered like no one else!
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Signup to Generate a PitchBroadcast live on 88.7 FM and online at on Thursdays from 5, 6 PM.Join WRSU journalists Maryam Malihi and Devin Davis over the summer for a closer look at the stories that shape Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and the surrounding communities. Featuring long-form, insightful interviews and analysis from the reporters themselves, they have Rutgers covered like no one else!
KnightBeat is hosted by WRSU News Department. The show has published 51 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Oct. 29, 2026: The Halloween Special" (29 October 2026, 56 minutes), "Oct. 26, 2026: Lula's election victory, Six Flags' Nitro seatbelt addition and Vegas' 'Grand Theft Flamingo'" (27 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "Oct. 20, 2026: Trump’s Ukraine summit proposal, Hamawy at Rutgers and the Long Branch Halloween curfew plans" (20 October 2026, 39 minutes).
KnightBeat publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 51 episodes.
Booking probability for KnightBeat is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. KnightBeat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. KnightBeat's contact route on record: public web form.
WRSU News Department hosts KnightBeat, a news podcast with 51 episodes published.
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Episode #20
WRSU shares the latest updates as the 2026 midterm elections head into early voting. Former President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump have both rallied for their respective political parties ahead of the...
The show begins with WRSU reporters Evy Baek and Dasha Steinberg speaking with Rutgers Progressives co-president Massimo Arana about the upcoming midterm elections, while WRSU's Anna Deriabin and others cover a...
In this Weekend Recap, NJ-12 Democratic candidate Adam Hamawy speaks at a Rutgers Q&A less than three weeks before Election Day, while RUPD issues a crime alert following two attempted motor vehicle thefts on the...
Episode #11
WRSU News covers the latest national headlines, including President Donald Trump's backtracking of the Fort Hood shooter's execution livestream, the FBI finding suspicious substances in congressional and election...
The WRSU News Department covers the latest national headlines of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's corruption allegations, U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home investigation and Hurricane Isaias'...
WRSU covers the latest national headlines ranging from Christa Pike's regained consciousness following a botched execution, Hurricane Isaias' surge in the Gulf Coast and Microsoft's visa and green-card suspensions. For...
WRSU News breaks down the facts and the double standards of the Cornell assault case that resurfaced after two years. The episode also breaks down international news with the FlyDubai mishap from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the...
WRSU recaps the latest from the U.N. General Assembly, including President Donald Trump’s remarks on Iran and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments on the war in Gaza and Israel’s strikes on Iran, notably...
Episode #4
WRSU covers the Students for Justice in Palestine and NJ BURN teach-ins about the HELIX Hub in New Brunswick. WRSU’s Jaiden Gamez explains the controversies behind the health complex, from its partnership with Tel Aviv...
Episode #3
In national headlines, following Trump's threat to demolish the Kennedy Center, a federal judge orders the center to give 30 days’ notice before major physical changes. WRSU Assistant Entertainment Director Matthew Raab...
Episode #1
In the Season 4 Premiere, WRSU honors the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. WCBS Radio's Peter Haskell joins the show to discuss his experiences covering the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York...
In the Season 3 Finale, the WRSU News Department breaks down the latest primary election results in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming, specifying the advances in women candidates in these elections. The results noted Mary...
In this episode, Devin breaks down the latest primary election results from Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Tennessee and South Carolina. Also in the headlines: nearly 30 years after Tupac...
<p>In this episode, Devin breaks down the latest primary election results from Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Tennessee and South Carolina. Also in the headlines: nearly 30 years after...
Episode #13
<p>In national politics, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell returns to social media after months away amid health concerns, saying he continues to work from home. The hosts also cover Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan...
Episode #13
In national politics, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell returns to social media after months away amid health concerns, saying he continues to work from home. The hosts also cover Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode, WRSU begins in New Jersey, where Governor Mikie Sherrill continues to push back against the federal government over voter ID requirements and requests for voter data, raising questions about...
Episode #10
In this episode, WRSU begins in New Jersey, where Governor Mikie Sherrill continues to push back against the federal government over voter ID requirements and requests for voter data, raising questions about protecting...
<p>In this episode, WRSU covers Governor Mikie Sherrill’s response to the discovery of 35,000 non-U.S. citizens on New Jersey voter rolls, the state’s first four tornadoes of 2026, NJ Transit’s plans to transport fans...
In this episode, WRSU covers Governor Mikie Sherrill’s response to the discovery of 35,000 non-U.S. citizens on New Jersey voter rolls, the state’s first four tornadoes of 2026, NJ Transit’s plans to transport fans...
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democratic socialist member of the New York state Assembly, Democratic Socialists of America
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