
What’s it like going to a film festival? What sort of movies were played at the Chicago International Film Festival this year? And what movies does The Phoenix recommend? On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint...


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The Byline is hosted by Loyola Phoenix. The show has published 44 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Byline: The Chicago International Film Festival" (30 October 2026, 36 minutes), "The Byline: Student advocacy and the Young Voters’ Congress" (23 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "The Byline: Fall Sports Recap and Basketball Preview" (16 October 2026, 18 minutes).
The Byline publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 44 episodes.
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Loyola Phoenix hosts The Byline, a news podcast with 44 episodes published.
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What’s it like going to a film festival? What sort of movies were played at the Chicago International Film Festival this year? And what movies does The Phoenix recommend? On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint...

How are young voters getting involved across Chicago? Why is political advocacy such an important responsibility for America’s youth? And what is the Young Voters’ Congress and how does it play into these ideas? On this...

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, Host Will Nichols is joined by Sports Editor Claire Bovino and Deputy Sports Editor Alejandra Pina. They discuss fall sports at...

What is an improv show at the Comedy Clubhouse like? How successful is Tom Cruise’s new satire, “Digger”? And is comedy as we know it dying? On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and...

Did you know the old Mundelein College produced a newspaper titled “The Skyscraper” for over 30 years? How much has really changed about Loyola and journalism since then? Who is Amy Goodman and what does she have to say...

<p>A rise online gambling and prediction markets is transforming the way young Americans engage with the world - how might repeated exposure shape their behavior? What are prediction markets and how are they appealing...

Episode #18
<p>Rampant waste among corporate retail companies has become a common business practice. How does a corporate push for speed over quality effect this? What is “damaging out” and how has it expedited the waste of unsold...

<p>What is the recent upzoning proposal for Edgewater and Rogers Park and what specific changes would it bring to building heights and housing density? How can cities like Chicago balance the urgent need for more...

<p>How does college spending remain a paradoxical cycle of purchases as justifications wears on? How evident is the internal tug of war between saving for the future and living in the moment is for college students...

<p>On Thursday February 12th, Dining Hall workers participated in picket lines around Loyola's Lake Shore Campus — Why were these demonstrations happening and what did workers have to sacrifice in order to participate...

<p>Why are 65% of college students nationwide skipping on textbooks due to their price? What are alternative textbook sites like Annas Archive and how has that alleviated some students financial burden concerning...

Episode #13
<p>Do non-Black English speakers rely on the idea of Blackness being accessible without the consequences of actually being Black? What is “white normativity” and how can it invade identity groups who want more equality...

<p>Loyola Jesuits continue to protest outside the Broadview ICE facility. What reactions did the Jesuits have to previous run ins with ICE? Where does the Catholic support for immigrants come from and what is their...

<p>Today, more than 68 million people in the United States identify as Hispanic or Latino, making up roughly 20% of the nation’s population — a figure which has nearly doubled since the year 2000. How has the Latino...

<p>This podcast episode was created as a collaborative effort between the Loyola Phoenix, The Daily Northwestern, and The Chicago Maroon to sit down and talk about community reports and responses to unprecedented...

<p>The Phoenix has set up an ICE tracker in October and have been actively reporting on their presence in Rogers Park since. How has Loyola University Chicago responded to ICE presence near campus? Loyola has the belief...

<p>State Senators have passed a bill that allocates $1.5 billion to the CTA, Metra and Pace. How is this bill designed to create long-term stability for Illinois transit systems, beyond just a short-term financial fix...

<p>As of Nov. 1 participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP have lost partial benefits due to the government shutdown which began Oct. 1. What’s happening with the government shutdown and how is...

<p>The Participatory Budget Cycle is open, allowing residents to start voting on infrastructure programs to better our community. What does the 15th 15th Participatory Budget Cycle entail and how can citizens get...

<p>The No Kings Day protest Oct. 18. was held in Chicago amidst increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in Chicago, Rogers Park and Edgewater due to Operation Midway Blitz, orchestrated by the Trump...
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